Sven Wetzel

Sven graduated from Liberty High School in 1992. He was involved in wrestling for 9 years. He was a Sectional champion, District runner-up, Regional champion, and third place finisher at States at the 160 lb. weight class. His senior year he had a record of 33-2. He lost his first match of the year in the district finals, only to avenge that loss the next week to become the regional champion. At states he lost a close quarterfinal match to eventual champion Jason Peters, who would go on to a successful career at the University of Pittsburgh. During wrestlebacks he defeated a wrestler who came into the tournament with only one loss. He then defeated a three-time state place winner and defending state champion to take 3rd place.