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Date: Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 4:33 PM
Subject: NC STATE WRESTLING: Wolfpack Signs Star-Studded 11-Member Class
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@PackWrestle Signs Star-Studded 11-Member Class
Six Ranked in Top-100 Nationally among 2018 class
Raleigh, N.C. – NC State head coach Pat Popolizio has announced 11 student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent during the fall signing period.
• Jakob Camacho (125/133)
-3x Connecticut State Open Champion
-2017 Super 32 National Champion
-2017 FloNationals All-American
-2017 Junior National Freestyle All-American
-2016 NHSCA National All-American
-Currently ranked #4 at 126 and #53 in the 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #2 at 126 and #60 in the 100 by InterMat
Popolizio on Camcaho: “Jakob is an elite-level talent who has proven he will make an immediate impact at the next level. He is a national champion wrestler who has a strong academic profile as well. We strengthen a pipeline with John Degl from Iowa Style Wrestling Club and Ricky Shook at Danbury High School. Jakob will transition seamlessly with several of his former club members already here.”
• Matt Fields (133/141)
-2017 Ohio State Champion
-2016 Ohio State Finalist
-2x Top Gun Placer
Popolizio on Fields: “Matt brings a strong academic and athletic profile to Raleigh. As one of the top senior student-athletes in Ohio, he has proven himself as a state champion wrestler and honor roll student. I knew after Matt visited campus he was the right fit for the program. We were very blessed with the recruiting situation that occurred, allowing us to ultimately sign such a quality young man.”
• Jarrett Trombley (141/149)
-3x Michigan State Champion
-2015 Grappler Fall Classic Champion
-Career Record of 137-1
-Currently #80 in 2018 Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #13 at 132 and #54 in the Top 100 by InterMat
Poplizio on Trombley: “Jarrett is one of the best senior student-athletes in the state of Michigan. He has proven himself academically with a 4.0 GPA and athletically with his state championships and national rankings. His mentality fits our culture and mold. We are very excited for him to be a part of a top recruiting class in the country.”
• Josiah Rider (149)
-2x Colorado State Champion
-2016 Super 32 Runner-Up
-2016 Ironman Runner-Up
-NHSCA Freshman National Champion
-Cadet National All-American
-Currently ranked #7 at 152 and #38 in the Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #9 at 152 and #15 in the Top 100 by InterMat
Popolizio on Rider: “Josiah is another future Wolfpack member who showcases a high-level of both a wrestling and academic pedigree. Hailing from Colorado, he comes to Raleigh as a national champion wrestler and with a 3.6 GPA. His skills will translate very well to the college level. We were fortunate that he had a relationship with our new coach, Donnie Vinson, making the recruiting process much smoother. We are excited for Josiah to strengthen our middle weights and continue helping us being an elite program.”
• Matt Grippi (149/157)
-2x New York State Finalist
-2016 FloNationals All-American
-2x Section Champion
-Ranked #87 in the Top 100 by Intermat Wrestling
Popolizio on Grippi: “Matt is another great product of John Degl’s Iowa Style Club. The New York native strengthens our ties with my home state and will provide great depth to our middle weights. I have witnessed Matt’s tremendous work ethic and coachable personality. He fits our gritty mentality and comes to us with a strong skill set.”
• Trent Hidlay (174)
-2017 Pennsylvania State Champion
-2017 Junior National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Runner-Up
-2017 FloNationals Champion
-3x Super 32 placer
-2016 Powerade Champion
-2016 Journeyman Classic Champion
-Currently ranked #2 at 170 and #15 in in the Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #2 at 170 and #25 in the Top 100 by InterMat
Popolizio on Hidlay: “Trent headlines this 2018 class with a top wrestling and academic profile. He has won a Pennsylvania State title and multiple national tournaments, as well as placing in several other prestigious tournaments. He carries a 4.0 GPA and is interested in Engineering so his work ethic and mentality embodies everything our program is about. We are excited that Trent will follow his brother’s (Hayden) success to Raleigh and make an immediate impact in our upper weights.”
• Tyler Barnes (184/197)
-2017 New York State Champion
-2017 UWW Freestyle National All-American
-2017 NHSCA Junior National Champion
-2016 Cadet National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Runner-Up
-Currently ranked #8 at 182 and #89 in the Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #12 at 182 and #85 nationally by InterMat
Popolizio on Barnes: “Tyler is another great product of the Albany, N.Y. area who will be joining Wolfpack Wrestling. As a national champion, multiple time All-American, and high school state champion, his accomplishments speak for themselves. His strong academic background is also what we strive to recruit. He fits an immediate need for us with Pete Renda and Michael Macchiavello graduating this year.
