2019-2020 Centenary Preview
Team: Centenary University
Head Coach: John Garriques
Years at School as Head Coach: 13
Career Record at Current School: 107-78-1
Assistant Coaches: Ryan Appleby, Chris Muce, Matt Kenny, Strength Coach Lenny Carida
2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 4-6
2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Chris Muce (157), Alec Donovan (165), Jordan Juliano (174), Etiini Udott (197, 4th)
Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Donovan
Top Returning Starters:
Alec Donovan NCAA National Qualifier
Stanley Wojdylak 2nd Springfield, 3rd Bob Quade Cyclone Open, 5th ESU Open
Mike Foca 3rd Bob Quade Cyclone Open
Jeremy Nurnberger 3rd place Bob Quade Cyclone Open
Jacy Jones 3rd Bob Quade Cyclone Open
Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Dylan Luciano – Transfer 4th in 2017 NCAA East Regional Championships
Kenny Long – Transfer 4th NJ State Championships
Ryan Anderson – 2X PIAA State Champion (Ranked #1 in Country at 145 HS)
Jase Crouse – PIAA State Qualifier
Season Outlook:
The Centenary University Wrestling team will be young but talented this year. Three national qualifiers, including 2x All-American Etiini Udott, graduated from last year’s squad. Coach Garriques noted, “You can’t just replace that type of leadership; it has to be formed and molded. That takes time. I’m excited to see who steps up this year to lead this team. If we come together and have good leadership, we can be back contending for that National Championship. Time will tell.”