Originally a native of Tampa, FL, the Blair Academy product is currently ranked second in the nation at 113 pounds as of June 30th, 2021. McGowan has a long track record of success that goes all the way back to his time in youth wrestling. In 2016, McGowan won a NUWAY summer national title in both the elementary and middle school divisions. McGowan also won the Columbus Crusade open, and back to back titles at the Dixie Nationals American crown. To close out his youth career, McGowan won titles at the FAWA folkstyle and freestyle state championships and was a runner up in greco. McGowan also won double titles at the USAW Kids Nationals.
Incredible Matchups On Tap For Escape The Rock
Jan 9, 2023
This year's Escape the Rock pre-seeds are out, and wrestling fans have some excellent matches to look forward to. The most enticing potential final is between Who's Number One alumni Anthony Knox and Marc-Anthony McGowan who have never met in their high school careers. Take a look at complete pre-seeds below with national rankings where applicable.
126 lbs Round 5 - Charlie Hudson, St. Christopher's School vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Jan 7, 2023
126 lbs Round 5 - Charlie Hudson, St. Christopher's School vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
132 lbs Round 4 - Trace Ragland, New Kent vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Jan 7, 2023
132 lbs Round 4 - Trace Ragland, New Kent vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Rr Rnd 2 - Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy vs Evan Petrovich, Connellsville
Jan 7, 2023
126 lbs Rr Rnd 2 - Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy vs Evan Petrovich, Connellsville
126 lbs Rr Rnd 1 - Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy vs Evan Mefford, Christiansburg
Jan 7, 2023
126 lbs Rr Rnd 1 - Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy vs Evan Mefford, Christiansburg
126 lbs Final - Carson Walsh, Pope John XXIII vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 28, 2022
126 lbs Final - Carson Walsh, Pope John XXIII vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Semifinal - Carlo VanVolkenburgh, Seton Hall Prep vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 28, 2022
126 lbs Semifinal - Carlo VanVolkenburgh, Seton Hall Prep vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Quarterfinal - Abraham Zaretsky, Paramus Catholic vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 27, 2022
126 lbs Quarterfinal - Abraham Zaretsky, Paramus Catholic vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Round Of 16 - Laudan Henry, St. Peter's Prep vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 27, 2022
126 lbs Round Of 16 - Laudan Henry, St. Peter's Prep vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs 1st Place Match - Ben Davino, St. Charles East vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 10, 2022
126 lbs 1st Place Match - Ben Davino, St. Charles East vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Semifinal - Mason Gibson, Bishop McCort vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 10, 2022
126 lbs Semifinal - Mason Gibson, Bishop McCort vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Quarterfinal - Draegen Orine, Wyoming Seminary (PA) vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 10, 2022
126 lbs Quarterfinal - Draegen Orine, Wyoming Seminary (PA) vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Champ. Round 3 - Landen Duncan, Southington Chalker vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 9, 2022
126 lbs Champ. Round 3 - Landen Duncan, Southington Chalker vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Champ. Round 2 - Colt Brown, Lake Gibson vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 9, 2022
126 lbs Champ. Round 2 - Colt Brown, Lake Gibson vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
126 lbs Champ. Round 1 - Kade Mellon, Wadsworth vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
Dec 9, 2022
126 lbs Champ. Round 1 - Kade Mellon, Wadsworth vs Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair Academy
