F&M Wrestling 2024 Journeymen Collegiate Classic

Last Time out

  • The Diplomats had five place winners at the Southeast Open to open the 2024-25 season
  • Bryce Kresho (141 lbs.) and RJ Moore (197 lbs.) placed third and fifth at their respective weight classes in the Open Division
  • F&M had three medalists at 125 lbs. in the Freshman/Sophomore Division, with James Garcia (second), Ejiro Montoya (fourth), and Jack Parker (sixth) all making their way to the podium
  • Mason Leiphart (133 lbs.), Brandt Fajerman (141 lbs.), Luke Bender (157 lbs.), and Michael Fuccilli (174 lbs.) also won multiple matches at the first tournament of the year
Southeast Open Recap

Journeymen Collegiate Classic

Wranglemania Duals

Saturday, November 9

  • 10:00 AM: F&M vs. VMI
  • 4:00 PM: F&M vs. Rutgers
Live Dual Video
Live Dual Results

Sunday, November 10

Journeymen Collegiate Class Pool Tournament

Live Results
Live Video

Franklin & marshall diplomats

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F&M lineup

125: James Garcia, Fy. (4-1), Jack Parker Jr. (4-2)

133: Mason Leiphart; Jr. (2-2)

141: Bryce Kresho, Jr. (5-1), Aidan O'Shea (0-2)

149: Josh Hillard; Jr. (0-0)

157: Luke Bender, So. (3-2), Jake Neill, Fy. (1-2)

165: Josh Palmucci; Jr. (1-2)

174: Dominic Wheatley, So. (0-0), Nick Alvarez, Jr. (0-2), Noah Bash, Sr. (0-2)

184: Jake Allred, So. (1-2), Leo Varga, Fy. (1-2)

197: RJ Moore, Jr. (3-2)

285: Brody Kline, Fy. (1-2)

VMI Lineup

125: Cody Tanner, Fr. (2-2)/Kyle Gibson, Fr. (0-2)

133: Dyson Dunham, Jr. (2-3)

141: Phoenix Alyea, So. (4-2)

149: Patrick Jordon, So. (5-0)/Ray Cmil, Jr. (0-2)

157: Eric Doran, So. (1-2)/Logan Chambers, Fr. (1-2)

165: Ryan Vigil, Jr. (1-2)

174: Luke Hart, Jr. (3-2)/Tyler Berish, So. (1-2)

184: Braxton Lewis, Jr. (4-2)

197: Toby Schoffstall, So. (3-1)/Rob Atwood, Fr. (2-2)

285: Josh Evans, Sr. (0-2)/Drake Garrison, Fr. (2-2)

Rutgers Lineup

125: #11 Dean Peterson, Jr. (0-0)/Ayden Smith, Fr. (0-0)

133: #6 Dylan Shawver, Jr. (0-0)

141: #22 Joseph Olivieri, R-Jr. (0-0)

149: #26 Michael Cetta, Jr. (0-2)/Andrew Clark, Sr. (3-2)/Alex Nini, Fr. (0-0)

157: Conner Harer, Fr. (0-0)

165: Anthony White, Jr. (2-2)/Luke Gayer, So. (3-2)

174: #13 Jackson Turley, Sr. (0-0)

184: #21 Brian Soldano, Jr. (0-0)/ Shane Cartagena-Walsh, R-Fr. (3-1)

197: #12 John Poznanski, Jr. (0-0)/PJ Casale, So. (2-2)

285: #5 Yaraslau Slavikouski, Sr.(0-0)/John O’Donnell, Jr. (1-2)

F&M vs. VMI History

  • All-Time Series: F&M leads: 16-10-1
  • First matchup: VMI won 14-12 (January 10, 1927)
  • Most recent: F&M won 21-14 (December 3, 2023)
  • Last 10: F&M is 6-4
  • Current streak: F&M +1
  • Longest F&M winning streak: 7 (1840-1959
  • Largest Margin of Victory: W, 29-3 (February 21, 1942)
  • Smallest Margin of Victory: W, 19-17 (November 16, 2019)
  • Last VMI win: 24-15 (December 4, 2022)
F&M vs. VMI Series History
Most Recent Recap

F&M vs. Rutgers History

  • All-Time Series: Rutgers leads 31-16
  • First matchup: F&M won 33-0 (March 5, 1927)
  • Most recent: Rutgers won 47-0 (November 1, 2015)
  • Last 10: Rutgers is 10-0
  • Current streak: Rutgers +19
  • Longest F&M win streak: 7 (1980-1986)
  • Largest F&M Margin of Victory: W. 39-5 (February 7, 1976)
  • Smallest F&M Margin of Victory: W, 23-22 (January 31, 1986)
  • Last Rutgers Win: 47-0 (November 1, 2015
F&M vs. Rutgers History
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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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