MILLERSVILLE, Pa. - Millersville wrestling carried the momentum of one of its most successful seasons in recent history into the offseason, signing 10 high school seniors and one transfer as part of a recruiting class that will join the program in the fall of 2023. It is the first full recruiting class for Coach Jerry Boland, who enters his second season in 2023-24. 

The class includes Mason Beatty (Mount Union, Pa.), Nick Bennet (Waretown, N.J.), Nick Cottone (Waretown, N.J.), Cole Dubois (Elmer, N.J.), Kael Howell (Smyrna, Del.), Tyler Hurst (New Holland, Pa.), Braxton Keiffer (Columbia, Pa..), Avery Kuhns (Chambersburg, Pa.), Adrien Laboy (Cape May, N.J.), Aidan Micheli (Walnutport, Pa.), and Riley O'Boyle (Manahawkin, N.J.). 

The 11-athlete class covers seven weight classes and is a look to the future. While Millersville returns 24 wrestlers and all 10 starters from its dual lineup, 12 Marauders are set to graduate in 2024. 

"I'm extremely excited for this class," said Boland. "From a talent perspective, top to bottom, they are top notch. Most importantly, though, they all have high character. They will add to our positive culture and represent our core values well. With the amazing upperclassman leadership already in place, the sky is the limit for this group."

In 2022-23, Millersville cracked the top 10 of the NWCA team rankings for the first time and posted its best-ever finish in the PSAC standings. The team took fifth at the Super Region I Championships, placing six in the top five. Devin Flannery earned his second-straight All-America honor, and Brandon Connor qualified for the NCAA Championships for the second time. 

MASON BEATTY (125)
Mount Union, Pa./Mount Union
Academic Interest: Psychology
Snapshot: District champion...Two-time regional placewinner...Two-time state qualifier...Younger brother of Millersville 125-pounder, Bryce Beatty.  
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Mason is a well-mannered, hard-working student-athlete. He has big moves that are fast paced and non-stop. He'll be a great asset to the team. It'll be exciting to watch the Beatty Brothers wrestle alongside one another!" - Keith Ryan, Head Coach, Mount Union High School

NICK BENNET (157) 
Waretown, N.J./Southern Regional
Academic Interest: Business
Snapshot: District Champion...Placed third in the region and top 12 in the state.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Nick is such an incredibly hard worker. He has worked for every bit of success he has gotten up to this point. Nick is a total team guy who will sacrifice everything for the team's success." Dan Roy, Head Coach, Southern Regional High School

NICK COTTONE (133)
Medford, N.J./Shawnee (Davis & Elkins)
Academic Interest: Business
Snapshot: Posted a 21-12 record as a true freshman at D&E...Placed fifth in Super Region III.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Nick is a great kid. Always learning and growing as a wrestler. It was great to see him succeed on the mat and lead the team throughout his high school career. I can't wait to see what he does at Millersville" - Kyle Packer, Head Coach, Shawnee High School

COLE DUBOIS (184)
Elmer, N.J./West Deptford
Academic Interest: Business
Snapshot: District Champion and regional finalist...Finished in the top 12 at the state tournament.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Although I only coached him for one year, Cole left a greater impact on our program than maybe anyone I have coached in seven years. His commitment, drive, and goal setting, particularly in the offseason when nobody is watching, has been second to none. He's an extremely mature, confident, and hard-working young man who is only starting to reach his full potential!" - Nick Iraldi, Head Coach, West Deptford HS

KAEL HOWELL (184)
Smyrna, Del./Smyrna
Academic Interest: Psychology
Snapshot: Placed fifth at the state championships.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Kael's roots run deep in wrestling, being from a family with tons of success in the sport. He has the potential to do very well at the collegiate level." - Aaron Harris, Head Coach, Smyrna High School

TYLER HURST (184/197)
New Holland, Pa./Garden Spot
Academic Interest: Applied Engineering/Construction Management
Snapshot: Sectional runner-up...Won over 50 matches in his junior and senior seasons.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Tyler is just starting to scratch the surface of his wrestling potential. He's an explosive wrestler who is extremely coachable and excited about the sport. Tyler wrestles fearlessly and thrives when the pressure is on. He's a fun guy to watch and loves to compete. I can't wait to see what he can do at the college level." - Adam Bunting, Head Coach, Garden Spot High School

BRAXTON KEIFFER (125)
Columbia, Pa./Manheim Central
Academic Interest: Business
Snapshot: Section and region runner-up...State qualifier.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Braxton has a tremendously high ceiling. Pound-for-pound he was the strongest wrestler on our team. He is just getting started. We're excited to see him continue to flourish at Millersville under Coach Boland and staff, and we're thankful it's right in our backyard." - Quint Eno, Head Coach, Manheim Central High School

AVERY KUHNS (285)
Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg
Academic Interest: Applied Health/Sports Medicine
Snapshot: Sectional finalist...Placed fourth in the region and top 12 in the state.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Avery continued to improve throughout his career at Chambersburg. He is an excellent worker and a strong and dedicated student-athlete." - Matt Mentzer, Head Coach, Chambersburg

ADRIEN LABOY (149/157)
Cape May, N.J./Middle Township
Academic Interest: Sports Administration
Snapshot: District champion...Regional runner-up...Reached the state championships round of 16.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Adrien is a winner and his accomplishments speak for themselves. He also was captain of the first conference championship team in school history and has helped establish a standard for future at Middle Township. I am excited he chose Millersville because his tenacious style and aggressive mentality will be a perfect fit for Coach Boland's program." - Matt Wolfe, Head Coach, Middle Township High School

AIDAN MICHELI (133)
Walnutport, Pa./Northampton Area
Academic Interest: Mathematics/Actuarial Sciences
Snapshot: Two-time district and regional placewinner
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Aidan Micheli was a pleasure to coach. He is as reliable a student-athlete as they come, and his work ethic made him stand out from his peers. I have no doubt that he will quickly become a valued member of the Millersville wrestling team." - Joe Provini, Head Coach, Northampton Area High School

RILEY O'BOYLE (197)
Manahawkin, N.J./Southern Regional
Academic Interest: Finance
Snapshot: District and regional champion...New Jersey state finalist.
The Coach's Scouting Report: "Riley has improved so much with hard work and determination. He has a winning attitude and continues to jump levels, ultimately leading him on an amazing run to make the state finals this year." - Dan Roy, Head Coach, Southern Regional High School