Past Wrestling Champions Year Champion Coach Score Runner‑up Score Site 1992 George Mason Mike Moyer 82.5 Old Dominion 70.25 American 1993 Virginia Tech Jerry Cheynet 63 George Mason 58 Old Dominion 1994 Old Dominion Gray Simon 68 Liberty 62.75 James Madison 1995 George Mason Mike Moyer 85.5 Old Dominion 65 George Mason 1996 George Mason Brian Shaffer 86.5 Old Dominion 65.5 George Mason 1997 George Mason Brian Shaffer 101.5 James Madison 72 American 1998 Virginia Tech Keith Mourlam 93.5 Old Dominion 69 Old Dominion 1999 James Madison Peanut Bowyer 89.5 George Mason 80.5 James Madison 2000 James Madison Peanut Bowyer 108 George Mason 58.5 James Madison 2001 George Mason Brian Shaffer 105.5 James Madison 73.5 Chapel Hill, NC 2002 Hofstra Tom Ryan 111 Drexel 88.5 James Madison 2003 Hofstra Tom Ryan 124 Sacred Heart 65 Hofstra 2004 Hofstra Tom Ryan 111 Rider 69.5 Rider 2005 Hofstra Tom Ryan 136 Rider 84.5 Boston Univ. 2006 Hofstra Tom Ryan 125 Old Dominion 76.5 Drexel 2007 Hofstra Tom Shifflet 138.5 Old Dominion 89 George Mason 2008 Hofstra Tom Shifflet 104.5 Old Dominion 87 Hofstra 2009 Hofstra Tom Shifflet 106.5 Old Dominion 86.5 Chesapeake, Va. 2010 Binghamton Pat Popolizio 87.5 Old Dominion 73 Rider 2011 Hofstra Tom Shifflet 94 Binghamton 78.5 Rider 2012 Hofstra Rob Anspach 80.5 Binghamton 78.5 Binghamton 2013 Hofstra Rob Anspach 67.5 Binghamton/Rider 54 Boston Univ. NOTE: The CAA stopped conducting a championship in wrestling after the 2013 season Championship Results
1992 Championship (March 5‑7 at American University) George Mason 82.5, Old Dominion 70.25, Liberty 67.25, Virginia Tech 43.5, William & Mary 27.5, James Madison 19.75, American 8.25
Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Peter Horst, ODU John Curtis, Mason Mike Moyer, Mason Wild Card: Chris Maynor, GMU 1993 Championship (March 5‑6 at Old Dominion University) Virginia Tech 63, George Mason 58, Old Dominion 52.5, Liberty 50.5, American 46, James Madison 23, William & Mary 20.5
Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rob Hjerling, AU John Curtis, Mason Jerry Cheynet, VT 1994 Championship (March 4‑5 at James Madison University) Old Dominion 68, Liberty 62.75, George Mason 56.5, James Madison 55, Virginia Tech 38.75, American 27.25, William & Mary 13.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Greg Satchell, ODU Jody Staylor, ODU Gray Simons, ODU Denny Orr, LIB Wild Cards: Nick Hall, ODU; Tom Sinacore, ODU 1995 Championship (March 3‑4 at George Mason University) George Mason 85.5, Old Dominion 65, James Madison 47.5, Virginia Tech 42.5, American 41, UNC Greensboro 27.5, William & Mary 27 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Jacob Scott, AU Nick Hall, ODU Mike Moyer, Mason Chris Mansueto, Mason Wild Cards: Khalil Abdul-Malik, W&M; Willie Stravino, Mason 1996 Championship (March 8‑9 at George Mason University) George Mason 86.5, Old Dominion 65.5, UNC Greensboro 50, Virginia Tech 46.5, James Madison 46, American 31 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Doug Batey, JMU Nick Hall, ODU Brian Shaffer, Mason Sean Shea, Mason
Wild Cards: Erick Shaw, ODU; Dock Kelly, UNCG; Rob Barlow, Mason
