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Beyond Wrestling: von Savoye Finds Growth Through ACC Experiences

By: Courtney Hicks, Duke Athletics Communications Summer Intern
DURHAM, N.C.– Student-athletes across the ACC gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 24-26 for the fourth annual ACC Career Trek, a professional development event designed to connect student-athletes with industry leaders and explore career opportunities beyond college athletics.
Throughout the three-day program, participants expanded their professional networks by meeting with representatives from 12 companies, participating in six industry panels, and gaining firsthand insight into what employers value in future candidates. Through hands-on experiences, panel discussions, and networking conversations, student-athletes explored a variety of career paths while developing skills to prepare for life after graduation.
Shortly after the ACC Career Trek, the ACC Unity Tour brought student-athletes, coaches and administrators to Washington, D.C., for a leadership-focused experience centered on community engagement, collaboration and service. Participants met with policymakers, historians, and community leaders while visiting historic landmarks and exploring ways to create meaningful change within their communities.
Redshirt junior wrestler Spencer von Savoye represented Duke at both the Career Trek and the Unity Tour. As a first-generation student navigating career opportunities for the first time, he gained valuable perspectives on professional development and leadership. “Being able to have the experience to talk to those employers, hear what they’re looking for and understand what I need to do to position myself for success was really valuable for me because I didn’t have that prior knowledge and I didn’t really know where to find it either,” von Savoye said. “It gave me the push I needed to take that step, reach out to those people, build those connections and make those calls.”
While the Career Trek emphasized professional networking and career exploration, the Unity Tour offered a different outlook, encouraging participants to engage with history, public service and leadership. Student-athletes toured Washington, D.C.’s historic landmarks, met with policy leaders and participated in community outreach, giving them a chance to reflect on their roles as leaders beyond athletics. “To be able to see the Declaration of Independence, … more at … https://goduke.com/news/2026/7/29/beyond-wrestling-von-savoye-finds-growth-through-acc-experiences?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

August 8, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

Preliminary Final TDR Top 12 – 2026 — (165 – 285 lbs.)

