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Nick Sanko

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Position
Freshman
Class
Rochester, New York
Hometown
Pittsford High School
High School
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Nick Sanko - Wrestling - Virginia Cavaliers

2023-24
• Posted a 17-11 record with a 4-5 mark in dual action at 157 and 165 on the year
• Went 1-3 in ACC duals
• Tallied five pins and four major decisions
• Went 9-6 in matches decided by bonus points
• Fourth place finish at the Mat Town Open I (11/25)
• Champion at the Wilkes Open (12/9) with a 5-0 record
• Went 4-2 at the Midlands Championship (12/29-30)
• NWCA Scholar All-America honoree
• ACC Academic Honor Roll

2022-23
• Posted an 8-3 record on the year in his redshirt season
• Tallied five bonus-point victories with two major decisions and three tech falls
• Champion at the Southeast Open (11/5) to start the season with a 5-0 record
• Also wrestled at the Midlands Championships (12/29 – 12/30) and App State Open (1/28)
• Named to ACC Academic Honor Roll

HIGH SCHOOL
• 2022 New York state runner-up at 160 pounds
• Three-time New York state placewinner
• Four-time New York state qualifier

PERSONAL
• Son of Stephen Sanko and Rita Clement
• Has a twin brother, Ryan, and a sister, Amanda
• Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences