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    Downey to Clackamas

    OREGON CITY, Ore. -- Clackamas Community College head wrestling coach Josh Rhoden announced today that the wrestling team has added three additional recruits to the 2011-12 list in Patrick Downey (North County HS, MD), Nick Sierra (Lemoore HS, CA) and Sage Ornelas (Safford HS, AZ). "All three of these kids are big time additions to the program," said Rhoden. "We are very excited about their ability to have an immediate impact on our program."

    Downey projects at 184 pounds and will fill the shoes of graduating sophomore and two-time All-American Brett Sanchez. Patrick was a two-time undefeated state champion in Maryland and won the NHSCA Senior National championship this year at 189 pounds. Currently he is the fourth-ranked 184-pound prospect by The Open Mat and No. 80 overall recruit in the country.

    "Pat is a great addition to our program and we look forward to helping him further his wrestling career during his time with us here at Clackamas," said Rhoden.

    Sierra was the 2010 California ctate champion and Dave Schultz Champion of Champions at 152 pounds. He will fill in at 157 pounds for the Cougars as he transfers from Division II Grand Canyon University. “Nick has a ton of wrestling experience and is really tough. He is a proven winner and will continue to help us reach the levels that we hope to here.”

    Ornelas finished his prep career as a four-time Arizona state finalist and three-time champion. He was a two-time FILA Cadet All-American in 2009 and 2010. Sage has a lot of wrestling under his belt and will compete at the 125-pound weight class with 2011 starter Kegan Handlovic. "We are looking forward to the depth we are adding at 125 and are excited to add a kid of Sage's caliber to the roster," concluded Rhoden.

    This year's recruiting class figures to be one of the very best in recent years for the NJCAA national champion Cougars as they have added numerous nationally-kamasranked wrestlers to the 2011-12 roster. The team looks to be well on their way to making a run a repeat performance in 2012!

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