Future Penn State wrestlers Andrew and Dylan Alton were chosen to participate in the prestigious Dapper Dan Classic that will take place at the University of Pittsburgh's Field House on March 20th. Andrew, who compiled a high school record of 178-8 and was a two time Pennsylvania state champion, will face off against Joe Cozart of Brandon, Florida (226-4) a four time Florida state champion. The two will compete at 145 pounds.
Dylan, a three time Pennsylvania state champion whose high school record is 176-5, will meet Jackson Morse (184-9) of Lowell, Michigan at 152 pounds. Morse was a three time Michigan state champion.
The Dapper Dan Classic annually pits an all-star line-up of Pennsylvania wrestlers against the best of the rest from around the country. An interesting side note is that Penn State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson and all three of his brothers competed in the event.
2005: 140 Cyler Sanderson, Wasatch, UT maj dec Joe Caramanica, Nazareth, PA, 13-4
1997: 171-Cael Sanderson, Heber City, UT, pinned Joe Dougherty, Manheim Central,PA 4:55
1996: 140-Cole Sanderson, Heber City, UT, dec. Rob Weikel, Bellefonte, PA, 11-9
1995: 119-Teague Moore, North Allegheny, PA, dec. Cody Sanderson, Heber City, UT, 3-1