Biography

BJ Clagon closed-out his high school career in-style in April by becoming just the third wrestler ever to win four straight NHSCA national championships.

Clagon, who is a two-time New Jersey state wrestling champ, won the 145-pound title at the Senior Nationals. Clagon, who will wrestle in college at Rider, finished his career at Toms River South with a 155-6 record and 85 straight victories at the end of his career.

While at Rider, Clagon became the first freshman to earn All-America honors in any sport. He placed 5th at the 2015 NCAA Division I National Championships. He was named EWL Rookie of the Year and the Rider Athlete of the Year. As a sophomore, he fell shy,  losing in the blood round. He also qualified for the NCAA’s as a junior before being plagued by injuries as a senior.

Records

2x New Jersey State Champion

4x NHSCA Senior National Champion

Career Record of 155-6 in high school

Professional Achievements

2015 NCAA All American

3x NCAA National Qualifier

Personal Honors

Attended Rider University