Wrestling • 275 1997 Championship (March 8 at American University) George Mason 101.5, James Madison 72, American 70.5, Virginia Tech 61, Campbell 25, Old Dominion 23.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Co-Rookies of the Year Sean Shea, Mason John Dattalo, VT Jim Akerly, AU Erik Hall, VT Elliot Williams, JMU Wild Cards: Rob Barlow, Mason; Chris Martin, VT 1998 Championship (March 7 at Old Dominion University) Virginia Tech 93.5, Old Dominion 69, George Mason 63, American 56, James Madison 55, Campbell 15 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Mark Strickland, ODU Mark Strickland, ODU Keith Mourlam, VT Sean Gray, VT Wild Cards: Chris Martin, VT; Kevin Brandon, Mason; Jamie Kelly, ODU 1999 Championship (March 6 at James Madison University) James Madison 89.5, George Mason 80.5, American 52, Old Dominion 46, Campbell 25.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Marc Hoffer, AU Marc Hoffer, AU Jeff Bowyer, JMU Jeff Rusak, ODU
Wild Cards: Jeff Rusak, ODU; Sean Shea, Mason; Elliot Williams, JMU 2000 Championship (March 6 at James Madison University) James Madison 108, George Mason 58.5, Old Dominion 54, Campbell 48, American 42.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Denis Alampiev, AU Mike Coyle, JMU Jeff Bowyer, JMU Donnie DeFilippis, Mason
Wild Cards: Jeff Rusak, ODU; Seth Cameron, JMU; Donnie DeFilippis, Mason 2001 Championship (March 3 at Chapel Hill, N.C.) George Mason 105.5, James Madison 73.5, Campbell 61.5, Old Dominion 60 (American Univ. not eligible for tournament team points) Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Marc Hoffer, AU Donnie DeFilippis, Mason Brian Shaffer, Mason Tony Howard, Mason
Wild Cards: Denis Alampiev, AU; Pat Diaz, JMU; Adrian Austin, Mason 2002 Championship (March 8-9 in Harrisonburg, Va.) Hofstra 111, Drexel 88.5, Boston U. 64.5, Rider 63, James Madison 46, Sacred Heart 41, George Mason 39.5, Old Dominion 35, Bing- hamton 32.5, Campbell 16.5, Boston College 9.5, Wagner -2 Most Outstanding Wrestler Athlete of the Year Co-Coaches of the Year Rookie of the Year Jason DeBruin, Hofstra Jeff Rusak, ODU Jack Childs, Drexel Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra Tom Ryan, Hofstra Wild Cards: Rob Rebmann, Drexel; Jerold Limongelli, Rider; Jason Staso, Drexel; Lance Nixon, Campbell; Ralph Everett, Hofstra; David Colabella, JMU; Greg Sawyer, Rider; Chris Jones, Drexel 2003 Championship (March 7-8 in Hempstead, N.Y.) Hofstra 124, Sacred Heart 65, Drexel 52, Boston 51.5, Rider 48, James Madison 44.5, George Mason 28.5, Binghamton 26.5, Old Do- minion 23, Campbell 21, Wagner 5 Most Outstanding Wrestlers Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Ricky LaForge, Hofstra Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra Tom Ryan, Hofstra Bobby Stinson, Rider Derek Jenkins, Rider Wild Cards: Pat Flynn, Hofstra (125); Jason Cucolo, SHU (133); Rob Becker, Mason (149); Rob Belville, SHU (157); Dave Colabella, JMU (184); Greg Sawyer, Rider (197); Chris Jones, Drexel (197)
Note: From 1992-2001, individual champions plus wild cards represented the CAA in the NCAA Wrestling Championship. From 2002-08, individual champions, individual runners-up and wild cards received NCAA berths.
