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2016-17 Wrestling Roster

Alex Bennett

Alex Bennett

  • Height:
    5-11
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Franklin, Tenn.

Summary

Biography

2015-2016 at Gardner-Webb: Went 13-8 in 21 matches … Posted six pin falls and one major decision … Recorded one near fall … Went 0-1 in dual competition.

2014-2015 at Gardner-Webb: Finished the season with a 3-4 record, wrestling primarily in tournament action at 157 and 165 pounds … Picked up wins at the Cleveland State Open (12/13) and Newberry Open (2/14).

2013-2014 at Gardner-Webb: Saw action in 24 matches as a freshman ... Posted nine wins (9-15 overall record) at 157 and 165 pounds combined ... Pinned six wrestlers on the season.

High School: Was a letter award winner at Franklin High School in Franklin, Tenn. … Was a four-time state qualifier …  A two-time Regional Champion … Tabbed the Team MVP his senior season … Also won the Break Out Season Award and the Most Pins Award his senior year … Was a State Runner-Up his senior year … Also took second-place at Regionals his junior year and third-place his freshman season … Tabbed the Rookie of the Year as a freshman … Also was named the Outstanding Wrestler at the Freshman Championships … Two-time Team Captain … Posted an overall record of 145-34 during his high school career … Also played football for one season … Won the Talon Award twice for his overall effort throughout the season.



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Historical Player Information

  • 2013-14Freshman

    157/165
    5'11"

  • 2014-15Sophomore

    157/165
    5'11"

  • 2015-16Junior

    157/165
    5'11"

  • 2016-17Senior

    165
    5'11"