Wrestling Announces Six for 2020 Signing Class

East Lansing, Mich. - Michigan State wrestling head coach Roger Chandler announced on Wednesday that six student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to wrestle for the Spartans next fall.

Michigan natives Andrew Chambal (Davison, Mich./Davison HS), Skyler Crespo (Mendon, Mich./Mendon HS), Caleb Fish (Eaton Rapids, Mich./Eaton Rapids HS) and Eddie Homrock (Brighton, Mich./Brighton HS) will join Tristan Lujan (Selma, Calif./Selma HS) and Chase Saldate (Gilroy, Calif./Gilroy HS) at Michigan State in the Fall of 2020.

"We're very excited about the future of Spartan wrestling as this may be one of the best top-to-bottom incoming classes in recent time," Chandler said. "Their success both at the state and national levels is very good and there is no doubt each and every one of them will have a big impact in the future."

Andrew Chambal
Davison, Mich. || Davison HS

Four year letterwinner under Roy Hall at Davison High School ... Three-time state placer and State Champion in 2018 at 112 pounds ...Team captain his junior season ...Three-time Fargo finalist and 2016 Greco-Roman World Team member ... Earned a gold medal at 42 kg at the 2016 Pan Am Championships in Lima, Peru ... Ranked as high as No. 20 in FloWrestling High School Rankings at 120 pounds.

Son of Connie Chambal ... plans to major in business administration at Michigan State ... Biggest influence was his coach CC Weber … Lists training at the Olympic training center and competing a the 2016 World Championships as his greatest wrestling accomplishment ... Enjoys riding dirt bikes, fishing and backyard football.

Chandler on Chambal...
"He brings a high energy style of wrestling and a very positive mindset. His commitment to become a Spartan and the best he can be has set himself up for much success."

Skyler Crespo
Mendon, Mich. || Mendon High School

Attends Mendon High School in Mendon, Mich. … Three-time State Champion at 125, 135 and 140 pounds … Elected captain of the wrestling team for three years … All-League and All-District in 2017, 2018 and 2019 …Two-time District Champion and Regional Champion … Also played defensive back for the football team at Mendon.

Son of Antonio and Celeste Crespo … Mother, Celeste, played volleyball and basketball at Western New Mexico University, and she was also a cheerleader… Wants to be a wrestling coach one day … His favorite athlete is Johnny Manziel … His biggest wrestling influence is his coach Caleb Stephenson, who has been coaching him since he was little and the pair have created a strong bond over the love for the sport … He enjoys playing Fortnite and Spikeball.

Chandler on Crespo...
"He has always wanted to be a Spartan and I know he will continue his path of success at MSU both in the classroom and on the wrestling mat. He will be one of the few looking to earn his fourth-straight Michigan State Championship this year."

Caleb Fish

Eaton Rapids, Mich. || Eaton Rapids HS

Attends Eaton Rapids High School and wrestles under Joe Barry ... Elected team captain 2018-20 … District Champion in 2017, 2018 and 2019 ... Regional champion and 2019 MHSAA State Champion … Team captain of wrestling team during junior and senior year ... Member of 2018-19 Wrestling Dream Team … Went 47-11 his freshman year and followed with a 48-3 record his sophomore season … Finished his junior campaign 46-1 … Earned an eighth place finish at Super 32 in 2019 … Ranked as high as No. 17 at 160 pounds in FloWrestling High School Rankings ... Also lettered in Cross Country.

Son of Robert and Melissa Fish … Planning on majoring in business … Wants to be a financial manager or accountant … His favorite athlete is Jordan Burroughs … Lists his father as his biggest wrestling influence because he sacrificed weekends, weeknights, and time in the gym on the ma t… His biggest athletic experience is winning High School States … He enjoys weightlifting, hunting and fishing.

Chandler on Fish..
"I'm looking forward to watching Caleb's success at the next level. His tough gritty style of wrestling will no doubt carry over well to college wrestling."

Eddie Homrock
Brighton, Mich. || Brighton HS

Attends Brighton High School in Brighton, Mich. … Elected team captain of the wrestling team for three years … All-State finisher in 2018 and 2019 at 125lbs … 2019 MHSAA State Champion at 125 pounds ... Holds a 137-24 overall record through his junior season … Wrestles for Simmons Wrestling Academy.

Son of Edward and Sherri Hamrock … Plans to major in kinesiology … Wants to be a physical therapis t… His biggest wrestling influence is his coach and MSU wrestling alum Tony Greathouse as he was pivotal in his development as a wrestler … His greatest athletic experience was winning an individual state title … Enjoys fishing as a hobby

Chandler on Homrock...
"His in your face physical style of wrestling is going to be fun to watch. He never stops competing in matches which is why he is going to flourish at the next level."

Tristan Lujan
Selma, Calif. || Selma HS

Attends Selma High School in Selma, Calif. … Three-year letterwinner and team captain. Claimed a first place finish at the 2019 CIF State Wrestling Championships at 113 pounds ... Earned three league championships and was a 2018 NHSCA All-American and National Champion at 113 pounds …Was selected to the Principal's Honor Roll in 2018 and Honor Roll in 2017... Named Athlete of the Month in 2019.

Son of Jessie and Connie Lujan ... Planning on majoring in pre-law … Wants to become a sports agent or attorney … His biggest wrestling influence is his uncle Gary because he wrestled Division I at Fresno State University … His greatest athletic experience was winning the 2019 California state tournament as he always wanted to since he was little … His favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant … He enjoys hanging out with friends and playing Spikeball with teammates.

Chandler on Lujan...
"He demands excellence of himself both on the wrestling mat and in the classroom. He understands the hard work it takes to be successful and will do doubt do great things for the Green & White!"

Chase Saldate
Gilroy, Calif. || Gilroy HS

Attends Gilroy High School in Gilroy, Calif., where he wrestles under head coach Daniel 'DC' Cormier … Three-time Sectional Champion and two-time state placer …Finished second at state his junior year … Team finished as state runner-up his sophomore and junior seasons … Elected team captain for junior and senior year … Junior athlete of the year at Gilroy High School ... Fargo All-American ... 2019 Super 32 Champ ... No. 21 overall in class of 2020 and is currently ranked No. 3 in the country in FloWrestling High School rankings at 152 pounds.

Son of Jimmy and Amy Saldate … His uncle and cousin were wide receivers at San Jose State ... Another cousin is a linebacker at Cabrillo College … Worked with Daniel Cormier, Sean Bunch, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Deron Winn, and Islam Makhachev along with many other AKA fighters ... Plans to major in business management and wants to be an entrepreneur … Likes to play various trading card games, video games, and lifting weights.

Chandler on Saldate..
"A student of the sport and has very high goals to be an NCAA Champion. There is without question that I know his commitment to be great will put him in a very good position to accomplish all of his goals."

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