Winter 2003-2004 Wrestling Roster
Derek Zinck
- Position:
- 157
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Upper Perkiomen, PA
- High School:
- U. Perkiomen
- Major:
- Arts & Sciences
Why Lehigh? “Lehigh is perfect because of its strong academics and rich wrestling tradition. Between great coaches and a competitive wrestling room my dream of becoming a national champion is now possible.”
In 2002-03: Won EIWA Championship at 157...placed fourth at Midlands...had only one regular season loss against collegiate competition, and won 26 in a row over college opponents…one of three Lehigh freshmen All-Americans in the last 23 seasons.
In 2001-02: Deferred his eligibility… finished third at the Junior World Trials and fifth at the University Nationals in the spring… placed third at the West Virginia and East Stroudsburg Opens… finished second at the Penn State Open… won four of six matches at Midlands.
In secondary school: Ranked number two nationally at 152 pounds and won a Junior National Freestyle title beating Zach Esposito of Blair… three-time Pennsylvania placewinnner… had a record of 42-1 as a senior placing second… set a District I mark for career wins with a 158-18 record… National Cadet Freestyle Champion (age 14-16).
Personal: Son of Richard and Patricia Zinck
CAREER RECORD
Overall Dual PCT BW
2001-02 deferred eligibility
2002-03 29-4 17-1 .879 14
Total 29-4 17-1 .879 14
