J Jaggers
St. Peter Chanel High School
Impact Statement
“Everything is a preparation for the next level. Everything I did in high school was to prepare to win nationals in college.” -J Jaggers
Biography
In wrestling the NHSCA honoree is J. Jaggers of St. Peter Chanel High School in Bedford, Ohio. Jaggers capped an outstanding prep career in April with his dramatic run to the NHSCA National Senior Championship at 135 pounds, also winning the Jeff Reese Outstanding Wrestler Award.
Jaggers’ impressive effort at the tournament included defeating the nation’s best in his weight class by major decisions, technical falls and pins. Completing his career with a record of 172-3, the four-time Ohio state wrestling champion will move to Columbus to continue his academic and athletic careers at The Ohio State University.
Jaggers went on to be a 2x NCAA Champion and 3x All American finishing 7th his Sophomore year and 1st his Junior and Senior year for the Buckeyes. After graduation Jaggers stayed on to coach. After six seasons as an assistant coach, Jaggers was promoted to the Associate Head Coach, a position he still holds.
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