Matthew Kolonia '17 Recruiting Profile
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My love for wrestling has been with me for as long as I can remember. From the time I first strapped on my wrestling shoes till now, this program has made me the person I am today, a strong, motivated, determined, and caring person.
I have always envisioned myself being a highly competitive college wrestler and the closer I get to it, the more realistic it gets. The infinite hours that I have put into making myself better is what makes me believe I can make it at the highest level. When I get there my determination and passion for the sport will drive me to be the best I can be. I learn from my mistakes and move on. My motivation and determination have not only been learned on the mat, but by the examples set by those who have impacted my life. I love volunteering my time to work with and share my experiences with younger wrestlers in my community as well as listening and learning from examples set by my coaches and other mentors and peers in my life. This sport has made me not only a better athlete, but a better person. It has guided me into a better mindset for life.
I have had many accomplishments to date and plan on having many more. My goal this year as a Junior is to place in States and other prestigious tournaments around the country. Along side of my wrestling I want to peruse a great education. I want my last four years of school to benefit me and to give me a head start in the real world. My ultimate goal is to be successful on and off the mat through continuous hard work, motivation and determination.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-State, 43-4 record. NJSIAA 7th place
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State Champs
- 2016 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, Currently ranked #3 in NJ at 132 lbs. 2016 season 37-7 record. District 17 Champ & OW. Region 3rd. Voted best wrestler pound 4 pound in Skyland Conference on nj.com, NJ State Qualifier -top 12 finish
Team Awards
- Sectional Champs, Conference Champs, State 2nd Place, Team ranked 16th in NJ
- 2015 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-Area, At 126: 25-9 record; OW Wendy Leh tournament; 2X District finalist, Regional 4th
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional Champs
- 2014 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, At 113: 25-12 varsity record. District 17 finalist.
Team Awards
- Sectional 2nd Place, Conference 2nd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2017 Rhino (HS National team)
- 2016 Rhino (HS national team)
- 2015 Rhino (HS National team)
- 2014 Fury Wrestling Club NJ (HS National team)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Andy Fitz
- Club Coach
- Kyle Brewer
- Private Coach
- Ricky Kreager
- Club Coach
- Curt Krazer
Events
- Camp/Event
- Super 32
- 10/15/16 to 10/16/16
- Camp/Event
- Journeymen Fall Classic
- 10/01/16 to 10/01/16
- Finished in second place, beating two state place winners.
- Camp/Event
- Steven's Institute Prospect Camp
- 8/10/16 to 8/11/16
- Prospect Camp
- Camp/Event
- 1000 Islands Team Duals
- 8/05/16 to 8/07/16
- Camp/Event
- University of Virginia Team Competition
- 7/17/16 to 7/20/16
- Camp/Event
- Brown University Competition Camp
- 7/14/16 to 7/16/16
- Camp/Event
- Lycoming College Team Camp
- 6/25/16 to 6/29/16
- Undefeated. Voted OW by opposing coaches
- Camp/Event
- 2016 NHSCA National Duals
- 5/27/16 to 5/30/16
- Camp/Event
- KT Kids Freestyle Club Duals
- 5/21/16 to 5/21/16
- I went 6-0, Team went 5-1
- Camp/Event
- USA Wrestling NJ Freestyle State Championships
- 4/24/16 to 4/24/16
- 3rd place at 138 - Qualified for FARGO
- Camp/Event
- Journeymen International/Cliff Keen Freestyle Classic
- 4/17/16 to 4/17/16
- 2nd place at 138
- Camp/Event
- Pop&Flo Mini-Men Nationals
- 4/16/16 to 4/16/16
- Champion at 138
- Camp/Event
- 2016 NHSCA Nationals- Junior Division
- 4/01/16 to 4/03/16
- Finished top 12
- Camp/Event
- NJSIAA STATES
- 3/04/16 to 3/06/16
- Finished Top 12
- Camp/Event
- Super 32 challenge
- 10/31/15 to 11/01/15
- Finished in top 16
- Camp/Event
- The College of New Jersey Open
- 10/11/15 to 10/11/15
- Champion
- Camp/Event
- Young Guns
- 8/03/15 to 8/06/15
- Camp/Event
- Northeast Battle by the Beach
- 7/10/15 to 7/11/15
- Summer 2015 - Champion
- Camp/Event
- Lycoming College Team Camp
- 6/24/15 to 6/27/15
- Camp/Event
- Pin Cancer Nationals
- 6/14/15 to 6/14/15
- Champion
- Camp/Event
- 2015 NHSCA National Duals
- 5/23/15 to 5/25/15
Training
- Rhino/Fury Wrestling Club
- 5 years
- Under Coach Kyle Brewer
- Easton Area
- 2 years
- Under Curt Krazer & Ricky Creager
Additional Sports
- Soccer
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Golf
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| Record | 37-7 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshman: Honors world history Honors biology Sophmore: Honors algebra 2 Honors us history Honors chemistry Junior: Honors english III Honors pre calc/ trig Honors American Civ Senior: Honors GermanAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Junior: AP Physics Senior: AP Physics II AP Calculus AP EnglishRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor roll all 4 marking periods 9th, 10th and 11th grades 2014 Voice of Democracy Essay scholarship regional Winner 2016 Voice of Democracy Essay scholarship regional Winner & runner up all county
- ActivitiesHigh school plays 2014 & 2015 Best buddies club Varsity club Soup kitchen volunteer
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