Jobi Hambrick (fr./Lexington, MO) becomes the second Trojan wrestler to receive a NAIA national ranking this season for the 174 pound weight class. Earlier in the season Nathan Downs was ranked 12th in the same weight class, but fell out of the rankings after sitting out of competition following injury. Hambrick has claimed the 12th place spot at the same weight class as a result of winning his second consecutive and third overall championship of the season at the Central College Invitational Tournament. Hambrick’s winning streak raises his overall record to 29-9. Hambrick demonstrated the poise of a seasoned veteran as he grappled his way to the finals. Hambrick also secured a spot in 3rd place for the NAIA’s Central Group Rating. Coach Hawes states, "It is awesome to have two of the best wrestlers in the same weight class in our room. Downs and Hambrick make each other sharp as they practice and it comes out on the mat in competition. Because of NAIA allowing two wrestlers from the same team to compete at the national tournament we will have the honor of having both wrestlers representing HLG on the national stage!" Congratulations Jobi! Another noteworthy accomplishment to note is that in only the second season of competition the young Trojan Wrestling team has also qualified 5 wrestlers for the NAIA national tournament and has also for the second time this season received a honorable mention votes for national team ranking in the current team rankings as well!
-Coach Hawes
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