Tyler Trobetsky isn't totally happy with his performance on the mats this winter, but the senior is pleased that his team continues to establish itself as one of the premier programs in the Lehigh Valley.

After a commanding 51-18 victory over Wilson, Trobetsky raised his record to 10-5 overall with a 3-2 decision over the Warriors' Darkens Carriotte. Still, Trobetsky believes he hasn't quite reached his potential at the 182-pound weight class.

"I know I can do better out there," he said recently. "Lately, I have been losing some matches and I know I have to keep working to turn it around. This is my last season and I want to be the best I can be out there."

If he takes a cue from the football season, Trobetsky shouldn't have too many problems making the proper adjustments. During the Roughies' record 13-win season, Trobetsky was named a Colonial League honorable mention choice at offensive tackle, and he also was a second-team choice at defensive tackle.

Last season, Trobetsky posted an overall 22-11 record on the mats and finished sixth at districts in the 170-pound class.

His team's recent 31-30 win over Northern Lehigh in which teammate Satchel Stauffer sealed the win with a pin in the 285-pound match and final one of the evening further solidified their expanding grasp in the league and area as a respected team.

Trobetsky believes several football teammates in the wrestling program can carry some of the fall momentum throughout the winter.

"There are some similarities with football, but we had a great season during football," he said. "We have a number of us guys who have wrestled together since second grade. We all expect to do well and get to districts and beyond.

"It has been a fun season from the start. I have been working on this (wrestling) since football season. I would get into the weight and wrestling room as often as I could."

With a strong work ethic and will, Trobetsky has certainly gained the attention of his coaches.

"He is an old-fashioned tough guy," said head football coach Tom Falzone of his lineman. (Trobetsky) does what he has to and goes about his business. He wasn't always the biggest guy on the line, but we knew there wouldn't be too many linemen who would beat him.

"He was always very dependable and focused."

"He keeps working and keeps getting better," added head wrestling coach Mike Conner about Trobetsky. "We expect him to have a strong finish to his career."

After his career, Trobetsky has been exploring Temple University and Northampton Community College as possible options for his next stop. Trobetsky plans to pursue a career in architecture, as he has always been interested in drawing and sketching plans and structures.

He would also welcome the chance to contribute to wrestling in some capacity.

"I want to keep wrestling and may go back to Catty to help out and stay in shape," he said. "But I know I have to keep working to get better this season."