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(updated 05/06/08) 

Wrestling
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Todd Ayers, '96, played football and wrestled from 1991-95.  He writes: "I have been teaching at Upper Dauphin for 7 years. My Wife (Brandy) and I have 1 child (Macklin). Built a new house and changed  addresses. Want to see how everyone is doing!"  Email: ayerst@udasd.k12.pa.us.  updated 4/17/04

Christopher Jacobs, '04, wrestled from 1999-2004. He is currently working for Interbay Funding in Fort Washington, Pa. He writes, "I will be attending Joey Bentz's wedding in June. Good luck, buddy." E-mail: pellucid@verizon.net. Phone: 610-698-5312  updated 5/6/08

Ervin Kelly, '92, is an alumni of both the football and wrestling teams.   He played outside linebacker for the Golden Bears under George Baldwin and Barry Fetterman. He also wrestled at 190 lbs. for Al Zellner.  He played football from 1986-90 and coached the outside linebackers from 1991-92.  He recently relocated to Alexandria, Virginia..  Email: erv_kelly@hotmail.com.  updated 3/23/01

Jarrid Konya, wrestled at KU from '91 to '93 after transferring from Lycoming College. He was the '93 team MVP after capturing NCAA NE Regional title at 158 lbs as well as being named Most Outstanding Wrestler. Competed in national championships at S Dakota St Univ. Graduated in '93 with B.S in Criminal Justice. Currently working at Air Products and Chemicals in Logistics in Trexlertown, PA. Married 2 yrs, wife Julia. E-mail-- KONYAJZ@APCI.COM.

Chris Leese, '95, competed from 1990-95.  He writes: "My wife and I had our first baby, his name is Eric (He will turn 1 November 19, 2004). I was just hired as head wrestling coach at Carlisle High school and I am still running a Freestyle/Greco wrestling club.  I am still teaching science at Gettysburg Middle school."  Email: cleese@gettysburg.k12.pa.us; Address: 15 Affirmed Drive / Dillsburg, PA 17019; Phone: 717-432-0495.   updated 11/12/04

Bryan H. Leese, '93, wrestled 88-93 under Al Zelner and Dan Hinkel.   He writes: "I have just returned to the States from a tour in London.  I had the opportunity to be on the London Area Wrestling association's board of directors for two years and am a life member.  My wife, Betsy, and I have two daughters, 8 and 20 months."  Email: bhleese@yahoo.com; Address: 1780 Petree Dr / Virginia Beach, VA 23456.  updated 11/30/05

Damian Pizzo wrestled for KU during the 1990-91 season.  A 126 pounder, Pizzo was the Most Valuable Wrestler that season.  Since wrestling at KU, Pizzo has been the head coach at Methacton High School.  He remains active on the AAU circuit, posting several successful campaigns (1st place finishes at Districts, Regionals, and 2nd at Nationals).  Currently, Pizzo is a supervisor in a processing area for Vanguard Group of Investments.  He can be reached via email at DAMIANAX@aol.com

Michael Pladus, '80 is a member of the 2000 KU Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class.  Follow this link to read about it.

Mark Schuler competed from 1989-91.  He writes: "I am working in the banking field. Right now for IndyMac bank in their mortgage division. I am still playing football on the semi pro level for the Philadelphia Celts. In 1992 became head wrestling coach for St Josephs HS Hammonton, NJ.  I had the most medalists in 1 year in the history of the school in the district 30 tournament.  It was a 1 year contract which I did not want to renew. Coach Fisher, Coach Hinkel don't know how you guys can do it year after year. I am now living in Clementon, NJ, and I have one son named Erik, if any one feels like it drop me an email.  Email: ragnarok71@aol.com.  updated 11/12/04