Hofstra University Athletics

Billy Simons

Junior

174

White Plains, NY/White Plains

Third year on the Hofstra roster...Is expected to move up a weight class this season to 174 pounds...Will provide depth behind Paul Siemon...2003-2004: Saw limited action as a sophomore...Posted a 1-4 record...Tallied a 1-2 mark at the Pennsylvania Keystone Classic...Was 0-2 at the New York State Open...2002-2003: Was 1-5 on the season...Wrestled at the Bearcat, East Stroudsburg and Nittany Lion Opens...High School: Wrestled and played lacrosse for two years at White Plains High School...First team All-Westchester County selection as a senior...Named to all-section and all-league teams in 2002...Placed second at sectional tournament...Posted a 31-1 record as a senior with a 31-match winning streak...Somers Tournament Most Outstanding Wrestler...Named all-league and received the Coaches Award in lacrosse as a senior...Personal: Born June 16, 1984...Has one brother...Works as a caddy during the summer...Hobbies include fishing and lifting weights...Starting wrestling at age 15...Business major.