Editor’s Note : The top 5 weight classes are listed below. The rest of the weight classes will be posted later.:
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RnkWght.NameTeamGr.W.L.Pct.Dist.Dist.
1165McNair, TobinWakefield274401.0008A1st
2165Bane, JohnNew Bern275240.9297A2nd
3165Kopelman, MacLaney, Emsley A.263740.9028A3rd
4165Monroe, AnoopNorthside (Jacksonville)273370.8255A3rd
5165Arce, GabrielSouth Brunswick2632120.7275A2nd
6165Arrington, JaquayeNorthern Nash272150.8086A2nd
7165Bolden, TrenstinSouthwest Onslow273790.8044A2nd
8165Daniels, MalachiManteo2632130.711 1A-2A2nd
9165Crump, AzuriahNorth Pitt2745140.7634A4th
10165Jimenez, MarcosRosewood263790.804 1A-2A4th
11165Michael, KeeganFranklinton2646130.7806A4th
12165Gurkin, KrickNorth Brunswick263390.7867A4th
12165Pittner, CameronCroatan2638200.6555A4th
15165Miller, AnyeusKnightdale2732100.7627Aw2
15165Novak, BrockBunn2727100.7304Aw2
15165Burd, BraydenSouth Lenoir2634140.7083Aw2
1175Previl, AldinioRosewood273260.842 1A-2A1st
2175Moulton, JudeHoggard, John T.263720.9498A1st
3175McCaleb, BenTopsail2837140.7257A1st
4175Jenkins, Allen ColeWake Forest263390.7867A2nd
5175Mabe, BrysonWest Brunswick263970.8486A3rd
6175Sandoval-Perez, PedroHeide Trask2748100.8283A3rd
7175Cherry, MarcusNorthside (Jacksonville)2627120.6925A3rd
8175Santos, AntonioRocky Mount262240.8465A2nd
9175Hernandez, SebastianNorth Brunswick2623120.6577A3rd
15175Caskey, TillmanNew Bern274770.8707Aw2
15175Ganzert, BrendanHolmes, Edenton282360.793 1A-2A4th
15175Messick, MichaelLaney, Emsley A.2724100.7068Aw3
15175Hunt, StephenFranklinton2630130.6986A4th
1190Darden, JaylinRosewood26495#### 1A-2A1st
2190Padgett, LukeCroatan274710.9795A2nd
3190Stevens, RhettCorinth-Holders264440.9178A2nd
4190McNeill, GeorgeWest Johnston2622130.6296A2nd
5190Kellar, ClarkPasquotank Co.272750.8443A3rd
6190Power, CalebAmer. Leadership Acad.262960.829 1A-2A3rd
7190Kahsai, AmanuelNew Bern2848110.8147A3rd
8190Gillespie, ThomasLaney, Emsley A.264570.8658A4th
9190Salas-Aguilera, JonathanSouthside261940.826 1A-2A4th
10190Cooper, DestinNorth Pitt283350.8684Aw3
11190Quinn, CampbellBunn282370.7674Aw2
12190Yarger, DominicCurrituck County2628110.7185Aw2
15190Allen, MaxwellCroatan2835130.7295Aw2
15190Reynolds, KameronKnightdale2632120.7277Aw2
1215Harris, JudahHunt273920.9515A1st
2215Hall, SylerPamlico County263720.949 1A-2A2nd
3215Mason, WisdomNorth Pitt273360.8464A1st
4215Robinson, AndrewPender County2635110.7613A1st
5215Wade, NickRosewood265250.912 1A-2A4th
6215Pridgen, Zy’AireHavelock2837140.7255A4th
7215Luciano, GiovaniNorthside (Jacksonville)272390.7195A2nd
8215Salinas, BrianWashington261960.7604A3rd
9215Ingles, PorterCroatan2628100.7375A3rd
10215Pritchard, BenjaminAmer. Leadership Acad.262490.727 1A-2A3rd
11215McIntyre, DarrellLaney, Emsley A.263740.9028A3rd
12215Folks, DashawnAyden-Grifton263490.7913A3rd
15215Espinosa, IsaiSpring Creek263770.8413Aw3
15215Coltrain, CarsonManteo273370.825 1A-2Aw2
15215Coode, ConnorFirst Flight273070.8114Aw2
15215Lynch, LoganNorthern Nash283080.7896Aw2
1285Hocker, MasonHoggard, John T.273930.9298A1st
2285Lemke, JoshRosewood273880.826 1A-2A1st
3285Garay-Martinez, JohnFirst Flight264750.9044A1st
4285Clark, KaydenSouthwest Onslow283650.8784A2nd
5285Ferebee, StevenHolmes, Edenton262050.800 1A-2A2nd
6285Balkus, DillonWake Forest2734100.7737A1st
7285Bowling, ZanderJ.F. Webb263030.9095A3rd
8285Modina, JorgeAyden-Grifton263730.9253A3rd
9285Whitaker, JaydenNash Central261740.8104A3rd
10285Canady, DeoanEast Wake2737250.5977A2nd
11285Gomez, AydenPamlico County272390.719 1A-2A3rd
12285Thomas, CoryNew Bern274390.8277A4th
15285Johnson, CooperWashington264190.8204Aw2
15285Abbott, GarrisonWest Brunswick2732110.7446Aw3
15285Shoaf, JudahAmer. Leadership Acad.2621110.656 1A-2A4th

February 24, 2026 Posted by | Uncategorized | , | Leave a comment

On the Mat in 2026: IMG Academy to Launch Wrestling Program

IMG Academy Launches 11th Sport Program led by North Carolina Assistant Coach Enock Francios, Adding to its Unprecedented Growth of 4 New Sports Since 2022.
BRADENTON, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2025) – IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand, announced the launch of its newest sports program. This bold expansion marks the fourth sport launched in four years, a testament to IMG Academy’s continued growth and commitment to its mission of empowering student-athletes to win their future both on and off the mat. Driven by its vision to be the global leader in performance and personal development, IMG Academy is expanding access to its world-class resources, providing more student-athletes with the opportunity to pursue their athletic, academic, and personal goals at the highest level.
Following the successful launch of softball and the addition of boys volleyball, the new wrestling program continues IMG Academy’s pursuit to be unrivaled in opportunity and access. As one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation, with a 129% increase in participation in 2021–22, wrestling presents a timely opportunity to deepen IMG Academy’s impact here and beyond. Wrestling is set to begin in 2026 with a series of spring and summer camps, leading up to the official launch of the boarding school program in August.
“At IMG Academy, our commitment to empowering student-athletes to win their future fuels our continuous evolution and has allowed us to grow our campus offering at a revolutionary pace over the last several years,” said Mike Milliron, Chief Operating Officer at IMG Academy Campus. “The launch of wrestling as our 11th overall sport marks an unrivaled milestone for our team, students, and families, and we cannot wait to see what we can accomplish under our wrestling leadership.”
To lead its newly launched wrestling program, IMG Academy has appointed Enock Francois as its Wrestling Director. Francois brings a distinguished track record of athletic and academic excellence, along with extensive coaching experience at top collegiate programs. He comes to IMG Academy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as an assistant wrestling coach under Rob Koll, an NCAA National Champion, four-time All-American, and three-time ACC Champion. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/14542328-on-the-mat-in-2026-img-academy-to-launch-wrestling-program

September 23, 2025 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , | Leave a comment