Bucknell Wrestling Welcomes 11 Incoming Freshmen
5/25/2021 12:30:00 PM | Wrestling
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Head coach Dan Wirnsberger announced the Bucknell wrestling team's 11-man incoming freshman class on Tuesday.
The class of 2025 includes four state champions, eight state placewinners and nine team captains. The incoming freshmen hail from five different states: Pennsylvania (6), Massachusetts (2), Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Four of the Pennsylvania natives appeared in PA Power Wrestling's listing of top 115 recruits.
For the 2021-22 campaign, Bucknell returns Zach Hartman, a two-time All-American and the defending EIWA champion at 165 pounds. The Bison return an additional six EIWA placewinners: Vincent Andreano, Jaden Fisher, Mason McCready, Darren Miller, Kurt Phipps and Brandon Seidman. Notably, Miller joined Hartman, a three-time NCAA qualifier, at the 2021 NCAA Championships while Fisher is a two-time EIWA placewinner.
Antonio Amelio
157, Cranberry Township, Pa., Seneca Valley
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Seneca Valley High School … posted a 126-54 career record with 56 pins … was a state placewinner and a WPIAL champion … helped team win four Section 3 titles, finish as WPIAL runners-up three times and place in the state's top eight three times … served as team captain … PA Power Wrestling's No. 56 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Antonio Michael Amelio … born March 13, 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … son of Robert and Erin Amelio … has two siblings: Adrianna and Angelo … was a member of high school's auditioned Madrigal choir … former Seneca Valley teammate Dylan Chappell is also a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2025.
Nicholas Arbes
174/184, Devon, Pa., Conestoga
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling, four times in baseball and three times in football at Conestoga High School … in wrestling, made the All-Central League First Team … was a 2021 District 1 qualifier … helped team win the 2020 Central League title ... served as team captain as a senior.
Personal: Nicholas Peter Arbes … born June 20, 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania … son of Peter and Molly Arbes … has two younger siblings: Andrew and Chloe … grandfather attended Bucknell … plays the piano and guitar.
Coy Bastian
165/174, Selinsgrove, Pa., Selinsgrove Area
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling and three times in football at Selinsgrove Area High School … in wrestling, was a four-time PIAA AAA state qualifier, a four-time regional runner-up and a three-time district champion … made Academic All-State First Team … posted a 130-32 career record … four-year team captain … served as football captain as a senior … also wrestled for BVRTC and M2 Training Center … PA Power Wrestling's No. 50 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Coy Gerald Bastian … born April 25, 2002 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania … son of Jerry and Joan Bastian … has a younger brother: Cale … father wrestled at Lycoming College … enjoys hunting, fishing and all things outdoors.
Dylan Chappell
133, Cranberry Township, Pa., Seneca Valley
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling at Seneca Valley High School … was a three-time PIAA state runner-up and three-time WPIAL champion … posted a 164-26 career record … … graduated with the school record in career pins (77) … helped team win four Section 3 titles, finish as WPIAL runners-up three times and place in the state's top eight three times … served as team captain … PA Power Wrestling's No. 13 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Dylan Tyler Chappell … born January 26, 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … son of Larry and Dana Chappell … has two siblings: Lauren and Tyler … Lauren is a member of the Robert Morris University track & field team's class of 2023 … former Seneca Valley teammate Antonio Amelio is also a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2025.
Calvin Dalton
125, South Hamilton, Mass., Hamilton-Wenham Regional
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Salem High School … posted a career record of 169-33, going 42-2 as a senior and 92-4 as an upperclassman … won two D2 state titles … captured two CAL/NEC championships … was a two-time all-state and four-time all-league honoree … reached the 2020 New England championship finals … made The Salem News All-Decade Wrestling Team for the 2010s … three-time team MVP … three-year team captain.
Personal: Calvin Dalton … born November 10, 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts … son of Paul and Jamie Dalton … has two siblings: Audrey and Brendan … graduated from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, which did not have a wrestling program.
Logan Deacetis
174, Fairbury, Ill., Prairie Central
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling at Prairie Central High School … was a two-time undefeated state champion, going 113-0 as a junior and senior … posted a 149-9 career record … graduated with the school record in single-season victories (59) … four-year team captain … also wrestled for Izzy Style and The Compound.
