SOURCE: ubbulls.com

June 08, 2023

BUFFALO, NY - University at Buffalo wrestling head coach John Stutzman has announced the signing of 14 wrestlers to his newest class of recruits. The newest class includes six High School All-Americans and five state champions and comes from eight different states, including New York (5), Pennsylvania (2), Ohio (2), New Jersey, Florida, Missouri, Massachusetts and Maryland.

"This class came together really well," Stutzman said. "We are extremely excited to add these young men to our UB wrestling family. These 14 student-athletes represent what our program is built on and we are excited to watch these young men grow and develop."

Here is a breakdown of the 2023 signing class.

125

Max Elton
Hammonton, NJ
Holy Spirit HS
Max Elton was a three-time state qualifier and two-time state placer for Holy Spirit High School in New Jersey... ranked 18th nationally and was a member of the New Jersey National Team... had a career record of 110-30... went 36-6 as a senior and won the Region 8 and District 31 crown... placed fifth at the Beast of the East and was a two-time Escape the Rock placer.

141

Caleb Brooks
Canal Winchester, OH
Canal Winchester HS
Northern Illinois
Caleb Brooks is a transfer from Northern Illinois where he spent five seasons and was a member of the MAC Honor Roll... went 14-25 over his career with the Huskies, including eight dual wins... was a four-year letterwinner at Canal Winchester High School in Ohio where he posted a 41-3 record with 32 pins as a senior... had a career record of 176-18... holds the school record for career pins with 122... was a four-time state placer and a NHSCA All-American.

141/149

Sam Ewing
Pleasant Hill, MO
Pleasant Hill HS
Sam Ewing was a four-time state placer for Pleasant Hill High School in Missouri... he was a three-time state champion at 106, 113 and 132... a two-time preseason All-American, he was a member of the Missouri National Team... had a career record of 177-9... had 36 pins as a senior.

Aaron Lanster
Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach HS
Aaron Lanster was a four-time state placer for Miami Beach High School in Florida... he had a career record of 148-21.

157

Eric Tigue
Slate Hill, NY
Minisink Valley HS
Niagara County Community College
Eric Tigue is a transfer at Niagara County Community College... took first place at the 2022 Thunderwolves Open... a four-time state qualifier from Minisink Valley High School in New York... a three-time state placer... a four-time Second 9 champion... took third place at the 2022 NYPHSAA Intersectional Wrestling Championships.

165/174

Raphael Knapp
Northborough, MA
Algonquin HS
Raphael Knapp was a state champion for Algonquin High School in Massachusetts... first state champion from his high school... also a New England champion... a two-time NHSCA All-American... a two-time state place winner and two-time New England place winner... had a 130-14 career record.

Brady Unger
Fairport, NY
Fairport HS
Brady Unger was a three-time state qualifier for Fairport High School in New York... he was the New York state champion in 2023, capping a perfect 46-0 season... had a career record of 166-32... ranked in the top 12 in the NHSCA.

184

Braydon Pennell
Pine Bush, NY
Pine Bush HS
Braydon Pennell was a two-time state qualifier for Pine Bush High School in New York... was a New York state placer as well as an Eastern States placer... named Pine Hill's wrestler of the year.

184/197

Coen Grimm
Wadsworth, OH
Wadsworth HS
Coen Grimm was a two-time state placer for Wadsworth High School in Ohio... had a career record of 121-28... finished in the Top 12 at USAW Junior Nationals... was an All-American at Junior Nationals... member of the Ohio National Team.

197

Zachary Gallagher
Mineola, NY
Chaminade HS
Zachary Gallagher was a Catholic state champion at Chaminade High School in New York... had a career record of 40-11... was a New York state qualifier.

Lonnell Owens-Pabon
Crofton, MD
South River HS
Edinboro
Lonnell Owens-Pabon is a transfer from Edinboro where he spent one season... was a three-time state placer for South River High School in Maryland... named a NHSCA All-American.

285

Magnus Bibla
Mountain Top, PA
Crestwood HS
Magnus Bibla was a two-time state placer at Crestwood High School in Pennsylvania... had a career record of 74-20... went 36-6 as a senior... twice won the district crown and twice qualified for states... a two-time Northeast Regional runner-up.

Zach Evans
Fayetteville, PA
Chambersburg Area HS
Zach Evans was a state qualifier for Chambersburg Area High School in Pennsylvania... was the 2023 freestyle state champion... had a career record of 99-34, including a 40-10 record as a senior.

Will Hotaling
Albany, NY
Colonie Central HS
Will Hotaling was a two-time state qualifier for Colonie Central High School in New York... was a two-time Section 2 champion... was a New York state placer... had a career record of 80-34.