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2024-25 Wrestling Roster

Max Watson

  • Height 5-7
  • Weight 157
  • Class First Year
  • Hometown Bardonia, NY
  • Highschool Iona Prep
  • Major Mechatronics Engineering Technology

Biography

2024-25:
  • Recorded a 17-7 record
  • Finished sixth in Freshman/Sophomore Division at Bob Del Rosa Ohio Open and RIT Invitational
  • Two-time SUNYAC Rookie Wrestler of the Week (Jan. 27, Feb. 25)
  • Finished first at D. Kenneth Ober Invitational and Cardinal Invitational

Before RIT:
  • 2022 and 2023 Catholic High School State Champion
  • 2023 Westchester County Champion
  • 2023 New York State Championship Semifinalist
  • 2022 New York State Championship qualifier
  • 2023 New York Junior National Team Member (Freestyle and Greco-Roman)
  • Member of National Honor Society
  • Two-time Black Achievement Award Recipient
 
Personal:
  • Mechanical engineering technology major
  • Son of Francine Minor and Martin Watson
  • Born in New Britain, CT
  • Enjoys playing the drums, video games and reading
  • Winning both sectional titles in the finals seconds of the match or winning public school state quarterfinals to become All-State are his favorite athletic-related moments
  • “If you check all your boxes, how could you lose.” Is the best advice he has received
  • Peter Duke Sr. has had the most influence on his athletic career because  he took him under his wing and taught him the skills and routines needed to make the most of his potential
  • Favorite Team: Cornell Wrestling
  • Favorite Athlete: Yianni Diakomihalis