University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Jay Matteo

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WEIGHT:  141 lbs.

CLASS:  Junior

HOMETOWN:  New Castle, Pa.

HIGH SCHOOL:  Laurel

2004-2005 Overview

        Jay wrestled in several weight classes last season and helped the Mountain Cats   Jay’s street-fight wrestling style with no holds bar makes him on of Coach Pecora’s favorites.

 

Freshman Season  (2001-2002)

Took a red-shirt.

 

Red-Shirt Freshman Season  (2002-2003)

        In limited action, Jay recorded a 4-4 overall record in his first season of wrestling…he had two decisions, one major decision and one fall.

 

Sophomore Season  (2003-2004)

        Jay posted a 12-5 overall record and a 2-1 dual meet record…he had seven decisions, four major decisions and a default.

 

High School

        Four-year letterman…Two-time Pa State place winner (6th & 7th)…three-time Section champion…WPIAL Runner-up… Regional place (3rd and 4th)…two-time team M.V.P…senior season record of 34-4 and an overall career record of 115-34… 2000-01 Outstanding Wrestler at Quigley Tournament

 

Personal

                Born March 15, 1983…majoring in Sociology… four-year letterman in track and two-year letterman in football…son of Jay and Valerie Matteo of New Castle, Pa
Last Reviewed: December 13, 2004