Peter Lipari

Peter Lipari wrestled at Rutgers University from 2015-2019, Rider University in 2020, and Arizona State University in 2021. He talks about growing up in Byram Township, New Jersey, how he got into wrestling, and his first two years at Lenape Valley High School where he placed in the state. Peter discusses his family's move during his Junior year, transferring to Bergen Catholic High School, a nationally ranked program, the competition in the wrestling room, his excellent final 2 years there, and how it prepared him for college. He details his recruiting process, how he always wanted to attend Rutgers, and ultimately committing there before he was granted a scholarship (that was eventually granted). Peter chats about his first few seasons at Rutgers where he redshirted and got injured, the hard work he kept putting in, and the outstanding Redshirt Junior season in 2019 where he was the starter at 141 lbs.  and was an NCAA Tournament Qualifier. Then, he discusses transferring to Rider for his Redshirt Senior season, his highlights, and how it was cut short due to COVID-19. Lastly, he talks about using his 6th year of eligibility to wrestle at Arizona State, how he liked living out there, the odd 2021 season with so many pandemic rules, getting a job as an MMA agent once he was done wrestling, recently moving back to New Jersey, and his excitement for his career ahead.