Cedar Rapids, IA

Greensboro's Josh Wilson and Hai Siu competed in the NCAA Wrestling Championships over the weekend (March 11th and 12th) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Josh Wilson earned All-American honors with a 5th place finish.  He defeated the #8, #7, and #3 wrestlers en route to a 5th place finish, the highest of any wrestler in Greensboro College history.  Siu finished in the top 12 of his weight class as well.

Josh Wilson (7-3) placed 5th and scored 8.5 team points.

In the Championship Round 1 - Robbie Precin (North Central College) 37-0 won by decision over Josh Wilson (Greensboro College) 7-3 (Dec 10-5)
Consolation Round 1 - Josh Wilson (Greensboro College) 7-3 won by decision over Tyler Fleetwood (University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire) 24-7 (Dec 11-6)
Cons. Round 2 - Josh Wilson (Greensboro College) 7-3 won by decision over Kyle Kaiser (Roger Williams University) 6-2 (Dec 6-3)
Cons. Round 3 - Josh Wilson (Greensboro College) 7-3 won by decision over Joe Pins (Wartburg College) 26-6 (Dec 6-5)
Cons. Semi - Matt Berlin (University Of Wisconsin-Stevens Point) 29-5 won by decision over Josh Wilson (Greensboro College) 7-3 (Dec 2-1)
In the 5th Place Match - Josh Wilson (Greensboro College) 7-3 won by decision over David Massey (University Of Mount Union) 9-3 (Dec 3-2)

Hai Siu (6-3)  scored 0.5 team points.

In Championship Round 1 - Michael Petrella (Baldwin Wallace University) 7-0 won in sudden victory - 1 over Hai Siu (Greensboro College) 6-3 (SV-1 3-1)
Cons. Round 1 - Hai Siu (Greensboro College) 6-3 won by decision over Colby Frost (University Of Southern Maine) 6-3 (Dec 10-9)
Cons. Round 2 - Michael Conklin (The College Of New Jersey) 20-8 won by fall over Hai Siu (Greensboro College) 6-3 (Fall 5:24)

Head Coach Kevin Birmingham said, "It was a great overall experience for both kids.  We did not reach all of our goals, and we are already game planning for next season and we will be ready for the next challenge.  Josh and Hai embraced the moment and embodied PRIDE.  We are making history here at Greensboro College."

Both wrestlers are set to return next season, and both look to return to Cedar Rapids in pursuit of a national title.