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Joel Caruso enters his second season with the Patriots and is challenging for the starting position at heavyweight... Majoring in physical education... Received an Associate's of Arts Degree in science from Northern Virginia Community College-Alexandria campus in 2004. 2004-05: Wrestled to an 8-6 overall mark and 3-2 record in dual competition at heavyweight... Was 1-2 versus CAA competition... Won first three bouts of the season, including a 3-2 win over No. 7 Mike Faust of Va. Tech at the Navy Classic... Placed second at the Navy Classic after losing in the final to No. 18 Tanner Garrett of Navy... Was ranked as high as 18th nationally on Nov. 23 by Amateur Wrestling News... Battled through the majority of the season with a knee injury... Earned two pin fall wins. Prep: Recorded a solid two-year varsity career at Collingswood High School... Selected to the Courier Post all-South Jersey team as a senior... Placed fifth at the 1994 New Jersey State Championships... Ranked No. 1 in District 28 as a senior... Named the 1994 Region 7 most valuable wrestler... Made the Dean's List... Also earned two varsity football letters. Personal: Full name is Joel L. Caruso... Born January 14, 1976... Son of Luanne Caruso... Has three siblings, Joey Durkin, Luanne Durkin and Mandy Phillips... 1994 graduate of Collingswood High School... Was a member of the Army from June 1997 through May 2004... Graduated Ranger School in 2002 as an E-6 (Staff Sergeant)... Enjoys motorcycles, going to the gym and biking... Attended Gloucester Community College (GCC) from fall 1994 through spring 1996... Earned two varsity letters as a member of the GCC wrestling team... Placed second at regionals as a sophomore... Compiled a 64-12 overall record, garnering the all-time wins mark. Career Statistics Year Wgt. CAA Dual Overall Falls TF MD 2004-05 HWT 1-2 3-2 8-6 2 0 0 |
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