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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2011-12 UNK Wrestling Roster

Eric Jones

  • Hometown Lake Tapps, WA
  • Highschool Auburn Riverside
  • Prev School Highline C.C. (WA)
  • Class Junior
  • Major K-12 Physical Education

Biography

PRIOR TO UNK
Spent  time at U. of Wyoming (2008-10) and Highline C.C. in Washington (2010-11) ... in 2011, earned JUCO All-American honors by placing fifth at nationals (157 lbs.) ... won over 30 matches and was ranked second nationally at one point ... helped team finish 10th overall ... at UW, took a redshirt year in 2008-09, going 19-7 in tournaments ... six falls, two tech falls and three majors ... third in three different opens ... as a redshirt freshman (157 lbs.), posted a 6-7 mark with two falls

HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time state champion ... undefeated as a senior and 36-1 as a junior ... also won the Tri-State and Pacific Coast Tournaments ... four-time regional champion and three-time league champion ... five-time USA Wrestling All-American ... competed at the Cadet Nationals and third at the FILA Jr. Greco-Roman National Championships

PERSONAL
Son of Bob & Sue Jones ... father wrestled and played football at Western Washington ... has two siblings in Kyle & Taryn