276 • Wrestling 2004 Championship (March 5-6 in Lawrenceville, N.J. - Rider University) Hofstra 111, Rider 69.5, Boston 67, George Mason 59.5, Sacred Heart 56.5, Drexel 46.5, Old Dominion 29, Binghamton 27.5, Campbell 12.5, James Madison 8, Wagner 4.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Co-Rookies of the Year Dave Miller, Rider Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra Tom Ryan, Hofstra Don Fisch, Rider Payam Zarrinpour, SHU Wild Cards: Rob Rebmann, Drexel (125); Joe Cristaldi, Drexel (133); Joey Rivera, BU (141); Rob Becker, Mason (141); Carmelo Marrero, Rider (285) 2005 Championship (March 4-5 in Boston, Mass. - Boston University) Hofstra 136, Rider 84.5, Drexel 69, Boston 53, Sacred Heart 47.5, Old Dominion 47.5, George Mason 37.5, James Madison 10.5, Wagner 7, Campbell 6.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra Jon Masa, Hofstra Tom Ryan, Hofstra Charles Griffin, Hofstra Wild Cards: Tim Harner, Rider (133); Mark Cartella, Drexel (149); T.J. Morrison, Rider (184); Payam Zarrinpour, SHU (285) 2006 Championship (March 3-4 at Drexel - Philadelphia, Pa.) Hofstra 125, Old Dominion 76.5, Drexel 65, Rider 62, Sacred Heart 45, James Madison 38, George Mason 31.5, Boston Univ. 23.5, Bringhampton 15, Wagner 5, Campbell .5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Jon Masa, Hofstra Mike Petrovich, Hofstra Tom Ryan, Hofstra Steve Mytych, Drexel 2007 Championship (March 2-3 at George Mason - Fairfax, Va.) Hofstra 138.5, Old Dominion 89, Rider 84.5, Drexel 66.5, Sacred Heart 41.5, Boston U 29.5, Binghamton 28, George Mason 25, James Madison 7.5, Campbell 5.5, Wagner 2 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Mike Patrovich, Hofstra Charles Griffin, Hofstra Tom Shifflet, Hofstra Lou Ruggirello, Hofstra Wild Cards: Alton Lucas, Hofstra (174); Josh Patterson, Binghamton (174); Ryan Hluschak, Drexel (157) 2008 Championship (March 7-8 at Hofstra - Hempstead, N.Y.) Hofstra 104.5, Old Dominion 87, Rider 73, George Mason 51, Drexel 38.5, Binghamton 36, Boston U. 29.5, Sacred Heart 10.5, Campbell 4 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Ryan Williams, ODU Charles Griffin, Hofstra Steve Martin, ODU James Nicholson, ODU Wild Cards: Cayle Byers, George Mason (197); Josh Patterson, Binghamton (171); Mike Roberts, Boston U (149); Steve Mytych, Drexel (125) 2009 Championship (March 5-6 at Oscar Smith H.S. - Chesapeake, Va.) Hofstra 106.5, Old Dominion 86.5, Rider 57.5, Binghamton 44, George Mason 40, Drexel 27.5, Boston Univ. 26, Sacred Heart 5.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Bagna Tovuujav, Mason Ryan Williams, ODU Tom Shifflet, Hofstra PJ Gillespie, Hofstra 2010 Championship (March 5-6 at Rider - Lawrenceville, N.J.) Binghamton 87.5, Old Dominion 73, Rider 58.5, Drexel 46.5, Hofstra 41, George Mason 29.5, Boston Univ. 28, Sacred Heart 21.5 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Co- Rookies of the Year Josh Patterson, Binghamton Justin Lister, Binghamton Pat Popolizio, Binghamton Joe Booth, Drexel Donnie Vinson, Binghamton 2011 Championship (March 4-5 at Rider - Lawrenceville, N.J.) Hofstra 94, Binghamton 74.5, Old Dominion 52.5, Boston Univ. 46, Rider 43.5, Drexel 25.5, George Mason 6 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Zac Cibula, Rider James Nicholson, ODU Tom Shifflet, Hofstra John Paris, Binghamton 2012 Championship (March 3 at Binghamton - Vestal, N.Y.) Hofstra 80.5, Binghamton 78.5, Old Dominion 68.5, Boston University 34, Drexel 33.5, George Mason 30.5, Rider 28 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Donnie Vinson, Binghamton Donnie Vinson, Binghamton Pat Popolizio, Binghamton Nick Gwiazdowski, Binghamton 2013 Championship (March 9 at Boston