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Wrestler of the Week: Ben Sarasin

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The d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Week is Ben Sarasin of the University of Chicago. Sarasin opened his season with a win at the Super 8 Invitational at Platteville for the second year in a row. He had a pair of major decisions and a pair of decisions on his way to the title. In the semifinals, he defeated NCAA qualifier and then #7 ranked Cody Baldridge of North Central before topping Shane Liegel of Loras in the finals at 184 lbs.

Sarasin, a sophomore from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, finished 7th at last season’s NCAA Championships at 174 lbs. and is 4-0 on the season. Last year, he was 32-8, giving him a career record of 36-8 a week into his second college season. Sarasin and the rest of his Chicago teammates will take on Elmhurst in a dual on Thursday before heading to the Trine Invitational on Saturday morning.

Tuesday Result

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Graceland 24, Simpson 19

Weekend Wrestling

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Friday
Muskegon Duals (Olivet, Trine)

Saturday
Washington & Jefferson Invitational
Gettysburg Invitational
Ned McGinley Invitational at King’s
Mount Union Invitational
Millikin Open
Dan Gable Open at Oshkosh
Super 8 Invitational at Platteville
Ursinus Fall Brawl
Ben McMullen Open at Muskegon

Southern Maine Tri (Bridgewater State, Johnson & Wales)
Journeymen Northeast Duals
New England College Tri (Plymouth State, University of New Hampshire)
Wartburg at Nebraska Wesleyan
Whitewater at Parkside

Sunday
Averett Cougar Open
Ohio Intercollegiate Open at Case

Electric City Duals at Scranton

2019-2020 Augsburg Preview

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Team: Augsburg University
Head Coach: Jim Moulsoff & Tony Valek
Years at School as Head Coach: 6
Career Record at Current School: 59-13
Assistant Coaches: Justin Koob, Jared Massey, Matt Hechsel, Brad Fisher, Chad Bartschenfeld

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 11-1

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Victor Gliva (125, 5th), Sam Bennyhoff (133), David Flynn (141, 1st), Alex Wilson (149, 4th), Ryan Epps (157, 1st), Lucas Jeske (165, 1st), Tanner Vassar (174, 5th), Solomon Nielsen (184), Lance Benick (197, 1st)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Gliva, Flynn, Epps, Jeske, Vassar, Nielsen, Benick, Aaron Wilson (2016)

Top Returning Starters:
125 Victor Gliva, 2x All-American
141 David Flynn, NCAA Champion
149 Aaron Wilson, 2016 NCAA qualifier
157 Ryan Epps, 2x NCAA Champion
165 Lucas Jeske, 3x All-American, 2x NCAA Champion
174 Tanner Vassar, 2x All-American
184 Solomon Nielsen, NCAA qualifier
197 Lance Benick, NCAA Champion

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Caleb Benshoof 141 2X MO State Finalist Grain Valley High School MO
Tyer Benson 165 MN State Qualifier Elk River High School MN
Nick Dunagan 157 MN State Place winner Moundsview High School MN
Mitch Engebretson 149 MN State Place winner Moundsview High School MN
Brady Gross 149 2X MN State Finalist Apple Valley High School MN
Tyler Kim 285 MN State Place winner Apple Valley High School MN
Tanner Kroells 149 3X MN State Place winner Delano High School MN
Ian Laastch 141 WI State Place winner Appleton North High School WI
Chase Liestman 285 2X MN State Qualifier Litchfield High School MN
Moise Madimba 157 MN State Finalist Coon Rapids High School MN
Adam Mickelson 133 MN State Finalist Apple Valley High School MN
Azi Rankins 141 MN State Place winner Eden Prairie High School MN
Devin Roberts 157 2X MN State Place winner Apple Valley High School MN
Bently Schwanebeck- Ostermann 184 2X WI State Place winner Marshfield High School WI
Justin Stauffacher 125 2X MN State Place winner Belle Plaine High School (Scott West) MN
Tate Torgeson 149 MN State Place winner Cambridge/Isanti High School MN

Wednesday Results

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Braden Homsey recorded a 18-2 tech fall in tonight's dual.

