2011-12: Starter at HWT • Also wrestled at 184 and 197 • Went 3-18 in freshman season • First ACC and dual win came by a 5-2 decision over Josh Davis in UNC's dual win over NC State.

Prep: Attended Mount Sinai High School • 2011 New York State Finalist at 189 • Named First Team All-Long Island • Earned all-section honors two times • A four-time all-league selection • Posted a 71-7 record in his final two years • Captained the team his final two seasons • Named the Suffolk County Academic Wrestler of the Year as a senior • Graduated third in his class • Member of the National Honor Society • Also played football.

Personal: Frank Joseph Abbondanza is the son of Ron and Carol Abbondanza • Born March 1, 1993 in Mount Sinai, N.Y.