Jake Bohlken

SENIOR (2019-20)

Took over Mizzou’s starting job at heavyweight midway through the season and finished eighth at the MAC Championships, going 2-3 at the event, advancing to the tournament’s final day despite being unseeded headed into the championships
Posted a 12-16 record during his final season as a Tiger
Went 3-10 in dual competitions (2-5 in the MAC) and went 9-6 in tournament action
Posted a 3-1 record at the Cougar Clash in December
Graduated from Mizzou with a degree in biochemistry and enrolled in medical school

JUNIOR (2018-19)

Finished his redshirt sophomore year with an 8-3 record, posting a pair of falls among his eight wins
All 11 of his bouts came in tournament action, where he thrived all season earning three runner-up nods
Was the heavyweight runner-up at the South Beach Duals Individual Tournament on Dec. 20 after defeating Cornell’s Brendan Furman, 3-2
Earned a runner-up nod at the Roger Denker Open while earning his first fall of the season, a pin that took 1:50 against Jules Joseph of Truman State … He lost to teammate Rodrigo Diaz in the finals of that tournament
Also earned second-place at the Missouri Valley Open, winning three bouts, including a fall over Missouri Valley’s Joshua Isaac in the first round
Improved his career record to 23-15 with four career falls

SOPHOMORE (2017-18)

Produced a record of 15-12 in first season as an attached wrestler, making two dual starts for Mizzou at heavyweight.
Finished runner-up at heavyweight at the Roger Denker Open (Jan. 21), picking up a fall in the semifinals over Robert Schneider.
Made Mizzou dual debut against Eastern Michigan’s No. 17 Gage Hutchison (Jan. 13), falling 3-2 in overtime.
Went 2-2 at the Southern Scuffle (Jan. 1), picking up wins over Cleveland State’s Collin Kelly, 7-0, and Drexel’s Vincenzo Pelusi, 2-0.
Produced a record of 3-2 at the Reno Tournament of Champions (Dec. 17), including a fall at 4:17 over Southwestern Oregon’s Juan Perez.
Finished third at heavyweight at the Maryville Brand Kaufman Open (Nov. 11) with a 3-1 record.
Took fifth at heavyweight at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open (Nov. 4), going 3-2 at the tournament.

FRESHMAN (2016-17)

Posted a record of 11-10 during his redshirt season, placing in one open tournament.
Went 2-2 in the heavyweight division at the Edinboro Open (Feb. 4), including a fall over BryLee Shumaker (Clarion) at 6:56.
Record two falls in a 3-2 performance at the Joe Parisi Open (Nov. 12).
Open the season by winning the heavyweight amateur division of the Maryville Brand Kaufman Open (Nov. 12), winning all four matches with decision victories.

SMITHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (SMITHVILLE, MO.)

Missouri Class 2 285-pound State Champion
Complied a 183-28 high school record at Smithville High School, culminating in a state championship and a team title following a 53-3 record as a senior.
Three-time conference champion, two-time district champion and member of the All-Metro team (2014-15).
Also excelled in football and baseball, earning all-conference honors in both sports.
Member of 2014-15 state champion baseball team.

PERSONAL

Born on September 10, 1997 in Dallas, Texas
Son of Matthew and Michelle Bohlken
Earned Academic All-State Honors 10 times (Baseball, 2013-16; Football 2013-16; Wrestling 2015-16)
Named to Honor Roll all four years
Involved in student council all four years while being named senior class president
Brother, Mitchell, was a member of a wrestling state championship team
Enjoys playing disc golf in free time
Plans to major in biology or chemistry with a pre-medicine concentration with the goal to become an orthopedic surgeon