Wrestling

2024-25 Season Preview

The Royal wrestling team ended the year placing 8th in state with the work of 4 state qualifiers. Braden Getz R’24 and brother Blake (current RHS junior) had strong performances, both placing 7th. Roncalli added its 7th state champion at 106 lbs, with junior Peyton Schoettle defeating all comers.

The Royals return a strong young squad with a lot of varsity experience. Senior James Dozier was a state qualifier at 165 in 2024. Fellow seniors Alex Plahitko and Will May return with semi-state experience. Junior state champion Peyton Schoettle leads the way, with state place winner Blake Getz. The junior class also returns semi-state qualifiers Brody Heidelberger and MJ Morton. The sophomore class is led by semi-state qualifier Jack Richardson. Other returning regional qualifiers include sophomore JR Link and juniors Andrew McHugh and Zane Baker. The Royals add a talented freshmen group to a veteran squad, led by Gavyn Kemp, Carter Sanford, Symon Schoettle, Hayden Farris and Landon Ball. 

The 2024-25 season begins with home duals against Bloomington South and Lawrence North before winter break. The Royals will then head to Westfield, where they won the Shamrock duals in 2023. The Royal wrestlers will try for a second county title before heading to the always difficult Mater Dei Holiday Classic. The Roncalli squad will again have the chance to compete for the 3A Team State title on January 11, 2025 and extend the conference championship streak at home this season. Senior night will be a dual with rival Cathedral in late January. 

Last season the JV team placed second in the individual state and second in the Freshmen County. The JV squad will again travel to Evansville over winter break to take on competition from three different states.