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By Wayne Catan
November 2004

Blair Announces College Choices for Class of 2005

NUMBER ONE RANKED FREY CHOOSES CORNELL; TAYLOR HEADS TO MARYLAND, GALANTE TO LEHIGH

Adam Frey, the #1 ranked 130-pounder in the USA has chosen the college for which he will compete... and it is Cornell University of Ithaca, New York. Frey will wrestle either 133 lbs. or 141lbs. in college. The double place winner in Fargo and National Prep Tournament Champion is a top-10 recruit who will be expected to make an immediate impact for the Cornell Big Red. Hudson Taylor, the #4-ranked 189-pounder in the USA has picked the University of Maryland. Taylor will be coached by ex-Blair man Pat Santoro, who is now at the helm of an up-and-coming Maryland program.

“Coach Santoro is perfect for Hudson as Hudson will appreciate coach Santoro’s tactics and precise technique. Hudson is also looking forward to participating in the Terp’s Theatre Program,” Coach Buxton said.

Next up is the bull: Mike Galante; Galante has committed to Lehigh University where he is slated to wrestle for the Hawks at 157 lbs. Galante is strong and placed 3rd in freestyle at the Asics/Vaughn Jr. Nationals this past summer. Look for good things from this inspired athlete, who was also a cadet national finalist. He’s a worker and will do damage on the college scene.

“Galante is ready. He is making great strides in the room and I expect him to be a multiple-time All-American in college,” said Coach Buxton. “He is NCAA Champion material.”

Ross Gitomer, who placed 3rd at the National Prep Tournament and is a cadet All-American will take his skills to Charlottesville, Va., where he will compete for the University of Virginia. Gitomer will be a 125-pounder and has a promising career awaiting him at UVA. He has been working extremely hard in the Blair room and is a very committed athlete.

“Ross has a tremendous work ethic and will add to the UVA room. Coach Bernstein (UVA coach) will enjoy his aggressive style as he will be a very solid 125-pounder,” said Blair head coach, Jeff Buxton.

Finally, Andrew Coles has applied for early acceptance to The University of Pennsylvania, where he will go at either 149 lbs. or 157 lbs. Coles is coming off a solid summer and fall will add to the UPenn team. Coles went 5-2 at the Jr. Nationals this past summer.

****Please note that Adam Frey’s choice is based on early acceptance at Cornell.