Wrestling | 3/19/2026 3:18:00 PM

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Nine St. John Fisher University wrestlers have been named NCAA Division III Scholar All-Americans by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) for the 2025–26 season. In addition, the Cardinals earned NWCA Division III Scholar All-America Team honors after posting a 3.58 cumulative grade-point average, ranking 30th nationally.

The Cardinals' individual honorees include Timmy Pescatore (psychology), Carl Santariello (athletic performance), Dylan Devine (finance/accounting), Derek Bernardino (data analytics), Daniel Visha (undeclared), Braydon Vandenberg (finance), Paul Lichter (athletic performance), Torin Bishop (sustainability) and Trevor Bishop (cybersecurity). Four of the nine selections—Bernardino, Devine, Lichter and Trevor Bishop—also earned NWCA Scholar All-America honors during the 2024–25 season.

To earn Scholar All-America recognition, wrestlers must satisfy at least one of the NWCA's athletic requirements and one of its academic requirements. 

Athletic Criteria (Must meet one)

• Place in the top eight at a regional tournament

• Compete in a minimum of 15 matches and maintain a winning percentage above 66 percent

  • Matches against teammates count only if they occur in tournament competition

  • Exhibition or scheduled matches between teammates do not count

Academic Criteria (Must meet one)

• Earn a minimum 3.2 GPA over the previous two semesters (or three trimesters/quarters)

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher