RIT Wrestling Splits at John Carroll Duals

Harkless and Lamson Lead the Charge

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The RIT wrestling team faced a challenging day at the John Carroll Duals on Friday, emerging with a 1-1 record. A 22-18 victory over Mount Union was followed by a close 26-18 loss to host John Carroll. Senior Josh Harkless and sophomore Jack Lamson proved to be bright spots for the Tigers, both going undefeated on the day with 2-0 records.

Why it matters

The John Carroll Duals provided an important test for the RIT wrestling team as they continue to build momentum towards the postseason. The team's performance, led by standout efforts from Harkless and Lamson, will help gauge their progress and identify areas for improvement.

The details

Against Mount Union, Harkless pinned Kamron Cargill in just one minute, while Lamson defeated Jake Starkey 9-6. The Tigers also got wins from Jackson Rush, Gurjaan Bhangu, and Elon Martin to secure the 22-18 victory. In the close 26-18 loss to John Carroll, Harkless pinned Jacob Holtz, and Lamson won a sudden victory 4-1 over Aiden Ashburn. Other RIT wrestlers who contributed wins were Josh Warland and Konrad Haugeto.

  • The RIT wrestling team competed at the John Carroll Duals on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The team will be back in action on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the John Carroll Open starting at 10:00 a.m.

The players

Josh Harkless

A senior wrestler for RIT who is currently ranked No. 3 in the 285 lb. weight class.

Jack Lamson

A sophomore wrestler for RIT who had a strong performance, going 2-0 on the day.

RIT Wrestling

The wrestling team from the Rochester Institute of Technology, competing in the John Carroll Duals.

John Carroll University

The host school of the John Carroll Duals, where RIT faced off against the Blue Streaks.

Mount Union

The other opponent RIT faced at the John Carroll Duals, defeating them 22-18.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

RIT will be back in action on Saturday, February 14th, at the John Carroll Open, starting at 10:00 a.m.

The takeaway

The RIT wrestling team's performance at the John Carroll Duals, led by the standout efforts of Josh Harkless and Jack Lamson, demonstrates their continued growth and competitiveness as they prepare for the postseason.