Nebraska Wesleyan 38, Fontbonne 13

Bridgewater State 20, New England College 19 (criteria 2, most falls)

Davenport 25, Alma 20

Ferrum 30, Greensboro 9

2019-2020 Loras Wrestling

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Team: Loras College
Head Coach: T.J. Miller
Years at School as Head Coach: 3
Career Record at Current School: 42-10
Assistant Coaches: Trevor Kittleson, Jon Orillion, Rick Healey, Jimmy Davis, Joe Riordan, Quin Gilliam

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 13-2

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Brice Everson (133), Clint Lembeck (141, 3rd), Kevin Kelly (149), Brandon Murray (157, 4th), Eddie Smith (165, 7th), Jacob Krakow (174, 8th), Guy Patron Jr. (197, 6th)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Everson, Lembeck, Murray, Smith, Krakow, Patron

Top Returning Starters:
Jacob Hiles: Regional Placer
Brice Everson: National Qualifier
Clint Lembeck: 3rd in 19′ & 5th in ’17
Brandon Murray: 4th
Eddie Smith: 4th
Jacob Krakow: 8th
Guy Patron Jr. 3rd in ’17, 2nd ’18, 6th ’19

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Nolan Noonan: 2x IA State Placer, Peyton Bass: 2x LA State Finalist, Isaac Romero: 2x MT State Champ, 3x Finalist, Shane Liegel: 4x WI Placer, 3x State Champ, Tyler Murphy: IA State Placer, Baylor Crigger: IA State Placer, Dakoda Powell: 3x IA State Placer, Caiden Jones: 2x IA State Placer, Marquez Salazar: CO State Champ, Josh Degadillo: Normal H.S., Slade Sifutentes: 2x IA State Champ, Wyatt Wriedt: 2x IA State Champ. Travis Willers: JUCO Runner-Up and IA State Champ.

2019-2020 New England College Preview

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Team: New England College
Head Coach: John Archambeau
Years at School as Head Coach: 3
Assistant Coaches: Brandon Gauthier, Joseph Ferinde, and Joshua Devriendt

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 2-9

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Malik Settles (174)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Settles

Top Returning Starters:
Diego Santiago- 6th NE Region at 125 in 2019
Chris DeRosa- 4th NE Region at 133 in 2019
Najee Hall- 6th NE Region at 141 in 2018
Malik Settles- NE Region Champ at 174 (2018) and 2x National Qualifier at 174 (2018 & 2019)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Jakai Townsend (Fr)- NY State qualifier
Aaron Diaz (Fr)- MA state champ
Hayden Keleher (So)-PA state qualifier
Evan Fidelibus (Rs JR)-2x PA state placer, Rider transfer
Rolando Lopez (Fr)- NY State qualifier

Season Outlook:
The New England College Pilgrims are entering their 4th season in program history. They will be returning much of the lineup from last season and are highlighted by four returning region placers. With the addition of a good freshman class and a few transfers, the Pilgrims have high goals and look to put a few wrestlers on the national podium this March.

2019-2020 Eau Claire Preview

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Team: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Head Coach: Tim Fader
Years at School as Head Coach: 4
Assistant Coaches: Elroy Perkin, Jose Quintana, Matthew Lewellen, John Peterson, Justin Karkula

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 7-12

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Tyler Demo (2018, 133)

Top Returning Starters:
Jack Marley
Thomas Severson Regional Placewinner
Tyler Demo NQ 2018
Jake Drexler
Chase Schmidt Regional Placewinner
Evan Lawrence
Grant Balconi
James Huntley
Austen Hakes

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Tristan Massie WI All State
Sam Melton WI All State
Chase Melton WI All State
Wes Girardi IL All State
Mason Hawkins NJCAA All American
Alfred Daniel NJCAA All American
Adam Rients NJCAA Qualfier
Noah Carter Upper Midwest Placefinisher
Brady Moesenthin MN SQ
Collin Grandstrand MN SQ
Lorenzo Diaz MN SQ
Connor Collins WI SQ
Nick Starich WI SQ
Tyler Vanderlois WI SQ

2019-2020 Wartburg Preview

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Team: Wartburg College
Head Coach: Eric Keller
Years at School as Head Coach: 10
Career Record at Current School: 173-6
Assistant Coaches: Alex Dolly, Chris Smith, Elard (CT) Coello, Landon Williams, Mark Kist, Justin Hanson, Mark Pinero, Andrew Steiert, Lance Evans, Tyler Lutes, Blake Meyer, Bowen Wileman, Matt Halverson

