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Will Russell '26 Recruiting Profile
Height5'5"
Weight130lbs
Age17
Primary Position125 lb
Secondary Position133 lb
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2024 Highlights Personal Statement
My name is Will Russell and wrestling has been more than just a sport to me; it's a lifestyle that has shaped my character and defined my journey. As a Manhasset Secondary School student, the rigorous academic environment has pushed me to excel both on and off the mat.The discipline, perseverance, and mental fortitude cultivated through wrestling have seamlessly translated into my academic pursuits, allowing me to consistently achieve at the highest level. The thrill of competition, coupled with the camaraderie forged in the wrestling room, has instilled in me a relentless drive for success and a deep-rooted sense of teamwork.
Wrestling has exposed me to a diverse range of challenges and opportunities. By securing a starting varsity spot as an 8th grader, I earned the respect of the upperclassman that year. Now, as the team captain as a 10th grader, I had to continue to earn the respect of both the upper classman and underclassman on the team. My ability to adapt to different styles and opponents has translated into leading different personalities amongst my teammates. I am confident that my versatility, combined with my unwavering dedication and competitive spirit, makes me a valuable asset to any high achieving wrestling program in the country. I am eager to contribute to a team culture that shares my passion for excellence and is committed to pushing athletes to their full potential.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Team Captain, 100th Victory secured in December
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, Captain, State Qualifier
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Injured for post season
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional 3rd Place
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Stephon Sair
- High School Assistant Coach
- Michael Fera
- Club Coach
- Khalid Dassan
- Travel / Club Coach
- Tom Aiello
- Juniors Coach
- Matt Brickley
Events
- Camp/Event
- NYC RTC Prospect Camp
- 7/06/25 to 7/09/25
- Camp/Event
- University of Pennsylvania Prospect Camp
- 6/27/25 to 6/27/25
- Camp/Event
- USA Wrestling Phil Portuese Northeast Regional Championship
- 5/09/25 to 5/11/25
- Fargo Qualifier
- Camp/Event
- NYS Olympic Style Championships
- 5/03/25 to 5/04/25
- Fargo Qualifier for NYS team.
- Camp/Event
- Eastern States Classic 2025
- 1/10/25 to 1/11/25
- Was the 11th seed. Record was 3-2 with a loss in the quarterfinals eventual 6th placer. Lost in Blood Round due to Medical Forfeit (broken clavicle; match was tied 5-5 when injury occurred). Remainder of high school season was over due to fracture.
- Camp/Event
- Rocky Gilmore Memorial Tournament
- 1/04/25 to 1/04/25
- Tournament Champion at 124lb. Went 4-0. Victories were Fall, Tech Fall, Fall and 9-7 Decision in Finals respectively.
- Camp/Event
- Windsor Christmas Tournament
- 12/27/24 to 12/28/24
- Tournament Runner-up at 124lb. Went 4-1 overall. Victories against Evan Heath (Norwich HS, Fall), Ben Ruffo (Union Endicott HS, Tech Fall), Lucas Hoffman (NYS D2 4th State Placer, Odessa Montour-Watkins Glen, 5-4 decision), Brock Frederick (NYS D2 2nd State Placer, Odessa Montour-Watkins Glen, Fall). Loss was to Maverick Beckwith (NYS D2 State Champion, Norwich HS, 3-1 decision)
- Camp/Event
- Beast of the East Tournament
- 12/20/24 to 12/21/24
- Went 4-2 at 120lb (Win-Loss-Win-Win-Win-Loss). First loss was a 4-3 loss to 13th seed (Anthony Borrometi, St. Peter's Prep, NJ). 2nd loss was 8-3 to Eamon Fry (Rumson-Fair Haven Regional). Victories were 6-4 Decision, 18-2 Tech Fall, Fall, and Fall respectively.
- Camp/Event
- Manhasset Invitational
- 12/07/24 to 12/07/24
- Tournament Champion at 124lb. Secured 100th career win in Finals. 4th consecutive Manhasset Invitational tournament win (8th-11th grade).
- Camp/Event
- Super 32
- 10/12/24 to 10/13/24
- Wrestled at 126lb. Overall record was 1-2. 1st match vs Slater Hicks (CA) (8th seed, #7 rank nationally), Loss 14-4. 2nd match vs. Jasper Croom (FL), Win 19-6. 3rd match vs. Luca Rios (TX), loss 4-0. Overall, wrestled tough, but did not meet my expectations.
