Thursday, May 13, 2010

Capp Signs with HLG


Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange College Wrestling program is pleased to have signed Daniel Capp from Kansas City, MO. Capp will graduate from Winnetonka High School in May of 2010.

This season Daniel Capp compiled an impressive record of 40-7 and an overall career record of 114-51. Capp is a 2 time state tournament qualifier qualifying in his sophomore and senior seasons. His junior year season was cut short due to an injury. Capp capped off his senior season taking 5th in the state tournament. Capp also was a Brute Nationals All-American and set an all time Winnetonka High School record of most escapes in a single season. “Dan Capp is a smart wrestler and a hard worker. Capp improved every season of his high school career and he knows how to work through the disappointment of injury as a result of his Junior Season experience. Capp didn’t stay down after his injury he bounced back and I’m looking forward to him making this next step of wrestling for HLG. I believe Capp has what it takes to be a competitive collegiate wrestler,” said HLG Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. “Daniel will be a great addition to our program on and off the mat. We are excited to see what Daniel will accomplish as a freshman." Capp plans to wrestle at 165 pounds for the Trojans.

Capp plans on majoring in Recreation Management at HLG.

Capp is the son of Jon and Stacy Capp.

HLG is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference.

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