Bucknell University Athletics
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4/16/2020 3:00:00 PM | Wrestling
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head coach Dan Wirnsberger announced the Bucknell wrestling team's nine-man incoming freshman class on Thursday.
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"I am extremely excited to welcome the next generation of Bison wrestlers to Lewisburg," Wirnsberger said. "This class brings with it a host of academic and athletic accolades. Each student-athlete has the potential to excel both in the classroom and on the mat. Our staff is eager to begin their development process."
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The class of 2024 includes three state champions, seven state placewinners and eight team captains. The incoming freshmen hail from four different states: Pennsylvania (6), Michigan, Missouri and New Jersey. Four of the Pennsylvania natives appeared in PA Power Wrestling's listing of top 115 recruits.
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PA Power Wrestling also listed Bucknell among its top four teams winning the Pennsylvania recruiting battle. The Bison were tabbed second behind Pitt; they were slotted ahead of fellow EIWA schools Army West Point and Lehigh.
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Bucknell went 10-6 (9-3 EIWA) during the 2019-20 campaign. The Bison placed six on the EIWA podium, highlighted by runners-up Zach Hartman and Drew Phipps, who each qualified for the NCAA Championships. Bucknell will need to replace seven seniors, including Phipps and fellow 2020 EIWA placewinners Mitch Hartman, Kyle Inlander and Brandon Stokes; the Bison also lost 2017 NCAA qualifier Garrett Hoffman to graduation.
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For the 2020-21 campaign, Bucknell will return three EIWA placewinners: Z. Hartman, David Campbell and Jaden Fisher. Notably Z. Hartman will enter his junior campaign as a two-time NCAA qualifier and EIWA runner-up; he became only the second Bison to twice finish second at the EIWA Championships in 2020.
Miles Bassett
165, St. Louis, Mo., Ladue Horton Watkins
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Before Bucknell: Earned three wrestling letters at Ladue Horton Watkins High School … 2020 MSHSAA Class 3 state qualifier at 170 pounds … all-conference first team selection at 160 pounds … posted a career record of 77-40 … led the Rams in takedowns as a senior and victories as a junior … served as team captain as a senior.
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Personal: Miles Roscoe Bassett … born May 1, 2002 in St. Louis, Missouri … son of Gregg and Joy Bassett … has one younger sibling: Emmersyn … worked as a camp counselor for preschool children for seven years.
Kieran Calvetti
174, Ridgewood, N.J., Delbarton School
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Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Delbarton School … helped the Green Wave win the 2020 New Jersey Non-Public A state championship … Delbarton notably ended Bergen Catholic's 96-match winning streak against NJSIAA opponents en route to its title … took sixth at the NJSIAA state championship … three-time region champion … all-county honoree … posted a career record of 98-34 … served as team captain.
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Personal: Kieran Marcus Calvetti … born March 23, 2002 in Hackensack, New Jersey … son of Paul and Dawn Calvetti … has four siblings: Jessica, Paul, Colin and Anna.
Dorian Crosby
285, Erie, Pa., Cathedral Prep
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Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Cathedral Preparatory School … 2020 PIAA Class 3A state champion at 220 pounds … 2020 Erie Times-News Co-Wrestler of the Year … 2020 Region 5 Wrestler of the Year … 2020 All-District 10 First Team … placed fourth at the 2019 PIAA Class 3A state championship at 220 pounds and fifth at the 2018 PIAA Class 3A state championship at 195 pounds … posted a career record of 134-17 with 68 pins … went 47-1 as a senior … three-time placewinner at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament, finishing as high as third … three-time Pin City and two-time Brooke Classic champion … the Ramblers qualified for four PIAA Class 3A state team tournaments, twice finishing second, once taking third and once placing fourth … Cathedral Prep also won three District 10 and two Class 3A Northwest Regional titles during time in program … served as team captain as a senior … also wrestled for Bad Karma Wrestling Club … at the 2019 U.S. Junior Nationals, was the freestyle runner-up in the 220-pound weight class … at the 2018 U.S. Cadet Nationals, took third in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines at 195 pounds … PA Power Wrestling's No. 34 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020 … also lettered in football, making two Varsity Cup Second Teams and the 2019 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team.
