2017 Who's #1Jul 20, 2017 by Ryan Holmes
WNO Announcement: Future Big Ten Big Men Battle
WNO Announcement: Future Big Ten Big Men Battle
Big Ten wrestling recruits Gavin Hoffman (Ohio State) and Michael Beard (Penn State) in the Snake Pit at Lehigh University's Leeman-Turner Arena in Grace Hall on October 8 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Two of the baddest Big Ten recruits will be throwing down in the Snake Pit.
Pennsylvania's Gavin Hoffman, an Ohio State commit, and Michael Beard, a Penn State commit, will meet at Who's #1 in the 195-pound bout at Lehigh University's Leeman-Turner Arena in Grace Hall on October 8 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the No.1 spot in the country. Hoffman is a two-time state champion and most recently made his first cadet world team. He is also a Super 32 runner-up, FloNational champion, and NHSCA junior national champ.
Beard, who will be making his second straight WNO appearance after defending his No. 1 spot a year ago at 182 against Jelani Embree, finished his season with another National Prep title. The future PSU Nittany Lion also has an Escape the Rock title and a Beast of the East title.
145: No.1 Anthony Artalona (FL) vs. No. 3 Sammy Sasso (PA)
152: No. 1 Will Lewan (IL) vs. No. 2 (at 145) Brayton Lee (IN)
195: No. 1 Micheal Beard (PA) vs. No. 2 Gavin Hoffman (PA)
Pennsylvania's Gavin Hoffman, an Ohio State commit, and Michael Beard, a Penn State commit, will meet at Who's #1 in the 195-pound bout at Lehigh University's Leeman-Turner Arena in Grace Hall on October 8 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for the No.1 spot in the country. Hoffman is a two-time state champion and most recently made his first cadet world team. He is also a Super 32 runner-up, FloNational champion, and NHSCA junior national champ.
Beard, who will be making his second straight WNO appearance after defending his No. 1 spot a year ago at 182 against Jelani Embree, finished his season with another National Prep title. The future PSU Nittany Lion also has an Escape the Rock title and a Beast of the East title.
Michael Beard |
Gavin Hoffman |
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|---|---|---|
| Ranking | No. 1 | No. 2 |
| State | PA | PA |
| College Commitment | Penn State | Ohio State |
| Credentials | 2x National Prep Champ | 2x State Champ |
Announced Who's #1 Matchups
113: No. 1 Malik Heinselman (CO) vs. No. 1 (at 106) Kurt McHenry (MD)145: No.1 Anthony Artalona (FL) vs. No. 3 Sammy Sasso (PA)
152: No. 1 Will Lewan (IL) vs. No. 2 (at 145) Brayton Lee (IN)
195: No. 1 Micheal Beard (PA) vs. No. 2 Gavin Hoffman (PA)