Introduction

Iowa is known for producing the greatest collegiate wrestlers in the nation.  William Penn University is a part of that tradition of excellence, ranking among the NAIA's best.  Under head coach Gary Garvis, the Statesmen have become one of the fastest-growing wrestling programs in the state and the success has gained Penn national recognition.

The team won a record 54 duals in a row from 2001-2005 and finished the 2007-2008 year with a 3-2 mark.

Thirteen Statesmen qualified for the NAIA National Tournament with three earning All-American status, while the team finished 15th with 47 points.  Junior 285-pounder Jordan Wall claimed the bronze, while senior brothers Shamar (125) and Edgar (141) Haynes both finished seventh.

For more information on William Penn's recent wrestling success, read the following stories:

Leading by Example--Darren Cotton Story in WPU Bulletin
Penn at Highest Mark Ever as Third NAIA Ratings Released
Penn Wrestling Eclipses 50-Win Plateau in Streak
Four Seniors Have Four Years of Unprecedented Success
Wrestling Mall Story
Guffey First Wrestler to Earn #1 Ranking in School History
Evano Accomplishes His Biggest Goal
Evano, Dorsica Lead Penn Success in 2003

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News

Knoxville HS Product Inks with Penn Wrestling Wrestling -- Thursday, April 17, 2008 Oskaloosa--Josh Swanson placed three times at the state tournament.

Penn Wrestling Volunteers at Youth Wrestling Tournament Wrestling -- Thursday, April 10, 2008 Oskaloosa--Statesmen grapplers assisted at the AAU Regional Tournament.

Wall Finishes Third, Haynes Brothers Seventh at Nationals Wrestling -- Saturday, March 8, 2008 Sioux City--Jordan Wall ends tourney with a 5-1 record to lead Penn.

Three to be Crowned All-Americans Saturday Wrestling -- Friday, March 7, 2008 Sioux City--Jordan Wall could finish as high as third, while brothers Shamar and Edgar Haynes will try for seventh place.

Wall Still Alive for National Crown After Upset Win in Session II Wrestling -- Friday, March 7, 2008 Sioux City--Jordan Wall pinned top-ranked Lance Shunia to advance to the semifinals.

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