{"id":3410,"date":"2020-07-08T13:57:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T13:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westernwrestling.ca\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2020-07-08T13:57:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T13:57:06","slug":"mustangs-wrestling-announces-2020-21-recruit-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernwrestling.ca\/mustangs-wrestling-announces-2020-21-recruit-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Mustangs Wrestling announces 2020-21 Recruit Class"},"content":{"rendered":"
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By:\u00a0Mustangs Sports Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Wrestling<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n

London, ON<\/strong>\u00a0– The Western Wrestling team has announced they\u00a0are set to welcome 7 new recruits to their program for the 2020-21 season.<\/p>\n

“This is one of the best-recruiting classes we have had in a long time,” said Mustangs Head Coach Scott Proctor.<\/strong>\u00a0“These recruits will help us fill some gaps in our line-up that we have due to graduation,\u00a0they are all hard-working student-athletes who have enormous potential; they are a great addition to our team and the Western community.”<\/p>\n

All recruits come to Western from across Ontario with several coming from London and area.<\/p>\n

“We are proud these top recruits chose our wrestling program and Western University to continue their athletic and academic careers. They chose our wrestling program due to our reputation for providing a leading student-athlete environment: our recent outstanding results, our supportive team environment, and our commitment to our athletes’ athletic and academic success. Likewise, Western University provides a paramount student experience: a positive social environment, access to a world-class educational experience, opportunities for professional networking, and personal\/professional development.” said Proctor<\/p>\n

2020-21 Mustangs Wrestling\u00a0Recruit Class<\/strong><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

\"Owen_AS\"
\nOwen\u00a0Bisschop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Dorchester, ON
\nWeight Class:\u00a0<\/b>72kg
\nAcademic Program:<\/strong>\u00a0BMOS – King’s
\nPrevious Team(s):<\/strong>\u00a0Lord Dorchester S.S.<\/p>\n

Career Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • OFSAA qualifier 2020<\/li>\n
  • 2 X TVRAA champion<\/li>\n
  • Bill Salter Award Winner 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why I chose Western:<\/strong>
    \n“I chose Western because it feels right. I started wrestling when I was 6 years old and I started at Western. I think this will be a nice return to home.”<\/p>\n

    Coach’s Thoughts:<\/strong>
    \n“Owen comes to us with a lot of potential as a wrestler. He has solid fundamentals. We are excited to start coaching him and believe that he will be a great team member. His addition to our team strengthens our middleweights; his versatility in his weight gives our team flexibility in our line-up.”<\/p>\n

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    \"Kendall_AS\"
    \nKendall\u00a0Dettloff<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Hometown:<\/strong>\u00a0Dorchester, ON
    \nWeight Class:\u00a0<\/b>54kg
    \nAcademic Program:\u00a0<\/strong>Nursing
    \nPrevious Team(s):<\/strong>\u00a0Catholic Central High School<\/p>\n

    Career Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n