Empire Academy Hall of Fame

From local wrestlers to national champions, EmpireWrestling Academy  athletes have gone on to compete -and win -at the highest levels of college wrestling.

A Legacy of Excellence

For over 25 years, Empire Wrestling Academy has built champions on and off the mat. More than 150 athletes have continued their careers at Division I programs, Ivy League schools, and top national universities. This Empire Academy Hall of Fame celebrates their dedication and achievement.

College Placements & Alumni

Explore our alumni roster and see where Empire wrestlers are competing today. These placements are more than names, they’re lasting Empire Wrestling Academy achievements that show how hard work in our program leads to success at the highest levels.

Andrew Lenzi

35-0(senior) 39-3(junior)

2008 and 2010 NY State champ…three time all-state…Four time catholic NY state champ…two time most outstanding wrestler at catholic states… placed 6th at sophmore nationals…Two-time Journal News Wrestler of the Year (2008, 2010) … 2008 N.Y. Daily News Sports Person of the Year …Asics Academic All-America … Principal’s Honor Roll student … National Honor Society member.

Brian Realbuto

47-1(senior) 54-0(junior)

3 time state champ…5 time all state…5 time section champ…2011 feestyle fargo champ…Flonationals all-american…2 time fargo all-american…NHSCA Freshmen Nationals all american…all-time wins leader in section one…6 time section one All-Section

Dave Colagiovanni

N/A

4 time section champ…2 time All-State…

Derrick Longo

19-2 (senior)

2009 All-State…2 time section champ

Dylan Realbuto

160-17(frehsmen to senior)

3 time All-State…2 time state finalist…2012 NY state champ…

James Brundage

138-22

2009 NY state champ…three time section champ…2 time All-State…member of the National Honor Society

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