Vince Bouzakis is a highly touted wrestler who has made significant strides in his career. His accomplishments range from high school championships to international success, making him a prominent figure in the wrestling community. Recently, Bouzakis has committed to the Pitt Panthers, adding to an already impressive list of achievements.
Princeton vs Pittsburgh Full Duals Men's College Wrestling Highlights 2025 | Hawk vs Bouzakis
High School Career
He wrestled for Notre Dame High School in Easton, Pa. as a sophomore in the 2022-23 season.
- 2022-23 Season: He finished with a 46-7 record, including 22 pins.
- PIAA Class AA Championship: Won the PIAA Class AA Championship at 145 pounds, defeating Cade Wirnsberger of Meadowbrook Christian in the Final.
Bouzakis had a 24-0 record as a junior in the 2023-24 season, winning an individual title at 157 pounds and is 5-1 this season, wrestling a prep schedule with Wyoming Seminary, who he helped lead team title at the 2024 National Prep Wrestling Championships.
National and International Achievements
He has also wrestled for Team USA, winning two gold medals and helping his country win a team title at the 2023 U17 Pan American Championships.
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Commitment to Pitt
The Pitt Panthers landed one of the top wrestling recruits in the Class of 2025, who will play a large role in the future of the program.
- Top Recruit: Pitt wrestling announced the signing of recruit Vince Bouzakis, the No. 15 recruit in the Class of 2025.
- Highest Ranked Recruit: Marking him as the highest ranked recruit that signed for the program under head coach Keith Gavin since he took over in 2017.
He originally committed to Ohio State back on April 17, 2024, as he looked to join his brother, Nic Bouzakis, who is a redshirt sophomore and ranks No. 9 at 133 pounds, according to Intermat. Bouzakis decommitted recently and soon signed with Pitt, who he'll join next season.
Future Commitments for Pitt Wrestling
Bouzakis is one of five signees in the Class of 2025 for Pitt wrestling. This includes local WPIAL recruits in Bode Marlow from Thomas Jefferson and Evan Petrovich from Connellsville, as well as Tristian Steldt from Fennimore High School in Wisconsin and Carson Walsh out of Pope Jon XXIII Regional in New Jersey.
Pitt Wrestling Future Commitments
Class of 2025
- Vince Bouzakis-Wyoming Seminary-Kingston, Pa. (157)
- Bode Marlow-Thomas Jefferson-Jefferson Hills, Pa. (157/165)
- Evan Petrovich-Connellsville High School-Connellsville, Pa. (149/157)
- Tristian Steldt-Fennimore High School-Fennimore, Wis. (174)
- Carson Walsh-Pope John XXIII Regional-Sparta Township, N.J. (141/149)
Class of 2026
- Elijah Brown-Belle Vernon-Monessen, Pa. (174)
- Karson Brown-St. Edward-Lakewood, Pa.
Detailed Wrestling Record
Here is a detailed record of some of Vince Bouzakis' matches:
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06 | L | Replay | DEC 5-4 | T. Vazquez | Beast of the East | 2022 NHSCA Fall National Duals Finals | 138 lbs | |
| 11/06 | W | Replay | DEC 4-1 | D. McClelland | Team Shutt Penguin | 2022 NHSCA Fall National Duals Semi-Finals | 138 lbs | |
| 11/06 | W | Replay | F 2-0 0:43 | E. Bounds | LAW Black | 2022 NHSCA Fall National Duals Quarter-Finals | 138 lbs | |
| 11/05 | W | Replay | MD 16-4 | J. Strong | Team Diamond Fish Blue | 2022 NHSCA Fall National Duals RR Rnd 3 | 138 lbs | |
| 11/05 | W | Replay | F 5-0 2:00 | J. Mairano | Shore Thing WC | 2022 NHSCA Fall National Duals RR Rnd 2 | 138 lbs | |
| 11/05 | W | Replay | F 8-3 1:20 | A. White | Team Alien | 2022 NHSCA Fall National Duals RR Rnd 1 | 138 lbs | |
| 10/16 | L | Replay | MD 21-8 | P. Duke | --- | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Finals | 138 lbs | |
| 10/16 | W | Replay | DEC 9-4 | C. Arch | MO | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Semi-Finals | 138 lbs | |
| 10/16 | W | Replay | DEC 3-2 | A. Evanitsky | PA | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Quarter-Finals | 138 lbs | |
| 10/15 | W | Replay | DEC 11-4 | D. McClelland | OH | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Round of 16 | 138 lbs | |
| 10/15 | W | Replay | DEC 4-2 | A. Hibler | NJ | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Round of 32 | 138 lbs | |
| 10/15 | W | Replay | F 8-4 3:13 | N. LaMorte | NY | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Round of 64 | 138 lbs | |
| 10/15 | W | Replay | F 10-3 2:18 | N. | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 Round of 64 | 138 lbs |
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