USMMA 2017 Preview

Team: United States Merchant Marine Academy
Head Coach: Greg Ilaria
Years at School as Head Coach: 9
Career Record at Current School: 86-66
Assistant Coaches: Beau Bruno

2016-2017 Dual Meet Record: 5-10

2017 NCAA Qualifiers: Erik Beshada (157), Patrick Rooney (184), Victor Raigoza (285)

Returning NCAA Qualifiers: Beshada and Raigoza

Top Returning Starters:
Erik Beshada NQ 2017
Victor Raigozza NQ 2017
Blake Bunce 4th place Eastern Regional 2017

Top Incoming Wrestlers:
Jace Garza MI – State Qualifier
Steven Shields LA – 4 x State Champion
Chaz Franchina CA – State Qualifier
Sam Buck IN – State Qualifier
Cole Clement LA – State Champion
Chase Pennell MD – State runner up
Kieran Duggan CT – New England Champion, Prep National AA
Kai Rogers MO – State Runner up
Andrew French MN – State Qualifier