Robbie Mathers

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Awatukee, Ariz.
High School:
Desert Vista

FRESHMAN (2013-14)

? Took his redshirt his freshman season on the team, competing in three tournaments as an unattached wrestler at 149 pounds.
? Earned his first collegiate win with a technical fall, 22-6, over Aaron Tarin (Pratt CC) at the UCM Open.
? After another five wins, finished in fourth place at the UCM Open.
? Lost only once at the Roger Denker Open, claiming third place overall.
? Finished the season with 12 wins including one pin, two technical falls, and three major decisions.

DESERT VISTA HIGH SCHOOL (PHOENIX, ARIZ.)

? Took third-place at state his freshman year at 103-pounds.
? Won three state titles in three different weight classes: sophomore year at 119-pounds, junior year at 126-pounds, and senior year at 132-pounds.
? His first-place finish as a senior helped the Desert Vista Thunder to a third place team-trophy (2012).
? Competed nationally at the Fargo Asics Nationals Junior Freestyle Championships in 2011 (finished sixth) and 2012 (finished third).
? Went 11-1 at the 2012 Championship, with his only loss coming via a tiebreaker against the defending national champion.

PERSONAL

? Robbie Mathers was born April 24, 1994 in Phoenix, Ariz.
? His father, Rob, was a grappler for Arizona State University during his college years.
? Has three sisters - Cassandra, Kimberly, and Mandy - and one brother, Matthew.

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