Mercyhurst University Athletics

Accolades
2008 East Region Champion (149)
2008 National Qualifier (149)
2007 James Jones Memorial Award
2007 NWCA All-Academic Second Team

2007-08: Moved into the lineup at 149 early and never relinquished the spot, posting a 34-9 record to set a new school mark for wins in a season...Won the East Region Championship in his first-ever appearance at the event and qualified for the NCAA Championships...Entered nationals at the No. 3-ranked wrestler in Division II...Led the team with 10 pins...Posted an 18-4 dual record and a 16-5 tournament record...Opened the season with wins against Division I opponents from Army and Edinboro...Placed first at the Simonson Invitational and third at the National Catholic Invitational...Posted a 24-3 record against Division II opponents and had won 22-straight entering nationals...Posted a 3-0 record against nationally-ranked opponents and defeated top-ranked and two-time national champion Todd Meneely of Nebraska Omaha by an 11-3 major decision on Jan. 12.

2006-07: Went 10-8 on the season...Finished sixth at Ohio Northern Invitational...Tied for third on the team with seven reversals...Had 18 takedowns...13 escapes...Notched 16 combined nearfalls...Registered four pins, two major decisions and a technical fall.

2005-06: Finished the season with a 14-9 mark with 18 takedowns and 17 escapes...recorded five pins and 17 teams points.

High School: Placed sixth at PIAA Championships...2005 WPIAL Champion...Senior Record of 39-6...19-3 as a junior...Career mark of 133-24...Four-time Team MVP...Named to all-academic team...Honor roll student. 

Personal: Born Aug. 16, 1986...Majoring in forensic science...Parents are Ron and Lisa...Works with Big Brothers and Big Sisters