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2023-24 Wrestling Roster

Simon Bishop

  • Height 6-0
  • Year First-Year
  • Hometown Winchester, Va.
  • High School John Handley
  • Position 174
  • Major Biology

Biography

2023-24: Named UAA Rookie of the Year after his performance at 2024 University Athletic Association Championship...Finished first year at CWRU with record of 20-12, competing mostly at 174 pounds...Finished season with eight wins by fall and three by technical fall...Recorded first collegiate win and first collegiate pin on November 18, defeating Trine's Gavin Malone in 2:36...Had first career technical fall on November 18, defeating Ryan Gildersleeve (Penn St. Behrend), 16-0...Placed second at 174 pounds at UAA Championship and third at RIT Invite.

Prior to CWRU: Was a four-year member of the John Handley High School wrestling team, serving as captain for three seasons...Coached by Troy Mezzatesta, Brian Thompson, and Nick Sardelis...Had career record of 152-16, the third most wins and second highest winning percentage in school history...Recorded 99 pins, the fourth most in school history...Set school records for wins (48) and pins (39) as a senior...Was a two-time district and regional champion (2021, 2022)...Finished at state runner-up in 2023 and placed third in state in 2021 and 2022...Named Team MVP as a sophomore, junior, and senior...Received the Snag Sargent Award for best all around athletics and scholarship for the class of 2023.

Personal: Born February 25...Son of John and Amy Bishop.