• Jake Cook (197)
-2017 New York State Qualifier
-2x UWW Cadet National Freestyle All-American
-2016 New York State Freestyle and Greco-Roman Champion
Popolizio on Cook: “Jake follows in his older brother’s (Bill) footsteps by joining the Wolfpack family. His ability to produce on the state and national level, as well as maintain a 3.6 GPA, fits our expectations. We look forward to Jake providing more depth for our upper weights.”
• Tony Wuest (197)
-2x Delaware State Champion
-2x NHSCA All-American
-2017 Super 32 placer
-2016 Beast of the East Placer
Popolizio on Wuest: “Tony joins the Wolfpack family as a multiple-time state champion and All-American. He willingness to compete at a high-level will make an impact in our upper weights. Tony will play a big role in the development of this outstanding incoming class.
• Tyrie Houghton (197)
-2017 North Carolina State Runner-Up
-2017 Disney Duals All-American
-2017 Super 32 Placer
Popolizio on Houghton: “Tyrie brings in a budding wrestling career and outstanding academic profile. A recent placewinner at the prestigious Super 32 tournament proves Tyrie is making strides on the mat. His 4.95 GPA and interest in Mechanical Engineering highlights his strengths as a true student-athlete. We pride ourselves in developing in-state talent and Tyrie will follow Malik McDonald and Michael Macchiavello as good North Carolina upper weights at NC State.”
• Colin Lawler (285)
-3x Texas Prep State Champion
-2017 Super 32 Placer
-2017 National Prep All-American
-2015 USA Wrestling Preseason National Champion
-2015 Cadet National Freestyle and Greco-Roman All-American
-Currently ranked #13 by InterMat and #12 by FloWrestling at 220
Popolizio on Lawler: “We believe Colin is a true diamond in the rough. Originally from upstate New York, Colin has spent the past four years honing his skills in Texas. His improvement on the mat, evidenced by becoming a 2017 National Prep All-American and Super 32 place winner this past month, displays his rise as a wrestler. Another exceptional student in this 2018 class, Colin fits our mentality and mold, as well as a distinct need for a heavyweight. Under the staff and Nick Gwiazdowski’s tutelage, we know Colin will make an impact for the Wolfpack.”
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Brian Reinhardt
Director of Athletics Digital Communications
(919) 746-9479 (office)
(919) 819-8317 (cell)
bcreinha@ncsu.edu
@BCReinhardt
Visit www.GoPack.com
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From: Brian Reinhardt <bcreinha@ncsu.edu>
Date: Wed, Nov 8, 2017 at 4:33 PM
Subject: NC STATE WRESTLING: Wolfpack Signs Star-Studded 11-Member Class
To:
http://www.gopack.com/news/2017/11/8/wrestling-packwrestle-signs-star-studded-11-member-class.aspx
View on GoPack.com
@PackWrestle Signs Star-Studded 11-Member Class
Six Ranked in Top-100 Nationally among 2018 class
Raleigh, N.C. – NC State head coach Pat Popolizio has announced 11 student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent during the fall signing period.
• Jakob Camacho (125/133)
-3x Connecticut State Open Champion
-2017 Super 32 National Champion
-2017 FloNationals All-American
-2017 Junior National Freestyle All-American
-2016 NHSCA National All-American
-Currently ranked #4 at 126 and #53 in the 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #2 at 126 and #60 in the 100 by InterMat
Popolizio on Camcaho: “Jakob is an elite-level talent who has proven he will make an immediate impact at the next level. He is a national champion wrestler who has a strong academic profile as well. We strengthen a pipeline with John Degl from Iowa Style Wrestling Club and Ricky Shook at Danbury High School. Jakob will transition seamlessly with several of his former club members already here.”
• Matt Fields (133/141)
-2017 Ohio State Champion
-2016 Ohio State Finalist
-2x Top Gun Placer
Popolizio on Fields: “Matt brings a strong academic and athletic profile to Raleigh. As one of the top senior student-athletes in Ohio, he has proven himself as a state champion wrestler and honor roll student. I knew after Matt visited campus he was the right fit for the program. We were very blessed with the recruiting situation that occurred, allowing us to ultimately sign such a quality young man.”
• Jarrett Trombley (141/149)
-3x Michigan State Champion
-2015 Grappler Fall Classic Champion
-Career Record of 137-1
-Currently #80 in 2018 Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #13 at 132 and #54 in the Top 100 by InterMat
Poplizio on Trombley: “Jarrett is one of the best senior student-athletes in the state of Michigan. He has proven himself academically with a 4.0 GPA and athletically with his state championships and national rankings. His mentality fits our culture and mold. We are very excited for him to be a part of a top recruiting class in the country.”
• Josiah Rider (149)
-2x Colorado State Champion
-2016 Super 32 Runner-Up
-2016 Ironman Runner-Up
-NHSCA Freshman National Champion
-Cadet National All-American
-Currently ranked #7 at 152 and #38 in the Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #9 at 152 and #15 in the Top 100 by InterMat
Popolizio on Rider: “Josiah is another future Wolfpack member who showcases a high-level of both a wrestling and academic pedigree. Hailing from Colorado, he comes to Raleigh as a national champion wrestler and with a 3.6 GPA. His skills will translate very well to the college level. We were fortunate that he had a relationship with our new coach, Donnie Vinson, making the recruiting process much smoother. We are excited for Josiah to strengthen our middle weights and continue helping us being an elite program.”
