Sammy Sasso, one of the most decorated high school wrestlers to come out of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, is no longer employed by Lehigh University, just months after being hired as an assistant wrestling coach, WFMZ 69 News is reporting.
Lehigh Severed Ties With Sasso Shortly After His Arrest
According to a statement from the university shared with 69 News, Sasso is “no longer employed by the University,” though no official reason was given for his departure.
Sasso’s exit comes shortly after he was arrested earlier this month, when police found four loaded firearms and THC in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Authorities said the car he was driving had expired Ohio registration, which led to the stop.
On the Mat Sasso Was a Two-Time Pennsylvania State Champion and A College All-American at Ohio State
Sasso, a two-time Pennsylvania state champion at Nazareth Area High School, went on to a standout career at Ohio State University, where he was a multiple-time All-American. His journey was interrupted in 2023 when he was seriously injured during a robbery and shooting in Columbus, Ohio.
Lehigh Was Sasso’s Path Back Into Wrestling
Despite that setback, Sasso was on the path back into the sport, transitioning to coaching. Lehigh University hired him in June to join its storied wrestling program as an assistant coach.
The recent arrest, however, has cast a shadow over that next chapter. Lehigh has not provided further comment on the situation or Sasso’s future…