Originally from Towaco, NJ McKenna spent his high school career under legendary coach Jeff Buxton at Blair Academy. As a prep McKenna won prestigious tournaments like Ironman, Beast of the East, and the prep nationals. McKenna spent the beginning of his college career at Stanford University where he would become an All-American before transferring to Ohio State to close out his collegiate career. at Ohio State, McKenna was a two time All-American finishing third and second respectfully.
Nick Lee | The Bader Show (Ep. 380)
May 3, 2023
Nick Lee joins the show to talk about his journey through wrestling and specifically his recent US Open title where he beat Beau Bartlett and Joey McKenna in the semis and finals.
0:01 - Intro to wrestling, Mater Dei
0:04 - Wasnt good at the beginning
0:07 - College wrestling
0:11 - Cael Sanderson’s personality
0:13 - Penn State vs Mater Dei
0:16 - High school freshman, college freshman
0:18 - Freshman NCAAs
0:22 - NCAA COVID cancelation
0:27 - Joey McKenna at US Open
0:35 - Beau Bartlett match
0:41 - Yianni is next
