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Year:
Sr.
Hometown:
Ravenna
High School:
Rootstown
Major:
Athletic Training
Bio
News
2021
Compiled a 3-2 record
Recorded five escapes, three falls and three takedowns
Earned third varsity letter
2019-20
Named to the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-American first-team
NCAA Division III National Tournament qualifier at 157 pounds
Named to National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American team
Finished second at the NCAA Division III Central Region Tournament
Earned All-Central Region honors
Defeated #6-ranked wrestler in Division III at Central Region Tournament
Went undefeated at the NWCA Division III National Duals
Named OAC Wrestler of the Week on January 13
Compiled a 28-10 record
Led the team with a career-high 38 near falls
Recorded a career-best tying six technical falls and a career-high six major decisions
Notched five pins
Tallied career-bests with 24 takedowns, 27 escapes and 10 reversals
Earned third varsity letter
2018-19
National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American selection
Won the 149-pound individual title at the 2019 John Carroll University Open Tournament
Compiled a 34-12 record
Led team with career-highs with 34 victories and 17 pins
Record a career-high tying six technical falls
Notched two major decisions
Named OAC Wrestler of the Week on February 11
Earned second varsity letter
2017-18
Compiled a 13-10 record
Recorded four pins, four technical fall and three major decisions
Earned first varsity letter
All-Time Wins List
Ranks 31st on the all-time wins list with a record of 75-32
High School
Four-year letterwinner
Two-time Portage Trail Conference champion
Two-time OHSAA District Champion
Three-time OHSAA Sectional Champion
Three-time OHSAA State Tournament qualifier
Placed seventh at the 2016 OHSAA State Tournament at 113 pounds
Placed fourth at the 2017 OHSAA State Tournament at 120 pounds
An Honor Roll student
Personal
Son of Jeff and Helene Leightner
This page was last updated on October 5, 2021
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