Texan Joins the Trojans

Hannibal, MO - The Hannibal-LaGrange University Wrestling program is pleased to have signed Joshua Nidever from Houston, TX. Nidever is a 2014 graduate from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School in Houston, TX. 

In his senior season Joshua Nidever compiled an excellent record of 48-8 and an overall career record of 120-48. Nidever was also a team captain for the Lamar High School Redskins.  “Nidever is a hard working wrestler. I’ve seen him wrestle and was impressed with his tenacity wrestling stronger and older college opponents.  Coach Alberto Rodriguez, a Cuban Olympian and World Champion, is Nidever’s personal coach. Coach Rodriguez  and I agree that Nidever is a diamond in the rough.  Coach Rodriguez has been working with him over the last couple of years and Nidever has been consistently improving. Nidever has been broadening his experience in wrestling and finished 4^th in the Texas Freestyle State Tournament. Nidever is hungry to continue his wrestling in college. I’m looking forward to this hunger to grow Nidever into being a very competitive college wrestler”, said HLGU Head Wrestling Coach Scott Hawes. Nidever plans on wrestling at 149 or 157 pounds for the Trojans. When Nidever was asked why he chose HLGU he responded, “I chose HLGU because I believe it to be a place where I can wrestle and serve the Lord at the same time.” Nidever plans on majoring in Business at HLGU.

Joshua Nidever is the son of Cecil and Nadia Nidever.

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