2019-20 Wrestling Roster
Garrett Niel
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Monument, Colo.
- High School:
- Pine Creek
- Weight Class:
- 184/197
- Squadron:
- 8 / Eagle Eight
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letterwinner for Pine Creek High School under Head Coach William Gabel…Four-time Colorado High School State Qualifier, 2016 State Champion, and three-time State Placer…A freestyle and Greco State Champion in 2017 as well…Also lettered a year in football…Attended the USAFA Prep School.
PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 8…Son of Tony and Rebecca Niel…Has two sisters, Beth Rodas and Sami Niel…Undecided on a major…Favorite sport other than wrestling is football…Credits his father as having the biggest influence on his wrestling career “We have traveled all over the country together for this sport. We would even drive 2 hours one way to find good places to practice. He’s been here for me since I started when I was 5.”…His grandfather, father, and two sisters have all served or are serving in the Air Force…Favorite athlete is JuJu Smith-Schuster.
PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 8…Son of Tony and Rebecca Niel…Has two sisters, Beth Rodas and Sami Niel…Undecided on a major…Favorite sport other than wrestling is football…Credits his father as having the biggest influence on his wrestling career “We have traveled all over the country together for this sport. We would even drive 2 hours one way to find good places to practice. He’s been here for me since I started when I was 5.”…His grandfather, father, and two sisters have all served or are serving in the Air Force…Favorite athlete is JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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