Monmouth University’s Club Wrestling team and its members have earned many important honors over the years. Here is a list of some awards and recognitions that the team and its members have received:
2023 – 2024 Season
Guy “Red” Mackey Outstanding Sportsmanship Award – John Dooley – Sigma Pi Fraternity
Academic All-American – John Dooley – National Wrestling Coaches Association
Academic All-American – Luke Petaccia – National Wrestling Coaches Association
IFC Athlete of the Year – John Dooley – Monmouth University
Resilience & Resourcefulness Award – John Dooley – Monmouth University
Member of the Month, March 2024 – Luke Petaccia – Monmouth FSL
1st Place, 125 Pound Weight Class – John Dooley – NCWA Mid-East Regional Championships
2nd Place, 174 Pound Weight Class – Luke Petaccia – NCWA Mid-East Regional Championships
Dean’s List, Fall 2023 – Olivia Fazio – Monmouth University
Dean’s List, Fall 2023 – Nikko Polycandriotis – Monmouth University
Dean’s List, Fall 2023 – Justin Vahdat – Monmouth University
2nd Place, 174 Pound Weight Class – Luke Petaccia – Nassau Open
3rd Place, 125 Pound Weight Class – John Dooley – Nassau Open
3rd Place, 155 Pound Weight Class – Elizabeth Markov – Nassau Open
2022 – 2023 Season
Hawk Honors, Excellence in Advising – Maureen Slendorn – Monmouth University