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Personal: Dorian Ra'Mir Wilson Crosby … born February 10, 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania … son of Melvin Crosby and Alicia Goodwine … has 11 siblings: John, John, Corin, Marione, Jordan, MarKeara, MiKenzie, Rayquan, Mikel-Bryan, Jayunna and Kyiah … father won the 1988 PIAA Class 3A state title at heavyweight for Academy High School … Dorian and Melvin Crosby were the first father-son PIAA championship duo in Erie County varsity wrestling history.
Nick Delp
165/174, New Kensington, Pa., Kiski Area
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Kiski Area High School … three-time PIAA Class 3A state qualifier, finishing as high as eighth … Section 1 champion … three-time District 7 champion … EAIWT champion … two-time WCCA champion … placed twice at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament … posted a career record of 147-37 with 79 pins … the Cavaliers qualified for four PIAA Class 3A state team tournaments, once finishing second and twice taking third … Kiski Area also won three WPIAL, four Westmoreland County, three District 7 and one Section 1 titles during time in program … the Cavaliers went a combined 72-8 … three-time PWCA All-Academic Team … three-time Valley News Dispatch All-Star … served as team captain … also wrestled for Quest School of Wrestling … two-time NHSCA All-American … U.S. Junior Nationals qualifier … also lettered once in both football and soccer.
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Personal: Nicholas Oliver Delp … born April 29, 2002 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … son of Jason and Teresa Delp … has an older brother, Alex, who wrestled at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown … father played football at Clarion University … was a camper and counselor at Team Bruno Wrestling Camp for six years … shares a high school with Noah Levett, a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2022, and Darren Miller, a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2023.
Matt Kidwell
165, Philadelphia, Pa., Father Judge
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Father Judge High School … three-time Philadelphia Catholic League champion … four-time Class 3A Northeast Regional qualifier … one-time PIAA Class 3A state qualifier … won 143 career bouts … helped the Crusaders win three Philadelphia Catholic League titles and qualify for three state championships … also wrestled for Contender Elite and MPR Wrestling Club … PA Power Wrestling's No. 133 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020.
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Personal: Matthew Connor Kidwell … born June 8, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania … son of John and Kathy Kidwell … has an older brother, Ryan, who wrestled for Ursinus College.
Kurt Phipps
133/141, Irwin, Pa., Norwin
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Norwin High School … 2020 PIAA Class 3A state champion at 126 pounds … first Knight wrestler to win a state title … two-time PIAA Class 3A state runner-up … four-time WPIAL champion … three-time Powerade Wrestling Tournament champion … posted a career record of 153-10 with 61 pins … set Norwin record in career wins … helped the Knights reach two WPIAL Team Tournaments … Norwin went 17-4 in 2018-19 and 18-4 in 2019-20 … served as team captain for three seasons … four-time Greco-Roman state champion … three-time freestyle state champion … member of the Pennsylvania All-Star Team … Pennsylvania National Team member … helped team win freestyle title … also wrestled for Young Guns Wrestling Club, helping dual team win NHSCA and Disney Dual crowns … PA Power Wrestling's No. 19 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020.
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Personal: Kurtis Michael Phipps … born March 26, 2002 in Beaver, Pennsylvania … son of Andy and Gretchen Phipps … has an older brother, Drew, and a younger sister, Kira … Drew, a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2020, was a two-time NCAA qualifier and three-time EIWA placewinner … National Honors Society President … academically, ranked in high school class's top 10.
Logan Sanom
149, Berkley, Mich., Detroit Catholic Central
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Detroit Catholic Central High School … helped the Shamrocks win four state championships and achieve a No. 5 national ranking … 2020 MHSAA state runner-up at 152 pounds … three-time all-state honoree … posted a career record of 143-34 … served as team captain as a senior … also wrestled for Roughneck Wrestling Club, earning a podium spot at the Grappler Fall Classic.
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Personal: Logan William Sanom … born June 19, 2001 in Berkley, Michigan … son of John and Tracey Sanom … has three siblings: Griffen, Alyvia and Makenna … uncle Zack Sanom played football for Michigan State University.
