Cole Forrester

(U.S. Air Force Photo by Justin R. Pacheco)

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Shippensburg, PA
High School:
Shippensburg Area Senior
Weight Class:
197
Squadron:
CS-01

2021-22 | Junior: Posted a 4-10 overall record with a 1-3 mark in dual action ... pinned one opponent and posted one major decsion.

2020-21 | Sophomore: Named to the 2021 Academic All-Big 12 Wrestling Second Team…Went 1-5 in bonus match action at 197 lbs.…Win came via decision.

2019-20 | Freshman: Posted a 16-7 overall record across five tournaments at 197 lbs….Seven wins came via bonus points, including three majors, two techs, and two falls…Fastest pin was in 1:12…Won a title at the Western Colorado Open…Also placed third at the Rocky Mountain Open, as well as fourth at the UNC and UNK Opens...Named to the Dean's List.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letterwinner for Shippensburg Area High School for coaches Tony Yaniello and Joey Finkey…Tallied a 119-20 record…Two-time State Qualifier, 2018 State Placer (4th), Disney Duals All-American, Two Time NHSCA All-American, Super 32 Placer…Attended the USAFA Prep School…Was a Kearney Holiday Inn Champion, while placing third at the UNC Open, fourth at the Cowboy Open, third at the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Open, fourth at the Cusatis Open, and sixth at the National Collegiate Open.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 37 where he is the Safety NCO…Son of Cory and Tanya Forrester…Has one sibling, Chelcie…Majoring in management with a minor in French…Greatest moment in sports was winning a District 3 title in from of family, friends, and his school…Hobbies include lifting and tractor pulling…Credits his club coach, Chris Bentley, as having the greatest influence on his wrestling career…Both Grandfathers served in the military…Favorite quote is “If you’re going to be dumb, you better be tough.”