Penn Wrestling snags Charlie Lynch

Senior Charlie Lynch from Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland has committed to Rob Eiter's squad, according to the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association.

The 145 pounder is ranked No. 15 in the country in his weight class by InterMat, and could be a potential replacement once senior Zach Kemmerer (141 pounds) graduates.

Lynch — who won the Centennial Duals last weekend — was a state champion last year and placed fourth at National Preps. Lynch has already won four other tournaments this season: Ray Oliver, War on the Shore, Battle of the Beach and the Arundel Holiday Tournament.

“It is a great opportunity,” Lynch said about his future with UPenn in an interview with the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association. “On my first visit, I loved it there, and from the beginning I knew I wanted to go there.”

No. 20 Penn has offered Lynch a financial-aid package that will allow him to come and wrestle at the Palestra, according to the Baltimore Sun.

“He is very aggressive and Charlie is a good rider,” Spalding coach Mike Laidley explained. “To me, Charlie is not just one of those kids who can cut you and beat you on his feet. He, in all aspects of wrestling, does well.