Adams, Rowan & Wallace Tabbed 2026-27 Captains
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham announced Wednesday that Aidan Wallace, Raymond Adams and Riley Rowan will serve as team captains for the 2026-27 season.
The trio will provide leadership for a Blue Devil squad entering its 14th season under Lanham.
Adams, a product of Merrick, New York, is in his fourth season with the Blue Devils and was named captain for the second time in his career, having also served as one of Duke’s three captains during the 2024-25 season. The 141-pounder earned NWCA Scholar All-America honors in each of his first three seasons, while also being named to the All-ACC Academic Team and ACC Honor Roll three times. Adams started at 141 pounds for Duke in 2025-26 and totaled nine victories, including a 7-5 decision on the road against North Carolina’s Marco Tocci. The win marked his third consecutive season with at least one ACC victory.
Rowan enters his second season of competition with the Blue Devils. Competing at 125 and 133 pounds in 2025-26, Rowan earned NWCA Scholar All-America honors and All-ACC Academic … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2026/9/30/wrestling-adams-rowan-wallace-tabbed-2026-27-captains?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
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