Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling
program is pleased to have signed Khial Jamison from Florissant, MO. Jamison
will graduate from Hazelwood Central High School in May of 2014.
Khial Jamison compiled an impressive record of 42-2 during his senior season for
the Hazelwood Central Hawks. At the Class 4 MO state wrestling tournament
Jamison overcame Dustin Gray of Timberland with a 4-2 decision. The state
finals matchup between Jamison and Gray at 170 lbs was a rematch between the
two who had faced each other in the district finals. Gray was a returning state
finalist facing Jamison who finished 6
th in the previous state
tournament. In the district matchup Gray was the winner. However, Jamison
changed up his strategy in the finals match and stepped to the top of the
winner’s platform as the 2014 Class 4 170 lb
MO state wrestling champion. Jamison makes history
with the Trojans as the first MO Class 4 State Champion to wrestle for the
Trojans.
To accompany Jamison’s monumental achievement in the Missouri state tournament
he has also been recognized by the Hazelwood Central Hawks as the 2013&14
Outstanding Wrestler, 2014 SLOWA Supreme Wrestler Achiever, and 2014 SLOWA
Senior of the Year. Jamison also led the Hawks this year with most falls, most
takedowns, most wins, most match points. Jamison’s overall career record is
120-25. “I’m really excited that Khial has decided to be part of making
history here at HLGU. Khial is an overcomer. He proved that this year facing a
disappointing loss in districts to come back and win in the finals over Gray.
He has the heart of the competitor that we are looking for in our program.
His achievements on the mat speak for itself.
Khial knows college wrestling is a big step up, but we both believe he can come
into our program and help make a difference.” said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach
Scott Hawes. Jamison plans on wrestling at 174 pounds next season for the
Trojans.
Jamison plans on majoring in Business at HLGU.
Jamison is the son of Greg and Karen Stevens and Howard Jamison III.
HLGU is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
school and a member of the American Midwest Conference.