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 16-1

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Brady Kyner (125), Brock Rathbun (133), Brady Fritz (141, 6th), Kristian Rumph (149), Cross Cannone (157, 2nd), Kyle Briggs (174, 3rd), Bowen Wileman (285, 6th)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Kyner, Rathbun, Fritz, Rumph, Briggs, Brennan Doebel (2018, 133), Owen McClave (2018 All-American for Coast Guard), Isaiah Cox (NJCAA All-American)

Top Returning Starters:
125 JR Brady Kyner Round of 12
125/133 SR Brennen Doebel round of 12 at the 2018 NCAA’s
125/133 JR Owen McClave All-American 2018 (transfer from Coast Guard)
133/141 JR Brock Rathbun National champ(2018).
141/149 SO Brady Fritz 6th at the NCAA’s
149 SO Kristian Rumph Round of 12
174 JR Kyle Briggs 3rd at the NCAA’s
184 SR Isaiah Cox 20-11 5th at the Regional
197 JR Kobe Woods 20-9 4th at the Regional

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Dylan Albrecht: 3X Iowa State place winner
Mershad Bashang
Blake Bauer: (Transfer from Simpson) 2X Iowa State runner-up
Paul Calo: 2X New England Champ and 3X State place winner USA Folkstyle AA
Braxton Doebel: Iowa State place winner
Dylan Downing
Ahmad Eftin: Utah State Qualifier
Dallin Ewart: Utah State Champion
Bronson Harmon: California Place winner and National Champion California Jr. College
Jacob Herrmann: Iowa State runner-up and 2X place winner
Kaleb Krall: Iowa State Champion and 2X finalist
Michael Lundin: Louisiana State Champ and 4X placer. USA Folkstyle AA
Jacob McBride: 2X Iowa State place winner
Owen McClave (Transfer from Coast Guard)2018 ALL-American
Miguel Mendoza: Colorado State place winner
Eli Pannell: Illinois State Champion and 2X State place winner
Matthew Phillips: 2X Florida State place winner
Joe Pins: Iowa State Champion and 3X State place winner
Justin Stammer

Wrestler of the Week: Gabriel McDaniel

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Gabriel McDaniel

The first d3wrestle.com Wrestler of the Week for the 2019-2020 season is Gabriel McDaniel of Johnson & Wales. Wrestling at 141, McDaniel won a very tough weight at the Ithaca Invitational. The weight class featured two 2019 All-Americans and another NCAA qualifier. Wrestling out of the 4th seed, McDaniel picked up a pair of major decisions to start the tournament before winning 17-2 in against the #5 seed in the quarterfinals. This matched McDaniel up with two-time All-American and 2018 NCAA Champion Ben Brisman of Ithaca. McDaniel scored a pair of takedowns and come out on top of a 5-3 decision. This moved him to the finals where he defeated teammate Jordan Robinson by a 3-0 score.

McDaniel, a sophomore from McDonough, Georgia, began last season 9-2 before an injury ended his freshman campaign. He is now 5-0 to start the year. Johnson & Wales will next compete this weekend at the Journeyman Duals in Troy, New York.

2019-2020 Johns Hopkins Preview

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Team: Johns Hopkins University
Head Coach: Keith Norris
Years at School as Head Coach: 14
Career Record at Current School: 88-130
Assistant Coaches: David Kraus, Lucas Escobar, Christian Salera

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 6-8

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Ricky Cavallo (133)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Dominick Reyes (157, 2018)

Top Returning Starters:
Dominick Reyes (157) – 4th-place (NCAA Regional), 2nd-place (Centennial Conference Championships
Nathan Wertheimer (165) – 7th-place (NCAA Regional)

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Brent Lorin (125) – Three-time Maryland State 3A/4A Champion

Season Outlook:
A young Johns Hopkins team (just one senior on the squad) will take the mat in the 15th season under head coach Keith Norris. Junior Dominick Reyes, with a career record of 52-22, is the headliner for the Blue Jays with senior Nathan Wertheimer (2x NCAA Regional placer) adding experience to what will be a youth-filled lineup.

Junior Hank Behaeghel (285) and sophomores Bradlee Lamontagne (157) and Joe Paul (174) are all being counted on as well. Behaeghal is entering his third season as a starter at 285, while Lamontagne and Paul gained valuable experience last season and figure to be key contributors in their second season.

