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    Virginia Tech's Metcalf set to make debut at West Virginia Open

    BLACKSBURG -- The Virginia Tech wrestling team will kick off its 2005-06 season by competing at the West Virginia Open Saturday at Morgantown. Eighteen of the 21 athletes on the roster are expected to compete, but only about half will represent Virginia Tech. The other half will wrestler unattached.

    In college wrestling, a wrestler can compete as "unattached" to preserve his eligibility status. The Tech athletes choosing this route must find their own transportation and lodging, as well as pay for all meals. On the mat, they can't wear Hokie singlets or have Tech coaches or trainers help them out during the match. Their records also will not count toward their season results and their results will not count toward the team competition at the Open.

    After this tournament, most of the team will compete in another open tournament. Tech will travel to Omaha, Neb., for the Kaufman-Brand Open, one of the top open tournaments in the Midwest. That will take place on Nov. 19.

    Here's a breakdown of the Tech wrestlers competing Saturday, as well as projected weight classes. This list, as well as each athlete's status, could change:

    Representing Virginia Tech:

    Eddie Baughan, 165 pounds
    Mark Czarny, 165 pounds
    Mike Faust, 285 pounds
    David Hoffman, 141 pounds
    John Laboranti, 197 pounds
    Sheridan Moran, 133 pounds
    Christian Smith, 125 pounds
    Justin Staylor, 125 pounds

    Tech wrestlers competing unattached:

    Steve Borja, 184 pounds
    Jay Borschel 174 pounds
    Dave Kiley, 157 pounds
    Dan LeClere, 141 pounds
    T.H. Leet, 165 pounds
    Mark Logan, 285 pounds
    Brent Metcalf, 149 pounds
    Anton Prater, 125 pounds
    Joe Slaton, 133 pounds
    Matt Woods, 197 pounds

    Not expected to compete:

    Jon Bonilla-Bowman, 157 pounds
    Tyde Prater, 149 pounds
    Joe Thompson, 125 pounds

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