Biography(references)Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Bastress wrestled for Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania as a freshman, before transferring to York College of Pennsylvania for his sophomore season. A two-time national champion under coach Tom Kessler, Bastress compiled an overall record of 97-6 at York. He also had an undefeated 40-0 senior season, and held a 65 match winning streak when he graduated. Bastress was later Kessler's assistant for several seasons before ascending to the head coach position.
Fighter Trivia(references)Bastress is married and has two daughters; Cora and Audrey and one son, Drake. Bastress' wife, April, was a standout field hockey player for York.
Awards & Accolades
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division III All-American out of York College of Pennsylvania (2005–06)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division III 184 lb: Champion out of York College of Pennsylvania (2005–06)
National Wrestling Coaches Association: NWCA Division III National Hall of Fame (2013)
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