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Deryl Cloer is KSU's first ever two time All-American Wrestler. He placed 2nd at this years NCWA Tournament in FL. He came just short in his last match losing by just two points.

Southern Conference Champion>

Ross Cravens is KSU second SEC Champion. He won the 165 weight by defeating Derrick Miller of Marion Military Institute. Ross Cravens is heading to the national tournament seeded second.

KSU Qualifies 6 for Nationals>

Congradulations to the KSU wrestlers for their hard work this year. They qualified 6 wrestlers for the national tournament to be held in FL. The following wrestlers have qualified: Lendal Treiu, Jacob Thompson, Ross Cravens, Patrick Wolfe, Ben Ericks, and Derryl Cloer. Way to go guys!

UTC Interview>

Earlier in the year Chris Bono of UTC Wrestling briefly commented about wrestling in the south, particularly Kennesaw State University. Click Here to Listen!

Kennesaw State Battle for Belts>

The first annual Kennesaw State Battle for the Belts was held on October 20, 2007. Thanks for everyone that had any help to do with this tournament. We really appreciate all your effort and time. The tournament went well with UTC dominating the tournament. KSU had six wrestlers place. Congratulations to all who competed.

NCWA National Champion >

Douglas became the first wrestler from KSU to win a NCWA National championship. He also ended the season as the Southeastern Conference Champ with a record of 24-0. Click Here to Watch the Video!

Thanks from KSU >

Kennesaw State Wrestling would like to personally thank Inner Circle Wrestling Academy (ICWA) for their support. Please check their website for the Competition Mini-Camp Series and other services.

Kennesaw State University Wrestling

Here is the Roster for the 2007-2008 KSU Wrestling Season. With this line up it is very possible to see a NCWA team National Championship. There is also a great chance to have multiple National Champions from this line up, but we are only as strong as our weakest link. That is why KSU is constantly looking for young, talented wrestlers that are willing to work hard and put in the mat time necessary to win national champoinships!

"Winners do what others won't, so that they may have what others don't!

Roster for the 2007-2008 Season
(2006)141:Josh Floyd 1-3 for KSU
(2007)125-133: Kris Gamble 9-12 for KSU Chattahoochee High School 2007 Southeastern Conference Fifth place finisher 2007 NCWA National Qualifier,125 lbs.
(2007)133:USMC Sergeant Kyle Isaacs 5-2 for KSU Transfer Delaware
(2007)141:Geno Tena 5-4 for KSU
(2007)141-149: Nick Masi 14-10 for KSU South Windsor high school in Connecticut coached by Jude Knapp Senior year record 33-3 Class L State 3rd & 4th Place finisher Transfer Calvin College, Michigan. 2007 NCWA Georgia State Champion,149 lbs. 2007 Southeastern Conference Fifth place finisher,141 lbs. 2007 NCWA National Qualifier,141 lbs.
(2007)149:Anthoney Robbins 3-2 for KSU Etowah High School,Coached by Don St.James 2x AAAA state third place finsher Area Champion 2000 Three Time County Champion 1998,1999,2000
(2007)174:Douglas Studenic, (Team Captain 2007)20-0 for KSU Pope High School: Coached by Jim Haskin Georgia 2x AAAAA State Runner Up Transfer West Virginia, Division I 2007 NCWA Georgia State Champion,174 lbs. 2007 NCWA Southeastern Conference Champion, 174 lbs. 2007 NCWA All-American,174 lbs. Most KSU takedowns 40 2007 NCWA National Champion,174 lbs. 2007 First ever KSU Wrestling Triple Crown Award Winner
(2007)174-197:Christopher Matyac 10-6 for KSU Brookwood High School:
(2007)285:Bobby Peavler 9-2 for KSU McEachern High School: Coach by Tony VanHorn 2007 NCWA Georgia State Champion,285 lbs. 2007 NCWA Southeastern Conference 3rd Place finisher,285 lbs. 2007 NCWA National Qualifier,285 lbs.
(2008)184-197:Ben Ericks, (Team Captain 2006/08)33-12 for KSU Rapid City Central High School, South Dakota Transfer South Dakota State University, Division I 2007 NCWA Georgia State Champion,184 lbs. 2007 NCWA Southeastern Conference Runner Up,184 lbs. 2007 NCWA National Qualifier,184 lbs. 2007 NCWA All-American,184 lbs. 2008 Southeastern Conference Fourth place finisher,197 lbs. 2008 NCWA National Qualifier,197 lbs. Most KSU Wins 33 Most KSU pins 16 Most KSU escapes 24 Most KSU Reversals 12
(2008)285:Will Duncan 7-3 for KSU Roswell High School, coached by: Wayne Smith and Travis Carr
125:William Bonet 4-0 for KSU South Forsyth High,Coached by Kevin Contarti Area finalest 2007
125:Lendl Trieu 15-23 for KSU Pope High School: Coached by Jim Haskin 2007 Conference Sixth place finisher 2007 NCWA National Qualifier,125 lbs. 2008 Conference Seventh place finisher 2008 NCWA National Qualifier,125 lbs. Most KSU losses 23
125-133:Tiijon Decosta 4-1 for KSU Redan high school County Champion 2003 Area Champion 2004 Overall recored 97-20
133-141:Diijon DaCosta 3-0 for KSU Redan high school County Champion 2003,2004 Four Time Area Champion 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Overall-Record 139-43
141-149:Jacop Thompson 9-13 for KSU Sequoyah High School,Coached by Kevin Higgins 2007 AAAA Ga.State Runner-up County Champion 2007,2006 Area champion 2007 Overall High School Record 115-63 2008 Southeastern Conference Seventh place finisher 2008 NCWA National Qualifier,133 lbs.
149-157:Ryan Franklin 10-21 for KSU Cherokee High School: Coached by Mikey Gianfala
165-174:Ross Cravens (Team Captain 2008)23-4 for KSU South Cobb high school,Coached by Tyler Gwynn County Champion 2005 and 2006 Area Champion 2005 and 2006 2004 6th in state 2005 5th in state Overall recored in high school 200-33 2006 State Runner-Up Georgia AAAAA State Championships 2008 NCWA Southeastern Conference Champion, 165 lbs. 2008 NCWA National Qualifier, 165 lbs. Most near fall points of three,22 Most near fall points of two,11
184:Patrick Wolfe 11-7 for KSU LaGrange High School,Coached By 2008 NCWA Georgia State Champion,184 lbs. 2008 Southeastern Conference Fourth place finisher,184 lbs. 2008 NCWA National Qualifier,184 lbs.
184:James Eubanks 1-1 for KSU Cherokee High School,Coached by Mikey Gianfala
235:Derryl Cloer 25-9 for KSU Loganville High School: Coached Georgia AAAA State Third Place Finisher 2007 NCWA Southeastern Conference Semi-finalist,Fifth place finisher,235 lbs. 2007 NCWA National Qualifier,235 lbs. 2007 NCWA All-American,235 lbs. 2008 Southeastern Conference Fourth place finisher,235 lbs. 2008 NCWA National Qualifier,235 lbs. 2008 NCWA National Finalest,235 lbs. 2008 NCWA ALL-AMERICAN,235 lbs.

We are always looking for new talent! Heavy weights are desired and encouraged to come out.**

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678-386-3171

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