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University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics

PITT-JOHNSTOWN MOUNTAIN CATS

2013-2014 Wrestling Roster

Zak Newton

  • Class Junior
  • Ht./Wt. - / 197
  • Hometown Cresson, Pa.
  • Highschool Penn Cambria

Biography

Freshman Season (2010-11)
Played football at St. Francis (PA) University
 
Red-Shirt Freshman Season  (2011-2012)
         Zak Newton secured the starting job at 197 lbs. and was 4-4 overall and 0-3 in dual meets before an injury ended his season.  All four of his wins came by way of decision.  Newton also placed fifth at the Washington & Jefferson Collegiate Open.
 
Sophomore Season  (2012-2013)
Did Not Wrestle Due to Injury
High School
Four-year letterman...39-8 senior season record...2010 PIAA AA State Place Winner (5th).
 
Personal
Born Sept. 5, 1991...majoring in Biology...four-year letterman in track and field and three-year letterman in football in high school...transferred to Pitt-Johnstown from St. Francis (PA) University prior to the 2011-12 season… 2009 and 2010 PA All-State Football selection...placed third at 2010 PIAA State Track Championships in 2010 in 300-meter hurdles and seventh in 300-meter hurdles in 2009...son of Buddy and Shana Newton of Cresson, Pa.

Historical Player Information

  • 2011-12Redshirt Freshman

    197 lbs
  • 2012-13Sophomore

    197 lbs
  • 2013-2014Junior

    197 lbs