The #11 ranked Campbellsville University wrestling team is headed to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this week for the 52nd annual NAIA National Wrestling Championships on March 5,6, and 7th.
The Tigers are taking 12 National Qualifiers and all could contend for National Titles or All-American honors at their respective weight class. Former National Champion Zach Flake looks to finish his career by winning another National Title at 141 pounds. Senior and 3x All-American Glen Jackson will be trying to become the first 4x All American in Campbellsville history. Glen will be competing at 197 pounds. First time national qualifiers Johnny Papesh, Tommy Pretty, Matt David, Tyler Voth, Ruben Perez, Phillip Oudhuis, Spencer Adams and David Coffey will all be trying to get on the podium for the first time.
The front runners for the team race could be #1 Southern Oregon, Lindenwood, Missouri Valley and Dickinson State. Campbellsville could have several early tournament match ups with Southern Oregon that could go a long way in determining the team race.
Quick Facts about our 2009 National Qualifiers
125lbs. Johnny Papesh-4 x Ohio State Placer, currently ranked 3rd in the country.
133lbs. Tommy Pretty-Ohio State champ, currently ranked 7th in the country. Also leads the nation in pins among all freshman in all divisions of wrestling.
133lbs. Tyler Voth-Kentucky State champ, transfer from Indianapolis University.
141lbs. Zack Flake-Returning All-American, currently ranked 2nd in the country. Former 2007 National champ for the Tigers.
141lbs. Matt David-2x Washington State-Runner-up, holds a 4.0 gpa at Campbellsville University.
149lbs. Ruben Perez-Florida State champ and transfer from the University of the Cumberlands.
165lbs. Bryan Wells-Returning National Qualifier, has been ranked in the top 8 all year.
165lbs. James Linker-Returning National Qualifier,
174lbs. Phil Ouduis-Indiana State-runner-up from New Prairie, Indiana
184lbs. Spencer Adams-2 x Ohio Placer, National Qualifier as a true freshman
197lbs. Glen Jackson-3 x All-American, shooting to be the first 4 x All-American for the Tigers.
HWT. David Coffey-Georgia State-runner-up for national powerhouse Collins Hill, GA. National Qualifier as a true freshman. Also started as a true freshman on the offensive line for the Tigers Football team.
