Perkins competed in the 145 pound weight class against many of the nation's top high school juniors and seniors. Perkins finished in third place defeating Luke Mellmer of North Dakota in the bronze medal match 6-0, 2-3, and 7-0. Perkins lone loss was to eventual national champion Jake Deitchler of Minnesota.
The bronze medal was Perkins' third All-American honor in Fargo after claiming a Cadet National Championship in Greco-Roman and sixth place in Cadet Freestyle. Perkins was also a three-time undefeated state champion in Nebraska completing his high school career 86-0.
Other NIACC recruits competing in Fargo were T.J. Moen (Saydel, IA) and Albert White (Harvey, IL). Both wrestlers have previously won national championships in Fargo, but fell short of placing in 2007. "I am very excited about all three of these dynamic young men and their abilities," stated Head Coach Richard Fergola. I am very happy for DaVaughn as well as TJ and Albert as they now prepare for doing great things at the college level.
NIACC will be starting its first wrestling season since cutting the program in 1976. Coach Fergola's Trojans kick off their competitive schedule at home on November 3 with the Kaye Young/NIACC Open.
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