Wrestle-Off Notes: 197 lbs & Heavyweight

197 Pound Wrestle-Offs

Note:  the 197 Pound Wrestle-Offs will take place on Monday instead of Tomorrow.

Tyler Peter – Tyler is in his third year at UB.  He has improved a lot over the last couple of years.  He is bigger, stronger, and better than last year.  He has made it to the finals each of his first two at the New York State Collegiate B Bracket.  As a sophomore, he was a NCCC Open 3^rd place finisher.  Tyler won nearly twice as many matches his sophomore year as he did his freshman year.  Fun Fact:  Tyler can hog-tie a cow faster than anyone on the team.

Josh Peters – Josh is a redshirt sophomore at UB.  He redshirted his first year with a 11-9 record and a 3^rdplace finish at the New York State Collegiate B Bracket.  As a sophomore, he was a starter for the Bulls at 184 pounds.  He moved back up to a more natural weight of 197 (he also wrestled 197 pounds his freshman year) this year.  He won 16 matches last season and placed 3^rd last season at both the New York State Collegiate Tournament and the UB Open.  Fun Fact:  Josh’s high school coach at Vestal was UB Hall-of-Fame member and wrestling alumni, Tony Policare.

285 Pound Wrestle-Offs

Brett Correll – Brett is a redshirt sophomore at UB.  He started for us at heavyweight as a freshman, where he won 15 matches on the year.  As a freshman, he finished 4^th at the UB Open and 7^th at the New York State Collegiate Tournament.  As a sophomore, he was expected to start but had an early season neck injury that kept him out after just a few matches.  Before the injury, he had a nice win against Hofstra where he dominated his opponent.  Fun Fact:  Brett is a huge hockey fan and was at game seven when his hometown team, the Detroit Red Wings, won the Stanley Cup.

James Donner – James is a true freshman at UB.  He comes to UB from nearby Niagara Wheatfield High School.  James was a state place-winner in high school and a Brute Adidas Sophomore National Champion.  He was a member of the New York Super Six Wrestling Club during his senior year of high school.  Fun Fact:  James’ favorite food is eggplant parmesan.

This concludes the Notes for tomorrow's wrestle-offs. Preliminary matches are at 9am and final matches begin at NOON in the Triple Gym of Alumni Arena.  Come out and support the Bulls!