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Jason Welch
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Welch at 2010 Big Ten Championships
Born (1989-11-02) November 2, 1989 (age 35)
Walnut Creek, California
High schoolLas Lomas High
State championships3 (California)
CollegeNorthwestern University
StatusRed 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

Personal life

References

  1. ^ "Player Bio: Jason Welch - Northwestern". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  2. ^ "Division 1 College Rankings, Lineups, Schedules, Recruiting, and Results - Jason Welch (Northwestern)". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  3. ^ ""Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate"". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  4. ^ ""Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate"". Retrieved 2012-03-01.
  5. ^ ""Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate"". Retrieved 2012-03-01.