2019-2020 Alma Preview

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Team: Alma College
Head Coach: Jeremiah Tobias
Years at School as Head Coach: 4
Assistant Coaches: Jared Groeneveld, Fletcher Roberts

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 3-4

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Brendan Ladd (141, 7th), Zach Cooper (149, 5th)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Ladd and Cooper

Top Returning Starters:
125- Austin Wieczorek
133- Chase Beecher
141- Brendan Ladd 2X all-American
149- Zach Cooper all-American
157- Jayce Kuehnlein
165- Erik Arnegard
174- Lucas Brewer
184- Dylan Seaton Regional Placer
197- Austin Fox Regional placer
HWT- Jacob Ransom

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
WIll Kidder MI state qualifier
Transfer: Trent Lashuay 4X placer 2X MI State finalist
Matt Tomsett 3X placer 2X finalist
Clayton Todd IN semi Sate Qualifier

2019-2020 Wabash Preview

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Team: Wabash College
Head Coach: Brian Anderson
Years at School as Head Coach: 16
Career Record at Current School: 141-52-6
Assistant Coaches: Josh Hardman, Jake Fredrickson, Lincoln Kyle, Eracleo Vallejo, Dan Del Gallo

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 6-3

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Carlos Champagne (125, 7th), Owen Doster (133), Jared Timberman (157), Kyle Hatch (165, 6th), Darden Schurg (174, 1st), Wade Ripple (285)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Champagne, Doster, Timberman, Hatch, Schurg, Ripple, Austin Bethel (3rd, 149, 2018)

Top Returning Starters:
Darden Schurg – 2X AA, 2019 National Champion
Austin Bethel – AA (3rd in 2018)
Kyle Hatch – 2X AA
Carlos Champagne – AA
Owen Doster – 3X NQ, 2017 AA
Jared Timberman – NQ
Wade Ripple – NQ

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Brock Peele – 2X State Placer, Christian Merrill – Semi-State Qualifier, Evan Burge – State Qualifier, Cade Cox – Semi-State Qualifier, Adam Negangard – Semi-State Qualifier, Filippo DeFrenza, Kyle Holman – State Placer, Andy Posledni – State Qualifier, Caleb Gibson – Semi-State Qualifier, Jose Grimmett – Semi-State Qualifier, Austin Johnson – State Qualifier, Carson Price – 2X – State Placer, Trae Reynolds – Semi-State Qualifier, Tucker Coffman – State Placer, Josh Warmick – Semi-State Qualifier, Teo Palubinskas, Cameron Bacon – Semi-State Qualifier, Trizton Carson – Semi-State Qualifier, Thomas Sell – 2X State Champion, Jack Heldt – Semi-State Qualifier, Grant Johnson – State Qualifier, Matt Melcher – State Placer, Freddie Calderon – Semi-State Qualifier, Titus Meyer

2019-2020 Averett Preview

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Team: Averett University
Head Coach: blake Roulo
Years at School as Head Coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Ibrahim Bunduka & Patrick Davis

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 7-10

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Samuel Braswell (125), Brandon Woody (141), Jared Lough (157)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Braswell and Woody

Top Returning Starters:
125 Samuel Braswell-National Qualifier
141 Brandon Woody-National Qualifier
149 Caleb Harmon
157 Tony Blackman
165 William Merritt
184 Jonathon Bishop
197 Christopher Mohr

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Trent Ragland – Transfer VA Tech – In HS 3rd @ Beast, Fargo AA, 2x VA State Champ
George Moseley – Culpeper County HS – Round of 12 @ Beast, 2x VA State Placer
Cameron Wallace – Dan River HS – 4x VA State Placer
Julian Holley – Grassfield HS – 3x VA State Placer, 1x VA State Finalist
Darius Parker – Oscar Smith HS – 2x VA State Placer
Dominique McNair – Lake Taylor HS – 2x VA State Placer
Kowan Lee – Oscar Smith HS – VA State Placer
Landon Childress – Amherst County HS – VA State Placer
Isaiah Deck – Neuse Charter School – NC State Placer
Noah Wienclawski – Liberty HS – 3x MD State Qualifier
Malik Reaker – R.E. Lee HS – AL State Qualifier

Season Outlook:
Averett is in it’s 3rd year as a wrestling program. Last year Averett had 3 NCAA Qualifiers in year two while finishing 10th in the Southeast Region. This team has no seniors but returns NCAA Qualifiers Samuel Braswell & Brandon Woody. This is Averett’s most talented roster yet with a strong recruiting class highlighted by Virginia Tech transfer Trent Ragland at 285. This promises to be the most successful season in the young program’s history.

