Winter 2009-2010 Wrestling Roster

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John McDonald

  • Position:
    125
  • Weight:
    null
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Rehoboth, Del.
  • High School:
    Sussex Central
  • Major:
    History

Why Lehigh?: “It’s a small school with good traditions and a great wrestling community.”

 

In 2008-09: Emerged as starter at 125, battling injuries to finish with 10-11 record… placed sixth at EIWA tournament… had one fall and three bonus wins on season… earned upset 4-3 decision over Oklahoma State’s Obe Blanc to help lead Mountain Hawks to their first-ever win over the Cowboys… owned winning record in dual matches.

 

In 2007-08: Deferred elegibility… did not compete in any open tournaments due to injury but returned to mats in time for spring freestyle season… placed third at Northeast Senior Freestyle tournament with 3-1 record… captured seventh place at FILA Junior National Freestyle Championships, with 4-2 mark.

 

In secondary school: Three-time Delaware state champion for Sussex Central… amassed over 150 career wins… won a junior national championship in 2006… ranked third in his weight class and 24th nationally by InterMat… won the Dave Schultz Award for the state of Delaware… two time Fargo National Champion… Beast of the East Champion.

 

Personal: Son of John and Barbara McDonald… sister Maggie (28) and brother Daniel (19)… enjoys golf and soccer.

 

Career Statistics

                                Overall    Dual        PCT         Bonus     Tournaments

2007-08                   deferred eligibility

2008-09                   10-11       7-6           .476         3              6th EIWA

Totals                      10-11       7-6           .476         3

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