Thomas Spirk
149/157, Bethlehem, Pa., Saucon Valley
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Saucon Valley High School … placed eighth in the 138-pound weight class at the 2019 PIAA Class 2A state championship … three-time state qualifier … 2020 Class 2A Southeast Regional champion at 145 pounds … two-time District XI champion … helped the Panthers place fourth at the 2020 PIAA Class 2A state team tournament … Saucon Valley won four district titles … posted a career record of 103-43 … member of Pennsylvania All-Academic High School Wrestling Team … served as team captain … also lettered twice in baseball … avid golfer.Â
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Personal: Thomas David Spirk … born December 5, 2001 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania … son of David and Ann Spirk … has two older sisters: Grace and Jill … father wrestled at Lehigh University … mother played basketball and tennis at Lehigh University … Grace played field hockey at College of the Holy Cross … Jill was a swimmer at College of the Holy Cross.
Austin Walley
184/197, Ellwood City, Pa., Ellwood City Area
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Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Ellwood City Area High School … first Wolverine wrestler to win state, regional and WPIAL titles … 2020 PIAA Class 2A state champion at 182 pounds … 2020 Class 2A Southwest Regional champion at 182 pounds … placed third in the 195-pound weight class at the 2019 Powerade Wrestling Tournament … two-time all-state honoree … three-time section champion … posted a career record of 139-25 … set Ellwood City Area records in career and single-season (45) victories … served as team captain as a junior and senior … also wrestled for Gladiators Wrestling Club and Tiger Wrestling Club … Pennsylvania Junior Duals team member … reached the blood round in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines at the U.S. Junior Nationals … took eighth in the 195-pound weight class at the 2019 Super 32 Challenge … PA Power Wrestling's No. 58 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020.
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Personal: Austin Michael Walley … born November 26, 2001 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania … son of Matt Walley and Lisa Antuono … has one older sister: Erika … father played football at the University of Pennsylvania … grandfather John Walley played football at Toledo University for two years before transferring to play baseball at Penn State for two years.
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"I am extremely excited to welcome the next generation of Bison wrestlers to Lewisburg," Wirnsberger said. "This class brings with it a host of academic and athletic accolades. Each student-athlete has the potential to excel both in the classroom and on the mat. Our staff is eager to begin their development process."
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The class of 2024 includes three state champions, seven state placewinners and eight team captains. The incoming freshmen hail from four different states: Pennsylvania (6), Michigan, Missouri and New Jersey. Four of the Pennsylvania natives appeared in PA Power Wrestling's listing of top 115 recruits.
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PA Power Wrestling also listed Bucknell among its top four teams winning the Pennsylvania recruiting battle. The Bison were tabbed second behind Pitt; they were slotted ahead of fellow EIWA schools Army West Point and Lehigh.
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Bucknell went 10-6 (9-3 EIWA) during the 2019-20 campaign. The Bison placed six on the EIWA podium, highlighted by runners-up Zach Hartman and Drew Phipps, who each qualified for the NCAA Championships. Bucknell will need to replace seven seniors, including Phipps and fellow 2020 EIWA placewinners Mitch Hartman, Kyle Inlander and Brandon Stokes; the Bison also lost 2017 NCAA qualifier Garrett Hoffman to graduation.
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For the 2020-21 campaign, Bucknell will return three EIWA placewinners: Z. Hartman, David Campbell and Jaden Fisher. Notably Z. Hartman will enter his junior campaign as a two-time NCAA qualifier and EIWA runner-up; he became only the second Bison to twice finish second at the EIWA Championships in 2020.
Miles Bassett
165, St. Louis, Mo., Ladue Horton Watkins
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Before Bucknell: Earned three wrestling letters at Ladue Horton Watkins High School … 2020 MSHSAA Class 3 state qualifier at 170 pounds … all-conference first team selection at 160 pounds … posted a career record of 77-40 … led the Rams in takedowns as a senior and victories as a junior … served as team captain as a senior.
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Personal: Miles Roscoe Bassett … born May 1, 2002 in St. Louis, Missouri … son of Gregg and Joy Bassett … has one younger sibling: Emmersyn … worked as a camp counselor for preschool children for seven years.
We're excited to welcome Miles Bassett to our #BisonFamily! #OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/UQLg12hTZG
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Kieran Calvetti
174, Ridgewood, N.J., Delbarton School
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Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Delbarton School … helped the Green Wave win the 2020 New Jersey Non-Public A state championship … Delbarton notably ended Bergen Catholic's 96-match winning streak against NJSIAA opponents en route to its title … took sixth at the NJSIAA state championship … three-time region champion … all-county honoree … posted a career record of 98-34 … served as team captain.
