Fleming, a true freshman, boosted his season record to 14-5 as he registered three impressive wins in Clarion’s three dual meets. He had a technical fall and two pins for his 3-0 weekend.
On Friday Fleming led Clarion to a 20-18 upset win over #25 ranked Old Dominion as he notched a 17-2, technical fall win over ODU’s John Nicholson, who entered the match with a 19-4 record.
In Clarion’s second dual the Golden Eagles lost 42-6 to #4 ranked Oklahoma State, but Fleming pinned the Cowboys Quinten Fuentes (#14 by WIN) at 4:06. Fuentes had a 14-6 record and a team leading 11 pins entering the bout.
Fleming pinned Michigan’s Mike Sears at 3:46 in his last match, although the Eagles fell 29-15.
“Jim had a great weekend and is really deserving of these honors,” said Clarion’s fourth year head coach Teague Moore. “He works very hard every day to improve his skills and has a great attitude towards wrestling. We’re proud to have him in blue and gold.”
Fleming, the son of John Fleming and Regina Fitzgerald, was a 4-time PIAA placewinner at West Mifflin High under coach Tony Salopek. He had a career record of 130-15.
CLARION NOTES: The Golden Eagles wrestle at Eastern Michigan on Friday night, then return home to host #16 ranked Edinboro on Sunday, January 15th at 2pm.
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