Andrew Taylor

Andrew Taylor

  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Columbus
  • High School:
    Worthington Kilbourne

BALDWIN WALLACE INFORMATION:

SPORTS PLAYED AT BW (YEARS AND LETTERS WON): As a sophomore in 2011-12, Andrew competed in his second year of wrestling and earned his second varsity letter.

GENERAL WRESTLING INFORMATION: Andrew is off to a solid wrestling career thus far. B-W recorded a 11-15 record during his first two seasons as a Yellow Jacket. He has appeared in 68 matches for an overall record of 34-34 in three different weight classes. Throughout his career Andrew has recorded 98 takedowns, 60 escapes, 10 pins and 13 reversals.

As a freshman in 2010-11, Andrew competed in his first season of wrestling.  He competed in the 133/141/149-pound weight classes during the winter. Andrew was willing to do whatever he could to help the team as he gained and lost weight all season to help the team in any way he could. He recorded a season record of 21-18 which is the sixth highest total on the team. Andrew record outstanding totals in every statistical category including 82 takedowns, 27 escapes, seven reversals, 10 nearfalls including six nearfall two's, and four nearfalls three's. Six of Andrew's wins are by pinfall which ranks him tied for fourth on the team. He helped lead B-W to there first winning season in since the 2006-07 season. The Yellow Jackets posted a 10-9 dual meet record, including a 4-2 mark in OAC matches.

As a sophomore in 2011-12, Andrew competed in his second season of wrestling.  He wrestled in the 133/141 pound weight classes all season.  Andrew posted a 13-16 overall record, which was the second most wins by any wrestle on the team.  He recorded 26 takedowns, 33 escapes, six reversals, with five N2, and two N3.  Andrew placed fifth in both the 2011 RIT tournament and the Ashland Harris Open Meet.


HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
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HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: Worthington Kilbourne

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE:  Ohio Capital   

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS PLAYED (YEARS & LETTERS EARNED): Andrew wrestled for four years and earned four varsity letters. He also played varsity soccer for two years.

HIGH SCHOOL HONORS, SPECIFY SPORT & YEAR: (ALL-CONFERENCE, DISTRICT,  ETC.): In wrestling, Andrew was a state qualifier along with being named Third Team All-Metro and Second Team All-Conference.