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2023-24 Wrestling Roster

Dillon Messick

  • Weight 133
  • Year Senior
  • Hometown Newport News, VA
  • Trade Sheet Metal Worker

Biography

2021-22: ALL-AMERICAN. Dill entered the National Championships as the top seed at 133 lbs after defeating the defending National Champion as well as the current top-ranked wrestler to claim his first MAC conference title. He would advance to the National Semi-finals before dropping into the consolation bracket where he would come back to place 5th for his first spot on the podium. Apprentice Athlete of the Week on two occasions.  MAC Champ, 3rd Star City Classic. Led the team in total wins with a 28-7 season record, including 5 major decisions and 7 pins.  

2019-20:  Advanced to blood-round at NCWA National Championships, one win shy of All-American honors before Apprentice withdrew from the tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.  Entered as the #7 seed, advancing to the quarter-finals before falling to #2 from Grand Valley.  22 wins on the season, including a 12-2 NCWA record. Builder Invite Champ.  3rd Star City Classic. MAC runner-up.

Historical Player Information

  • 2019-20Freshman

    125 lbs

  • 2020-21Sophomore

    125 lbs

  • 2021-22Junior

    133 lbs

  • 2022-23Senior

    133 lbs

  • 2023-24Senior

    133 lbs