The Exeter, Pennsylvania native was a three time all - state wrestler in Pennsylvania for Exeter high school. DeSanto finished fifth in the state and was a runner - up as a junior before heading into his senior year. As a senior DeSanto made the decision to wrestle the same weight as future teammate Spencer Lee who was going after his fourth Pennsylvania state title. In a vision quest like run, DeSanto defeated Lee with a late takedown to win his state title, handing Lee his first and only high school loss. DeSanto would wrestle as a true freshman for the Drexel Dragons compiling an overall record of 29-7 with a ranking as high as fourth in the nation.
Spencer & Austin: Wrestletown, USA
Feb 29, 2024
Spencer Lee and Austin DeSanto wrestled in the Pennsylvania high school state finals as juniors and seniors, splitting the two matches. Spencer went to Iowa and DeSanto to Drexel. After getting kicked off the team at Drexel for behavioral issues, Spencer was the driving force in recruiting Austin to Iowa.
VITO: Out Of The Shadows
Dec 27, 2023
Cornell wrestler Vito Arujau had one of the most spectacular years in 2023.
Austin DeSanto's Vision Quest
Mar 22, 2020
Moments after a lopsided defeat at the PIAA state wrestling tournament, Austin DeSanto set out on a vision quest to avenge his loss to a high school living legend, 3x PA state champ, Spencer Lee. Lee was the pound for pound #1 wrestler in the country and had an undefeated record all through high school.
