Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling program is pleased to have signed Mike Wright from St. Clair, MO. Wright will graduate from St. Clair R-13 High School in St. Clair, MO in May of 2012.
This season Mike Wright compiled an outstanding record of 54-3 and an overall career record of 145-55. Wright is a two time state finalist at 220 lbs. Wright also garnered first team all-conference in 2010, 2011, and 2012. Wright capped off his last three years of wrestling as conference champion as well for the Bulldogs. This year Wright set a school record of most falls in a season at 40 pins and tied for the state record of 40 pins in one season. “Mike Wright is a pinning machine. I’m really excited to have a strong heavyweight joining us for next season. We have some returning heavyweights who are looking forward to the challenges Wright will be bringing into the wrestling room. I’m very impressed with how ever year of high school Mike Wright has gotten better. He went from his freshmen year record of 17-30 to his senior season record of 54-3, and on the way to an outstanding record tied for a state individual pin record. Not only is Mike Wright a good wrestler, but he is a wrestler with excellent character. We are proud to have him on our team next year!”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Wright plans to wrestle at HWT for the Trojans. Along with Wrights wrestling accomplishments he was a 1st team all-conference soccer player for the Bulldogs. Wright has not declared a major at HLGU at this time.
Wright is the son of Cathy Wright.
HLGU is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference.
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