1+ week, 1+ day ago (584+ words) Two years ago, the Pleasant Valley girls wrestling program was still finding its footing. Now, under head coach James Weiss, the Bears no longer look like newcomers. They look like wrestlers. With nearly the entire roster returning and a clearer identity taking hold, Weiss enters the new season confident that the group's growth " both technical and mental " will translate into one of Pleasant Valley's most competitive years yet. "In that room right now, they look like wrestlers," Weiss said. "Last year it took time just to teach positions and introduce what wrestling is. Now they're wrestling. They actually know how to wrestle." The Bears' improvement is the product of continuity. The majority of the 202526 varsity roster features familiar faces, and many have now been with Weiss for two or three seasons. That experience is paired with targeted competition " Weiss increased…...