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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2011-12 UNK Wrestling Roster

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Josh Smith

  • Hometown Houston, TX
  • Highschool Cypress Ridge
  • Class Junior
  • Major K-12 Physical Education

Biography

CAREER NOTES
37 career wins

AS A JUNIOR (2011-12)
Went 8-10, mainly at 133 lbs. ... two falls and a tech fall ... both falls came at the UNK Loper Open in December where he finished fourth

AS A SOPHOMORE (2010-11)
Was the starter at 125 lbs. ... went 23-11 (8-2 duals) ... six falls and a major ... first at the York College Open ... runner up at the UNK Loper Open ... went 3-0 at the UCM Dual Jamboree ... fifth at the RMAC Championships/West Regional

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2009-10)
Went 6-7 (1-1 duals) at 133 lbs. ... battled some injuries ... three falls and a tech fall ... Academic All-American and Academic All-RMAC

AS A FRESHMAN (2008-09)
Took a redshirt year ... in open tournaments, went 22-12 at 133 lbs. ... nine falls and two majors ... placed first at the Colorado Open in February ... runner up at the Hastings Open in January ... third at the Fort Hays State Open

HIGH SCHOOL
Went 146-24 in his prep career ... as a senior, due to his age (20), couldn't compete in the state tourney ... went 30-2 as a senior ... runner up in the Brute Adidas Nationals

PERSONAL
Son of Wonda Campbell ... has two siblings in Jordan & Jessica

Historical Player Information

  • 2009-10Redshirt Freshman

    125
  • 2010-11Sophomore

    125
  • 2011-12Junior

    133