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2007-08: Fourth among all Bison freshmen with 12 wins ... wrestled at 125 pounds and was 12-11 overall ... placed in the top five of the Binghamton Open, Navy Classic and Cleveland State Open ... won first three matches of season, and five of first seven ... 0-4 when facing ranked opponents ... lone major decision came in first career match, a 12-3 victory over Drexel's Jon Neafsey ... competed just once after Jan. 11 ... was 2-1 in EIWA dual matches and 3-6 overall in duals. Before Bucknell: Lettered four times in wrestling at St. Augustine College Preparatory School ... served as team captain under head coach Keith Hoover ... was a four-time District 32 placewinner, claiming one title ... placed twice at the regional level, taking first once ... qualified for state tournament twice ... took sixth at NJSIAA state championships in 2007 ... selected as team MVP ... earned Cape Atlantic First Team All-Star honors ... named All-South Jersey and parochial ... claimed Region 7 & 8 South Jersey Hall of Fame Senior Classic All-Star recognition as well ... posted a career mark of 114-30. Personal: José A. Matos, Jr. ... born Dec. 5, 1988 in Pomona, N.J. ... son of José Matos and Shirley Monagas ... has two sisters, Krystina and Vanessa, and one brother, Antonio ... major is undeclared. | |||||||||||||||||||