And not just because they are teammates on a Rutgers University wrestling team that will push for a Top-10 national ranking this season.
Ashnault and Suriano are the only undefeated four-time state champions in New Jersey high school wrestling history.
Ashnault - who returned from a medical redshirt year and is in his sixth year of eligibility - accomplished the feat six years ago at South Plainfield. Suriano became the second wrestler to win four titles three seasons ago at Bergen Catholic.
Both of their marches to immortality were among the most eagerly-watched moments in the state's history.