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Revision as of 06:20, 4 January 2012
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| Jason Welch | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 157 lb (71 kg) |
| Born | November 2, 1989 Walnut Creek, California |
| High school | Las Lomas High |
| State championships | 3 (California) |
| College | Northwestern University |
| NCAA championships | Forthcoming... |
| Status | Red Shirt Junior |
Jason Michael Welch (born November 02, 1989, in Walnut Creek, California) is an American amateur wrestler. As a high school wrestler at Las Lomas High School in Wallnut Creek, California, Welch was the 13th wrestler ever to win 3 state championships.[1] In 2008, Welch graduated and signed with Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Welch is a two-time national qualifier and in 2011, became an NCAA All-American.[2]
Career
High school
Jason Welch attended Las Lomas High School from 2004 to 2008. While at Las Lomas, he lettered in varsity soccer, football, and wrestling.[3] On his way to winning 3 state championships, Welch recorded 119 consecutive victories and ended his high school career with a 194-7 record. [4] According to Intermatwrestle.com, Welch was the top ranked high school wrestler when he signed to Northwestern University. [5]
College
Entering Northwestern in 2008, Welch started for the Northwestern Wilcats as a true freshman.[6] As a true freshman, he qualified for the NCAA Wrestling National Championship Tournament. As a red shirt sophomore Welch qualified for the NCAA tournament again and placed 6th after losing to Bubba Jenkins of Penn State in the semi-finals to earn All-American honors. [7] In 2011, during Welch's red shirt junior season, he was invited to wrestle at the 46th NWCA All-Star Classic where he beat Ganbayar Sanjaa of American University. [8][9] Welch won the famed 49th Midlands tournament hosted by his home school, Northwestern and led Northwestern to its highest team place at the tournament with the Wildcats placing 2nd overall behind Iowa University.[10]
Personal life
Welch is an English Major at Northwestern University. He was born in Walnut Creek, California to John and Barbara Welch. His father John Welch is a construction worker and his mother Barbara is the CFO of Vanguard Construction. [11]
References
- ^ "Player Bio: Jason Welch - Northwestern". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "Division 1 College Rankings, Lineups, Schedules, Recruiting, and Results - Jason Welch (Northwestern)". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ ""Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate"". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ ""Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate"". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ ""Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate"". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "Player Bio: Jason Welch - Northwestern". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "Three Wrestlers Become All-Americans as Robles, Jenkins Reach Final". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "46th NWCA All-Star Classic Line-up is Announced". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "46th NWCA All-Star Classic Line-up is Announced". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "Former Las Lomas High wrestler Jason Welch wins Midlands title for Northwestern". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ "Player Bio: Jason Welch - Northwestern". Retrieved 2012-03-01.