2019-2020 Wilkes Preview

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Team: Wilkes University
Head Coach: Jon Laudenslager
Years at School as Head Coach: 16
Career Record at Current School: 254-107-5
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Feldman, Matt Grossmann, Josh Evans

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 20-4

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Tommy Stokes (141), Nick Racanelli (165)

Top Returning Starters:
125 Nick Bauer
133 Dylan O’Connor 5th NCAA Regional, NWCA Academic All-American
133 Brock Horton
141 Kyle Medrow 7th NCAA Regional
141 Max Shaffer NWCA Academic All-American
149 Cody Dix
157 Allen Kokilananda
157 Liam Flaherty
165 Cole Walters
165 Brandon Belfonti
174 Jason DeBoard
184 Austin Cominsky
184 Hunter Lowe
197 Moustafa Almeky 5th NCAA Regional
285 Roger Horton

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
125/133 Jack Bauer 4X NJ State Qualifier
141/149 Kyle Tino 2X NJ State Qualifier
149 Alex Baran 3X NJ State Qualifier
157 James Shaw NY Sectional Qualifier
157 Trevor Duboff NY Sectional Qualifier
165 Xavier Barber PA State Qualifier
165 TJ Pawlicki NJ Regional Qualifier
174 John DeVito 2X State Qualifier
184 Brady Mitchell Maine State Champion
184 Dawson Tallant NJ Regional qualifier
184/197 Keevon Berry 3X NJ State Qualifier
197 Jason Burklow NJ SQ

Season Outlook:
The Colonels look to replace four great seniors who graduated including NCAA Regional Champs Nick Racanelli (3X NCAA Qualifier) and Tommy Stokes. Three returning regional placewinners O’Connor, Medrow and Almeky will set the pace for a great freshman class. This young Wilkes team will improve throughout the season as the youth gains valuable experience throughout the year.

2019-2020 Johnson & Wales Preview

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Team: Johnson & Wales University
Head Coach: Lonnie Morris
Years at School as Head Coach: 23
Career Record at Current School: 349-140-4
Assistant Coaches: Brian Allen (Associate Head Coach 21 years), James Gilbert (18 years) Joe Pronk, Steven Jarrell, Jay Albis, Tommy Grippi, Jonah Aurelio

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2018-2019 Dual Meet Record: 23-4

2019 NCAA Qualifiers: Jay Albis (125, 1st) Bobby Jordan (133, 3rd), Joe Ferinde (141), Damani Burns (149), Adrian Gonzalez (165), Mike Gargano (174), Khamri Thomas (184, 3rd), Mike Dinardo (197), Tommy Wrzesien (285)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Burns, DiNardo, Wrzesien

Top Returning Starters:
Damani Burns Northeast Region Runner up, NCAA Qualifier
Mike Dinardo, 2x Northeast Region Runner up, 2x NCAA Qualifier
Tommy Wrzesien Northeast Region 3rd, NCAA Qualifier

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Justin Lopez- 2x NY All State(Transfer from Penn State)
Hayden Brown- 4x State Champ 2x Prep All American
Christian Rivas- NHSCA Senior All-American, MA State Champion
Victor Perlleshi- 3x Section Champ, NY State Finalist, Eastern States Finalist
Kyle Althenn- 2x state qualifier, 3rd place NY state
Gabriel Degraffinreed- Conference champ, DE State finalist
Christian Murphy- 3x District Champion, 3x State Qualifier, 2018 Region 6 Champion, 7th @ 182 in NJ Senior Year, FloNationals All-American Junior Year (8th), NHSCA All American Senior Year (7th)
Joseph Gannone- 4X All League 2X League Champ 3X All Section XI Suffolk County New York State Runner Up
Freddy Eckles- 2x New York State qualifier, New York State finalist, nhsca Virginia Beach 4x all American and finalist. JUCO All American 2019
Giovanni Santiago- 2015 NJCAA All American 2x NY state qualifier 2x section XI champion

Season Outlook:
After graduating seven out of ten members of JWU’s starting line up, JWU will rely on a heavy freshman/transfer class as well as their returning stars who have been waiting their turn to break the line up! Coach Morris and Coach Allen are coming off a third place finish at NCAA’s as well as winning both Coach and Assistant Coaches of the year.