Frank Martellotti Class: Sophomore Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. High School: Shady Side Weight: 125/133 Position: 125/133 Experience: So.

Sophomore Frank Martellotti heads into the new campaign ready to challenge for a starting spot after sitting out the spring semester. Ranked during parts of last season, Martellotti posted a superb 18-3 record during his true freshman campaign at 125 in 2010-11.

Lion Career
2010-11:
Martellotti will not compete during the Spring semester due to academic issues but is permitted to continue to practice with the team...stepped into the starting line-up at 125 for injured senior Brad Pataky...made collegiate debut with 5-3 win over Bloom's Sean Boylan on 11/12, then posted critical 11-6 win over Lehigh senior Mitch Berger in dual win on 11/14....went 3-0 at the Sprawl and Brawl Duals on 11/21, helping Penn State stay undefeated...perfect 5-0 day at the Nittany Lion Open on 12/5 to take the 125-pound crown (w/ two pins, a major and a tech fall)...majored Lock Haven senior Nick Hyatt 15-6 on 12/12...majored Ohio State's Bo Touris 9-1 in his Big Ten dual debut on 12/19...went 6-3 with two majors and a pin to take sixth place at the Southern Scuffle on 12/29-30.

2009-10:
First year collegiate action.

High School/Personal
Frank was a four-time PIAA state placer at Shady Side High School, including a state championship in 2007, a third place finish in 2008 and 2009 and a runner-up finish last year. He is ranked among the nation's top 20 wrestlers at 130 by Intermat. Martellotti was also a three-time WPIAL champ and compiled a 168-21 career record after finishing 48-3 this season.