"We're ecstatic," exclaimed head coach Tim Flynn in regards to Port's addition to the coaching staff. "We haven't had a volunteer in a couple years. To get one of that caliber is outstanding. He wanted to stay and we wanted him. What better fit could you find? We have a young team. To be able to learn from one of our greatest wrestlers ever, particularly with his work ethic, will be of great benefit to our wrestlers. It's just an all-around great fit."
Port concluded his career with a 132-17 record while competing at 141 lbs., tied for eighth in career victories. His 35 falls ranks ninth. He finished as the runner-up at Nationals as a sophomore and senior and took home third place as a junior. His .886 career winning percentage ranks third.
A native of Bellefonte, Pa., Port was named the 2015 PSAC Athlete of the Year while sharing EWL Wrestler of the Year honors with teammate Dave Habat. He was previously named the EWL Wrestler of the Year in 2013 and '14 and the PSAC Athlete of the Year in 2013. He was also named WrestlingReport.com's 2015 Pennsylvania Collegiate Wrestler of the Year. He was a four-time PSAC champion and won three EWL titles.
He helped lead the Fighting Scots to the 2015 Eastern Wrestling League dual meet and tournament championships, along with a fourth straight PSAC championship. Edinboro capped the year with its best finish ever at the NCAA Division I National Championships. Flynn's Fighting Scots finished in third place as a record-tying four wrestlers earned All-American honors.
Port became a three-time All-American after reaching the finals at 141 lbs. for the second time in three years. Seeded second, he won his first four matches, including a 9-4 decision over seventh-seed Anthony Ashnault of Rutgers in the quarterfinals and a 14-2 major decision over Chris Mecate of Old Dominion, the 11th seed, in the semifinals. Port dropped an 11-5 decision to top-seed Logan Stieber of Ohio State in the finals.
Port ended the year with a 36-2 record with 13 falls, two technical falls, and nine major decisions. He won his fourth PSAC championship along with a third EWL crown, and also picked up his second Midlands Championships title. He was named the Art Craft Champion of Champions at the Midlands. In addition, he received the EWL's Most Dual Points award.
After redshirting in 2010-11, Port enjoyed an outstanding first season as the starter at 141 lbs. in 2011-12. He ended the year with a 30-10 record and reached the Round of 12 at Nationals. He finished second at the EWL Championships and won his first PSAC crown.
Port's second trip to Nationals resulted in a run to the title match after a 7-6 upset of top-seeded Hunter Stieber of Ohio State in the semifinals. He would drop a 4-3 decision to second-seeded Kendric Maple of Oklahoma in the 141 lb. national championship match. Port ended his redshirt sophomore season with a 34-4 record and was named the EWL and PSAC Wrestler of the Year. He won his first EWL crown and second PSAC championship.
In 2013-14, Port was named the EWL Wrestler of the Year after becoming a two-time All-American with a third place finish at 141 lbs. He ended the year with a 32-1 record with 13 falls, and would finish third at Nationals. He claimed his second EWL and third PSAC titles while being named the EWL Wrestler of the Year for the second time. He also won his first Midlands Championships crown.
Port was a three-time PIAA place-winner and four-time state qualifier at Bellefonte Area High School. He won the 125 lb. PIAA Class AAA state championships as a senior.
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