Indiana Wrestling Inks Five Signees

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana Wrestling head coach Angel Escobedo announced the program's initial members of the 2024 recruiting class on Monday afternoon.

The Hoosiers will bring in Chris Crawford, Ryan Garvick, Sam Goin, Caleb Marzolino and Nicholas Pavlechko for the 2024-2025 season.

Chris Crawford | 165 lbs. | Beacon, N.Y.

Attends Wyoming Seminary Prep (PA).
Wrestles for high school coaches Cornell Robinson and Will Weber.
His wrestling club is the KD Training Center.
Has already surpassed 100 career wins in just three years of high school wrestling.
Ranked the No. 71 prospect in the class of 2024 (pound-for-pound).
Intended Major: Undecided.
Why IU: "There's no better place to be."

Ryan Garvick | 174 lbs. | Dauphin, Pa.

Attends Central Dauphin High School.
High school coach is Jeff Sweigard.
Wrestles for the club Team Nauman.
Owns a 113-14 record through three years of high school wrestling.
Two-time PIAA State Runner-up.
His high school team finished in second place at PIAA State Championships in 2021 and third place in 2023.
Ranked the No. 124 prospect in the class of 2024 (pound-for-pound).
Intended Major: Exercise Science.
Why IU: "I really liked the coaching staff and Coach Lefever interacted with me on a much more personal level than anyone else during my recruiting process. I also thought the campus was beautiful and I had a lot of fun on my visit."

Sam Goin | 165 lbs. | Crown Point, Ind.

2023 graduate of Crown Point High School.
Ranked the No. 56 prospect in the class of 2023 (pound-for-pound).
Two-time IHSAA State Champion (152 lbs., 2022) (160 lbs., 2023).
Four-time IHSAA State placer.
High school team won three IHSAA State Titles in his four years.
Intended Major: Business.
Why IU: "I picked IU because I love the coaching staff and the campus' aesthetic."

Caleb Marzolino | 197 lbs. | Clarks Summit, Pa.

Attends Abington Heights High School.
Owns a career record of 91-13 through three years of high school wrestling.
As a junior, went 45-8 with a first-place district finish, a third-place regional finish and eighth place at the AAA State Championships.
Fifty-eight of his 91 wins are pins.
Took 6th place at Fargo, 7th place at NHSCA, Escape The Rock, Journeymen Fall Classic
Intended Major: Business.
Why IU: "The reason I chose Indiana is because it felt like home and where I was supposed to be. The campus and team culture is astounding, the coaches, kids, and community members of Indiana make you feel welcomed and a part of IU from day one."

Nicholas Pavlechko | 285 lbs. | State College, Pa.

Attends State College Area High School.
High school coach is Ryan Cummins.
Club is M2 Training Center.
Has posted a 71-10 record through three years of high school wrestling.
Got third place at PA State Championships as a sophomore and second place as a junior.
Ranked the No. 89 prospect in the class of 2023 (pound-for-pound) … ninth place in the country at heavyweight.
Took 4^th place at Super 32 (2023), 5^th place at Fargo (2023), 8^th place at World Team Trials (2021).
Intended Major: Sport Marketing & Management.
Why IU: "I chose IU because of the amazing coaches and the growing program. It is a great place and I want to be part of it."

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