Monday, April 15, 2013

2013 Troy Buchanan MVP Grappler Signs with HLGU Trojans


Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed Jacob Kaibel from Troy, MO. Kaibel will graduate from Troy Buchanan High School in May of 2013. Kaibel wrestled at 152/160 lbs for the Troy Buchanan Trojans this season. Kaibel qualified for the MO State tournament and had a 35-7 record on the season. Kaibel has seen much improvement since his junior season where he had a 20-12 record.

“I have been working with Jacob since his sophomore year and I have seen him improve every season. I continued to be impressed with his character and work ethic when he attended our Trojan Wrestling Camp. Jacob is a good student and loves wrestling and he wants to continue to improve. He is 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. Kaibel also is in third place for most pins in a season for Troy Buchanan. Kaibel’s overall varsity record is 79-45. Jacob plans on wrestling 165 lbs in the 2013-14 season for the HLGU Trojans. Some of Kaibel’s honor’s include: Troy Buchanans 2013 MVP, 2013 2nd place in the GAC, 2nd Place in Districts, and All Conference Scholar Athlete.

 Kaibel is undecided on his major at HLGU at this time.

 Kaibel is the son of Ken and Traci Kaibel.

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

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