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Duke’s Lanham Adds Six Freshmen for 2026-27

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has announced additions to the 2026-27 roster with the signing of six incoming freshmen. 
The group of newcomers includes Hunter Berger (Honolulu, Hawaii), Colby Vital (Coventry, R.I.), Austin Laws (Newton, N.C.), Charlie Lussier (Hanson, Mass.), Brendan Kelly (West Chester, Pa.), and Jack Dragoumanos (Tyngsborough, Mass.).
“I really like this group. They’re one of the more active recruiting classes when it comes to continuing to compete throughout the summer,” said Lanham. “I’ve seen a lot of these guys wrestling at Fargo, National Duals and a variety of freestyle events, which speaks to their commitment to improving. I’m excited about what this class brings to the table. They fill some important needs on our roster, especially in the lower weight classes, where we’ve been focused on building depth and continuing to develop. This group brings an impressive combination of accomplishments and experience. Overall, it’s a talented, experienced class that we’re really excited to welcome to our program.”
Incoming Freshmen Additions:
Hunter Berger
5-9 * 141/149
Honolulu, Hawaii (Saint Louis School)
At Saint Louis School

• Tallied a 105-0 record in high school
• A four-time ILH State Champion – senior year (138 pounds), junior year (132 pounds), sophomore year (126 pounds) and freshman year (106 pounds) … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2026/8/16/wrestling-lanham-adds-six-freshmen-for-2026-27?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

August 17, 2026 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized