2011-12 prep wrestling: Teams to watch

CLASS 3A

CEDAR RAPIDS PRAIRIE (26-5, Tied for 12th at state with 42 points): The hawks return 11 starters and have strong numbers with about 55 wrestlers out. Prairie has had the depth and talent to be one of the top teams in the area and that won't likely change this season. Prairie is led by two-time state finalist and 2011 145-pound state champion Zach Witte, who will miss part of the season with a broken arm. Witte was unbeaten last year and is joined this year with state medalists Andrew Netolicky, who was sixth at 189 last season, and Peyton Wagner, a state placewinner in 2010. A few freshmen could make an impact as well. The Hawks always have the ability to have a competitive wrestler at each weight, battling for six minutes, and this year won't be different.