Joe Fongaro
Appalachian State, 141 pounds, ranked 82nd at 141 by Elo rating. On the 2026–27 roster at Appalachian State: see the team.
| Record | Falls | Tech falls | Majors | Bonus | Vs top 20 | Elo | Glicko-2 | RPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10–11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 60% | 0–3 | 1517 | 1497±216 | .470 |
Match log
| Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | L | North Carolina |
Dec 4-3 | Southeast Open |
| Nov 2 | W | VMI |
Dec 14-7 | Southeast Open |
| Nov 2 | L | Appalachian State |
MD 9-0 | Southeast Open |
| Nov 8 | L | Hofstra |
Dec 4-1 | Appalachian State vs Hofstra |
| Nov 9 | W | Duke |
Dec 5-0 | Journeymen Collegiate Classic |
| Nov 9 | L | Penn |
Dec 8-2 | Journeymen Collegiate Classic R1 |
| Nov 16 | W | Ethan Hardy Glenville State |
MD 12-3 | Appalachian State vs Glenville State |
| Nov 23 | W | Unattached |
TF 18-3 | Mountaineer Open |
| Nov 23 | L | North Carolina |
Dec 9-5 | Mountaineer Open |
| Nov 23 | L | Presbyterian |
MD 9-1 | Mountaineer Open 3rd place |
| Nov 23 | W | Ohio |
Dec 5-1 | Mountaineer Open Cons SF |
| Nov 23 | W | Ohio |
MD 16-3 | Mountaineer Open R16 |
| Dec 7 | W | Princeton |
MD 14-3 | Patriot Open |
| Dec 7 | W | Rider |
TF 16-1 | Patriot Open |
| Dec 7 | L | Cornell |
TF 16-1 | Patriot Open |
| Dec 7 | L | Rutgers |
Dec 6-2 | Patriot Open |
| Jan 3 | L | Utah Valley |
Dec 9-2 | Southern Scuffle |
| Jan 3 | L | North Dakota State |
Dec 4-1 SV1 | Southern Scuffle |
| Jan 24 | L | North Carolina |
Fall 1:30 | Appalachian Open |
| Jan 24 | W | The Citadel |
TF 18-3 | Appalachian Open |
| Feb 13 | W | Davidson |
Dec 5-0 | Appalachian State vs Davidson |
Career
Moved from Rutgers to Appalachian State for 2025–26.
| Season | Team | Record | NCAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Appalachian State 141 lbs | 10–11 | – |
| 2024–25 | Rutgers 141 lbs | 1–4 | – |
Seasons are linked by name, school and weight. Ratings start fresh each season.
Best wins
- 75Kaden JettOhio, Dec 5-1, Nov 231533
- 92Noah KochmanDuke, Dec 5-0, Nov 91500
- 96Phoenix AlyeaVMI, Dec 14-7, Nov 21494
- 108Presley JohnsonThe Citadel, TF 18-3, Jan 241473
- 112Sebastian OrtegaPrinceton, MD 14-3, Dec 71467
Ordered by the opponent’s current Elo; the number on the left is their rank.
How the wins came
Fall 0Tech fall 3Major 3Decision 4
Losses by decision (7), major (2), tech fall (1), fall (1).