Lehigh Athletics
Wrestling Roster
John Bolich
| Position: | 197 |
| Class Year: | So./Fr. |
| Major: | Industrial Engineering |
| Hometown: | Willow Grove, Pa. |
| Previous School: | Upper Moreland |
Why Lehigh? “I loved the wrestling community and support and that Lehigh is a true wrestling school. I also liked the academic prestige that it has, especially in engineering. And of course, the coaching staff and program here are incredible.”
On Coach Santoro: “He’s one of the most genuinely good people you’ll ever meet, on top of being a wrestling genius. He’s a father figure that you always want to please.”
In 2011-12: Deferred eligibility… went 14-12 in open tournament competition… placed second at TCNJ Open and Mat Town tournament… took fourth at Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Classic… placed seventh at season-opening UB Open… also competed at East Stroudsburg, Nittany Lion, Edinboro and National Collegiate Opens.
In secondary school: Finished third in Pennsylvania in AAA as a senior… posted 41-1 record with 25 pins… was named outstanding wrestler at sectionals, districts and regionals… cadet All-American (freestyle and Greco-Roman)… finished third at FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… won gold medal at the Cadet PanAm games in Brazil in freestyle… member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Dave and Heather Bolich... brothers David (22) and Daniel (20)… sister Sarah (18)… enjoys kayaking, hiking and camping.
CAREER RECORD
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Overall
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Dual
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PCT
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Bonus
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Tournaments
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2011-12
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Deferred Eligibility
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2nd TCNJ Open, 2nd Mat Town, 4th Millersville,
7th UB Open
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Total
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