Wrestling | 11/11/2015 5:13:00 PM |
@MizzouWrestling Signs Five to Fall Recruiting Class
Among five in class, two hail from Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo.
Mizzou Wrestling has officially added five wrestlers to its 2015-16 #TigerStyle recruiting class, as announced by the coaching staff on Wednesday (Nov. 11). Of the five who signed national letters of intent Wednesday, two are from the state of Missouri and the other three come from outside the Show-Me State.
All five of head coach Brian Smith's signees will be freshmen for the 2016-17 academic year. Canten Marriott (Excelesior Springs, Mo.) and Sean Hosford (Kansas City, Mo.) will join a long list of grapplers from Park Hill High School to join the Tiger program. In addition to the two Missourians, Rodrigo Diaz (Lafayette, La.), Dante Jiovenetta (Islamorada, Fla.), and Wyatt Koelling (Kaysville, Utah) joined the #TigerStyle family on Friday.
"These recruits are excited to live the #TigerStyle lifestyle," said Smith. "From their visits, they came away impressed with the culture of our program and what our student-athletes are doing on and off the mat. They want to be a part of that culture. Each recruit is gifted athletically and academically and will fit in perfectly with our program."
Rodrigo Diaz // Lafayette High School // Lafayette, La. 285
Diaz enters his senior season at Lafayette High School with a record of 128-34. In 2013, Diaz placed third in the Louisiana State Tournament, followed by a second-place finish the following year. Diaz is also a two-time member of the All-District team in Louisiana and a two-time Brute National Champion. Coach Smith described how impressed he was with Diaz from the first time he saw him: "When I first saw Rodrigo, I saw this big guy who was always working hard. Then he came to one of our training camps and worked even harder. His work ethic is what impressed me. We are excited to get a big guy with a great training mentality."
Sean Hosford // Park Hill High School // Kansas City, Mo. 157/165
Hosford is the latest wrestler from Park Hill High School to join the #TigerStyle family. Before beginning his senior year of high school wrestling, Hosford already owns two state titles, winning as a freshman and sophomore. Hosford missed much of his junior year to an injury, but returned in time for the state tournament, where he wrestled up two weight classes and still came out with victories in his first two bouts. Hosford has a career record of 83-14 entering 2015-16. "Hosford comes from a good family. We are excited to have him here at Mizzou. He's already a two-time state champion and he will be looking for his third title this season," said Coach Smith of Hosford.
Dante Jiovenetta // Coral Shores High School //Islamorada, Fl. 285
"Dante is one of the best wrestlers in the country. He's a Fargo national champion. Tom Milovich, his high school coach, is one of the best Michigan State wrestlers of all-time, so we have a connection there. Dante just knows how to use his body to win matches and he will be a great asset to our program," Coach Smith expressed about Jiovenetta. The Florida native will enter his senior season with an outstanding record of 75-6. He earned the FHSAA 1A State Championship in 2015 and was undefeated in the Disney Duals AAU Gold Medalist All-Star Division, earning a 13-0 record.
Wyatt Koelling // Davis High School // Kaysville, UT 197
A three-time Fargo finalist, including a 2015 Greco Fargo Championship, Wyatt Koelling will join the Tiger program from Kaysville, Utah. Koelling is also a two-time Utah triple crown state champion, earning titles in folk style, freestyle, and Greco. Koelling is a decorated champion at the national level, but what Coach Smith saw off the mat is what impressed him the most, "When I got to know Wyatt, the leadership characteristic he had really resonated with me. He's an Eagle Scout. Family is really important to him. Those are the kind of people you want to bring into your program."
Canten Marriott // Park Hill High School // Excelsior Springs, Mo. 165
The second signee from Park Hill High School, Canten Marriott joins the #TigerStyle family already having finished in the top-three at the Missouri State Tournament in each of the last three seasons. Marriott finished the 2015 state tournament as state champion. His record entering the 2015-16 season with a record of 109-21. "Marriott is a kid that is exploding right now. He has already had a really good high school career, he just won a preseason national tournament, and is just getting better and better. Academics is really important to him, so having the chance to get a good education and an opportunity to chase a national championship was critical in his decision to choose Mizzou."
