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Ryan Mann Of North East Carolina Prep named the 34th Michael Stokes Award winner

            Two time State Champion Ryan Mann of North East Carolina Prep is named the 34th Michael Stokes Award winner. This is for his excellence in athletics, academics and sportsmanship in eastern North Carolina.  He earned his first state medal as a freshman at 120 pounds. As a sophomore, Mann was a state finalist with a (58-1) record.  After an undefeated junior season Ryan (58-0) won his first title. He repeated that finish in his senior year (50-1) with a dominating performance in the state tournament. He finished his scholastic career record with 203 wins and 6 losses.  Ryan will continue his wrestling career at Presbyterian College in Soth Carolina in the fall.
Michael Stokes wrestled the 1981-1984 seasons at Tarboro High School and with a (96–4) career record.  He was North Carolina’s 2nd 3-time State Champion when there was only one individual champion at a weight in the state. He wrestled for N.C. State and won ACC wrestling titles in 1988 and 1989 and was named the ACC Most Valuable Wrestler both years.  His record of 68 wins 8 losses and 3 ties (.879) is the best career winning percentage at NC State.  

April 3, 2025 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | 1 Comment