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National champion Lake Highland sends 8 wrestlers to NCAA Div. I schools
TL;DR
Lake Highland Prep's wrestling program has sent eight wrestlers to NCAA Division I schools after a record-breaking season. The achievement highlights the program's commitment to both athletics and academics.
Key points
- Lake Highland Prep had its most successful wrestling season.
- Eight wrestlers signed to NCAA Division I schools.
- The program emphasizes both athletics and academics.
- Coach Palazzo highlights the dedication of the athletes.
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After its most successful season ever, the prestigious Lake Highland Prep wrestling program announced Saturday that eight Highlander wrestlers have signed to continue wrestling at the NCAA Division I level.
“It’s great and it’s probably our ultimate goal anyway, to get people to the next level and make sure they have opportunities further their career and to further their education,” Palazzo said. “The great thing about it is that we have so many kids who are also outstanding students, too, as you can see by the list. It’s pretty amazing.
“In multiple years we have had Ivy League guys and guys at the Northwesterns of the world and the Stanfords of the world. It says a lot about the amount of work these guys are willing to do.”
At the National Prep Wrestling Tournament at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania in February, LHP had the individual winner in six of the 14 weight classes and piled up 345.5 points to outdistance itself from the next closest team by 60.5 points (Malvern Prep of Pennsylvania, 285).
Seniors Tyler DeKraker, Charlie DeSena, Zeno Moore and Naclav Nafshi all won individual national titles.
Lake Highland will send three wrestlers to compete in the ACC, two in the Big Ten, and one each in the Big 12, SEC and Ivy League.
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Nashi and teammate Ronin Gault have signed with North Carolina, and Zeno Moore with Stanford. DeKraker is headed to Minnesota and Liam Davis will wrestle at Northwestern. DeSena has signed with Penn, Jackson Angelo signed with West Virginia and Yandel Morales will be at Missouri.
Lake Highland also had two wrestlers sign with Division III schools: Colby MacIntosh (Coast Guard) and Clint Plotner (North Central College).
It’s the most seniors to sign with Division I schools in Palazzo’s 19 seasons.
“It makes me proud. It seems to be that each year we find another way to top ourselves,” Palazzo said. “We have future recruiting classes that should look pretty much the same, so it’s neat. It’s great.”
Q&A
Which NCAA Division I schools are Lake Highland wrestlers signing with?
The specific NCAA Division I schools where the Lake Highland wrestlers are signing have not been disclosed in the announcement.
What is the significance of Lake Highland Prep's wrestling program sending eight wrestlers to college?
This achievement marks a milestone for the program, showcasing its success in developing athletes who excel both in wrestling and academics.
Who is the coach of Lake Highland Prep's wrestling program?
The coach of Lake Highland Prep's wrestling program is Palazzo, who emphasized the importance of education alongside athletics.
What achievements have Lake Highland wrestlers accomplished in previous years?
In previous years, Lake Highland wrestlers have signed with prestigious institutions, including Ivy League schools and top universities like Northwestern and Stanford.
