Colt Sponseller
West Holmes High School
Impact Statement
“I approach life being relentless. Do everything as hard as you can. You don’t want to take any shortcuts.” -Colt Sponseller
Biography
A three-time Ohio Division 2 state champion, Sponseller went 6-0 and won one of the toughest weight classes – 160 pounds – in the NHSCA National High School Seniors Wrestling Championships in April and was voted the meet’s Outstanding Wrestler.
It was Sponseller’s second NHSCA national championship, as he also claimed the National Juniors title at 152 pounds in 2006. Sponseller completed a dominating senior season with a 49-0 record and posted a career record of 157-13, and was a finalist for W.I.N. magazine’s prestigious Junior Dan Hodge Trophy. He will attend Ohio State University.
Sponseller continued to shine as a Buckeye. He was a 3x NCAA National Qualifier. His senior year he placed 4th at the NCAA Tournament, earning him All- American status.
Off the mat, Sponseller was a two time Academic All-Big Ten honoree and on the NWCA All-Academic Team in 2010 and 2011. He was a three Ohio State Scholar Athlete honoree.
After college he competed on the international circuit and won the Bronze medal at the 2012 University World Championships.
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