Personal: Logan Deacetis … born January 18, 2002 in Palos Heights, Illinois … son of Robert Jr. and Julie Deacetis … has an older sister: Gabrielle … grandfather Jon Norskog wrestled at Augustana College and almost qualified for the 1967 Olympics.
Kolby DePron
157, Blanchard, Okla., Bridge Creek
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling, cross country and track & field at Bridge Creek High School … in wrestling, was a three-time state champion (2019, 2020 & 2021) and the 2018 state runner-up … recognized on the All-State team … posted a 131-7 career record … helped team win two district titles … also wrestled for Matrix Grappling.
Personal: Kolby Jakob DePron … born December 31, 2002 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma … son of John and Amber DePron … has three siblings: Aubree, Keaton and Kash … father and mother both competed in gymnastics at Rose State College … Aubree is a member of the Southern Illinois University softball team's class of 2023 … enjoys playing guitar.
Max Harar
285, Newtown, Pa., Council Rock North
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling and four times in lacrosse at Council Rock North High School … in wrestling, was a two-time state qualifier … medaled at Escape the Rock … won a Suburban One League title … reached the regional finals … reached the Penn Manor finals … captured an Academic Excellence Award … helped team place fifth at the 2020 state championships … went 18-3 during abbreviated senior season … served as team captain that year … only started wrestling as a freshman in high school … in lacrosse, was a four-year starter and served as team captain as a senior.
Personal: Max Kane Harar … born October 6, 2002 in Falls Church, Virginia … son of Paul and Kelley Harar … has one younger brother: Jack … went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republican.
Aiden Lewis
125, Camp Hill, Pa., Cedar Cliff
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling and golf at Cedar Cliff High School … in wrestling, was a four-time state qualifier and two-time state placewinner … led team in wins, pins, back points and takedowns in 2020 … paced team in wins, pins, back points and fastest pin in 2021 … twice served as team captain … also wrestled for Team Nauman, which placed at NHSCA nationals … PA Power Wrestling's No. 31 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Aiden Lewis … born January 1, 2003 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania … son of Robert and Tina Lewis … has a younger brother: Gabe.
Trevor Nugent
133/141, Boxford, Mass., The Governor's Academy
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling, football and cross country at The Governor's Academy … in wrestling, posted a 153-28 career record and became program's first Prep Nationals All-American … won four league titles … was a two-time ISL and CAL champion … reached the Prep New England finals … twice served as team captain … helped football team earn a bowl game spot … also wrestled for Doughboy Wrestling Club, making the Disney Duals All-America Team and the 1000 Islands finals.
Personal: Trevor Joseph Nugent … born July 30, 2001 in Winchester, Massachusetts … son of Joseph and Kym Nugent … has four siblings: Marisol, Caridad, Colin and Daniella … father was a wrestler at Boston College … all four siblings also wrestle.
Nolan Springer
184, Linden, Wis., Mineral Point
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling, four times in baseball and three times in football at Mineral Point High School … in wrestling, was a two-time state champion (2021 & 2020) … helped team win the 2021 WIAA team state title … also was a freestyle state champion … in football, was a WFCA All-Region selection … helped team win four conference titles … helped baseball team make two appearances in the state tournament … also wrestled for RT Elite.
Personal: Nolan Joseph Springer … born April 14, 2003 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin … son of Mark Springer and Christine Vernati … has three siblings: Ashley, Abby and Sammy … Ashley played basketball at Lafayette College … lives and works on a beef farm.
The class of 2025 includes four state champions, eight state placewinners and nine team captains. The incoming freshmen hail from five different states: Pennsylvania (6), Massachusetts (2), Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Four of the Pennsylvania natives appeared in PA Power Wrestling's listing of top 115 recruits.
For the 2021-22 campaign, Bucknell returns Zach Hartman, a two-time All-American and the defending EIWA champion at 165 pounds. The Bison return an additional six EIWA placewinners: Vincent Andreano, Jaden Fisher, Mason McCready, Darren Miller, Kurt Phipps and Brandon Seidman. Notably, Miller joined Hartman, a three-time NCAA qualifier, at the 2021 NCAA Championships while Fisher is a two-time EIWA placewinner.
