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2022-23 Wrestling Roster

Jacob Simpson

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Tampa Bay, Fla.
  • Highschool University

Biography

    2022-23
        - Competed in the 149 weight class
        - NWCA Scholar All American
        - Mountain East Conference Champion
        - Super Region 3 Champion
        - NCAA Division ll National Qualifier
        - 2-2 at 2023 National Tournament   
    2021-22
        - Competed at 149
        - 21-11 season record
        - 4th place at MEC Championship
        - 6th place at Findlay Open
    2020-21
           -Competed at 149
           -7-3 season record
    2019-20
           -Competed at 141/149
           -26-12 season record
           -Spartan Mat Classic Runner-Up
           -3rd place at MEC Championship
           -3rd place at John Summa Invite
           -3rd place at Mount Union Invite
    Prep
           -Attended University (W.Va.) High School
           -4-time state placer
           -2019 state runner-up
           -OVAC Tournament champion
           -2-time regional champion
           -2-time state freestyle champion
           -School career record 144 wins
    Personal
           -Son of Deirdre Simpson
           -Twin brother of WLU teammate Matt Simpson
           -Other siblings are Heather, Levi and Daniel
            -Major/Minor: Sports Recreation and Wellness
           -Intended Career Path: State Trooper
    Why West Liberty
           “When I was on my visit, I saw two wrestlers getting in a workout on their own time and I thought it was cool. Go Toppers!”

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

    141
  • 2020-21Sophomore

    141
  • 2021-22Junior

    149
  • 2022-23Senior

    149