Coach JohnMark Bentley received a $25,000 donation from App State wrestling Hall of Famer Wayne C. York (Photo/Rob Moore)BOONE, N.C. -- Appalachian State University wrestling raised $50,740 as part of the "Pin to Win" campaign that started on Oct. 31, head coach JohnMark Bentley announced today.
In partnership with Appalachian State wrestling alumnus Wayne C. York, the Hall of Famer generously pledged to match donations made to the "Pin to Win" campaign up to $25,000. With $25,740 received, York presented a check to the program for the maximum amount before the Mountaineers downed the then-No. 25 North Carolina on Nov. 27 at Varsity Gym.
"I would like thank Mr. York and all those that donated to the campaign!" Bentley said. "I am very humbled by the show of support for our program from our fans and alumni!"
The money raised will solely benefit wrestling scholarships, which allow young men the opportunity to pursue academic and athletic endeavors at the top level at Appalachian State.
A longtime supporter of Appalachian athletics and Appalachian wrestling, York wrestled for Appalachian State from 1949-51 and graduated with a degree in physical education. York was inducted into the Appalachian State University Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept. 20, 1997 in recognition of his outstanding collegiate career. York was a member of the undefeated 1950 squad that went 13-0 and set a new national scoring record with 368 points.
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