Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Head Wrestling Coach Rob Anspach today announced that two-time Illinois High School champion Joey Gosinski has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University this fall.

Gosinski, a native of Carol Stream, Illinois, wrestled for four years and played two seasons of football at Glenbard High School. He captured Illinois titles at 125 pounds in 2010 and at 130 pounds in 2011. He is projected to fill the void at 133 pounds left by the graduation of All-American Lou Ruggirello.

Gosinski posted a 49-2 record last season for the Glenbard Panthers, who captured the Illinois State team championship after third place finishes in both 2009 and 2010. As a junior in 2009-10, he recorded a 52-0 mark to capture his first State title. Gosinski was also a state qualifier in 2009 at 119 pounds and tallied a 40-10 record. He also posted a 42-12 record as a freshman in 2008 and placed sixth at 103 pounds. Gosinski also placed fifth at the Fargo Nationals in 2010.

"We are excited about signing Joey to a NLI to attend Hofstra next season," Anspach said. "As a two-time Illinois champion who has been exposed to some great competition, we believe that he has the talent to step in and make an immediate impact for the Pride."

The Hofstra Wrestling team is coming off 14-4-1 season and its 10th conference championship in the past 11 seasons in 2010-11. The Pride had four Colonial Athletic Association champions and sent seven wrestlers to the NCAA Championships where Ruggirello and senior-to-be P.J. Gillespie earned All-America honors.

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