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Log in or register to post comments about the Virginia Tech Hokies jerseyhokie29 | 7 years 5 months # ^ Pretty much sources from all over. This is the one down year for PSU. Photo by Sandy Slater. Romero, however, is not . The class is regarded as a top-five class nationally by Amateur Wrestling News as three of the wrestlers signed are ranked in the top 25 nationally by InterMat Magazine. He is also young for his as he reclassified from the 2025 to 2024 class early during his time in high school so he may have more upside long-term than most QBs in this class. By submitting my information, I agree to the, FRL 924 - Great US Open Sets Up Highly Anticipated Final X, Great US Open Sets Up Highly Anticipated Final X | FloWrestling Radio Live (Ep. Now four top freshmen could depart without ever wrestling a varsity match. The Virginia Tech wrestling team is finally starting to reap the benefits of success in the form of top recruits. Stanley Smeltzer did not qualify for the NCAA Championships a year ago and still has two years of eligibility remaining with no clear replacement waiting in the wings. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The Virginia Tech wrestling team is finally starting to reap the benefits of success in the form of top recruits. CJF should definitely take note that if there were only 78 D1 football programs, and 27 total Power 5 D1 Football programs, and zero schools below NC on the East Coast in football that he could one day recruit talent like wrestling does. Photo Credit: Presented by, Tony Robies Virginia Tech Wrestling program signed its highest-ranked recruiting class ever last week, inking six nationally-ranked prospects and landing at No. However, they might not be done at that weight as top-10 recruit in the class of 2022, Rylan Rogers, is a Hokie target. Having finished with a losing record four out of the five years between 2002 and 2007, the team turned to a local legend. All Rights Reserved. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Don't Threaten. Virginia Tech was beautiful, I love all the coaches, and I think it will best for me, not just as a wrestler but as a person too." Sasso was one of the most heavily recruited members of the. Martin will be a multi-year starter for a program that has been one of the best for years and is consistently producing multiple Power 5 players every year including VT 2023 scholarship signees Braylon Johnson and Takye Heath. One quarterback who visited Virginia Tech this spring is four-star EJ Colson out of Ellenwood, GA with that visit going well as he discussed with us. Also maybe lots of other msg board posters will also learn its possible to recruit to the Burg. As Virginia Tech's 2024 recruiting class starts to fill up, we are kicking off our annual two-week series where we go position-by-position and take a look at the targets to watch for Virginia Tech. Get the most important Wrestling stories delivered straight to your inbox. Hes a two-time state medalist and 2021 Beast of the East champion. In some ways, bringing in multiple guys to compete makes a lot of sense especially as you try to build a strong depth chart in the transfer portal era at QB. The Panthers (8-2 overall, 2-0 ACC) win their third straight match with their victory over the Hokies (7-3 overall, 1-1 ACC). Time will ultimately tell us how we did but I can tell you that I feel as good about this class as any in my time here in Blacksburg.. 13 TOURNAMENT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Hokies will then wait two weeks to compete at the East Regionals on May 24 - 27 in Jacksonville, Fla. Tech currently has 38 athletes and 2 relays teams ranked within the top 48 in the East Region. Five times since 2011, Virginia Tech has finished in the top 10 of the recruiting rankings for a 10-year average of 14.4. TSL) is an independent publication that is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Virginia Tech or the Virginia Tech Athletic Department. And for Sasso, it was all about Virginia Tech, as he announced on Twitter recently. Dominic Campbell No. All commitments must come from the wrestler, family member, coach, or a published report from a reputable source. If PSU wasnt such a freakin juggernaut, Id say the wrestling team had a solid chance to have the first team national title in VT history. Gustafson is currently ranked No. That allows teams a chance to rise up the rankings with a few big recruits at first, and then make some noise. Not to mention how few scholarships each team is allowed. Nazareth's Sonny Sasso will wrestle at Virginia Tech.Tim Wynkoop | lehighvalleylive.com contributor. "We look for power, pitching and athletes that can hit for power and play defense. 