Lehigh Athletics
Wrestling Roster
Max Wessell
| Position: | 197/285 |
| Class Year: | So./Fr. |
| Major: | Marketing |
| Hometown: | Boulder, Colo. |
| Previous School: | Boulder |
Why Lehigh? "Lehigh had the best mix between academic and athletic excellence."
Wessell on Santoro: "He is one of the best coaches in the sport."
In 2011-12: Deferred his eligibility in attempt to qualify for U.S. Olympic Team in judo.
In 2010-11: Deferred eligibility… went 20-7 with six falls competing unattached in open competition… placed in four open tournaments highlighted by third place finish at Edinboro Open in February… placed fourth at Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Classic and sixth at both Binghamton and National Collegiate Opens.
In secondary school: State champion at 189 as a senior, going 41-0… was named Outstanding Wrestler at the state tournament… placed sixth as a junior… accomplished in judo where he was ranked No.1 nationally in the under-18 division at 178 lbs… academic All-State performer.
Personal: Son of Buck and Amy… brother Axel… enjoys skiing.
CAREER RECORD
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Dual
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PCT
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Bonus
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Tournaments
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2010-11
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Deferred eligibility
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3rd Edinboro, 4th Hitchcock, 6th Binghamton, 6th NCO
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2011-12
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Olympic Redshirt - Judo
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Totals
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