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- Height:
- 5-10
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Hometown:
- Jacksonville, Fla.
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- Major:
- Exercise Science
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- Weight Class:
- 197
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- Previous School:
- University Christian
Bio
2017-18: Compiled a total of 12 wins with three falls, and two major decision wins...Ranks 2nd in career wins for the Cobras...Finished sixth at Pembroke Classic... Named to NWCA Division II Academic All-American team.
2016-17: Recorded a 12-8 record with one fall at 197 pounds for the Cobras ... Finished third in the UNC Pembroke Classic ... Advanced to day two of the Super Region Two Championships.
2015-16: Did not wrestle, redshirted this year.
2014-15: Tied for a team-high with 22 wins this season for the Cobras ... Ranked as high as No. 3 in the regional polls.
2013-14: Scored 17 wins during his first season at Coker ... Advanced to the second day of the NCAA Super Regional Championships.
High School: All-conference selection, district champion, region champion and two-time state placer in wrestling ... Lettered in football, track and weightlifting at University Christian.
Personal: Son of Latisha Washington ... He has three siblings: Dejanna, Charles and Hakeem.
News mentions
The Coker College wrestling team once again placed members on the National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-American team. Eight Cobras made the list along with the team as a whole.
The Coker wrestling team saw four members move on to day two of the Super Region II Championships: Matthew Kieta, Ian Maund, Luis Peguero, and Robert Parland.
Coker wrestling took to the mat on day one of the NCAA Division II Super Region II Championships, hosted by the University of Findlay. Five Cobras collected at least one victory on the day. Luis Peguero, Robert Parland, Ian Maund, and Matthew Kieta all advance to day two of the tournament.
The Coker wrestling team is traveling to Ohio to compete in the NCAA Division II Super Region II Tournament, hosted by the University of Findlay, on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 23-24). In total, 13 teams will be competing, including the Cobras.
The Coker College wrestling team dropped an ECAC dual at No. 13 Newberry 29-9
The Coker College wrestling team returned to ECAC action on Tuesday (Feb. 6) night with a dual against UNC Pembroke. The Cobras fell behind early and lost the dual 33-12.
The Coker wrestling team competed on Day Two of the Super Region II Duals against No. t-23 Lake Erie and Tiffin.
The Coker wrestling team hosted the King (Tenn.) Tornado in an ECAC match to end the home season, while serving as Senior Day for multiple team members. The Cobras kept it tight, but dropped the dual, 26-21.
The Coker wrestling team opened up 2018 with a home ECAC bout against the Limestone Saints. Despite fighting all the way through, the Cobras dropped the match 27-9.
After a month layoff from competition, the Coker wrestling squad looks to begin 2018 with an ECAC dual against the Limestone Saints Thursday, January 11. The first bout is set to start at 7:00 p.m. The Cobras are 5-3 overall and 1-1 in ECAC action.
The Coker wrestling team finished up their 2017 home stretch Wednesday (Dec. 13) night against the Knights of St. Andrews University. The Navy and Gold dominated in their 46-3 victory, and now stand at 5-3 on the season.
The Coker wrestling team competed at the Newberry Duals with nine other teams across the NCAA and NAIA. The Cobras took on Queens (NC), St. Cloud State, and Bellarmine on Sunday (Dec. 3). The Navy and Gold earned a 29-13 victory over Queens, suffered a loss against No. 1 St. Cloud State, and came back for a 28-20 win over Bellarmine.
The 2017 Pembroke Classic Wrestling Tournament, hosted by University of North Carolina at Pembroke, saw 18 Cobras compete against the likes of the NCAA, NAIA, and club teams.
The Coker wrestling team opened up its 2017-18 season at the Spartanburg Methodist Duals where they battled Life University and Spartanburg Methodist College Wednesday night (Nov. 1). The Cobras lost their first match to the Life Running Eagles 47-0 and won their match against the Spartanburg Methodist Pioneers 27-21.