ST. LOUIS – Virginia wrestler Chris Henrich (So., Lansdale, Pa.) completed his All-America season Saturday morning with a 13-3 major decision over No. 2-seed Michael Cannon of American in the 174-pound seventh-place match at the NCAA Championships.
Henrich clinched All-America status yesterday, becoming the 10th All-American in Virginia history and the first since 2004 when Tim Foley and Scott Moore each claimed All-America honors. He went 4-2 this year at the championships.
He dominated Cannon on Saturday, jumping out to a 4-2 lead in the first period with two takedowns. He followed it up with an escape, another takedown and a three-point nearfall in the second stanza. He closed out the major decision with a two-point nearfall and a point for riding time in the third period.
Henrich finished his impressive season with a 40-3 record. It ties for the fourth-most wins in a single season in Virginia history and the most victories ever by a UVa sophomore. All three of his losses this season came to 2009 NCAA All-Americans. Through two years, he has a record of 66-13.
In the team competition, Virginia finished in 34th place with 18 points. It is the best team finish for the Cavaliers since a 16th-place finish in 2004.
Henrich’s NCAA Results
First Round: No. 8-seed Chris Henrich (UVa) pinned Shane Smith (Millersville), 4:05
Second Round: Henrich dec. No. 9-seed Newly McFadden (Oklahoma State), 5-2
Quarterfinals: No. 1-seed Steve Luke (Michigan) dec. Henrich, 9-4
Wrestleback Rd. 5: Henrich dec. John Dergo (Illinois), 6-1
Wrestleback Rd. 6: No. 6-seed Steve Anceravage (Cornell) pinned Henrich, 4:10
Seventh-Place Match: Henrich major dec. No. 2-seed Michael Cannon (American), 13-3
Full Scoreboard
Courtesy: VirginiaSports.com
