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Penn State wrestling nabs unique recruit | Centre Daily Times

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The national champion Nittany Lion wrestling team landed an in-state commitment for its incoming class.

Centre County wrestling fans should remember Paul Feite, the one-handed wrestler from Northern who had the entire Giant Center up on its feet in March, even after losing a tiebreaker to Bald Eagle Area's Seth Koleno in the PIAA semifinals at 138 pounds.

As it turns out, Feite's resolve, as well as his relentless offense, left an impression on one particular spectator that day — Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson.

The senior, who was born with a rare condition called amniotic band syndrome, made his verbal commitment over the phone to assistant coach Cody Sanderson on Sunday, PennLive.