Newton Smerchek

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Weight:
215
Hometown:
Casco, Wis.
High School:
Luxemburg-Casco

2017-18: Finished 14-8 at 285 pounds … recorded two pins … went 3-2 in placing fifth at the Michigan State Open (11/5) … went 2-2 in placing fourth at the Eastern Michigan Open (11/11).

2016-17: Finished 24-13 at heavyweight … qualified for the NCAA Championships (3/16-18), finished 1-2 … went 2-2 to place fifth in the MAC Championships (3/4-5) … recorded four pins, and one major decisions … went 3-1 to place third at the Eastern Michigan Open (11/5) … went 5-1 to place third at the Michigan State Open (11/20) … went 4-1 at the Las Vegas Invitational (12/02-03).

2015-16: Earned Academic All-MAC honors … posted a 13-14 overall record for the season, including three MAC dual meet wins … won three matches at the Michigan State Open (11/15), finishing in third place … decisioned Missouri’s James Romero, 4-0, for third MAC victory of the year (1/17) … placed fifth at 285 lbs. at the MAC Championships.

2014-15: Went 18-13 including 1-0 in the MAC ... had five pin falls ... pinned Northern Illinois' Arthur Bunce to secure a dual victory (12/20/14) ... named Academic All-MAC.