Monday, March 26, 2012
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The Hillcrest Hawk's Burnett Signs with the Trojans!
Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling program is pleased to have signed Nigel Burnett from Hazelcrest, IL. Burnett will graduate from Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, IL in May of 2012.
This season Nigel Burnett compiled an impressive record of 34-12 and an overall career record of 52-14 in only 1 ½ seasons of wrestling. In his single full season of wrestling Burnett set the Hillcrest Hawks single season pin record at 19 and single season tech fall record at 4. “Burnett is a basketball player turned wrestler who God has gifted with tremendous athleticism. I have had the opportunity to watch Nigel wrestle and was impressed with how naturally he caught on to wrestling. Although Nigel hasn’t had a tremendous amount of experience he does have heart and the natural talent that can be trained to be a very competitive wrestler. I believe Burnett is a diamond in the rough.” said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Burnett plans to wrestle at 184 pounds for the Trojans. As an athlete Burnett has played Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Football and Wrestling. Burnett has also received numerous awards for his vocal performance. Burnett is an IMEA All-State Bass, SCC All-Conference Bass, and received a superior ranking at IHSA Solo and Ensemble as a student of Hillcrest High School choir.
Burnett plans on majoring in Business at HLGU. Burnett is the son of Kevin Burnett.
HLGU is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
school and a member of the American Midwest Conference.
school and a member of the American Midwest Conference.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
NEOSHO WILDCAT SIGNS WITH TROJANS!
Hannibal, MO – The Hannibal-LaGrange University wrestling program is pleased to have signed James Townsend from Goodman, MO. Townsend will graduate from Neosho High School in May of 2012.
Townsend wrestled his freshman through junior year on Neosho High School’s JV as he wrestled behind his upperclassmen teammates who were multiple state champions and state place winners. Townsend wrapped up an impressive 44 wins his only year as a Varsity Wildcat wrestler and ended the season with a 5th place finish in the MSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
“I’m really excited to have James Townsend be a Trojan wrestler next year!”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Hawes explained his reason for being excited, “Townsend is one of those guys who has worked hard day in and day out in high school and didn’t get much re cognition. He knows what it is like to persevere and keep doing the hard things to get better. Townsend’s hard work paid off with a really good senior season and placing 5th in state. Townsend has a positive attitude that I’m sure will be contagious in our room. His experience being part of a State Championship program will be a tremendous asset in our wrestling room. I believe his best wrestling is yet to come!”
Townsend will be wrestling at 157 lbs for the Trojans, and will be majoring in Bible at HLGU.
Townsend is the son of Warren and Debbie Townsend.
HLGU is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference
Townsend wrestled his freshman through junior year on Neosho High School’s JV as he wrestled behind his upperclassmen teammates who were multiple state champions and state place winners. Townsend wrapped up an impressive 44 wins his only year as a Varsity Wildcat wrestler and ended the season with a 5th place finish in the MSHAA State Wrestling Tournament.
“I’m really excited to have James Townsend be a Trojan wrestler next year!”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Hawes explained his reason for being excited, “Townsend is one of those guys who has worked hard day in and day out in high school and didn’t get much re cognition. He knows what it is like to persevere and keep doing the hard things to get better. Townsend’s hard work paid off with a really good senior season and placing 5th in state. Townsend has a positive attitude that I’m sure will be contagious in our room. His experience being part of a State Championship program will be a tremendous asset in our wrestling room. I believe his best wrestling is yet to come!”
Townsend will be wrestling at 157 lbs for the Trojans, and will be majoring in Bible at HLGU.
Townsend is the son of Warren and Debbie Townsend.
HLGU is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) school and a member of the American Midwest Conference
Monday, March 5, 2012
NAIA Champion of Character Jake Hare
Des Moines, Iowa- Every year the NAIA recognizes one wrestler per wrestling program for their outstanding character. This year HLGU's Champion of Character is Jake Hare. Jake has improved as a college wrestler and almost doubled his wins over his freshmen season last year at HWT. Hare is a diligent student and hard worker in the class room. Hare also had the opportunity to participate in NAIA Champions of Character Wrestling Clinic held at the NAIA National Wrestling Championships in the Jacobson Center.
Friday, March 2, 2012
NAIA Championships Trojan Update
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One correction to the article is that Capp was not pinned in his first match. He lost 4-8.
One correction to the article is that Capp was not pinned in his first match. He lost 4-8.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Hannibal Courier Post coverage of Trojan Wrestling
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http://www.hannibal.net/features/x1055695007/Trojans-prepare-for-NAIA-tourney
http://www.hannibal.net/features/x1055695007/Trojans-prepare-for-NAIA-tourney
Brackets Announced for National Tournament
Wrestling National Championships Brackets Announced 322 Individuals from 35 teams set to participate in the three-day event
February 29, 2012 By Alan Grosbach, Manager of Communications & Sports Information
DES MOINES, Iowa – (Brackets – PDF) The 2012 NAIA Wrestling National Championships official brackets have been released, the national office announced Wednesday. Action at the Jacobson Exhibition Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, is scheduled to get underway Thursday at 11 a.m. CST. The 55th annual event will consist of six sessions, concluding on Saturday with the championship finals starting at approximately 7 p.m.
There will be 322 wrestlers representing 35 teams taking to the mat, including 26 All-Americans, four previous national champions and a pair of individuals that took top-honors in 2010.
For live match-by-match results, click here.
NeuLion will stream live all 10 individual weight class championship bouts on March 3 and will be available to view starting at approximately 6:45 p.m. CST. A fee of $9.95 is set to view the finals. Click here for more information.
For more information on the NAIA Wrestling National Championships, click here.
Alan Grosbach National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Manager of Communications and Sports Information 1200 Grand Boulevard | Kansas City, MO 64106
February 29, 2012 By Alan Grosbach, Manager of Communications & Sports Information
DES MOINES, Iowa – (Brackets – PDF) The 2012 NAIA Wrestling National Championships official brackets have been released, the national office announced Wednesday. Action at the Jacobson Exhibition Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa, is scheduled to get underway Thursday at 11 a.m. CST. The 55th annual event will consist of six sessions, concluding on Saturday with the championship finals starting at approximately 7 p.m.
There will be 322 wrestlers representing 35 teams taking to the mat, including 26 All-Americans, four previous national champions and a pair of individuals that took top-honors in 2010.
For live match-by-match results, click here.
NeuLion will stream live all 10 individual weight class championship bouts on March 3 and will be available to view starting at approximately 6:45 p.m. CST. A fee of $9.95 is set to view the finals. Click here for more information.
For more information on the NAIA Wrestling National Championships, click here.
Alan Grosbach National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Manager of Communications and Sports Information 1200 Grand Boulevard | Kansas City, MO 64106
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