Jason Welch

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Jason Welch
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Weight157 lb (71 kg)
Born (1989-11-02) November 2, 1989 (age 34)
Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
High school Las Lomas (CA)
State championships3 (California)
College Northwestern University
StatusGraduated
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Northwestern Wildcats
NCAA Division I Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2013 Des Moines157 lb
Big Ten Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2009 State College157 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2011 Evanston157 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2012 Columbus157 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2013 Champaign157 lb

Jason Michael Welch (born November 2, 1989) is an American former wrestler. As a high school wrestler at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, California, Welch was the 13th wrestler ever to win 3 California state championships. [1] In 2008, Welch graduated and signed with Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Welch was a four-time national qualifier and a three-time NCAA All-American. [2]

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Wrestling career

High school

Welch talking to Northwestern University head coach Drew Pariano during match in 2012 Jasonwdrew.jpg
Welch talking to Northwestern University head coach Drew Pariano during match in 2012

Jason Welch attended Las Lomas High School from 2004 to 2008. While at Las Lomas, he lettered in varsity soccer, football, and wrestling. [3] On his way to winning 3 state championships, Welch recorded 119 consecutive victories and ended his high school career with a 194-7 win-loss record. [4] He was named the Junior Hodge Trophy winner for 2008. [5] According to Intermatwrestle.com, Welch was the top ranked high school wrestler when he signed to Northwestern University. [6]

College

Entering Northwestern in 2008, Welch started for the Northwestern Wildcats as a true freshman. [7] As a true freshman, he qualified for the NCAA Wrestling National Championship Tournament. As a redshirt sophomore Welch qualified for the NCAA tournament again and placed 6th after losing to Bubba Jenkins of Arizona State in the semi-finals to earn All-American honors. [8] In 2011, during Welch's red shirt junior season, he was invited to wrestle at the 46th NWCA All-Star Classic where he beat Ganbayar Sanjaa of American University. [9] [10] Welch placed 4th for All-American honors his red-shirt junior year. Welch won the famed 49th Midlands tournament hosted by his home school, Northwestern and led Northwestern to its highest team place at the tournament with the Wildcats placing 2nd overall behind Iowa. [11] In 2013, Welch won a Big Ten championship and placed 2nd at the NCAA championships, making him a 3-time NCAA All-American.

Personal life

Welch graduated as an English Major at Northwestern University. He was born in Walnut Creek, California to John and Barbara Welch. Welch coached wrestling at Loyola Academy and now coaches at San Francisco State University. In his first year at SF State, he managed to produce two NCAA qualifiers and helped the young team beat Cal Baptist for the first time in years. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Player Bio: Jason Welch – Northwestern". Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Division 1 College Rankings, Lineups, Schedules, Recruiting, and Results – Jason Welch (Northwestern)". Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate" . Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate" . Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Junior Hodge Trophy Winners". WIN Magazine. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Nation's Top Wrestler Has Plenty on Plate" . Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Player Bio: Jason Welch – Northwestern". Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Three Wrestlers Become All-Americans as Robles, Jenkins Reach Final". Archived from the original on May 23, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  9. ↑ "NWCA All-Star Classic" . Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  10. ↑ "46th NWCA All-Star Classic Line-up is Announced" . Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Former Las Lomas High wrestler Jason Welch wins Midlands title for Northwestern" . Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Player Bio: Jason Welch – Northwestern". Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
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