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AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24): Logged a 22-8 record ... Named Super Region 2 Rookie of the Year ... Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year ... Conference Carolinas Wrestler of the Week (January 8) ... Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Month (January) ... Went 9-4 in duals and 3-2 in Conference Carolinas duals ... Tallied 46 dual match points ... Recorded 3 tech falls and 12 pins ... Took first place at the Georgia Open, second place at the King Open and Citrus Invitational, and finished fourth at the NCAA Super Region 2 tournament.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at E.A. Laney High School for coach Andre Adams ... As a senior, compiled a 51-1 record, with 37 coming via pin and eight by tech fall on his way to being a state champion ... In his high school career, he was a part of a Laney program that was 4x conference champs, 4x regional champs, and 2x dual state champs ... Also lettered in lacrosse for the Buccaneers.

PERSONAL: Son of Nick and Amy Buonocore ... Has five brothers - Austin, Tyler, Rocco, Mark, and Collin, and four sisters - Amber, Alex, Ashley, and Morgan ... Maintained a 3.8 GPA at E.A. Laney High School ... Lists Kevin Hart as his idol ... Hobbies include working out and reading ... Favorite movie is 21 Bridges and favorite sports team is the Ohio State Buckeyes football team ... Favorite music artist is Kid Cudi and favorite food is millshakes.