Fixated upon the Penn States, the Oklahoma States, the Nebraskas & the Iowas, the wrestling world can miss out on some of the other important, milestones of our sport. Davidson wrestling has been around a long time. As in 89 years a long time. There are some other periods that were good too, but I'd say we could very well be in the best era of Wildcat wrestling, right here, right now.
They have a presence & they want to be known. Now some have the attitude that the only thing of concern is what happens on the mat, but in today's day in age, you need an identity on Social Media & Davidson has one. The black & red has been around for 8 decades, and I wouldn't be all that surprised if we were to see their first AA before 2030.
Tanner Peake never did earn NCAA DI qualification, but he had some great moments in his career nonetheless. I'd say earning 8th at the Southern Scuffle this year, most certainly a highlight. Let's also keep in mind that he was a true senior this year. While some are getting as many as 7 years to make things happen, Tanner Peake wrestled a strict four seasons.
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| 149 Anderson Heap |
Harold Westevelt, Scott Patrick, there have been some other legendary names in Wildcat wrestling. However, only a junior this season, Anderson Heap has the opportunity to be the best ever at Davidson. The Florida native won 20 matches last season & won the Southern Conference championship.
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| 165 Bryce Griffin |
Here's the deal. Davidson has only qualified more than one wrestler in the same season once. In 2014, both Kyle Birmingham & Scott Patrick qualified for the NCAA DI championships. 2027, could mark the year that Davidson once again sends two to the dance. 18 wins on the season, Bryce Griffin was one match shy of placing at the Southern Scuffle.
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