Antonio Amelio
157, Cranberry Township, Pa., Seneca Valley
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Seneca Valley High School … posted a 126-54 career record with 56 pins … was a state placewinner and a WPIAL champion … helped team win four Section 3 titles, finish as WPIAL runners-up three times and place in the state's top eight three times … served as team captain … PA Power Wrestling's No. 56 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Antonio Michael Amelio … born March 13, 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … son of Robert and Erin Amelio … has two siblings: Adrianna and Angelo … was a member of high school's auditioned Madrigal choir … former Seneca Valley teammate Dylan Chappell is also a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2025.
We're excited to welcome Antonio Amelio to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/xPj1ETsIru
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Nicholas Arbes
174/184, Devon, Pa., Conestoga
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling, four times in baseball and three times in football at Conestoga High School … in wrestling, made the All-Central League First Team … was a 2021 District 1 qualifier … helped team win the 2020 Central League title ... served as team captain as a senior.
Personal: Nicholas Peter Arbes … born June 20, 2002 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania … son of Peter and Molly Arbes … has two younger siblings: Andrew and Chloe … grandfather attended Bucknell … plays the piano and guitar.
We're excited to welcome Nicholas Arbes to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/r6GoeUTJPv
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Coy Bastian
165/174, Selinsgrove, Pa., Selinsgrove Area
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling and three times in football at Selinsgrove Area High School … in wrestling, was a four-time PIAA AAA state qualifier, a four-time regional runner-up and a three-time district champion … made Academic All-State First Team … posted a 130-32 career record … four-year team captain … served as football captain as a senior … also wrestled for BVRTC and M2 Training Center … PA Power Wrestling's No. 50 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Coy Gerald Bastian … born April 25, 2002 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania … son of Jerry and Joan Bastian … has a younger brother: Cale … father wrestled at Lycoming College … enjoys hunting, fishing and all things outdoors.
We're excited to welcome Coy Bastian to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/Gt8fKgFWvX
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Dylan Chappell
133, Cranberry Township, Pa., Seneca Valley
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling at Seneca Valley High School … was a three-time PIAA state runner-up and three-time WPIAL champion … posted a 164-26 career record … … graduated with the school record in career pins (77) … helped team win four Section 3 titles, finish as WPIAL runners-up three times and place in the state's top eight three times … served as team captain … PA Power Wrestling's No. 13 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Dylan Tyler Chappell … born January 26, 2003 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … son of Larry and Dana Chappell … has two siblings: Lauren and Tyler … Lauren is a member of the Robert Morris University track & field team's class of 2023 … former Seneca Valley teammate Antonio Amelio is also a member of the Bucknell wrestling team's class of 2025.
We're excited to welcome Dylan Chappell to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/TUA1esifvb
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Calvin Dalton
125, South Hamilton, Mass., Hamilton-Wenham Regional
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling at Salem High School … posted a career record of 169-33, going 42-2 as a senior and 92-4 as an upperclassman … won two D2 state titles … captured two CAL/NEC championships … was a two-time all-state and four-time all-league honoree … reached the 2020 New England championship finals … made The Salem News All-Decade Wrestling Team for the 2010s … three-time team MVP … three-year team captain.
Personal: Calvin Dalton … born November 10, 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts … son of Paul and Jamie Dalton … has two siblings: Audrey and Brendan … graduated from Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School, which did not have a wrestling program.
We're excited to welcome Calvin Dalton to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/tQZm8f1Jji
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Logan Deacetis
174, Fairbury, Ill., Prairie Central
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling at Prairie Central High School … was a two-time undefeated state champion, going 113-0 as a junior and senior … posted a 149-9 career record … graduated with the school record in single-season victories (59) … four-year team captain … also wrestled for Izzy Style and The Compound.
Personal: Logan Deacetis … born January 18, 2002 in Palos Heights, Illinois … son of Robert Jr. and Julie Deacetis … has an older sister: Gabrielle … grandfather Jon Norskog wrestled at Augustana College and almost qualified for the 1967 Olympics.
