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Coach Lausier Announces the Incoming Class of 2024
4/27/2020 2:14:00 PM | Wrestling
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Head wrestling coach Andy Lausier officially announced the eight-man Class of 2024 Monday.
"This class is a tremendous addition to Davidson wrestling. These scholar-athletes will make an immediate impact by adding impressive talent and needed depth to our roster," said Lausier. "In addition, they are all a great fit for the culture of Davidson wrestling and they share this team's aggressive vision and ambition."
Gavin Damasco | 141 | Commack, N.Y.
Damasco had no trouble in his league, earning four straight championships at Commack High School. He placed as high as fourth at New York State's and sixth at Eastern State's, both in his senior season. Damasco won 199 career bouts and travels to Davidson's wrestling room after a 49-5 year.
Garrett Stewart | 141/149 | Sparta, N.J.
Stewart heads south from New Jersey after a stellar career at Sparta High School. A three-time NJ state qualifier, Stewart finished in the top-12 in the state and was a Reno Worlds All-American. He won three district titles and was a NJ Freestyle State runner-up. Both his career wins (147) and single-season victories (42) are Sparta High records.
Dan Yetsick | 149/157 | Ambridge, Pa.
Yetsick saw his hand raised a record 125 times at Ambridge Area High School, breaking the previous record by seven. He was a two-time Outstanding Wrestler Award recipient and helped lead his team to a Southwest Regional title.
Bryce Sanderlin | 157 | Chesapeake, Va.
Sanderlin was a staple in the final day of the Virginia State Championship, twice earning State Champ laurels (2018, 2020) and was a two-time runner-up (2017, 2019). He won a school record 158 bouts to just 15 losses over his career at Landstown High School. Sanderlin comes to Davidson on the heels of a 43-1 senior campaign that included ending on a high note as Virginia State Champion.
Jaden Hardrick | 165 | Dayton, Ohio
Hardrick was a two-time state qualifier in Ohio, representing Wayne High School. He placed three times as a member of the Ohio Freestyle and Greco National Team. Hardrick earned All-Ohio Academic Team recognition his final two years and was also named to the All-Area first team. He finished strong at Wayne, going 40-6 his final campaign for a career mark of 100-25. Hardrick leaves with the school record fastest technical fall of 1:06.
Anthony Spera | 165/174 | Budd Lake, N.J.
Spera, a product of Mount Olive High School, is the second member of the Class of 2024 from the Garden State. A two-time NJAC All-Conference grappler, Spera finished his final season 35-6 and 88-27 overall. He also helped lead his team to a 2020 NJSIAA State Sectional title.
Kyle Costello | 197 | Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Costello joins the Wildcats after grappling for Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pa. While at Sem, he took second at Eastern States and sixth at NHSCA. Costello helped his squad earn a National Prep Championship and was also Sem's Defensive MVP his junior season on the gridirion.
Jake Fernicola | 285 | Piedmont, S.C.
Fernicola was a 2020 South Carolina State Champion and amassed 212 wins throughout his career at Woodmont High School. He earned Region Wrestler of the Year recognition for his efforts senior year and was a Wrestler of the Year finalist. A fall-machine, Fernicola pinned a school record 159 opponents over his stellar career.
With the eight additions, Davidson's roster grows to 23 grapplers in the wrestling room.
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"This class is a tremendous addition to Davidson wrestling. These scholar-athletes will make an immediate impact by adding impressive talent and needed depth to our roster," said Lausier. "In addition, they are all a great fit for the culture of Davidson wrestling and they share this team's aggressive vision and ambition."
Gavin Damasco | 141 | Commack, N.Y.
Damasco had no trouble in his league, earning four straight championships at Commack High School. He placed as high as fourth at New York State's and sixth at Eastern State's, both in his senior season. Damasco won 199 career bouts and travels to Davidson's wrestling room after a 49-5 year.
Garrett Stewart | 141/149 | Sparta, N.J.
Stewart heads south from New Jersey after a stellar career at Sparta High School. A three-time NJ state qualifier, Stewart finished in the top-12 in the state and was a Reno Worlds All-American. He won three district titles and was a NJ Freestyle State runner-up. Both his career wins (147) and single-season victories (42) are Sparta High records.
Dan Yetsick | 149/157 | Ambridge, Pa.
Yetsick saw his hand raised a record 125 times at Ambridge Area High School, breaking the previous record by seven. He was a two-time Outstanding Wrestler Award recipient and helped lead his team to a Southwest Regional title.
Bryce Sanderlin | 157 | Chesapeake, Va.
Sanderlin was a staple in the final day of the Virginia State Championship, twice earning State Champ laurels (2018, 2020) and was a two-time runner-up (2017, 2019). He won a school record 158 bouts to just 15 losses over his career at Landstown High School. Sanderlin comes to Davidson on the heels of a 43-1 senior campaign that included ending on a high note as Virginia State Champion.
Jaden Hardrick | 165 | Dayton, Ohio
Hardrick was a two-time state qualifier in Ohio, representing Wayne High School. He placed three times as a member of the Ohio Freestyle and Greco National Team. Hardrick earned All-Ohio Academic Team recognition his final two years and was also named to the All-Area first team. He finished strong at Wayne, going 40-6 his final campaign for a career mark of 100-25. Hardrick leaves with the school record fastest technical fall of 1:06.
Anthony Spera | 165/174 | Budd Lake, N.J.
Spera, a product of Mount Olive High School, is the second member of the Class of 2024 from the Garden State. A two-time NJAC All-Conference grappler, Spera finished his final season 35-6 and 88-27 overall. He also helped lead his team to a 2020 NJSIAA State Sectional title.
Kyle Costello | 197 | Wilkes Barre, Pa.
Costello joins the Wildcats after grappling for Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pa. While at Sem, he took second at Eastern States and sixth at NHSCA. Costello helped his squad earn a National Prep Championship and was also Sem's Defensive MVP his junior season on the gridirion.
Jake Fernicola | 285 | Piedmont, S.C.
Fernicola was a 2020 South Carolina State Champion and amassed 212 wins throughout his career at Woodmont High School. He earned Region Wrestler of the Year recognition for his efforts senior year and was a Wrestler of the Year finalist. A fall-machine, Fernicola pinned a school record 159 opponents over his stellar career.
With the eight additions, Davidson's roster grows to 23 grapplers in the wrestling room.
For more on Davidson wrestling, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!
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