Monday, December 13, 2010

Trojan Wrestling Signs 4 time State Qualifier


Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling program is pleased to have signed 2009 Fatima High School graduate Corey Strope.
After completing Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training for the Missouri National Guard Corey, Strope is starting out his education and college wrestling career with the Trojans. After a year off of wrestling and completing his military training Strope is chomping at the bit to get back in the circle of competition. Strope’s last match as a Fatima Comet ended in victory in the Missouri State Tournament’s consolation finals. Strope finished 3rd in MO State Tournament both his Junior and Senior seasons and was a qualifier both his freshmen and sophomore season.
“Strope was one of the first recruits who attended either our Trojan Wrestling Clinics or Trojan Wrestling Camps. I saw very quickly his competitive spirit and his desire to improve his technique. I was disappointed that Strope didn’t join us last season, but the path he chose before joining us in serving our state and country in the National Guard is an honorable one. Corey was a very competitive wrestler in high school, and I’m glad to have him now as compared to never! Corey knows college wrestling is a big step up, but we both believe he can come into our program and help make a difference in the coming years” said HLG Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Strope compiled an impressive overall record of 128-29 as a Comet. Strope’s Junior year record was36-6 and had a Senior season record of 38-1.Strope will be wrestling at 149 pounds next season for the Trojans.

Strope plans on majoring in Physical Education at HLGU.

Corey is the son of Michael and Irene Strope.

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

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