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Shippensburg University Athletics

2018-19 Wrestling Roster

Abner Thompson

  • Ht./Wt. - /
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown South Philadelphia, Pa.
  • Major International Studies (Global Political Relations & African & Middle-Eastern Studies)
  • Highschool Academy Park

Biography

CAREER STATS:
2-10 record [0-5 in 14-15, 2-5 in 17-18]
1 weight class [165]
0 pins, 0 tech falls, 0 major decisions
 
2017-18 (R-Sophomore): Returned to the Raiders, competing in seven matches during the second half of the season in his second year on the mat…posted a 2-5 overall record…represented the Raiders at the Super Region 1 Championships…notched dual-meet victories against West Liberty and Kutztown.
 
2014-15 (R-Freshman): Competed in five dual meets for the Raiders in his debut season with the Raiders…took to the mat in one match at the PSAC Championships…represented the Raiders in one PSAC Division II dual meet.
 
2013-14 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
 
Academy Park High School: Won three varsity letters for the Knights under head coach John Basile…was 27-12 as a junior and 39-5 as a senior…a two-time regional qualifier…state qualifier his senior year…named 2014 All-Delaware County First Team…played football.
 
About Thompson: Full name is Abner Purnell Thompson…is the son of Keith Thompson and Ethel Manyeah…majoring in international studies, concentrating in both global political relations and African & Middle Eastern Studies, while seeking a minor in political science…has a total of nine siblings (six brothers, three sisters).