Shorter University (Rome, GA) Signs No. 95 recruit in the Nation

[mpitts]

Our inaugural home match is tomorrow night vs. Central Baptist @ the Forum (7:00).

We also have the Roman Open all day Saturday @ the Forum.

 

Shorter University Wrestling announces signing of Jay Taylor

 

ROME, Ga. - Shorter University head wrestling coach Josh Henson announced today the signing of Jay Taylor to the Hawks' 2011 recruiting class.

 

Taylor, a native of Oviedo, Fla., is set to join the Hawk wrestling team in the fall of 2011 after he closes out his successful career at Oviedo High School, one of the top prep wrestling programs in the country.

 

"Jay will make an immediate impact for us on the wrestling mats," said Henson, whose team is in the midst of its inaugural season. "Jay has the ability to be a huge part of our program for the next four years.

 

"He has embraced the idea that he will be setting the standard for every wrestler that follows him at Shorter University."

 

Taylor has been rated as a Top 100 recruit for any weight class by Intermat Wrestling and is the No. 6 rated recruit at 197 pounds according to Win Magazine.

 

He is a two-time Florida state championship finalist and a one-time state champion. Taylor has been an NHSCA Freshman National Runner-Up and an NHSCA Junior National Runner-Up while also being named a Fargo Junior National All-American.

 

He will come to Shorter from Oviedo High, which is currently ranked No. 7 in the nation and is the winner of five team state championships in Florida.

 

Taylor is coached at Oviedo by the legendary J.D. Robbins.

 

"Jay's signing gives us a lot of momentum and shows that we are moving in the right direction," Henson said. "To be able to recruit a nationally ranked wrestler like Jay shows that Shorter University has a lot to offer on and off the mat."

[coachknepper]

Great signing for Coach Henson and the Shorter Hawks!

 

Looking forward to wrestling in the tournament on Saturday against you guys Pitts!

 

Coach Knepper

MTSU Wrestling