2016-17 Wrestling Roster
Roster
Alex Bennett
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Franklin, Tenn.
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.
