When JoJo Aragona and Sammy Alvarez walked into the brand new Rutgers Wrestling room this summer, they didn’t want to wait to embrace its’ endless opportunities.
Now, just two days away from the 2019-20 season opener, Aragona and Alvarez are set to make their varsity debuts. There’s just one thing different than years’ past.
They’re both true freshman.
Both won their wrestle-offs last weekend to earn their spots at 141 and 133 and will make their collegiate debuts wearing the block R in front of a packed house at the RAC.
Aragona was asked about embracing the expectations of being a four time All-American and winning national titles, but didn’t shy away from the outside noise
“I love having that expectation,” Aragona said.