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Two Eastern wrestlers headed for Big Ten

Two members of Eastern's powerful wrestling program have verbally committed to attend Big Ten college programs on scholarships.

Two members of Eastern's powerful wrestling program have verbally committed to attend Big Ten college programs on scholarships.

Eastern senior Anthony Baldosaro, a two-time state champion, has committed to the University of Iowa. Eastern senior Preston Keiffer, a three-time region champion, has committed to Indiana University.

Baldosaro said he visited Iowa during the weekend of Oct. 9-10 and knew it was the right place for him.

"Everybody on the campus is committed to supporting the wrestling program," Baldosaro said. "It's just a great place for wrestling."

Baldosaro said he also visited Indiana, Maryland and Virginia Tech.

Baldosaro won the state championship at 140 pounds for Delsea in 2008 and for Eastern in 2009. He has a career record of 119-7.

Baldosaro has a chance to join Highland's Joe Melchiore, Sterling's Mark Manchio and Absegami's Labe Black as South Jersey's three-time state champions.

Keiffer won region titles at 145 pounds in 2007, 152 pounds in 2008 and 160 pounds last season. He has a career record of 111-16.

Contact staff writer Phil Anastasia at 856-779-3223 or panastasia@phillynews.com
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