The road to Hersehy is one that’s filled with twists and turns.

Wrestlers have to navigate one more bend before punching their ticket to the state tournament.

And it’s a big one.

This weekend’s Southeast Regional tournament will feature 12 Times News area wrestlers looking to keep their seasons alive and reach their desired final destination in Hershey.

Jim Thorpe’s Ethan Mordaunt and Tamaqua’s Bronson Strouse are riding high after winning district titles a week ago. Lehighton’s Logan Pagotto and Northwestern’s Jake Dellicker are coming off runner-up finishes at the district tournament.

The Indians lead the way with four regional qualifiers. In addition to Pagotto, Lucas Sangiuliano (126), Chris Whiteman (145) and Alex Zeigenfuss (195) are also headed to Wilson West Lawn.

Jim Thorpe and Tamaqua each have three regional qualifers, while Northwestern has two.

Jake Dellicker, Mordaunt, Strouse and Whiteman are the only returning regional qualifiers from a year ago. Northwestern’s Caleb Clymer captured his first regional crown on his march to a state title last season.

The top-six at the Southeast Regional tournament qualify for states.

Here is a look at first round matchups for area wrestlers at this weekend’s Southeast Regional Tournament at Wilson West Lawn High School. These are preliminary pairings, as the brackets are always subject to change.

First Round Matchups

106

- William Schwartz, Jim Thorpe (District 11-4) vs. Noah Frack, Brandywine Heights (District 3-2)

113

- Jake Dellicker, Northwestern (District 11-2) vs. Christian Doi, Camp Hill (District 3-7)

120

- N/A

126

- Lucas Sangiuliano, Lehighton (District 11-4) vs. Bronson Garber (District 3-2)

132

- Aaron Coccio, Tamaqua (District 11-3) vs. Braedan Amole, Octorara (District 3-5)

138

- N/A

145

- Chris Whiteman, Lehighton (District 11-4) vs. Sean Getty, Camp Hill (District 3-2)

152

- Logan Pagotto, Lehighton (District 11-2) vs. Aaron Shriner, Fairfield (District 3-7)

160

- Will Dellicker, Northwestern (District 11-4) vs. Nick Kostyak, Boiling Springs (District 3-2)

170

- Nate Wickersham, Tamaqua (District 11-3) vs. Seth Ebersole, Northern Lebanon (District 3-5)

182

- N/A

195

- Alex Zeigenfuss, Lehighton (District 11-3) vs. Jacob Eckman, Octorara (District 3-5)

220

- Ethan Mordaunt, Jim Thorpe (District 11-1) bye. Mordaunt will wrestle winner of Joey Cobientz, Pequea Valley (District 3-3) vs. Patt Whittle, Lower Moreland (District 1-3) in quarters

285

- Bronson Strouse, Tamaqua (District 11-1) bye. Strouse will wrestle winner of Maximus McMurray, Trinity (District 3-3) vs. Matthew Jimison, Lower Moreland (District 1-3) in quarters; Derek Hunter, Jim Thorpe (District 11-3) vs. Nick Goodyear, Northern Lebanon (District 3-5).

The schedule is as follows:

Friday, March 1

Doors open for spectators at 4:45 p.m.

Championship Round 1 5:15-7:45 p.m.

Quarterfinals 7:45-9:30 p.m.

First round consolation 9:30-10:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 2

Doors open for spectators at 9 a.m.

Second round consolations 9:30-11 a.m.

Semifinals 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Third round consolations 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fourth round consolations 1-2 p.m.

Doors open for spectators at 4 p.m.

Parade of champions at 4:45 p.m.

Finals (third-place, fifth-place, first-place) from 5-7:45 p.m.

Awards will follow next weight class for all medalists.

Ticket prices:

Admission Single

Adults: $6, $6, $8

Students: $3, $3, $4

Admission Series

Adults: $20, $14

Students: $10, $7