• Matt Grippi (149/157)
-2x New York State Finalist
-2016 FloNationals All-American
-2x Section Champion
-Ranked #87 in the Top 100 by Intermat Wrestling
Popolizio on Grippi: “Matt is another great product of John Degl’s Iowa Style Club. The New York native strengthens our ties with my home state and will provide great depth to our middle weights. I have witnessed Matt’s tremendous work ethic and coachable personality. He fits our gritty mentality and comes to us with a strong skill set.”
• Trent Hidlay (174)
-2017 Pennsylvania State Champion
-2017 Junior National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Runner-Up
-2017 FloNationals Champion
-3x Super 32 placer
-2016 Powerade Champion
-2016 Journeyman Classic Champion
-Currently ranked #2 at 170 and #15 in in the Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #2 at 170 and #25 in the Top 100 by InterMat
Popolizio on Hidlay: “Trent headlines this 2018 class with a top wrestling and academic profile. He has won a Pennsylvania State title and multiple national tournaments, as well as placing in several other prestigious tournaments. He carries a 4.0 GPA and is interested in Engineering so his work ethic and mentality embodies everything our program is about. We are excited that Trent will follow his brother’s (Hayden) success to Raleigh and make an immediate impact in our upper weights.”
• Tyler Barnes (184/197)
-2017 New York State Champion
-2017 UWW Freestyle National All-American
-2017 NHSCA Junior National Champion
-2016 Cadet National Freestyle and Greco-Roman Runner-Up
-Currently ranked #8 at 182 and #89 in the Top 100 by FloWrestling
-Also ranked #12 at 182 and #85 nationally by InterMat
Popolizio on Barnes: “Tyler is another great product of the Albany, N.Y. area who will be joining Wolfpack Wrestling. As a national champion, multiple time All-American, and high school state champion, his accomplishments speak for themselves. His strong academic background is also what we strive to recruit. He fits an immediate need for us with Pete Renda and Michael Macchiavello graduating this year.
• Jake Cook (197)
-2017 New York State Qualifier
-2x UWW Cadet National Freestyle All-American
-2016 New York State Freestyle and Greco-Roman Champion
Popolizio on Cook: “Jake follows in his older brother’s (Bill) footsteps by joining the Wolfpack family. His ability to produce on the state and national level, as well as maintain a 3.6 GPA, fits our expectations. We look forward to Jake providing more depth for our upper weights.”
• Tony Wuest (197)
-2x Delaware State Champion
-2x NHSCA All-American
-2017 Super 32 placer
-2016 Beast of the East Placer
Popolizio on Wuest: “Tony joins the Wolfpack family as a multiple-time state champion and All-American. He willingness to compete at a high-level will make an impact in our upper weights. Tony will play a big role in the development of this outstanding incoming class.
• Tyrie Houghton (197)
-2017 North Carolina State Runner-Up
-2017 Disney Duals All-American
-2017 Super 32 Placer
Popolizio on Houghton: “Tyrie brings in a budding wrestling career and outstanding academic profile. A recent placewinner at the prestigious Super 32 tournament proves Tyrie is making strides on the mat. His 4.95 GPA and interest in Mechanical Engineering highlights his strengths as a true student-athlete. We pride ourselves in developing in-state talent and Tyrie will follow Malik McDonald and Michael Macchiavello as good North Carolina upper weights at NC State.”
• Colin Lawler (285)
-3x Texas Prep State Champion
-2017 Super 32 Placer
-2017 National Prep All-American
-2015 USA Wrestling Preseason National Champion
-2015 Cadet National Freestyle and Greco-Roman All-American
-Currently ranked #13 by InterMat and #12 by FloWrestling at 220
Popolizio on Lawler: “We believe Colin is a true diamond in the rough. Originally from upstate New York, Colin has spent the past four years honing his skills in Texas. His improvement on the mat, evidenced by becoming a 2017 National Prep All-American and Super 32 place winner this past month, displays his rise as a wrestler. Another exceptional student in this 2018 class, Colin fits our mentality and mold, as well as a distinct need for a heavyweight. Under the staff and Nick Gwiazdowski’s tutelage, we know Colin will make an impact for the Wolfpack.”
--
Brian Reinhardt
Director of Athletics Digital Communications
(919) 746-9479 (office)
(919) 819-8317 (cell)
bcreinha@ncsu.edu
@BCReinhardt
Visit www.GoPack.com
"All electronic mail messages in connection with State business which are sent to or received by this account are subject to the NC Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties."