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Personal: Kieran Marcus Calvetti … born March 23, 2002 in Hackensack, New Jersey … son of Paul and Dawn Calvetti … has four siblings: Jessica, Paul, Colin and Anna.
We're excited to welcome Kieran Calvetti (@kierancalvetti) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/E8NNuByZD3
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Dorian Crosby
285, Erie, Pa., Cathedral Prep
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Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Cathedral Preparatory School … 2020 PIAA Class 3A state champion at 220 pounds … 2020 Erie Times-News Co-Wrestler of the Year … 2020 Region 5 Wrestler of the Year … 2020 All-District 10 First Team … placed fourth at the 2019 PIAA Class 3A state championship at 220 pounds and fifth at the 2018 PIAA Class 3A state championship at 195 pounds … posted a career record of 134-17 with 68 pins … went 47-1 as a senior … three-time placewinner at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament, finishing as high as third … three-time Pin City and two-time Brooke Classic champion … the Ramblers qualified for four PIAA Class 3A state team tournaments, twice finishing second, once taking third and once placing fourth … Cathedral Prep also won three District 10 and two Class 3A Northwest Regional titles during time in program … served as team captain as a senior … also wrestled for Bad Karma Wrestling Club … at the 2019 U.S. Junior Nationals, was the freestyle runner-up in the 220-pound weight class … at the 2018 U.S. Cadet Nationals, took third in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines at 195 pounds … PA Power Wrestling's No. 34 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020 … also lettered in football, making two Varsity Cup Second Teams and the 2019 PAFootballNews.com All-Academic Silver Team.
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Personal: Dorian Ra'Mir Wilson Crosby … born February 10, 2002 in Erie, Pennsylvania … son of Melvin Crosby and Alicia Goodwine … has 11 siblings: John, John, Corin, Marione, Jordan, MarKeara, MiKenzie, Rayquan, Mikel-Bryan, Jayunna and Kyiah … father won the 1988 PIAA Class 3A state title at heavyweight for Academy High School … Dorian and Melvin Crosby were the first father-son PIAA championship duo in Erie County varsity wrestling history.
We're excited to welcome state champion Dorian Crosby (@DCros13) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/mrCMXxa3ri
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Nick Delp
165/174, New Kensington, Pa., Kiski Area
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Kiski Area High School … three-time PIAA Class 3A state qualifier, finishing as high as eighth … Section 1 champion … three-time District 7 champion … EAIWT champion … two-time WCCA champion … placed twice at the Powerade Wrestling Tournament … posted a career record of 147-37 with 79 pins … the Cavaliers qualified for four PIAA Class 3A state team tournaments, once finishing second and twice taking third … Kiski Area also won three WPIAL, four Westmoreland County, three District 7 and one Section 1 titles during time in program … the Cavaliers went a combined 72-8 … three-time PWCA All-Academic Team … three-time Valley News Dispatch All-Star … served as team captain … also wrestled for Quest School of Wrestling … two-time NHSCA All-American … U.S. Junior Nationals qualifier … also lettered once in both football and soccer.
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Personal: Nicholas Oliver Delp … born April 29, 2002 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … son of Jason and Teresa Delp … has an older brother, Alex, who wrestled at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown … father played football at Clarion University … was a camper and counselor at Team Bruno Wrestling Camp for six years … shares a high school with Noah Levett, a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2022, and Darren Miller, a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2023.
We're excited to welcome Nick Delp (@nicholas_delp12) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/NiSqvdylAj
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Matt Kidwell
165, Philadelphia, Pa., Father Judge
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Father Judge High School … three-time Philadelphia Catholic League champion … four-time Class 3A Northeast Regional qualifier … one-time PIAA Class 3A state qualifier … won 143 career bouts … helped the Crusaders win three Philadelphia Catholic League titles and qualify for three state championships … also wrestled for Contender Elite and MPR Wrestling Club … PA Power Wrestling's No. 133 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020.
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Personal: Matthew Connor Kidwell … born June 8, 2001 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania … son of John and Kathy Kidwell … has an older brother, Ryan, who wrestled for Ursinus College.
