2021-22 Wrestling Roster
Merritt, Ja’Kerion
Ja’Kerion Merritt
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Weight:
- 149
- Hometown:
- Hopkinsville, Ky.
- High School:
- Christian County
Bio
2022-23: Finished 4-13 wrestling primarily in open tournaments … posted an 0-4 dual-meet record including 0-1 in MAC duals.
2021-22: Finished 14-11 including 2-3 in duals as part-time starter 133 pounds … recorded one falls and two major-decision victories.
High School: Posted a 152-27 high school career record … Kentucky High School Athletic Association state champion at 132 pounds in 2019 … placed fourth (132 pounds) in 2018 state tournament and was third (145) in 2020 … three-time high school regional champion … three-time Kentucky National Team member … 2018 and 2019 Kentucky freestyle state champion … 2019 Greco Roman state champion … 2019 Kentucky New Era Athlete of the Year … graduated with a 3.9 grade point average … four-time KHSAA First Team Academic All-State honoree.
2021-22: Finished 14-11 including 2-3 in duals as part-time starter 133 pounds … recorded one falls and two major-decision victories.
High School: Posted a 152-27 high school career record … Kentucky High School Athletic Association state champion at 132 pounds in 2019 … placed fourth (132 pounds) in 2018 state tournament and was third (145) in 2020 … three-time high school regional champion … three-time Kentucky National Team member … 2018 and 2019 Kentucky freestyle state champion … 2019 Greco Roman state champion … 2019 Kentucky New Era Athlete of the Year … graduated with a 3.9 grade point average … four-time KHSAA First Team Academic All-State honoree.
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