CJ Napier
Columbus High School
Impact Statement
“I can’t be away from this sport for more than a week or two at a time.”
-CJ Napier
Biography
Napier accomplished a rarity in high school wrestling, winning three consecutive Class 4A state championships at the same weight class, 135 pounds. This year Napier posted a perfect 36-0 record. As a freshman, he finished third in state at 130, and ended his career with a record of 145-9.
Wrestling in one of the toughest weight classes in the NHSCA National High School Seniors Wrestling Championships at Virginia Beach, Va. in April, Napier went 6-0 with victories over two three-time state champions and a two-time state champion. His 7-3 overtime victory in the finals earned him the meet’s Jeff Reese Memorial Award as the meet’s Outstanding Wrestler. Last year he finished fifth in the NHSCA Junior Nationals. Napier also has been a freestyle wrestling standout. He was a USA Wrestling Cadet National freestyle champion in 2006 and finished fifth in the USA Wrestling Junior National freestyle championships in 2008. He will attend the University of Nebraska.
While at Nebraksa, Napier qualified for the 2012 NCAA National Championships as a sophomore. Going into his senior year, Napier transferred to Fort Hayes State University. He went on to place 4th after two tough overtime loses to close out his career, making him a NCAA DII All American.
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