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Freshman Cody Kirk Making Early Impact For Davidson Wrestling

Freshman Cody Kirk, who reached the finals of his first two college tournaments, has big goals for Davidson wrestling.
Cody Kirk is well aware that Davidson College has only featured 11 Southern Conference champions and sent only seven wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in the 87-year history of Wildcat wrestling, according to the school records. 
The 184-pound true freshman is also aware that any national success by a Davidson wrestler — something Kirk did early this season when he placed first and second, respectively in the “Fresh-Soph” divisions of the Southeast Open and Michigan State Open in November — could put undue pressure on such a wrestler to become the latest face of Davidson wrestling.
So, is it fair to place such expectations on Kirk, a native of Pike Road, Ala., this early in his career? “I don’t feel any pressure,” said Kirk in a matter-of-fact tone. “Ever since I was a kid, I loved to roll around and wrestle. I would say it came pretty naturally to me. I found the sport in sixth grade and ever since then, I’ve loved wrestling.”
And the sport has done well for Kirk, a four-time Alabama state finalist, who earned titles as both a junior and senior for his high school that sits 20 miles east of Montgomery and 100 miles southeast of Birmingham. … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/14793331-freshman-cody-kirk-making-early-impact-for-davidson-wrestling

November 26, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized