CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland State University wrestling program will spotlight their eight current "Viking Weight Class Champions" over the course of the week as the team prepares for the NCAA Championships in Detroit, starting on Thursday, March 16.
The Viking Weight Class Champions' fundraising efforts will help with scholarship sustainability as the program looks toward continued progress as a regional and nationally competitive program. Sporting a roster of thirty-one wrestlers, 28 from the state of Ohio, and three reigning NCAA qualifiers, Cleveland State Wrestling is taking the next step of the "New Era" while seeking philanthropic support under the leadership of Head Coach Josh Moore.
Guy Sako chose to donate at the 133-pound weight class.
What made you want to donate to the program?
- I supported the weight class program because of head coach Josh Moore! I think he's doing a great job and I wanted to support the wrestling team.
What is your favorite memory from Cleveland State?
- My favorite memories at CSU are wrestling for Coach Bonacci, wrestling at the NCAA Championships, and wrestling against the University of Iowa.
What did you learn at Cleveland State that has helped you apply to your career or life today?
- Coach Bonacci had an expression that has stuck with me, "Nothing in life is fair".
If you could pass along any advice to any current wrestler, what would it be?
- I would say, work hard, and enjoy the experience, it goes fast.
To become a Viking Weight Class Champions supporter, interested individuals are invited to contact Bob Heller, Senior Associate Athletic Director of Resource Development, r.c.heller@csuohio.edu, Brandon Longmeier, Assistant Athletic Director – Viking Fund at b.longmeier@csuohio.edu, or Head Coach Josh Moore at j.j.moore40@csuohio.edu for more information.
Donations to the wrestling program can also be made online HERE.
More information on the "Viking Weight Class Champions" can be found HERE.
Donate directly to the Dick Bonacci Scholarship Fund HERE
