Northern Illinois University Athletics

2008-09: Won first two matches of the season at the Pointer Open ... posted victories at the Nebraska-Omaha Open and 'Flash' Flanagan Open ... finished the season 4-6 earning two decisions and pins. 2007-08: Won two matches, one by fall and one by major decision, at the 'Flash' Flanagan Open... earned a major decision win over Blake Hilner of Northern Iowa at the Duhawk Open... also picked up a win a the Cyclone Open. 2006-07 (Redshirt): Did not compete. High School: Won the Wisconsin state tournament during his sophomore and senior years... won the Badger State Tournament as a senior... earned the Beloit Daily News Wrestler of the Year awards in his sophomore and senior seasons... posted a Clinton High School record 30-0 mark during his senior year... won the Watertown Tournament as a junior... named Rock Valley Conference MVP during his sophomore and junior years... led his team in takedowns and pins as a junior... three time team MVP... named to Beloit Daily News First Team All-Area as a freshman and junior... named to the Wisconsin State Journal First Team All-Area squad his sophomore, junior, and senior years... holds Clinton High School[apos]s best career record (126-18)... is the first Clinton High two-time state champion and four- time state qualifier. Personal: Son of Peggy and Bill Clothier... born May 1, 1988... intends to major in physical education.