Matt Stenglein wrestled varsity at Colonie in 7th and 12th grade and racked up 221 career wins, which was a section 2 record at the time.  Stenglein was a section 2 champion four times.  Stenglein also placed in the New York state championships four times and received all-state recognition. He still holds the Colonie record for most section 2 championships in school history.  Stenglein also had a successful Freestyle and  Greco-Roman career representing New York state multiple times at the national tournament in Fargo, ND.  In 1998, Stenglein won a Greco Roman Cadet National Championship at 121lbs.