Univ. - Boston, Mass.) Hofstra 67.5, Binghamton 54, Rider 54, Boston University 51.5, Drexel 24.5, George Mason 22 Most Outstanding Wrestler Wrestler of the Year Coach of the Year Rookie of the Year Donnie Vinson, Binghamton Donnie Vinson, Binghamton Rob Anspach, Hofstra Chris Mecate, ODU Wrestling • 277 All-Time Individual Champions 141‑lbs 1992 Peter Horst, ODU (134-lbs) 125‑lbs 1993 Willie Stravino, Mason (134-lbs) 1992 Erick Shaw, ODU (118-lbs) 1994 Willie Stravino, Mason (134-lbs) 1993 Thomas Sinacore, ODU (118-lbs) 1995 Jody Staylor, ODU (134-lbs) 1994 Matt Finacchio, Mason (118-lbs) 1996 Doug Batey, JMU (134-lbs) 1995 Ken Rossi, JMU (118-lbs) 1997 Jason Grant, Mason (134-lbs) 1996 Sean Shea, Mason (118-lbs) 1998 Sean Gray, VT (134-lbs) 1997 Robert Chevez, AU (118-lbs) 1999 Mike Coyle, JMU 1998 Chris Mansueto, VT (118-lbs) 2000 Dave Vollmer, JMU 1999 Paul Jimenez, ODU 2001 Donnie DeFilippis, Mason 2000 Jonathan Huesdash, JMU 2002 Jon Masa, Hofstra 2001 Sean Shea, Mason 2003 Mike Messina, SHU 2002 Tom Noto, Hofstra 2004 Josh Ruff, BING 2003 Bobby Stinson, Rider 2005 Don Fisch, Rider 2004 Tom Noto, Hofstra 2006 Charles Griffin, Hofstra 2005 Christian Staylor, ODU 2007 Charles Griffin, Hofstra 2006 Dave Tomasette, Hofstra 2008 Ryan Williams, ODU 2007 Dave Tomasette, Hofstra 2009 Ryan Williams, ODU 2008 James Nicholson, ODU 2010 Anwar Goeres, Binghamton 2009 James Nicholson, ODU 2011 Anwar Goeres, Binghamton 2010 James Nicholson, ODU 2012 Luke Vaith, Hofstra 2011 James Nicholson, ODU 2013 Chris Mecate, ODU 2012 Steve Bonnano, Hofstra 2013 Steve Bonnano, Hofstra 149‑lbs 1992 Sam Holiday, Liberty (142-lbs) 133‑lbs 1993 Jude Arena, JMU (142-lbs) 1992 Noel Clavel, ODU (126-lbs) 1994 Denny Orr, Liberty (142-lbs) 1993 Matt Dernlan, Liberty (126-lbs) 1995 Jude Arena, JMU (142-lbs) 1994 Jody Staylor, ODU (126-lbs) 1996 Pat Coyle, JMU (142-lbs) 1995 Matt Finacchio, Mason (126-lbs) 1997 Pat Coyle, JMU (142-lbs) 1996 Doug Detrick, JMU (126-lbs) 1998 David Inkman, VT (142-lbs) 1997 Sean Shea, Mason (126-lbs) 1999 Marc Hoffer, AU 1998 Dave Vollmer, JMU (126-lbs) 2000 Dennis Whitby, ODU 1999 Dave Vollmer, JMU 2001 Marc Hoffer, AU 2000 Mike Coyle, JMU 2002 Jason DeBruin, Hofstra 2001 Matt Hunckler, Mason 2003 Jon Masa, Hofstra 2002 Jason Cuccolo, SHU 2004 Adrian Austin, Mason 2003 Ricky LaForge, Hofstra 2005 Jon Masa, Hofstra 2004 Mike Messina, SHU 2006 Jon Masa, Hofstra 2005 Charles Griffin, Hofstra 2007 Mike Roberts, Boston U. 2006 Zack Cunliffe, Rider 2008 Don Fisch, Rider 2007 Lou Ruggirello, Hofstra 2009 Paul Gillespie, Hofstra 2008 Lou Ruggirello, Hofstra 2010 Mike Kessler, Rider 2009 Lou Ruggirello, Hofstra 2011 Zac Cibula, Rider 2010 Steve Mytych, Drexel 2012 Donnie Vinson, Binghamton 2011 Lou Ruggirello, Hofstra 2013 Donnie Vinson, Binghamton 2012 Scott Festejo, ODU 2013 Jamie Franco, Hofstra
278 • Wrestling 157‑lbs 174‑lbs 1992 Steve Dernlan, Liberty (150-lbs) 1992 Jason Spezzano, Mason (167-lbs) 1993 Steve Dernlan, Liberty (150-lbs) 1993 Bill Terry, ODU (167-lbs) 1994 Jude Arena, JMU (150-lbs) 1994 Greg Satchell, ODU (167-lbs) 1995 David Steele, Mason (150-lbs) 1995 Chris Todd, ODU (167-lbs) 1996 Matt Rampetsreiter, Mason (150-lbs) 1996 Bret Ruth, AU (167-lbs) 1997 Kevin Brandon, Mason (150-lbs) 1997 John Dattalo, VT (167-lbs) 1998 Mark Strickland, ODU (150-lbs) 1998 Brad Ginn, Mason (167-lbs) 1999 Mark Weader, Mason 1999 Neil