Incoming Freshman Colt Sponseller Honored as High School Wrestling Senior Athlete of the Year COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State wrestling incoming freshman Colt Sponseller was selected as the wrestling National High School Senior Athlete of the Year the National High School Coaches Association announced. Sponseller (Millersburg, Ohio/West Holmes) was a three-time Ohio state high school Division II champion. He went 6-0 en route to winning the 160-pound weight class in the NHSCA National High School Seniors Wrestling Championships in April and was named the meet’s Most Outstanding Wrestler. It was Sponseller’s second NHSCA national championships, as he also captured the National Juniors crown at 152 pounds in 2006. He concluded his senior season at West Holmes with a 49-0 record to compile a career mark of 157-13. Sponseller also was a finalist for Wrestling International Magazine’s (W.I.N) Junior Dan Hodge Trophy, which is awarded to the top high school wrestler in the nation. The NHSCA is in its eighth year in honoring student-athletes for their achievements in the high school athletic community nationwide. A total of 20 boys and girls from 14 different states were honored. While they represent a multitude of different backgrounds, they exhibit a common theme: a strong dedication to developing their skills and preparing themselves to become the productive leaders of tomorrow.