Every year the Mizzou Sports Hall of Fame inducts its inaugural class. For 2023, Tiger Style will witness one of its own being welcomed. True Son and Missouri-raised Drake Houdashelt will step into the spotlight once again representing the Mizzou Wrestling Program.
Prior to reaching Mizzou, Houdashelt stepped inside the circle at Fort Zumwalt West High School (O’Fallon, Mo) where he became a four-time state medalist and two-time state champion. He completed his high school career with a 148-9 regular season record and a 15-3 post-season record going undefeated (51-0) during his senior season.
MSHSAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
- 2006 - 2007 Freshman: 5th (36-3) (4-2)
- 2007 - 2008 Sophomore: 2nd (31-3) (3-1)
- 2008 - 2009 Junior: 1st (34-3) (4-0)
- 2009 - 2010 Senior: 1st (47-0) (4-0)
2010 - 2011
After lacing up for the black and gold, Houdashelt spent his first season for the Tiger as a redshirt before seeing his first time inside the starting lineup.