Richie Burke

Richie Burke

  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Ithaca, N.Y.
  • High School:
    Ithaca
  • Major:
    Marketing

2017-18

  • Missed majority of the season with an injury
  • Had a record of 8-2
  • Recorded four pins, one technical fall and one major decision

2016-17

  • All-Ohio Athletic Conference second-team selection
  • Ohio Athletic Conference Wrestler of the Week on December 12
  • Compiled a 16-10 record
  • Tallied 11 pins
  • Earned second varsity letter

2015-16

  • All-Ohio Athletic Conference second-team selection
  • Finished fifth at the NCAA Mideast Regional at 157 pounds 
  • National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American
  • Named OAC Wrestler of the Week on February 22, 2016
  • Finished the year with a 26-17 record
  • Was 3-0 in OAC dual matches
  • Had nine pins and three technical falls
  • Earned first varsity letter

High School

  • Four-year letter winner in wrestling
  • Five-time Section 4 Division I champion
  • Finished second all-time in school history with 214 career wins 
  • Earned fourth place finished in the New York State Tournament as a junior and senior
  • Placed fifth in the New York State Tournament as a sophomore 
  • Finished fifth in the New York State Eastern Regional as a junior 
  • Three-year captain 

Personal

  • Son of Richard and Karin Burke  

 

This page was last updated March 14, 2018