Everyone knows about the success of the football program at Appalachian State, but there is another Mountaineer team that deserves just as much recognition for their dominance and prosperity: the wrestling team.
Head coach JohnMark Bentley is in his ninth season at the helm, and after picking up two convincing wins in their first match of the season on Nov. 11, holds a 81-55-1 career record. The Mountaineers defeated Bloomsburg by a final score of 28-7 and shut out Southern Conference opponent Davidson 45-0. Bentley holds his team to high standards and sets lofty goals for his guys.