Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed Michael Boyd from Odessa, MO. Boyd will graduate from Odessa High School in May of 2012. Boyd is the second signee of the 2012 HLGU recruiting class. Boyd is wrestling at 170 lbs for the Odessa Bulldogs this season. Last season Boyd qualified for the MO State tournament with a 32-15 record on the season. This season Boyd has seen much improvement with a 26-1 record on the season and has his eyes set on a state championship this year.
“Last summer I got a chance to know Michael at our Trojan Wrestling Camp and was impressed with his character and hard work. Michael loves wrestling and he believes in our program. He has been enthusiastic about HLGU and wrestling for HLGU next year. I’m looking forward to his enthusiasm and hard work in the room”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Boyd also took 2nd in the 2011 Greco State tournament. Along with Boyd’s wrestling accomplishment he has also played football, baseball and track for Odessa High School. Michael plans on wrestling 149/157 next year for the Trojans.
Boyd will be majoring in Secondary Education at HLGU.
Boyd is the son of Mike and Patty Boyd.
HLG is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference
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