2015-2016 Wrestling Roster
Somers, Dean
Dean Somers
- Class:
- Junior
- Eligibility:
- So.
- Weight:
- 133
- Major:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hometown:
- Lapeer, Mich.
- High School:
- Lapeer West
Bio
Why Lehigh? “Lehigh has amazing wrestling and engineering programs.”
On Coach Santoro: “He is the most approachable and skilled coach in the nation.”
In 2016-17: Posted 4-4 record in eight bouts… went 2-2 at Journeymen Collegiate Classic and 2-2 with fourth place finish at Warriors Winter Open… had win by fall at Journeymen Classic and technical fall win at Warriors Winter Open.
In 2015-16: Went 5-5 in 10 bouts… earned first varsity dual win with 12-0 major decision against Edinboro’s Tony Recco… also earned start at 133 at Franklin & Marshall… went 2-2 in both the F&M Open and the Edinboro Open.
In 2014-15: Appeared in three open tournaments at 133… made varsity dual debut up a weight class vs. Franklin & Marshall… placed sixth at the Edinboro Open in February… also competed at East Stroudsburg Open and Shorty Hitchcock Classic.
In 2013-14: Deferred eligibility… went 3-8 competing unattached in open tournaments… wrestled at Clarion Knight Point Open, East Stroudsburg Open, Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Classic and Edinboro Open.
In High School: A four-time state place winner and a two-time finalist, finishing fifth, fourth, second and second … finished with a record of 202-22 in his high school career … a four-time regional finalist with regional titles in his freshman and senior seasons … a high honors student … was named Academic All-State by the Michigan Wrestling Association … was a MHSAA Scholar-Athlete in 2012-13 … graduated with a 3.95 cumulative GPA … High Honors all four years
Personal: Son of Janet and Todd Somers… sister Emma… enjoys baseball and hunting.
CAREER RECORD
Getting to know Dean
Major & Why: Mechanical Engineering, because I enjoy it.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Engr 005
Favorite Place on Campus: Caruso Complex
Favorite Food: Tacos/Burritos
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Tigers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Calvin Johnson
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play Guitar
If I Didn't Wrestle, I would compete in: Baseball
On Coach Santoro: “He is the most approachable and skilled coach in the nation.”
In 2016-17: Posted 4-4 record in eight bouts… went 2-2 at Journeymen Collegiate Classic and 2-2 with fourth place finish at Warriors Winter Open… had win by fall at Journeymen Classic and technical fall win at Warriors Winter Open.
In 2015-16: Went 5-5 in 10 bouts… earned first varsity dual win with 12-0 major decision against Edinboro’s Tony Recco… also earned start at 133 at Franklin & Marshall… went 2-2 in both the F&M Open and the Edinboro Open.
In 2014-15: Appeared in three open tournaments at 133… made varsity dual debut up a weight class vs. Franklin & Marshall… placed sixth at the Edinboro Open in February… also competed at East Stroudsburg Open and Shorty Hitchcock Classic.
In 2013-14: Deferred eligibility… went 3-8 competing unattached in open tournaments… wrestled at Clarion Knight Point Open, East Stroudsburg Open, Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Classic and Edinboro Open.
In High School: A four-time state place winner and a two-time finalist, finishing fifth, fourth, second and second … finished with a record of 202-22 in his high school career … a four-time regional finalist with regional titles in his freshman and senior seasons … a high honors student … was named Academic All-State by the Michigan Wrestling Association … was a MHSAA Scholar-Athlete in 2012-13 … graduated with a 3.95 cumulative GPA … High Honors all four years
Personal: Son of Janet and Todd Somers… sister Emma… enjoys baseball and hunting.
CAREER RECORD
| Overall | Dual | PCT | Bonus | Tournaments | |
| 2013-14 | Deferred | Eligibility | |||
| 2014-15 | 6-6 | 0-1 | .500 | 1 | 6th Edinboro |
| 2015-16 | 5-5 | 1-1 | .500 | 3 | |
| 2016-17 | 4-4 | 0-0 | .500 | 2 | 4th Warriors Winter Open |
| Total | 15-15 | 1-2 | .500 | 6 |
Getting to know Dean
Major & Why: Mechanical Engineering, because I enjoy it.
Favorite Class at Lehigh: Engr 005
Favorite Place on Campus: Caruso Complex
Favorite Food: Tacos/Burritos
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Pro Team: Detroit Tigers
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Calvin Johnson
Hobbies: Hunting and Fishing
Place I'd Like To Visit: Hawaii
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Play Guitar
If I Didn't Wrestle, I would compete in: Baseball
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