NFA Two-Time State Champ Commits to Wrestle at West Point
Merli will be Newburgh’s third Division I wrestler over the past decade following NFA class of 2013 Terrence Cheeks (Edinboro) and NFA class of 2020 Maxx DeCapua (currently wrestling for LIU).
Before attending Newburgh Free Academy, Cooper attended South Middle School and Fostertown School.
Media coverage of Cooper's commitment includes:
Mid Hudson News - October 8, 2024 -
NY-USA Wrestling - October 6, 2024 -
The NFA Wrestling program is coached by William Parks, Christopher Leggett, and Frank Dinnocenzio.
Image provided by Cooper Merli.
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