Ryland Geiger

2008-09 • REDSHIRTED:
Overall Record: 19-3
Dual Meet Record: n/a
Big Ten Record: n/a
Pins: 1
Major Decisions: 4
Technical Falls: 1
Posted a 19-3 record at 197 lbs., which led all 197 pounders in wins • competed solely in open meets • earned one pin on the season, and never lost by fall • won four matches by major decision and one by technical fall • won eight straight matches to open the season, and closed the season on a seven match winning streak • began the season in style by going 5-0 to win the Bison Open on Nov. 15 • first career win was a 9-2 decision over Skip Johnson of Itasca Community College • first career fall came in the next match over Brian Woelfel • bettered teammate Gordan Bierschenk 3-2 in the title match • went 5-1 at the Kaufman/Brand Amateur, and claimed third place honors with a 7-1 decision it the third place match • only loss was in the semifinals to the eventual champion • champion the Flash Open in early January • champion at the Minnesota West Open on Jan. 17, winning all three matches by major decision.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Competed for Scappoose High School ∙ Ranked second-best high school wrestler at 189 pounds by Amateur Wrestling News ∙ Has built a reputation as a powerful, athletic wrestler ∙ Two-time OSAA state champion ∙ Attended Blair Academy (Moorestown, NJ) as a sophomore ∙ Also lettered in football and track at Scappoose HS ∙ Lists most memorable sports thrill as competing at Senior Nationals ∙ Plays the saxophone.

PERSONAL: