2008 (FRESHMAN): Competed in both 133- and 141-pound weight classes … Compiled a 13-6 record at 141 and 5-5 at 133 … At 141, wrestled in five tournaments, winning Patriot Open and placing third in King College Open … Won three matches at National Duals … Participated in National Championships.

HIGH SCHOOL: Wrestled for coach Greg Urbus at St. Edward HS in Lakewood, Ohio … Finished sixth in state twice and fourth once … Received third place in Ironman … Won MIT and placed eighth in Fargo Tournament.

 

PERSONAL: Neil Thomas Birt … Son of Owen and Kathy Birt … Born December 21, 1989 … Majoring in Business.