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    Barnes commits to Army

    The future of Army Wrestling got a new face this weekend with the verbal commitment of Virginia state champion Bryce Barnes. A three-time state place winner for Kempsville High School, Barnes knew that West Point was the place for him on his official visit, but waited until he got home to speak with his family before making his final decision.

    Bryce Barnes
    "The opportunity to attend college and wrestle at the Academy is something special. They have an amazing tradition from academics to athletics. With their alumni, it is an honor and privilege to be recruited and considered," stated Bryce Barnes over the phone Sunday night.

    A four-year starter for the Chiefs, Barnes was a state alternate as a freshman, placed sixth and seventh at 171 pounds in 2009 and 2010, and won the 189 pound AAA state championship with a 3-2 win over Colonial Forge junior David Reck in February. He finished his high school career with a 128-31 record.

    "I am really excited about wrestling for Coach Heskett. He was a great wrestler, has had a lot of success as a coach, and he is someone that you can consider not only a mentor, but a friend," asserted Barnes who chose the USMA over West Virginia, George Mason, VMI, and Duke.

    A standout student with a 3.5 GPA, Barnes played football and was a member of the National Honor Society. As a future cadet, Bryce plans on attending Army Prep for one year and is projected to wrestle at 197 pounds for the Black Knights in 2012-2013.

    "General MacArthur once said that the United States Military Academy represents duty, honor, and country; and I believe that the wrestling program under Coach Heskett stands for the same things. I can really see myself realizing my full potential there, so I am very confident in my decision and look forward to getting started," concluded Barnes.

    Before leaving for West Point, Barnes plans on representing the state of Virginia at the 2011 NHSCAA Senior National and hopes to arrive in New York as a high school national champion.
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