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Cleary University to launch varsity wrestling in 2017

(Oct. 23, 2016 – Howell, Mich.) — As Cleary University continues to grow and expand, it’s athletic department is doing likewise as it announced the addition of varsity wrestling, to start in September of 2017, as it’s newest male athlete sport. Scott Lucas, who has coached for nearly two decades including a seven-year stint as an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan University, has been tapped to spearhead the new program.  Lucas is looking to build a roster of 30-40 wrestlers that will compete in 10 different weight classes to begin the program with the thought that those numbers will remain consistent over the years.  As Cleary looks to join the NAIA next season, the wrestling program will look to take to the mat with other area NAIA and NCAA Division III programs, but Lucas is not adverse to going head-to-head with larger programs.  “In open tournaments, giving our wrestlers an opportunity to compete against a vareity of competition including NCAA Division I opponents is something we’ll be seeking,” he said.  Rest of the Story  can be read at http://www.clearycougars.com/article/508.php?mc_cid=d9c13c102e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

November 24, 2016 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized