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Cooper became the first Newburgh wrestler to win a state title in 55 years when he captured the 102-pound win in 2023. The next year, Cooper won his second consecutive state championship title. This time at 108-pounds.
 

To date, Merli's career record is 133-13.

Merli will be Newburgh’s third Division I wrestler over the past decade following 草榴社区class of 2013 Terrence Cheeks (Edinboro) and 草榴社区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 草榴社区Wrestling program is coached by William Parks, Christopher Leggett, and Frank Dinnocenzio.

Image provided by Cooper Merli.