134. 2023 Virginia Tech Athletics - All Rights Reserved. Class of 2023. There may not be star ratings in wrestling recruiting but TJ Stewart is wrestling's version of a five-star recruit being ranked in the top 25 recruits across all weight classes by multiple publications including #10 by Intermat. "Our main objective when we put together recruiting classes remains the same," D'Amour told Tech Sideline. It was extremely hard to make the first call (to tell a coach he was going elsewhere) but once I made the first call, the rest kind of got easier, Sasso said. Jan 16 665 WINS. This is 100 Years. Could Crookham become the most recent Pennsylvania hammer to head to Blacksburg? Sam Latona has four years of eligibility remaining, and the Hokies also signed a top-100 recruit in the class of 2020, Eddie Ventresca, who projects as a 125-pounder, so the upgrades aren't needed there. @TimThomasTLP. We didnt talk about much, maybe a little bit, Sonny said. . Were going after anybody thats good, said head coach Kevin Dresser. The series opener is scheduled for Friday (April 28) at 8 p.m. and will broadcast live on ACC Network. Post Message Post Message Collapse Threads. That was the biggest thing that caught my eye. He ran his career record to 129-17 after going 37-5 as a junior. Football Recruiting Articles; Football Recruit Search; 2023 Football Signees; 2023 Football Verbals; 2023 In-State Rankings (247) 2022 Football Signees; . Countryman, who wrestled for Prattville High School in Alabama, achieved the rare feat of winning five state titles something only possible if one wins the state championship in the eighth grade as well as all four years of high school. #HokieNation, let's ride. The National Prep champion projects as a 197-pounder, but his dad was a heavyweight on the collegiate level. Tim Wynkoop | lehighvalleylive.com contributor. 12 by InterMat and No. Jared Haught, who hails from Parkersburg, W.Va., will give the Hokies some help in the upper weights. Three members of the recruiting class, Erik Spjut, Taylor Knapp and Hayden Countryman, own 11 state titles among themselves. We are the up-and-coming team now, and by the time we are juniors and seniors, we can shoot for a national title.. 1 - 50. Others Receiving . As Virginia Tech's 2024 recruiting class starts to fill up, we are kicking off our annual two-week series where we go position-by-position and take a look at the targets to watch for Virginia Tech. Semifinal action at the 2023 Girls National High School Recruiting Showcase. Four-star Stone Saunders is out of the same high school as 2023 Virginia Tech OL signee Gabriel Arena in Harrisburg, PA. Brent Pry has loads of connections personally in the Harrisburg area from his time at Penn State which could be valuable for a guy who also has offers from Georgia, Texas A&M, Michigan, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, Nebraska, and many others in addition to the Hokies. that is degrading to another person. 12 by InterMat. Watch Bouzakis and Crookham battle in the Ironman finals. Penn State (4 total signees/3 in Top 100) 2. InterMat College Commitments posted on this page include wrestlers in the Class of 2021 only. On this page, you are able to look through every university and college in Virginia presently offering a Wrestling program and looking for high school recruits. Virginia Tech softball's 2023 recruiting class. There was an error processing your request. 13 Virginia (34-9, 12-9 ACC) will host a three-game series against No. Virginia Tech Profile Virginia Tech Edit Update Starters Compare Virginia Tech to. 5 overall recruit in the country by D1CollegeWrestling, No. And every Friday in the fall, he shows off his athleticism and leadership as the quarterback for the Blue Eagles highly regarded football team, which is 2-0; Sasso threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 42 yards in last weeks 28-10 win over Parkland. 3 WORLD MEDALISTS. Baker has built up a strong, regional offer list that also includes NC State, Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Louisville, Maryland, and others. BLACKSBURG - Virginia Tech head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser announced Thursday the signing of five student-athletes who make up one of the top recruiting classes in the nation, two of whom prep at nearby Christiansburg High School. 