Hunter Sturgill

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Weight:
149
Year:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Maryville, Tenn.
High School:
The Baylor School

2025-26 (Redshirt): Went 19-7 on the season … had nine bonus-point victories, including six pins … competed at the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships … took fourth place at Michigan State Open (Fresh/Soph) … first place at the Adrian Open … fifth place at the Purple Raider Open … first place at the Wabash College Open … fourth place at the Greyhound Open … competed in U20 Freestyle and Greco-Roman at the U.S. Open … took second place at 72 kg in U20 Greco-Roman to earn a spot on the U.S. Team for the Pan-American Championships … at Pan-Ams, he earned a silver medal and took second place in the event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil … also competed at U23 Nationals in Freestyle.

Prep: Standout at The Baylor School (Chattanooga, Tenn.) … coached by Rex Kendle, Joe Bakewell and Andrew Berreyessa at Baylor … wrestled club for Baylor Wrestling Club … three-time Tennessee State Champion (132, 152, 157 lbs.) … two-time Fargo All-American … ranked as the No. 113 overall prospect in the class of 2025 by MatScouts … considered the No. 12 wrestler at 165 lbs. in the class.