The Kent State wrestling team has had a season of more consistent wins and a much-improved record over last year’s, finishing the regular season with a winning record of 13-9, compared to 2016-17’s 2-15.
Contributing to this success are four starting freshmen: Jake Ferri, Colin McCracken, Dylan Barreiro and Nick Monico.
More than half of the starting lineup for the Flashes are freshmen, allowing a different perspective and constant growth for the team.
“Being a starting freshman makes you grow up fast, in a sense,” Monico said. “You have to be willing to take on responsibility and step into a bigger role, even as a young guy.