Lanham Adds Six Freshmen for 2026-27

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has announced additions to the 2026-27 roster with the signing of six incoming freshmen.

The group of newcomers includes Hunter Berger (Honolulu, Hawaii), Colby Vital (Coventry, R.I.), Austin Laws (Newton, N.C.), Charlie Lussier (Hanson, Mass.), Brendan Kelly (West Chester, Pa.), and Jack Dragoumanos (Tyngsborough, Mass.).

"I really like this group. They're one of the more active recruiting classes when it comes to continuing to compete throughout the summer," said Lanham. "I've seen a lot of these guys wrestling at Fargo, National Duals and a variety of freestyle events, which speaks to their commitment to improving. I'm excited about what this class brings to the table. They fill some important needs on our roster, especially in the lower weight classes, where we've been focused on building depth and continuing to develop. This group brings an impressive combination of accomplishments and experience. Overall, it's a talented, experienced class that we're really excited to welcome to our program."

Incoming Freshmen Additions:

Hunter Berger
5-9 * 141/149
Honolulu, Hawaii (Saint Louis School)

At Saint Louis School

Tallied a 105-0 record in high school
A four-time ILH State Champion – senior year (138 pounds), junior year (132 pounds), sophomore year (126 pounds) and freshman year (106 pounds)
Named ILH Wrestler of the Year as a junior and senior, while earning ILH Co-Wrestler of the Year as a sophomore
A four-time Hawaii Officials Champion, HHSAA State Champion and HFUSAW Freestyle/Greco State Champion
Received the 2026 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, Hawaii High School Athletic Association Hall of Honor Award and Saint Louis School Class Scholar-Athlete Award
Earned All-America honors at the 2025 Journeyman Classic Invite with a fifth-place finish
2019 International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Champion and 2018 Worlds Champion

Jack Dragoumanos
5-8 * 141
Tyngsborough, Mass. (Belmont Hill School)

At Belmont Hill

Three-time National Prep All-American
Four-time Prep New England Finalist
Two-time Prep New England Champion as a junior and senior
2026 Boston Globe and Boston Herald All-Scholastic honoree
2025 ISL League Outstanding Wrestler
As a senior, placed fifth at National Prep, while placing sixth as a sophomore and junior
Wrestled for Doughboy Wrestling Club
Lettered as a freshman and sophomore in soccer
Four-year letter winner in wrestling and an Honor Roll student

Brendan Kelly
5-4 * 184
West Chester, Pa. (Malvern Prep)

At Malvern Prep

Earned National Prep All-America honors as a sophomore and junior
As a junior, wrestled at 113 pounds, finishing second at Pennsylvania Prep State and seventh at National Prep
Did not compete due to injury as a senior
Competed for Malvern Wrestling Club, finishing fifth at The Surge 2023, third at the 2024 Journeymen Fall Classic and second at The Surge 2024
Wrestled at 106 pounds as a sophomore, finishing third at Pennsylvania Prep State and fifth at National Preps
Earned Distinguished Honors and First Honors while attending Malvern Prep
Also lettered in rugby as a freshman and sophomore

Austin Laws
5-7 * 149
Newton, N.C. (Fred T. Foard High School)

At Fred T. Foard High School

Posted a 175-26 overall record
Two-time I-64 All-American under B2A
Four-time conference champion
Four-time state qualifier
As a senior, was the conference, regional and state champion
Finished third at the regional championships and fourth at the state championships, while winning the Greco-Roman state title as a junior
Placed second at regionals and fifth at the state championships as a sophomore
Third place at regionals as a freshman, while being part of the dual state championship team

Charlie Lussier
6-0 * 165
Hanson, Mass. (St. Paul's School)

At St. Paul's School & Whitman Hanson H.S.

Notched a 209-25 record in high school
Received the Buxton Medal as a senior
Class A Most Outstanding Wrestler as a junior and senior
NEIWA All-New England Team as a junior
Patriot League All-Star/MVP as a sophomore and junior
As a senior, was the Class A champion at 157 pounds, while being a New England placer and Prep Nationals qualifier
New England finalist as a junior
Reclassified as a junior, competing both at Whitman Hanson H.S. (2021-24) and St. Paul's (2024-26)
Massachusetts All-State finalist and Massachusetts state finalist his sophomore year

Colby Vital
5-10 * 165/174
Coventry, R.I. (Ponaganset High School)

At Ponaganset H.S.

New England champion, state runner-up and Sam Cali finalist as a senior
Rhode Island state champion and fourth at the New England Championships as a junior
First-team Division I selection as a freshman and sophomore
Second-team All-State as a freshman and sophomore
Sixth at the New England Championships as a freshman and sophomore
Second at the state championships and a Summer Nationals finalist as a freshman
Graduated summa cum laude, receiving highest honors all four years

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