App State Wrestling Faces Duke in Final Competition Before New Year
App State Wrestling will conclude its pre-New Year schedule with a dual meet against Duke on Wednesday evening,offering fans a free opportunity too witness collegiate wrestling action.
The Mountaineers (2-4) are set to compete at 6 p.m. in Duke’s Cameron Indoor stadium, a change from the adjacent Card Gym. The match will also be available via live stream on ACCNX, providing broader access for fans unable to attend in person.
Despite a challenging schedule, App State has demonstrated resilience, securing victories in four of ten matches against highly ranked opponents, including No. 17 West Virginia and No.9 NC State. This success has fueled an remarkable 11-match winning streak for heavyweight Stephan Monchery, who is poised for a possibly important matchup against either No. 23 Connor Barket or another ranked Duke wrestler. Barket previously defeated an App State competitor by technical fall last season.
Several Mountaineers boast individual rankings, with Kaden keiser (149 pounds), Tomas Brooker (184 pounds), and Jarvis Little (133 pounds) all appearing in the top 33 of thier respective weight classes according to various publications. Duke also features ranked athletes, notably Aidan wallace (174 pounds), who holds a No.22 ranking from Intermat.
The Blue Devils (5-3) are enjoying a successful season, already achieving their highest number of dual victories as the 2021-22 season. Recent wins against Hofstra (24-17) and Gardner-Webb (24-22) highlight their improved performance. Notably, duke overcame a three-match losing streak against Gardner-Webb and defeated a hofstra team that previously led App State before the Mountaineers rallied to win 24-15, thanks to victories from Brooker, Logan Eller, and Monchery.
Adding an captivating dynamic to the competition is the presence of Codi Russell, an App State Wrestling alum and four-time NCAA qualifier, now serving as an assistant coach for Duke. Russell previously spent two seasons as an assistant at Hofstra, bringing valuable experience to the Blue Devils’ coaching staff.
Here are the probable lineups for Wednesday’s dual:
App State Probables
- 125: Cooper Foster
- 133: Jarvis Little
- 141: Aldo Hernandez
- 149: #28 Kaden Keiser
- 157: Jeremiah price
- 165: Anthony conetta
- 174: Colt Campbell
- 184: #33 Tomas Brooker
- 197: Logan Eller
- Hwt: Stephan Monchery
Duke Probables
- 125: Riley Rowan
- 133: John King
- 141: Raymond Adams
- 149: SP O’Donnell/Dylan Ross
- 157: Mikey Boulanger
- 165: Aurelius Dunbar
- 174: #22 Aidan Wallace
- 184: David Hussey
- 197: Owen McGrory
- HWT: #23 Connor Barket
the 2025-26 season is presented by hungry Howie’s and Penn Station. This Wednesday’s dual offers a compelling preview of both teams’ potential as they head into the new year.
