Tanner Peake joined the TCNJ wrestling staff as head assistant coach before the 2026-27 season.
Peake, a native of Flemington and graduate of Hunterdon Central Regional High School, makes his return to the Garden State after a standout career at Davidson College. Peake finished with a career record of 63-37 at the North Carolina school, where he was a three-year captain, two-time Southern Conference runner-up at 157 pounds, and a SoCon All-Freshman selection in 2023. He was also a Southern Scuffle place-winner and the first alternate for the NCAA Championships in 2024. A standout in the classroom, Peake earned three NWCA Scholar All-America honors during his career.
Peake competes internationally for the Puerto Rico National Team, earning a U20 Pan-American bronze medal and a silver medal at the UWW Grand Prix. He continues to train with his sights set on the 2028 Olympic Games.
Peake enjoyed a highly successful career at Hunterdon Central, where he was a three-year captain, two-time state place-winner, and three-time state qualifier. He was a regional champion, HWS Tri-County champion, and HCIWT champion in 2022.
