The PSWC Annual Awards Luncheon was held on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The event was filled with much celebration of our wrestlers’ accomplishments this past season and camaraderie among our wrestling fans, all so glad to be part of the 555 attendees.
Jeff Byers served as Master of Ceremonies/Emcee, and Dave Hart was Presenter of the Awards for the event.
Awards presented:
Ed Sulkowski Award – to an individual whose dedication and hard work have contributed significantly to the
Penn State wrestling program: James Welsh
Outstandling Alumnus Award – Andrew Matter
Carl A. Winterburn Award – to the manager who demonstrates year round support to the Penn State
wrestling program: Andrew Johnson
Ridge Riley Award Winners (for outstanding performance at each home meet)
11/11/22 Lock Haven – Shayne Van Ness, 149 lbs.
12/11/22 Oregon State – Max Dean, 197 lbs.
01/20/23 Michigan – Levi Haines, 157 lbs., Alex Facundo, 165 lbs.
01/22/23 Michigan State — Gary Steen, 125 lbs.
01/27/23 Iowa – Roman Bravo-Young, 133 lbs.
02/12/23 Maryland – Shayne Van Ness, 149 lbs.
02/19/23 Clarion – Roman Bravo-Young, 133 lbs.
Ernie Lucas Award Winners (for outstanding performance at each away meet)
12/02/22 Rider – Shayne Van Ness, 149 lbs.
12/04/22 Lehigh – Greg Kerkvliet, 285 lbs.
12/19/22 Central Michigan – Levi Haines, 157 lbs.
12/19/22 North Carolina – Aaron Brooks, 184 lbs.
12/20/22 Iowa State – Max Dean, 197 lbs.
01/06/23 Wisconsin – Levi Haines, 157
02/03/23 Ohio State – Carter Starocci, 174 lbs.
02/05/23 Indiana – Donovan Ball, 184 lbs.
02/10/23 Rutgers – Beau Bartlett, 141 lbs.
Charles M. Speidel Award — for the most takedowns in a season: Roman Bravo-Young – 105 takedowns
Bill Koll Award — for the most pins in a season: Max Dean – 6 pins
Joe Scalzo Award — for the most points scored during a season: Carter Starocci — 112 team points
Most Bonus Points Scored Award — for the wrestler who has scored the most bonus points in a season:
Greg Kerkvliet – 27 points
Shayne Van Ness – 27 points
Academic Excellence Awards – highest GPA by eligibility class for the season:
1st Year – Levi Haines – 3.50
2nd Year – Brian Borden – 3.93
3rd Year – Beau Bartlett – 3.21
4th Year – Baylor Shunk – 3.63
5th Year – Max Dean – 3.72
All American Awards:
Beau Bartlett
Roman Bravo-Young
Aaron Brooks
Max Dean
Levi Haines
Greg Kerkvliet
Carter Starocci
Shayne Van Ness
