Head Coach Jay Jones had his first All-American at RIC last year in 6th place finisher Michael Bonora while also recording his 100th head coaching victory. Bonora also was the NEWA champ, defeating four time All-American Mike Gaeta in the conference finals. Bonora returns along with four other starters from last year’s team that placed 8th in the NEWA.

School: Rhode Island College
Head Coach: Jay Jones
Years at School: 9th season
Assistant Coaches: Dave Paquette, Michael Birch
2006-2007 Dual Meet Record: 13-10
2007 NCAA Place: 32nd
2007 National Qualifying Tournament Place: 8th NEWA
Returning NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: All-American Michael Bonora (141)
Total Number of Returning Starters: 5

Notable Incoming Freshmen
133: Travis Drappi, West Orange, NJ Region Finalist
149: Kevin Sutherland, Dauphin, PA District Placer
165: Brendan Guarino, Lodi, NJ Region Placer

Projected Lineup
125: Gregg Martell, Ryan Hardy, Jon Gray
133: Travis Drappi, Nick Weyer
141: Michael Bonora

149: Kevin Sutherland, Alex Rey
157: Michael Martini
165: Brendan Gaurino
174: Brendan Casey
184: Nick Logan
197: Kevin Davis, Ray Moore, Vin Cevetello
285: Kyle Broccolo

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