F&M Wrestling 2024 Sherian Invitational

Last Time out

  • Franklin & Marshall returns to the mats after nearly a month off following the Keystone Classic on November 24
  • Bryce Kresho's fifth-place finish led the Diplomats at the Keystone Classic after he posted three wins
  • Jack Parker (125 lbs.) and Mason Leiphart (133 lbs.) both earned sixth-place finishes at Penn. Leiphart made the semifinals while Parker advanced to the medal round after falling to a nationally-ranked opponent during his opening match
  • Josh Hillard (seventh at 149 lbs.) and Josh Palmucci (seventh at 165 lbs.) both concluded their tournaments with wins and spots on the podium
  • As a team, the Diplomats finished with 44 points

Sheridan Invitational

at Lehigh University

Friday, December 20

Schedule

  • 9:00 AM: Doors open
  • 10:00 AM: Wrestling begins
  • Arena setup: Six mats, down to three for placement matches (1st, 3rd, 5th)
  • Wrestling expected to conclude between 3-4 p.m.

F&M lineup

125: Jack Parker, So. (9-5), James Garcia, Fy. (8-4), Ejiro Montoya, Fy. (7-3), Charlie Colantonio, Fy. (4-3), Vincent Gioffre, Fy. (1-2)

133: Mason Leiphart, Jr. (5-5)

141: Bryce Kresho, Jr. (14-7), Aidan O'Shea, Jr. (2-5), Brandt Fajerman, So. (6-4), Pat Phillips, Sr. (7-4)

149: Josh Hillard, Jr. (2-4), Brandon Sauter, Jr. (3-6), Kyle Deisley, Fy. (2-6)

157: Luke Bender, So. (7-6), Jake Neill, Fy. (9-4), Chris Arciuolo, Jr. (1-4), Billy Templeton, So. (3-6)

165: Josh Palmucci, Jr. (3-5), Tyler Shea, So. (2-4), Michael Duggan, So. (0-0)

174: Dominic Wheatley, So. (3-7), Nick Alvarez, Jr. (2-6), Michael Fuccilli, Fy. (2-4)

184: Jake Allred, So. (3-7), Leo Varga, Fy. (5-8), Noah Bash, Sr. (2-7)

197: RJ Moore, Jr. (5-8)

285: Jake Rickett, Fy. (0-4), Quincy Long, So. (0-0)

Teams Competing

  • Franklin & Marshall (EIWA)
  • Brown (IVY)
  • Drexel (EIWA)
  • Lehigh (EIWA)
  • Indiana (Big Ten)
  • Rutgers (Big Ten)
  • Virginia (ACC)

Last Year at Sheridan Invitational

  • Jack Parker is the team's top returning place winner from this tournament after placing fourth a season ago
  • Aidan O'Shea and Bryce Kresho were one match shy of placing a season ago as they both advanced to the consolation semifinals
  • Josh Hillard won two matches to qualify for the consolation quarterfinals

W. Roy Phillips '34 Wrestling Coach Mike Rogers

  • Currently in 15th season as head coach
  • Coached 11 NCAA Division I qualifiers at F&M, highlighted by 2014 All-American and two-time EIWA Champion Rick Durso '16.
  • Team went 6-3 in duals last season and has three consecutive winning records in dual meets for the first time since 1992
  • Led team to 12th-highest GPA in Division I during 2023-24 season, including the school's first-ever Elite 90 Award Winner in James Conway which is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at the NCAA Championships
  • Mentored seven EIWA Academic Achievement honorees and Academic All-Americans last season
  • Was a three-time NCAA qualifier at Lock Haven, earning All-America accolades twice.
  • 1996 Gorrarian Award winner for most pints in the least amount of time at NCAA Division I Championships.
  • Previously served as assistant coach at Lock Haven and American in addition to leading the Pennsylvania team to multiple Junior Freestyle Championships.

Assistant Coach Steve Borja

  • 12th season at Franklin & Marshall
  • Previously served as an assistant coach at Millersville University and Manheim Central High School
  • Graduated from Virginia Tech in 2008 where he was a two-time first-team All-CC wrestler who was ranked as high as fourth in the country during the 2007 season

Assistant Coach TYson Dippery

  • Entering seventh season coach at Franklin & Marshall
  • Compiled a college career record of 101-48, graduating from Rider in 2018
  • Qualified for the NCAA Championships in 2016 after placing sixth at the Big Ten Championships while competing for Rutgers

Assistant Coach Rob Morrison

  • Entering fourth season as volunteer assistant coach
  • Two-time NCAA Qualifier at Rider University (2010, 11)
  • PIAA AAA South Central Champion from Cedar Cliff High School, eventually placing third at the state championships

Assistant Coach Jack Bruce '23

  • Former team captain, entering second season on coaching staff
  • Wrestled at 125 & 133 lbs.
  • Graduated with a degree in astrophysics

Assistant Coach Stephen Loiseau

  • Entering first season at F&M
  • Two-time NCAA qualifier for Drexel (2018, 19)
  • Career record of 95-55, earning No. 12 seed at the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
  • Previously served as an assistant coach at Millersville during the 2023-24 season

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Sunday, December 29 - Monday, December 30
Evanston, Ill. (Hosted by Northwestern)