Johnson, Mason 2000 Billy Greene, Campbell 2000 Nathan Rickman, JMU 2001 Sean Early, Mason 2001 Jeff Rusak, ODU 2002 Derek Jenkins, Rider 2002 Jeff Rusak, ODU 2003 Derek Jenkins, Rider 2003 Ralph Everett, Hofstra 2004 Dave Miller, Rider 2004 Noel Thompson, Hofstra 2005 James Strouse, Hofstra 2005 Paul Siemon, Hofstra 2006 James Strouse, Hofstra 2006 Mike Patrovich, Hofstra 2007 James Strouse, Hofstra 2007 Doug Umbehauer, Rider 2008 Jonny Bonilla-Bowman, Hofstra 2008 Alton Lucas, Hofstra 2009 Jonny Bonilla-Bowman, Hofstra 2009 Bagna Tovuujav, George Mason 2010 Justin Lister, Binghamton 2010 Josh Patterson, Binghamton 2011 Matt Kaylor, Binghamton 2011 Ryan Patrovich, Hofstra 2012 Justin Lister, Bighamton 2012 Te Edwards, ODU 2013 Neston Taffur, Boston Univ. 2013 Billy Curling, ODU
165‑lbs 184‑lbs 1992 Mike Santamaria, Mason (158-lbs) 1992 Aaron Bruce, Liberty (177-lbs) 1993 Rob Hjerling, AU (158-lbs) 1993 Brent Coldiron, W&M (177-lbs) 1994 Dante Winslow, VT (158-lbs) 1994 Josh Henson, JMU (177-lbs) 1995 Joe Stanton, UNCG (158-lbs) 1995 Rob Barlow, Mason (177-lbs) 1996 Joe Stanton, UNCG (158-lbs) 1996 John Dattalo, VT (177-lbs) 1997 Eric Hall, VT (158-lbs) 1997 Bret Ruth, AU (177-lbs) 1998 Eric Hall, VT (158-lbs) 1998 Matt Esposito, AU (177-lbs) 1999 Kris Bishop, JMU 1999 Matt Esposito, AU 2000 Denis Alampiev, AU 2000 John Christian, Campbell 2001 Tony Howard, Mason 2001 Dave Colabella, JMU 2002 Seth Cameron, JMU 2002 Ali Abri, Boston U. 2003 Noel Thompson, Hofstra 2003 Brad Christie, Hofstra 2004 Ralph Everett, Hofstra 2004 Nick Catone, Rider 2005 Mike Patrovich, Hofstra 2005 Joe Rovelli, Hofstra 2006 Chris Vondruska, Hofstra 2006 Joe Rovelli, Hofstra 2007 Mike Patrovich, Hofstra 2007 Joe Rovelli, Hofstra 2008 Chris Brown, ODU 2008 Doug Umbehauer, Rider 2009 Chris Brown, ODU 2009 Josh Patterson, Binghamton 2010 Chris Brown, ODU 2010 Nate Schiedel, Binghamton 2011 Justin Lister, Binghamton 2011 Ben Clymer, Hofstra 2012 Paul Gillespie, Hofstra 2012 Ben Clymer, Hofstra 2013 Ramon Santiago, Rider 2013 Cody Reed, Binghamton
Wrestling • 279 197‑lbs 1992 John Curtis, Mason (190-lbs) 1993 John Curtis, Mason (190-lbs) 1994 Aaron Bruce, JMU (190-lbs) 1995 Jacob Scott, AU (190-lbs) 1996 Eric Sanders, UNCG (190-lbs) 1997 Elliot Williams, JMU (190-lbs) 1998 Elliot Williams, JMU (190-lbs) 1999 Josh Schroeder, AU 2000 Elliot Williams, JMU 2001 Ryan Pallinger, AU 2002 Anthony Reynolds, SHU 2003 Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra 2004 Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra 2005 Chris Skretkowicz, Hofstra 2006 Adam Wright, ODU 2007 Chris Weidman, Hofstra 2008 T.J. Morrison, Rider 2009 Cayle Byers, George Mason 2010 Jesse Strawn, ODU 2011 John Hall, Boston Univ. 2012 Bagna Tovuujav, Mason 2013 Brandon Palik, Drexel
Heavyweight 1992 Josh Feldman, VT 1993 Josh Feldman, VT 1994 Josh Feldman, VT 1995 Nick Hall, ODU 1996 Nick Hall, ODU 1997 Rob Puzio, AU 1998 Rob Puzio, AU 1999 Brent Lancaster, Mason 2000 D.J. Hockman, JMU 2001 Brent Lancaster, Mason 2002 Mike Carroll, Drexel 2003 Mike Carroll, Drexel 2004 Payam Zarrinpour, SHU 2005 Chris Cowen, Drexel 2006 Payam Zarrinpour, SHU 2007 Payam Zarrinpour, SHU 2008 Ed Bordas, Rider 2009 Ed Bordas, Rider 2010 Ed Bordas, Rider 2011 Paul Snyder, Hofstra 2012 Nick Gwiazdowski, Binghamton 2013 Kevin Innis, Boston Univ.
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