- Camp/Event
- Journeyman Fall Classic
- 9/29/24 to 9/29/24
- Competed at 125lb. Overall 2-2 record. Lost to Timmy Bode (FL state placer) and Eric Casula (UWW Cadet All American). Wins versus Firdavs Ahmadzoda (Fall 1:13; NY State Placer) and River Hiller (MD 14-4; NHSCA MS All American). Result was 5th Place, Pool B
- Camp/Event
- Lions Club Pre-season Tournaments
- 9/08/24 to 9/08/24
- Wrestled 126lb brackets. Placed 1st. 3-0 record (21-5 TF, 15-0 TF, 1:22 Fall). Event link - https://arena.flowrestling.org/event/f8266511-4b06-4ede-bd31-ce36566a9a84
- Camp/Event
- Young guns 14 day wrestling camp
- 8/03/24 to 8/16/24
- https://www.younggunswrestlingcamps.com/14daycamp
- Camp/Event
- NUWAY Summer Nationals
- 7/23/24 to 7/25/24
- Will wrestled for BlueWave at 130lb (weigh in weight was 127lb). Team finished 5th out of 49 in HS Elite classification. Only loss was to runner up. Will posted 3-3 record wrestling against stiff competition featuring state placers from NJ, NY, and PA. From TrackWrestling -> Will Russell of BlueWave went 3-3 130 - Will Russell (BlueWave) over Cayleb Sides (The Wrestling Asylum Team Silver) Maj 12-0 130 - Anthony Valls (Mat Assassins HS Yellow) over Will Russell (BlueWave) Dec 8-5 130 - Will Russell (BlueWave) over Michael Walls (American MMA & Wrestling) Dec 10-5 130 - Jack Abramson (ESTEBUILT GOLD) over Will Russell (BlueWave) MFF 130 - Tyler Redfield (Flickr Boyz Ice Spice) over Will Russell (BlueWave) Dec 8-2 130 - Will Russell (BlueWave) over Dylan Hetzel (REVIVAL WORLDWIDE) Dec 4-2
- Camp/Event
- University of Iowa Elite Intensive camp
- 7/06/24 to 7/10/24
- Limited to 22 wrestlers/campers. Daily schedule included three 2 hour sessions per day with focused content on technique, mental approach, nutrition, and recovery.
- Camp/Event
- SUNY Cortland team dual camp/tournament
- 6/27/24 to 6/30/24
- https://www.rollredwrestlingcamps.com/team-competition-camp.cfm
- Camp/Event
- Cornell Prospect Camp
- 6/15/24 to 6/15/24
- 1 day prospect camp
- Camp/Event
- The Jeff Blatnik New York Olympic Style Wrestling Championships
- 5/04/24 to 5/05/24
- https://arena.flowrestling.org/event/88d03880-15c6-489f-9b14-72cf4e0c883b Will competed in both FS and GR.
- Camp/Event
- Ken Chertow Gold medal Camp
- 7/08/23 to 7/23/23
- https://www.kenchertow.com
- Camp/Event
- Ken Chertow Gold Medal Camp
- 6/26/22 to 7/10/22
- https://www.kenchertow.com
- Camp/Event
- NHSCA High School Nationals (MS division)
- 3/26/22 to 3/26/22
- Will went 2-2 in MS 102lb division
- Camp/Event
- MAWA Fair Lawn Regional Qualifier
- 3/19/22 to 3/19/22
- Will finished 2nd qualifying for MAWA East Regionals in PA
- Camp/Event
- NYWAY 2022 State Championships
- 3/13/22 to 3/13/22
- Will finished 2nd behind Cooper Merli. Defeated Gino Manta, Brody Franklin and Henry McCluksy
Statistics
| Statistic | 2024 Varsity Team | 2023 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 30-5 | 39-5 | 27-3 | 29-6 |
| Pins | 17 | 27 | 15 | 17 |
| Technical Falls | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Academics
Grades
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Earth Science English EngineeringAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. English US History Human GeographyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHigh Honor Roll every semester throughout high school
- ActivitiesEngineering Club Model UN