Match of the Day: Talented ACC up-and-comers Latona and Camacho battle in the consolation rounds at Senior Nationals
by USA Wrestling
In the 57 kg Senior Nationals consolation quarterfinals, Sam Latona and Jakob Camacho collided, previewing what could be a rivalry for years to come.
Latona wrestles collegiately for Virginia Tech. Taking a redshirt year last season as a true freshman, he compiled a 20-2 record, winning three open tournaments and placing third at the prestigious Southern Scuffle.
Camacho, who competes for NC State, followed up on an outstanding 26-2 redshirt season with a stellar freshman campaign, winning the ACC Championships at 125 pounds and earning NWCA Second-Team All-American honors while putting together a 20-6 record.
The pair met once during the season, with Latona earning a 10-5 decision at the Southern Scuffle.
Watch the ACC rivals wrestle below: