Austin O'Connor ready for huge year at UNC

Posted Jan 12, 2021
Austin O'Connor won four state titles and finished with an amazing 180-4 record over four seasons at St. Rita of Cascia (Illinois) Now in his fourth year at UNC, O’Connor is the nation's top-ranked wrestler at 149 pounds. However, with the coronavirus pushing the start of the season back, the First-Team All-American is just looking to get back on the mat. (Beverly Review)

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