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2014-15 Wrestling Roster

Colton Gallo

  • Position Player
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Perry, Okla.
  • Highschool Perry

Biography

Junior 174-pounder who should be a key force for the Bronchos this season . . . Has been slowed by a variety of injuries throughout his career, but showed what he’s capable of during off-and-on starting stint last year . . . Strong, physical veteran with great work ethic who is ready to have a major impact and has the ability to vie for All-America honors.
 
2013-14:  Opened the season in the starting lineup and had falls in the first two duals . . . Made the finals at the Fort Hays State Open in early-December, but suffered concussion early in that match and didn’t return until the NWCA Division II National Duals in mid-January . . . Was sidelined by another injury after that, coming back to earn a major decision in UCO’s final dual and then went 2-2 in the rugged Central Super Regional . . . Finished 9-5 with four bonus-point wins.
 
2011-13:  Sat out both years because of injury.
 
2010-11:  Competed in just one open tournament while redshirting.
 
High School:  Prep star at long-time power Perry High School, leading the Maroons to three straight Class 3A state championships . . . Captured state title as a sophomore and senior while finishing runner-up as a junior . . . Went 45-2 his final season in earning All-State honors and was 85-8 with 44 falls for his career.
 
Personal:  Nursing major and multiple member of UCO Dean’s Honor Roll . . . Enjoys hunting as his main hobby . . . Names the Oklahoma City Thunder as his favorite professional team . . . Lists Eric Church as his top musician . . . Birthdate is Sept. 14, 1991.
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2010-11Freshman

    Player
    5'9"
  • 2011-12Redshirt Freshman

    Player
    5'9"
  • 2012-13Redshirt Freshman

    Player
    5'9"
  • 2013-14Sophomore

    Player
    5'9"
  • 2014-15Junior

    Player
    5'10"