We're excited to welcome Matt Kidwell (@Mattkidwell8) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/YPyzEEasyH
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Kurt Phipps
133/141, Irwin, Pa., Norwin
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Norwin High School … 2020 PIAA Class 3A state champion at 126 pounds … first Knight wrestler to win a state title … two-time PIAA Class 3A state runner-up … four-time WPIAL champion … three-time Powerade Wrestling Tournament champion … posted a career record of 153-10 with 61 pins … set Norwin record in career wins … helped the Knights reach two WPIAL Team Tournaments … Norwin went 17-4 in 2018-19 and 18-4 in 2019-20 … served as team captain for three seasons … four-time Greco-Roman state champion … three-time freestyle state champion … member of the Pennsylvania All-Star Team … Pennsylvania National Team member … helped team win freestyle title … also wrestled for Young Guns Wrestling Club, helping dual team win NHSCA and Disney Dual crowns … PA Power Wrestling's No. 19 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020.
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Personal: Kurtis Michael Phipps … born March 26, 2002 in Beaver, Pennsylvania … son of Andy and Gretchen Phipps … has an older brother, Drew, and a younger sister, Kira … Drew, a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2020, was a two-time NCAA qualifier and three-time EIWA placewinner … National Honors Society President … academically, ranked in high school class's top 10.
We're excited to welcome state champion Kurt Phipps (@kurtwrestler) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/CyOP8P9Z26
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Logan Sanom
149, Berkley, Mich., Detroit Catholic Central
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Detroit Catholic Central High School … helped the Shamrocks win four state championships and achieve a No. 5 national ranking … 2020 MHSAA state runner-up at 152 pounds … three-time all-state honoree … posted a career record of 143-34 … served as team captain as a senior … also wrestled for Roughneck Wrestling Club, earning a podium spot at the Grappler Fall Classic.
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Personal: Logan William Sanom … born June 19, 2001 in Berkley, Michigan … son of John and Tracey Sanom … has three siblings: Griffen, Alyvia and Makenna … uncle Zack Sanom played football for Michigan State University.
We're excited to welcome Logan Sanom (@LoganSanom) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/LNaS6wTCs6
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Thomas Spirk
149/157, Bethlehem, Pa., Saucon Valley
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Before Bucknell: Earned four wrestling letters at Saucon Valley High School … placed eighth in the 138-pound weight class at the 2019 PIAA Class 2A state championship … three-time state qualifier … 2020 Class 2A Southeast Regional champion at 145 pounds … two-time District XI champion … helped the Panthers place fourth at the 2020 PIAA Class 2A state team tournament … Saucon Valley won four district titles … posted a career record of 103-43 … member of Pennsylvania All-Academic High School Wrestling Team … served as team captain … also lettered twice in baseball … avid golfer.Â
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Personal: Thomas David Spirk … born December 5, 2001 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania … son of David and Ann Spirk … has two older sisters: Grace and Jill … father wrestled at Lehigh University … mother played basketball and tennis at Lehigh University … Grace played field hockey at College of the Holy Cross … Jill was a swimmer at College of the Holy Cross.
We're excited to welcome Thomas Spirk (@thomasspirk_) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/wovfT1FS5v
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
Austin Walley
184/197, Ellwood City, Pa., Ellwood City Area
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Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Ellwood City Area High School … first Wolverine wrestler to win state, regional and WPIAL titles … 2020 PIAA Class 2A state champion at 182 pounds … 2020 Class 2A Southwest Regional champion at 182 pounds … placed third in the 195-pound weight class at the 2019 Powerade Wrestling Tournament … two-time all-state honoree … three-time section champion … posted a career record of 139-25 … set Ellwood City Area records in career and single-season (45) victories … served as team captain as a junior and senior … also wrestled for Gladiators Wrestling Club and Tiger Wrestling Club … Pennsylvania Junior Duals team member … reached the blood round in both the freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines at the U.S. Junior Nationals … took eighth in the 195-pound weight class at the 2019 Super 32 Challenge … PA Power Wrestling's No. 58 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2020.
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Personal: Austin Michael Walley … born November 26, 2001 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania … son of Matt Walley and Lisa Antuono … has one older sister: Erika … father played football at the University of Pennsylvania … grandfather John Walley played football at Toledo University for two years before transferring to play baseball at Penn State for two years.
We're excited to welcome state champion Austin Walley (@austin_walley) to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/gqiiU1DcmQ
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) April 16, 2020
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