Cook Signs with HLGU

Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed Tyler Cook from St. Joseph, MI. Cook will graduate from St. Joseph High School this May.

Cook’s high school coaches have commented that he is the hardest working wrestler on his team and has excellent character as well. His high school assistant coach has even stated that Cook is the only wrestler he would allow to take his little sister to prom.

“Over the last several months I’ve become well acquainted with Tyler and his parents,” commented Coach Scott Hawes. “I have been impressed with Tyler’s work ethic and desire to improve. Besides being a decent wrestler Cook has good character and that is why I believe he will be a good fit for the Trojan Wrestling Program. I believe Tyler Cook will have the mindset to work to get better every day. As a captain on his high school team, he knows how to be a leader. I’m excited about having Tyler as part of our wrestling family and I can’t wait to see how he improves as a wrestler throughout his career.”

Cook is coming to HLGU with a senior season varsity record of 30-11. He plans to wrestle in the 197 lbs. weight class.

Cook is the son of Steve and Denise and will be majoring in premedical/nursing at HLGU.

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

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Bobby McCarl Signs with HLGU Wrestling

Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling program is pleased to have signed Bobby McCarl from Adrian, MO. McCarl will graduate from Adrian RIII High School in May of 2011.

This season McCarl compiled an impressive record of 39-5 and an overall career record of 125-27. McCarl is a 3 time state tournament qualifier qualifying in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. His freshmen season was cut short due to injury. McCarl had a strong showing at the 2011 Missouri State Championships making it to the finals and finishing 2nd at 119 lbs. McCarl’s previous best finish in the state tournament was 6th place. “Bobby McCarl is a tough wrestler and a hard worker. McCarl improved every season of his high school career and he knows how to work through the disappointment of injury as a result of his freshmen season experience. McCarl didn’t stay down he bounced back and continued to get better every season after that. I’m looking forward to him making this next step of wrestling for me at the college level. McCarl has what it takes to be a competitive collegiate wrestler,” said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. “Bobby will be a great addition to our program. I’m excited to see what Bobby will accomplish as a freshman." McCarl will be wrestling in the 125 lb weight class next year for HLGU.

McCarl plans on majoring in Criminal Justice at HLGU.

McCarl is the son of Robert and Trina McCarl.

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