University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Pitt Signs Five in Early Signing Period
11/29/2016 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Nov. 29, 2016
PITTSBURGH - Pitt wrestling head coach Jason Peters announced the signing of five student-athletes for the 2017-18 season during the early signing period.
The group of signees, all hailing from the state of Pennsylvania, include Nino Bonaccorsi, Dallas Bulsak, Colin Cronin, KJ Fenstermacher and Cole Rickert.
"We've added a good group of guys," Peters said. "They have all had a lot of success in high school and I think they can come and contribute a lot to our program."
Nino Bonaccorsi / Bethel Park, Pa. / Bethel Park H.S.
PITTSBURGH - Pitt wrestling head coach Jason Peters announced the signing of five student-athletes for the 2017-18 season during the early signing period.
The group of signees, all hailing from the state of Pennsylvania, include Nino Bonaccorsi, Dallas Bulsak, Colin Cronin, KJ Fenstermacher and Cole Rickert.
"We've added a good group of guys," Peters said. "They have all had a lot of success in high school and I think they can come and contribute a lot to our program."
Nino Bonaccorsi / Bethel Park, Pa. / Bethel Park H.S.
Expected weight class: 184
Ranked No. 3 at 182 pounds by FloWrestling … 108-20 career record … 2016 PIAA runner-up … 2016 WPIAL champion … Two-time section champion … 2016 Powerade runner-up … 2015 FloNational champion … Two top-three finishes at Super 32 … Tournament of Champions champion 2016, 2015 runner-up … NHSCA Team Duals All-American … Wrestles for the Pitt Bull Wrestling Club and the Pittsburgh Wrestling Club.
"I really liked Pitt because I am able to double leg people then walk down the street and get a Primanti's sandwich."
Dallas Bulsak / South Park, Pa. / South Park H.S.
Ranked No. 3 at 182 pounds by FloWrestling … 108-20 career record … 2016 PIAA runner-up … 2016 WPIAL champion … Two-time section champion … 2016 Powerade runner-up … 2015 FloNational champion … Two top-three finishes at Super 32 … Tournament of Champions champion 2016, 2015 runner-up … NHSCA Team Duals All-American … Wrestles for the Pitt Bull Wrestling Club and the Pittsburgh Wrestling Club.
"I really liked Pitt because I am able to double leg people then walk down the street and get a Primanti's sandwich."
Dallas Bulsak / South Park, Pa. / South Park H.S.
Expected weight class: 141/149
63-20 career record … Two-time section champion … 2014 WPIAL champion and state qualifier … Finished third in the WPIAL in 2016 and eighth in the state … Did not wrestle sophomore season due to injury.
"Growing up in the Pittsburgh area with a group of guys I'm very comfortable with, presented me with an easy college decision."
Colin Cronin / Drexel Hill, Pa. / Upper Darby H.S.
63-20 career record … Two-time section champion … 2014 WPIAL champion and state qualifier … Finished third in the WPIAL in 2016 and eighth in the state … Did not wrestle sophomore season due to injury.
"Growing up in the Pittsburgh area with a group of guys I'm very comfortable with, presented me with an easy college decision."
Colin Cronin / Drexel Hill, Pa. / Upper Darby H.S.
Expected weight class: 149
Ranked 20th at 138 pounds by FloWrestling … 105-16 career record … Two-time section and District 1 West champion … Finished fourth in the state a year ago … 2016 District 1 regional champion … Honor Roll student.
"I chose the University of Pittsburgh because it made me feel comfortable, safe and appreciated."
KJ Fenstermacher / Northampton, Pa. / Northampton H.S.
Ranked 20th at 138 pounds by FloWrestling … 105-16 career record … Two-time section and District 1 West champion … Finished fourth in the state a year ago … 2016 District 1 regional champion … Honor Roll student.
"I chose the University of Pittsburgh because it made me feel comfortable, safe and appreciated."
KJ Fenstermacher / Northampton, Pa. / Northampton H.S.
Expected weight class: 133
Ranked 20th at 126 pounds by InterMat … 120-13 career record (compiled at Bethlehem Liberty) … Will wrestle at Northampton for his senior year … Three-time Penn Manor champion … Finished third in the PIAA AAA a year ago … Two-time District 11 champion … 2016 Escape the Rock champion … Wrestles for Dark Knights Wrestling Club … 2015 Disney Duals champions.
"Pitt is it because I feel the coaching staff has what it takes to push me to become an All-American and NCAA champion. I also chose Pitt because the feeling I get when I'm in the city is second to none."
Cole Rickert / Transfer, Pa. / Reynolds H.S.
Ranked 20th at 126 pounds by InterMat … 120-13 career record (compiled at Bethlehem Liberty) … Will wrestle at Northampton for his senior year … Three-time Penn Manor champion … Finished third in the PIAA AAA a year ago … Two-time District 11 champion … 2016 Escape the Rock champion … Wrestles for Dark Knights Wrestling Club … 2015 Disney Duals champions.
"Pitt is it because I feel the coaching staff has what it takes to push me to become an All-American and NCAA champion. I also chose Pitt because the feeling I get when I'm in the city is second to none."
Cole Rickert / Transfer, Pa. / Reynolds H.S.
Expected weight class: 285
97-38 career record … Three-time state qualifier and two-time placer … Two-time regional champion … Wrestled for Bad Karma in 2015 where he placed seventh at FloNationals … Member of the National Honors Society.
"I think Pitt will be a great opportunity to advance both my wrestling and academic career."
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97-38 career record … Three-time state qualifier and two-time placer … Two-time regional champion … Wrestled for Bad Karma in 2015 where he placed seventh at FloNationals … Member of the National Honors Society.
"I think Pitt will be a great opportunity to advance both my wrestling and academic career."
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