This article delves into the life and career of Josh Kyle, an accomplished wrestler with a strong academic background and a promising future. From his high school achievements to his collegiate pursuits and international competitions, Kyle has demonstrated dedication and excellence in both academics and athletics.
Early Life and High School Career
Born on August 26, 1999, Josh Kyle hails from Stockbridge, Georgia. He is the son of Tina and David Marsh and has two siblings, Caleb and Josh Martin. Kyle attended Marysville High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He was a four-time Marysville Scholar-Athlete recipient and was named valedictorian.
In wrestling, Kyle achieved significant success. He was a four-time Ohio state championships qualifier, reaching the 152 final as a senior. He also earned recognition as a two-time Iron Man placewinner, including a fourth-place finish as a senior, and placed seventh at FloNationals. Additionally, he was a two-time sectional champion and four-time finalist, as well as a one-time district champion and four-time finalist. Kyle was also a freestyle state runner-up. His impressive high school record includes a 157-31 overall mark, with a 44-3 record during his senior year. Kyle was a three-time Academic All-Ohio honoree.
Collegiate Career
Kyle chose Morgan State University because "it was the best opportunity to further my education and wrestling career, pretty cool to be on a program just starting out and show the wrestling world how great we can be". He is currently pursuing his MBA in Finance and is expected to graduate in May 2025. He also earned High Honors in the Department of Sociology.
Additional Collegiate Wrestling Experience
Before Morgan State University, Kyle Harger had a collegiate wrestling career. As a Sophomore (2005-06): Went 1-5 on the year with his win coming in open competition. As a Freshman (2004-05): Redshirted the season and posted an 11-7 record including four falls while wrestling at 149 pounds.
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Here's a summary of his collegiate wrestling statistics:
| Year | W-L | Dual | Falls | Tech. Falls | Major Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11-7 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1-5 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 12-12 | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
International Competition
Kyle's athletic achievements extend beyond the United States. He competed with Team USA at the U23 World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Prior to that, he placed eighth at the 2021 U23 nationals. The athletic accomplishment he is most proud of is "going to Serbia for the U23 World Championships".
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Influences and Personal Life
Kyle's biggest sports influence is all of his wrestling coaches "because they taught me wrestling and life - Andrews Brothers, Crane, Roshon, Miron, Behrens, Caleb my brother, Ayres, Dubuque, Jackson, Gray, Reece, Monday, Allen, King - And all my former teammates at Princeton for being my brothers and hammers and my current teammates at MSU. Rocky and the Creeds' are also an inspiration". His career goal is "to secure a nice job that allows me to also do what I want". His nickname is "Jake".
Additional Personal Information
Before Maryland: Four-time league and New England champion at Brooks School under coach Alex Konovalchik ... three-time prep All-American ... posted a 155-8 record in high school, with his losses coming at the national level ... three-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic selection ... Boston Globe Wrestler of the Year as a senior ... three-time AAU national champion (Greco and folkstyle), runner-up in freestyle ... earned the most team points and had the team's fastest pin three of his four seasons. Personal: Kyle Harger is the son of Jodi and Michael ... born February 10, 1986 ... has one younger brother, Pierce ... enjoys outdoor activities and writing ... lists winning AAU nationals as his biggest athletic thrill ... worked with the Boys Club in high school ... chose Maryland over Pitt, Columbia, American and Boston ... majoring in business.
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