Mustang High School Bronco Joins Trojan Wrestling

Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed Robert Simons from Mustang, Oklahoma. Simons wrestles for Mustang High School in Mustang, OK. Simons wrestled 195 lb weight class last season and is planning on wrestling in the 197 lb weight class for the Trojans next year. Simons started wrestling for the Mustang High School Broncos his sophomore year and has seen his record improve every year since. Simons attained a 6-19 record his sophomore season and this year finished with a much improved record of 23-14.  

 “I had the opportunity to see Robert wrestle when he came for his campus visit. Robert is a hard worker and will develop more as a college wrestler. I am confident that we will see much improvement in Robert’s wrestling ability as he has the opportunity to build on the foundation his high school coaches laid. I am impressed with Robert’s desire to improve and his hard work. Robert loves wrestling and he believes in our program. I’m looking forward to having Robert in the room next season”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes.

This season Simons was also named the Mustang High School Sr. Wrestler of the year and was the Mustang High School Bronco Spirit Award winner his junior year .

Simons will be majoring in Art at HLGU.

Simons is the son of Kevin and Rene’ Simons.

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