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Joshua Ailey

  • Height 5-7
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Tonkawa
  • Hometown Tonkawa, Okla.

Biography

Returning national qualifier looking to finish his career off on a high-note ... Veteran presence for a young Bronchos team ... Talented leader ranked No. 7 in the country by D2Wrestle.com’s preseason rankings ... Spent two years at Northeastern A&M in Miami before transferring to Central Oklahoma as a junior.

2015-2016: Ailey filled  the 141 pound  slot for the Bronchos during the 2015-2016 season ... Placed third at the MIAA Tournament as well as the West Regional Tournament, paving the way to wrestle at the NCAA Division II Championships ... Ailey finished the season 26-11 and led all of Division II in falls with 19 ... His 19 falls are the fifth most in a single season in Central Oklahoma history.

Juco:  Two-year starter at 133 pounds for the Norsemen, earning All-America honors both seasons ... Had 54 falls in two season ... Placed eighth as a freshman in 2013-14 in helping NEO capture the national championship and was a seventh-place finisher last year.

High School:  Prep standout at Tonkawa High School, finishing with a 128-8 career record ... Four-time state placer and earned All-State honors as a senior.

Personal:  Kinesiology major ... Enjoys fishing and golf as hobbies ... Names Buffalo Wild Wings as his favorite restaurant ... Birthdate is Jan. 16, 1995.

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Junior

    5'7" 0 lbs
  • 2016-17Senior

    5'7" 141 lbs