Local Wrestler Competes in NCAA Wrestling National Championship
Jax Forrest, a Johnstown-area wrestler and Bishop McCort graduate, competed in the NCAA wrestling national championship in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a freshman on the Oklahoma State team.
Forrest won his opening-round match by fall. He defeated Oklahoma’s Carter Schmidt in the 133-pound class, 14-0.
Match details
The bout occurred in the 133-pound weight division. Officials recorded a 14-0 result and a fall to end the match.
Local support
Students and faculty gathered at the Bradley Center for a watch party to support their former classmate. Filmogaz.com covered the event and the community response.
Local Wrestler Competes in NCAA Wrestling National Championship drew strong local interest and school pride.
Coach reaction
Filmogaz.com spoke with Bishop McCort coach Jack Bassett about Forrest’s achievement. Bassett described the moment as surreal and deeply meaningful for the school.
He compared Forrest’s leap to competing at this level with a high school senior joining Duke for the Final Four. Bassett called the accomplishment “unbelievable.”
What’s next
Forrest is scheduled to return to the mat Thursday night for the second round. His next match is set for about 7 p.m.