2006 - Present FloSports, Inc. All rights reserved. #Team100 #ThisIsHome #Hokies 1:09 33.1K views 5 79 421 We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (Chip Grubb) As one would expect, D'Amour is pleased with the Hokies' recruiting haul. Zach Epperly, also a Christiansburg product, is rated as the No. During the first two seasons, the team struggled under its new coach, but last year, the Hokies shocked everyone, improving by 13 wins and going undefeated in the Atlantic Coast Conference. 1 in the country at 126 pounds by both Amateur Wrestling News and InterMat and is projected as a 125-pounder in college. The Kansas City Chiefs began Day Three of the 2023 NFL Draft with pick No. Stewart joins another five-star equivalent in Virginia Tech's 2022 recruiting class in Caleb Hanson who is ranked as high as #4 by Flo Wrestling. Additionally, Dance is a three-time Virginia Group AA state champion. High 58F. The Malvern Prep standout's father was the Hokies second-ever All-American. He has also won National Freestyle Championships at the Cadet, Junior, FILA Cadet and FILA Junior levels. College Commitments if Your Wrestler has committed to compete in college, Please contact Rob Prebish with the following information: Name of wrestler, high school, college commitment, and projected college weight class. Tony Robie told hokiesports.com:We are incredibly excited to welcome a new class of Hokie wrestlers to Virginia Tech. @TimThomasTLP. Let's get to work.#ThisIsHome #Hokies pic.twitter.com/jIBCOlD7U5, Starting the day by welcoming an ABSOLUTE to the family 3x Pennsylvania State Placer IronmanPowerade4x Super 32 All-American#HokieNation, help us welcome @MacChurch11! Robie has . I think both from a talent and character standpoint, the bar has been raised with this class. Virginia Techs United Feminist Movement gathered with other students on campus on Wednesday, April 26, for the organizations annual Take Back the Night rally. currently ranked No. Oklahoma State (9/3) 7.. The son of UFC great Vitor Belfort chose the Hokies over fellow finalists Texas A&M and Michigan State along with a host of other offers in what was a tremendous recruiting trail victory for Tyler Bowen. Diethorn (pronounced DEE-thorn), 37, has more than a decade of experience working at Power 5 schools in recruiting and player personnel, including Virginia Tech (2018-21), Pitt (2012-17) and Florida (2009-10). The recruiting class holds eight wrestlers from schools nationwide and features some of the top high school wrestlers in the nation. 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However, when combined with a 45-1 eighth grade year competing against high school competition, he is 228-3 in his career. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The future is bright. 24 Pitt travels to Blacksburg, Va. to take on ACC Rival No. October 11, 2021 11:25 am ET. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. We got the BIG guy 2x New Jersey State Champion Cadet World Silver Medalist Powerade #6 Pound-for-Pound in the CountryWelcome home, big fella. Sonny Sasso wanted to make sure he knew what he was buying into. (Editors note: some sources, including hokiesports.com, call it the 2019 class; were calling it the 2020 class because thats when the wrestlers will arrive in Blacksburg.). This includes a Junior National Greco-Roman championship at 130 pounds in 2011. Dresser coached high school wrestling for 18 years at Christiansburg and Grundy high schools, winning 13 state titles. Id like to start my own business after college, if I dont end up coaching or something.. Martin is the best in-state quarterback for years and absolutely looks the part having lots of arm talent that I got to see briefly in person last year during his junior season on the weekend right after Tech's Thursday night game against N.C. State. 2024 VT Recruiting Thread/Unofficial Board. The opinions of the author(s) on this site are independent and no way reflect the opinions of the Virginia Tech administrators, coaches, staff, or athletes. Brent Metcalf said he intends to transfer to Iowa, and he likely will be joined by Iowa natives Dan LeClere, Joe Slaton . Four-star Malik Washington out of Baltimore was one of Virginia Tech's first QB offers in this class and seems likely to be a top target for the Hokies. Stay up to date with all the Virginia Tech Hokies sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com Tony Robie has continued to take Virginia Tech to another level under his leadership in large part due to the recruiting job he has done which culminated in the Hokies winning the 2021 ACC Dual Meet Championships and finishing 2nd in the ACC Championships without a healthy Mekhi Lewis. Buy Scarlet Knights Tickets. 2020 signees: #6 Hunter Catka (Sun Valley, PA); Sam Fisher (Fauquier, VA); Nathan Warden (Christiansburg, VA); Simeone Holmes (Cosby, VA); Colby Kassir (Cape Henry Collegiate, VA); Current 2021 verbal commitments: #24 Trey Kibe (Mifflin County, PA), 2021 & 2022 uncommitted targets: #11 Nick Feldman (Malvern Prep, PA); #7 Rylan Rogers (Blair Academy, NJ). Monday afternoon the Virginia Tech Hokies received a verbal commitment from a top rising junior in their backyard in Parker Ferrell (Christiansburg, VA). Football success and another PIAA title are next up on Sonnys agenda. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Dennis Gustafson, from Dumfries, Va., wrestles at Forest Park High and was a 2012 NHSCA Junior National runner-up. RBs coach Elijah Brooks, the former DeMatha Catholic head coach, has proven to have loads of strong recruiting ties in the state of Maryland that could boost the Hokies' chances. All the other coaches were extremely supportive, they all said they wished me well. The biggest need on the roster is at 197. Be Truthful. In the latest national rankings from MatScouts, Ferrell comes in at Class of 2024#8 at 220 lbs. Get the most important Wrestling stories delivered straight to your inbox. 3 in the country at 170 pounds by InterMat and No. Arizona State (7/5) 3. 24 Pitt put on a stellar performance to win 26-12 in a duel meet with rival No. Fantasy College Wrestling; Pick'Em; Tourney Pool; . Joey Dance is ranked as the No. Bringing in two quarterbacks after signing two last cycle may seem like a lot, but the Hokies are also back down to four scholarship quarterbacks for this upcoming season after Devin Farrell and Tahj Bullock both entered the transfer portal. The Hokies also already signed the replacement for Lewis in the class of 2020 when they inked Pennsylvania state finalist and Cadet world team member, Clayton Ulrey. Here are some early names that I have my eye on. College Recruiting Rankings. Kevin Norstrem,! All commitments must come from the wrestler, family member, coach, or a published report from a reputable source. The Scarlet Knights are also doing well with in-state Jimmy Mullen, another top wrestler. Kevin Norstrem is a top-flight wrestler from Brandon, Fla., who attends Brandon High and is the No. To be in a recruiting class like this is promising because we know well be good for a while. Welcome to #HokieNation, Rafael #ThisIsHome #Hokies pic.twitter.com/DcVYAAkJnU. Rechsteiner's recruitment has blown up over the summer. LEXINGTON, Va. - VMI head wrestling coach Jim Gibson announced the 2021-22 recruiting class Thursday, with 16 freshmen set to join the team this fall. Go Hokies ! And your problem with the performance of the current freshmen and sophomores is? 4/20/2021 1:41:00 PM. There are no long-term answers at 133 or 141 that are currently on the roster, signed in the class of 2020, or committed at the moment. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. #ThisIsHome #Hokies pic.twitter.com/7I1gwge6oZ, Keeping in state talent #Home , .2x Virginia State Champion Alabama State ChampionNHSCA Champion Fargo All-AmericanReady to make his mark. 51 - 100. The great thing about this from a non wrestling follower is that there was a period of uncertainty just a couple years ago when the coach left to go back home. All the coaches came on home visits, but you dont get to know the whole staff on home visits. Gustafsons father - also named Dennis - is a master sergeant in the Army, and was transferred to Northern Virginia after previously being stationed in North Carolina. 2020 signees: #57 Clayton Ulrey (Lower Dauphin, PA), 2021 uncommitted targets: #8 Caleb Henson (Woodland, GA). He also won a state title as a freshman at 135 pounds and then a title at 145 pounds as a sophomore before winning the crown at 160 pounds last year. Epperly, the younger brother of former Hokie wrestler Matt Epperly, won his third VHSL Group AA title with a 6-4 decision over three-time state champ Jake Crawford of Millbrook in the 160-pound final as a junior. RALEIGH, N.C. -- One of the biggest matches in the ACC is over before any wrestlers even touched the mat. Virginia Tech announced today that they have agreed to an extension with Tony Robie that locks him in as the Hokies' head coach through 2025. For more information on each wrestler, see the related hokiesports.com article. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This site utilizes responsive web design, which renders the site properly on all platforms (PC, tablet, mobile). 2 recruiting class in the nation. Gustafson was a 2010 North Carolina Group 4A state champion and followed it up by finishing third in Virginia in both 2011 and 2012. It was pretty exciting to go out and see all the schools. TLP: Editor Nov 08, 2021 There may not be star ratings in wrestling recruiting but TJ Stewart is wrestling's version of a five-star recruit being ranked in the top 25 recruits across all weight classes by multiple publications including #10 by Intermat. Our freshmen last year were able to step it up and wrestled more like juniors and seniors.. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Four Virginia student-athletes were named to the 2023 All-ACC Men's Tennis teams in honors announced Monday (May 1) by the Atlantic Coast Conference. "Mark has a vision and a passion for recruiting and understands what it takes to be successful at this level," said Tucker. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. All Hokie, All the Time. No. TJ Stewart is projected to be a 184 at the collegiate level which sets up perfectly as Hunter Bolen has one more year of eligibility after this season, giving the Hokies the chance to redshirt Stewart to get him some much-needed seasoning in tournaments wrestling unaffiliated before replacing the national title contending Bolen. This is a joke post that doesnt get the apples to oranges comparison between football and wrestling. But I really enjoyed taking the trips. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Virginia Tech Athletics. Intermat? 2027 Profile 2026 Profile 2025 Profile Current Profile . Recruit's Nat Rank. Points Earned. Get updated NCAA Wrestling DI rankings from every source, including coaches and national polls. Even though there is a lot of optimism regarding this upcoming season, Knapp said the greatest benefits of such strong recruiting classes will be in the years to come. Tim Thomas NC State (9/5) 5. Virginia High Performance Charlottesville, Va. April 30, 2023 Virginia Tech Results - Top Five Women's 200m 1. Ohio State has top-15 wrestlers at 197 pounds and 285 pounds too, so if Virginia Tech wants to slow Buckeye momentum and compete, an upset at 184 pounds might be critical. It was much easier when theyre all like that.. Teamwork at all levels is what this business is all about! With the Hokies: Oversees Tech's strategy and day-to-day for recruiting, handles logistics for on-campus visits and manages recruiting projects and graphics. This day has been a long time in the making and we are proud to have them join our family here in Blacksburg. InterMat College Commitments posted on this page include wrestlers in the Class of 2021 only. Since 2011, the Hokies have finished in the top 10 six times, twice were 11th, and brought home a team trophy in 2016. Id been to Clarion for camps, to Ohio State (where his brother Sammy is a three-time All-American) of course, and Penn State for an Ohio State-Penn State dual, but it was the first time Id been to Oklahoma State or Virginia Tech.. Looking ahead, the Hokies seem poise to not only be a favorite to repeat but also make a run at a top 5 at the 2022 NCAA Championships as they build towards a national title run that they may be sleepers to make this season. He is rated as the No. Welcome to #HokieNation, Logan Frazier! 2024 Has a Star But May Not Be Done All Rights Reserved. Special thanks to my amazing family, countless coaches and extraordinary friends for supporting me throughout the process. 2020 signees: #51 Sam Hillegas (North Hills, PA); #68 Eddie Ventresca (Pope John, NJ), 2021 & 2022 uncommitted targets: #21 Cooper Flynn (McDonogh School, MD); #66 Erik Roggie (St. Christopher's, VA); #1 Nic Bouzakis (Wyoming Seminary, PA); #2 Ryan Crookham (Notre Dame Green Pond, PA). | or anything. Watch Feldman beat Princeton commit Peyton Craft to win a National Prep Championship. If you're interested in submitting a Letter to the Editor, click here.
