2011-12: Posted a 11-9 record, including a major decision against Duke in his only dual match of the season … scored wins over opponents from Boston U., American and Rider at Keystone Classic.

2010-11: Earned 10-9 record … recorded team’s second fastest fall, pinning Spartanburg Methodist’s Josh Montgomery in 52 seconds … notched dual-meet wins over Campbell (Fall, 2:11), Harvard (Fall, 1:28) and North Carolina (3-2) … won five straight bouts to start the season.

Roselle Park: Four-year letterwinner at Roselle Park High School for coach John Ranieri … named all-state and all-conference as a senior and three year all-conference and all-county performer … named Union County Wrestler of the Year and Most Outstanding Senior Wrestler … tallied a 39-3 record en route to leading team in points … only losses were to state finalists … left RPHS with 120 career victories.

Personal: Son of Liz and Mark Benner … has three siblings, Melissa, Aimee and Kenny … majoring in public relations with minor in business.