University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Chris Yentzer

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WEIGHT:   125 lbs.

CLASS:   Junior

HOMETOWN:   Shermans Dale, Pa.

HIGH SCHOOL:   West Perry

2004-2005 Overview

Chris joined the starting line-up halfway through last season and came within one victory of advancing to the National Tournament. Chris is another little big man. He fears no one and has some good stuff.

Freshman Season (2001-2002)

Took a red-shirt.

Red-Shirt Freshman Season (2002-2003)

Chris made his Mountain Cat debut and posted a 7-10 overall record and a 2-2 dual meet record with five decisions, one technical fall and one default…had 2-2 record at Penn State Open.

Sophomore Season (2003-2004)

Chris became the starter at 125 lbs. when Ryon Mazzocco jumped up to 133 lbs. halfway through the season…he recorded a 4-8 overall record and a 3-6 dual meet record…among his four wins were a pair of falls…placed fifth at East Regional Tournament.

High School

Four-year letterman…PA AAA State Place (7th)…senior season record of 33-7…career record of 92-23...Regional Champion…four-time Mid-Penn All Star…holds school record for career victories (92) as well as several other school records.

Personal

Born June 8, 1983…majoring in Sociology…son of Bill and Laurinda Yentzer of Shermans Dale, Pa.

Last Reviewed: December 1, 2004