Dalton Leightner
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Hometown:
- Ravenna
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- High School:
- Rootstown
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- Major:
- Undecided
2019-2020:
- 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 (second straight season)
- Finished second at the NCAA Division III Central Region Tournament
- Earned All-Central Region honors (Top-3 in each weight class)
- Defeated #6-ranked wrestler in Div. III at Central Region Tournament
- Compiled a perfect 5-0 record at the 2020 NWCA Div. III National Duals in Louisville, Kentucky
- Named OAC Wrestler of the Week on Jan. 13, 2020
- Compiled a 28-10 record
- Had five pins, six technical falls and six major decisions
- Also had 24 takedowns, 27 escapes, 10 reversals and 38 near falls
- His 38 nears falls led the team
- Earned his third varsity letter
2018-2019:
- 2019 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
- His 34 victories and 17 pins led the team
- 17 pins, six technical falls and two major decisions
- Named OAC Wrestler of the Week on February 11, 2019
- Earned his second varsity letter
2017-2018:
- Wrestled at 141, 149 or 157 pounds
- Compiled a 13-10 record
- Recorded four pins, four technical fall and three major decisions
- Earned his first varsity letter
High School Information:
- Competed and earned four varsity letters in wrestling
- 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 Information:
- Athletic Training Major
- Carries a 3.47 grade point average
- Son of Jeff and Helene Leightner
