Wisconsin signs three for 2023
November 09, 2022 | Wrestling
Badgers welcome Bobzien, Condon and George on National Signing Day
"I absolutely love this class!" said Bono. "We went to both coasts to find these guys and could not be more excited to welcome them to Madison. All three come from outstanding high schools — Poway in California and Christian Bros. Academy in New Jersey —and Julian also comes from of the best clubs in New Jersey run by Coach Rivera at Elite Wrestling.
"These young men are outstanding in the classroom and they love to compete. The future is bright for Wisconsin wrestling as well as these young men who will be here in the fall!"
Brock Bobzien
Can't wait for this new Badger to step on the mat! 🖊
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 9, 2022
Welcome to the wrestling family Brock Bobzien
📍 Poway, California
🏫 Poway High School
🤼 133 Lbs., 180-20 H.S. Record
🏆 2021 U.S. Cadet World Team, 3rd at 2022 Michigan State Open Fr./So. Div.#NSD23 | #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/DEgK6cmIrN
"Brock was destined to be a Badger! His name actually means 'Badger'! Brock also comes from national powerhouse program Poway High School coached by the great John Meyers. Brock is one that will come in every single day and work tirelessly towards becoming the very best version of himself. We are so excited to have him join the Wisconsin family!"
Poway, California
Poway High School
High School Coach: John Meyers
- Competed at 133 pounds, 180-20 high school record
- 3rd at 2022 Michigan State Open Fr./So. Division (Collegiate Tournament)
- 2022 California State Tournament 3rd Place
- 2022 Poway H.S. Male Athlete of the Year
- 2021 U.S. Cadet U17 Greco-Roman World Team (Budapest, Hungary)
- 2021 132-pound Title Greco-Roman; 132-pound Runner-Up Freestyle, UWW World Team Trials
- 2021 U17 Pan Am Team Oaxtepec, Mexico
- Two-time San Diego Sectional Champion
- 2018 U15 Pan Am Team, Villahermosa, Mexico
Lucas "Luke" Condon
West Coast meet the Midwest! 🖊
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 9, 2022
Welcome to the wrestling family Luke Condon
📍 Poway, California
🏫 Poway High School
🤼 174 Lbs.
🏆 2022 California USA Wrestling Freestyle State Champion #NSD23 | #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/QtbchRstNu
Bono on Luke Condon: "Luke is a wonderful young man who has an extremely high celling. He has a tireless work ethic who loves to compete. Coming from Poway Hs in Ca he is used to high level partners and competition. ON and off the mat, Luke is committed to being the best version of himself. We are extremely fired up to get Luke on campus!
Poway, California
Poway High School
High School Coach: John Meyers
- Competed at 174 Lbs.
- 2022 California USA Wrestling Freestyle State Champion
- 2022 Fargo Freestyle 4th Place; Fargo Greco-Roman 7th Place
- 2022 California CIF State Championships 3rd Place
- 2022 CIF Masters San Diego Section State Qualifying Tournament 1st Place
- 2021 Reno Tournament of Champions 3rd Place
- Two-Time Poway High School Wrestling Coaches Award (2021, 2022)
- Member of California Junior USA Wrestling Team
Julian George
This new Badger is official! 🖊
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) November 9, 2022
Welcome to the wrestling family Julian George
📍 Manasquan, N.J.
🏫 Christian Bros. Academy
🤼 144 Lbs., 91-15 H.S. Record
🏆 2022 New Jersey State H.S. Finalist #NSD23 | #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/B9i8fb27Bj
Bono on Julian George: "We are extremely excited about Julian George! Julian comes from one of the very best club programs in the country (Elite Wrestling). Julian is super passionate about his academics as well as his pursuit of becoming the very best version of himself on the mat!"
Manasquan, New Jersey
Christian Bros. Academy (Lincroft, N.J.)
High School Coach: Billy Ashnault
- Competed at 144 pounds, 91-15 high school record
- Senior Year: 2nd Journeyman Classic, 8th Super 32
- Junior Year: 2022 New Jersey State H.S. Finalist, Region Champion, District Champion, 3rd Place Beast of the East, 3rd Place Escape the Rock
- Sophomore Year: 2021 New Jersey State 8th Place, Super Region Champion