For all the latest on Mizzou Wrestling, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MizzouWrestling
@MizzouWrestling Signs Five to Fall Recruiting Class
Among five in class, two hail from Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo.
Mizzou Wrestling has officially added five wrestlers to its 2015-16 #TigerStyle recruiting class, as announced by the coaching staff on Wednesday (Nov. 11). Of the five who signed national letters of intent Wednesday, two are from the state of Missouri and the other three come from outside the Show-Me State.
All five of head coach Brian Smith's signees will be freshmen for the 2016-17 academic year. Canten Marriott (Excelesior Springs, Mo.) and Sean Hosford (Kansas City, Mo.) will join a long list of grapplers from Park Hill High School to join the Tiger program. In addition to the two Missourians, Rodrigo Diaz (Lafayette, La.), Dante Jiovenetta (Islamorada, Fla.), and Wyatt Koelling (Kaysville, Utah) joined the #TigerStyle family on Friday.
"These recruits are excited to live the #TigerStyle lifestyle," said Smith. "From their visits, they came away impressed with the culture of our program and what our student-athletes are doing on and off the mat. They want to be a part of that culture. Each recruit is gifted athletically and academically and will fit in perfectly with our program."
Rodrigo Diaz // Lafayette High School // Lafayette, La. 285
Diaz enters his senior season at Lafayette High School with a record of 128-34. In 2013, Diaz placed third in the Louisiana State Tournament, followed by a second-place finish the following year. Diaz is also a two-time member of the All-District team in Louisiana and a two-time Brute National Champion. Coach Smith described how impressed he was with Diaz from the first time he saw him: "When I first saw Rodrigo, I saw this big guy who was always working hard. Then he came to one of our training camps and worked even harder. His work ethic is what impressed me. We are excited to get a big guy with a great training mentality."
Sean Hosford // Park Hill High School // Kansas City, Mo. 157/165
Hosford is the latest wrestler from Park Hill High School to join the #TigerStyle family. Before beginning his senior year of high school wrestling, Hosford already owns two state titles, winning as a freshman and sophomore. Hosford missed much of his junior year to an injury, but returned in time for the state tournament, where he wrestled up two weight classes and still came out with victories in his first two bouts. Hosford has a career record of 83-14 entering 2015-16. "Hosford comes from a good family. We are excited to have him here at Mizzou. He's already a two-time state champion and he will be looking for his third title this season," said Coach Smith of Hosford.
Dante Jiovenetta // Coral Shores High School //Islamorada, Fl. 285
"Dante is one of the best wrestlers in the country. He's a Fargo national champion. Tom Milovich, his high school coach, is one of the best Michigan State wrestlers of all-time, so we have a connection there. Dante just knows how to use his body to win matches and he will be a great asset to our program," Coach Smith expressed about Jiovenetta. The Florida native will enter his senior season with an outstanding record of 75-6. He earned the FHSAA 1A State Championship in 2015 and was undefeated in the Disney Duals AAU Gold Medalist All-Star Division, earning a 13-0 record.
Wyatt Koelling // Davis High School // Kaysville, UT 197
A three-time Fargo finalist, including a 2015 Greco Fargo Championship, Wyatt Koelling will join the Tiger program from Kaysville, Utah. Koelling is also a two-time Utah triple crown state champion, earning titles in folk style, freestyle, and Greco. Koelling is a decorated champion at the national level, but what Coach Smith saw off the mat is what impressed him the most, "When I got to know Wyatt, the leadership characteristic he had really resonated with me. He's an Eagle Scout. Family is really important to him. Those are the kind of people you want to bring into your program."
Canten Marriott // Park Hill High School // Excelsior Springs, Mo. 165
The second signee from Park Hill High School, Canten Marriott joins the #TigerStyle family already having finished in the top-three at the Missouri State Tournament in each of the last three seasons. Marriott finished the 2015 state tournament as state champion. His record entering the 2015-16 season with a record of 109-21. "Marriott is a kid that is exploding right now. He has already had a really good high school career, he just won a preseason national tournament, and is just getting better and better. Academics is really important to him, so having the chance to get a good education and an opportunity to chase a national championship was critical in his decision to choose Mizzou."
For all the latest on Mizzou Wrestling, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MizzouWrestling
