Hofstra University Athletics

James Strouse

Sophomore

157

Levittown, NY/MacArthur

Third season on the Hofstra Wrestling roster...Is expected to move up to 157 pounds this season and challenge Chris Vondruska for the starting job...Enters the 2004-05 season ranked second in the Colonial Athletic Association at 157 pounds...2003-2004: NCAA qualifier at 149 pounds...Posted a 1-2 record at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis...Was the CAA Championships finalist at 149 pounds and tallied a 3-1 record in the tournament...Dropped and 8-4 decision to second-ranked Adrian Austin from George Mason in the title match...Recorded a 23-12 overall mark and a 6-1 record  in conference dual matches...Was 9-4 overall in duals...Had four falls, the fastest in 1:35 against James Madison...Placed third at the New York State Open with a 4-1 record...Placed fifth at the Pennsylvania Keystone Classic with a 5-2 mark...2002-2003: Red-shirted...Posted a 5-3 record in open competitions...Went 2-1 at the Bearcat Open and 3-2 at the Nittany Lion Open...Recorded four pins...High School: Lettered in wrestling, lacrosse and track at MacArthur High School in Levittown, New York...New York State and Nassau County champion as a senior...All-New York State selection as a junior and senior...Three-time All-Nassau County selection...Posted a 40-0 record as a senior...Personal: Born April 3, 1984...Has one sister...Worked wrestling camps during the summer...Hobbies include handball and jogging...Also recruited by Rider...History major.