The former Lakewood three-time state champion is still considered one of the greatest wrestlers in state history.
Updated: Jan. 05, 2025, 5:17 p.m.College Men's Wrestling : Rider quad meet against Pittsburgh, South Dakota State, and Maryland, December 20, 2024trying to become the fifth high school wrestler in New Jersey history to win four state titles this MarchIf he accomplishes the feat, he will add his name to the debate of who New Jersey’s greatest wrestler is — joining a list of other wildly successful contenders.
One of those fans at Rider was Hahn’s niece, Jayla, who finished her career as a two-time state girls wrestling champion and three-time finalist. She always wanted to make her own path, but admitted it was special to add her titles to the family name. “The biggest thing is recruiting the right type of kids,” said Hahn between matches at the quad. “We have a system that works. We’re big on developing kids, we have to find the right ones that fit our philosophy. Sometimes you see programs and ask why aren’t they better or what are doing that makes them so good?
“He’s been huge for my development and my success and the team success. His passion is what I like most wrestling for Hahn and his belief in how good you can be.” “Looking back I beat a pretty tough guy. In the moment I didn’t realize it or know it. He was a guy in my way of my ultimate dream.” Ironically, in Hahn’s freshman season at Minnesota, he was upset in the first round of the NCAA Wrestling Championships. His opponent in the first wrestle-back round was a Rider senior and All-American named Shawn Scannell.“Karma is a b***, it was a really good match at nationals like it was at states,” recalled Rider coach John Hangey. “I’ve considered Damion the best , one because I favor big guys and also because my guy beat him.
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