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Three to Join Princeton Wrestling Program from the Class of 2025
July 09, 2021 | Wrestling
With an eye toward returning to competition this winter, the Princeton wrestling program has added three from the Class of 2025, a group that will join the nine wrestlers the program introduced a year ago from the initial Class of 2024 in preparing for their first collegiate action.
Here's a look at the Class of 2025:

Danny Coles
Bragg Creek, Alberta • Home Schooled • 149
Coles was a Canadian Junior National Champion, a three-time Cadet National Champion, a Pan-American Games champion, a three-time member of Canada's Worlds team, and a Canadian Greco-Roman Olympic Team member.
Coles on Princeton: "I chose Princeton because I believe it is a place that will elevate me as a wrestler, a student, and most importantly as a person. Every second I spend with the incredible people at this program reaffirms my decision and leaves me with zero doubt in my mind that I made the right choice for my future."

Hudson Hightower
Strongsville, Ohio • St. Edward • 184
Hightower put together a 94-26 record in high school, earning a runner-up finish at the National High School Coaches Association tournament as a sophomore, placing fifth in the state that year and third in the state as a senior. In 2020, Hightower won top honors at 182 at the Michigan Grappler tournament and took fifth place at 170 at Doc Buchanan
Jacob Mann
Ladue, Mo. • Ladue Horton Watkins • 141
Mann was a four-time state finalist in high school, a three-time state champion, a two-time Naitional High School Coaches Association All-American, a UWW Cadet All-American, a Fargo All-American, and a placer at the Super 32 competition. Mann finished his high school career with a 160-8 record.
Here's a look at the Class of 2025:
Danny Coles
Bragg Creek, Alberta • Home Schooled • 149
Coles was a Canadian Junior National Champion, a three-time Cadet National Champion, a Pan-American Games champion, a three-time member of Canada's Worlds team, and a Canadian Greco-Roman Olympic Team member.
Coles on Princeton: "I chose Princeton because I believe it is a place that will elevate me as a wrestler, a student, and most importantly as a person. Every second I spend with the incredible people at this program reaffirms my decision and leaves me with zero doubt in my mind that I made the right choice for my future."
Hudson Hightower
Strongsville, Ohio • St. Edward • 184
Hightower put together a 94-26 record in high school, earning a runner-up finish at the National High School Coaches Association tournament as a sophomore, placing fifth in the state that year and third in the state as a senior. In 2020, Hightower won top honors at 182 at the Michigan Grappler tournament and took fifth place at 170 at Doc Buchanan
Hightower on Princeton: "I chose Princeton for the opportunities it presents in the wrestling room and as a university. I'll be able to compete at the top level while also having access to the best academics in the country. Princeton opens the most paths for me to be successful on and off the mat."
Jacob Mann
Ladue, Mo. • Ladue Horton Watkins • 141
Mann was a four-time state finalist in high school, a three-time state champion, a two-time Naitional High School Coaches Association All-American, a UWW Cadet All-American, a Fargo All-American, and a placer at the Super 32 competition. Mann finished his high school career with a 160-8 record.
Mann on Princeton: I chose Princeton because I wanted to be in an environment that will push me outside my comfort zone. I believe that Princeton will help me achieve my academic and athletic goals and put me in the best position to succeed in the future."
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