We're excited to welcome two-time state champion Logan Deacetis to our #BisonFamily! #OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/bSKe9LdDSi
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Kolby DePron
157, Blanchard, Okla., Bridge Creek
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling, cross country and track & field at Bridge Creek High School … in wrestling, was a three-time state champion (2019, 2020 & 2021) and the 2018 state runner-up … recognized on the All-State team … posted a 131-7 career record … helped team win two district titles … also wrestled for Matrix Grappling.
Personal: Kolby Jakob DePron … born December 31, 2002 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma … son of John and Amber DePron … has three siblings: Aubree, Keaton and Kash … father and mother both competed in gymnastics at Rose State College … Aubree is a member of the Southern Illinois University softball team's class of 2023 … enjoys playing guitar.
We're excited to welcome three-time state champion Kolby DePron to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/FBR9j4Fvlx
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Max Harar
285, Newtown, Pa., Council Rock North
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling and four times in lacrosse at Council Rock North High School … in wrestling, was a two-time state qualifier … medaled at Escape the Rock … won a Suburban One League title … reached the regional finals … reached the Penn Manor finals … captured an Academic Excellence Award … helped team place fifth at the 2020 state championships … went 18-3 during abbreviated senior season … served as team captain that year … only started wrestling as a freshman in high school … in lacrosse, was a four-year starter and served as team captain as a senior.
Personal: Max Kane Harar … born October 6, 2002 in Falls Church, Virginia … son of Paul and Kelley Harar … has one younger brother: Jack … went on a mission trip to the Dominican Republican.
We're excited to welcome Max Harar to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/Cp3JgjxmdN
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Aiden Lewis
125, Camp Hill, Pa., Cedar Cliff
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling and golf at Cedar Cliff High School … in wrestling, was a four-time state qualifier and two-time state placewinner … led team in wins, pins, back points and takedowns in 2020 … paced team in wins, pins, back points and fastest pin in 2021 … twice served as team captain … also wrestled for Team Nauman, which placed at NHSCA nationals … PA Power Wrestling's No. 31 recruit in Pennsylvania's class of 2021.
Personal: Aiden Lewis … born January 1, 2003 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania … son of Robert and Tina Lewis … has a younger brother: Gabe.
We're excited to welcome Aiden Lewis to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/o2zcchuQUJ
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Trevor Nugent
133/141, Boxford, Mass., The Governor's Academy
Before Bucknell: Lettered in wrestling, football and cross country at The Governor's Academy … in wrestling, posted a 153-28 career record and became program's first Prep Nationals All-American … won four league titles … was a two-time ISL and CAL champion … reached the Prep New England finals … twice served as team captain … helped football team earn a bowl game spot … also wrestled for Doughboy Wrestling Club, making the Disney Duals All-America Team and the 1000 Islands finals.
Personal: Trevor Joseph Nugent … born July 30, 2001 in Winchester, Massachusetts … son of Joseph and Kym Nugent … has four siblings: Marisol, Caridad, Colin and Daniella … father was a wrestler at Boston College … all four siblings also wrestle.
We're excited to welcome Trevor Nugent to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/00iWFCehUz
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
Nolan Springer
184, Linden, Wis., Mineral Point
Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling, four times in baseball and three times in football at Mineral Point High School … in wrestling, was a two-time state champion (2021 & 2020) … helped team win the 2021 WIAA team state title … also was a freestyle state champion … in football, was a WFCA All-Region selection … helped team win four conference titles … helped baseball team make two appearances in the state tournament … also wrestled for RT Elite.
Personal: Nolan Joseph Springer … born April 14, 2003 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin … son of Mark Springer and Christine Vernati … has three siblings: Ashley, Abby and Sammy … Ashley played basketball at Lafayette College … lives and works on a beef farm.
We're excited to welcome two-time state champion Nolan Springer to our #BisonFamily!#OurWay | #rayBucknell pic.twitter.com/7WGkJpIeUe
— Bucknell Wrestling (@Bucknell_WRST) May 25, 2021
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