11/20/2009 4:09:53 PM
Mitch Monteiro of Cal State Bakersfield has accepted an invitation to compete in the 44th NWCA All-Star Classic Presented by Wrestling Alumni - College of William and Mary. Monteiro will wrestle #5 David Zabriskie of Iowa State.
Fifteen Cal State Bakersfield wrestlers have competed in the All-Star Classic. The most recent was in 1999, when Steven Neil competed at heavyweight. Neil competed in the event from 1997 until 1999, never losing to an opponent in the event. He now is an offensive guard for the New England Patriots.
Mark Ellis needed to decline his participation after an injury at practice this week.