University of Oklahoma Athletics

2016-17 Wrestling Roster

Jon Wayne Townsend

Jon Wayne Townsend

  • Height:
    5-8
  • Weight:
    133
  • Class:
    Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown:
    Comanche, Okla.
  • High School:
    Comanche High School

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2014-15):
Finished the season with a 3-5 overall record … Participated in Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational at 141 pounds, helping the Sooners to their 16th straight title at the event … Also competed at OCU Open at 149 pounds.

AS A FRESHMAN (2013-14):
Redshirt year … Went 7-4 competing in open tournaments at 141 pounds … Recorded two decisions, one major decision, three technical falls and one fall during the season. … Participated in OCU Open and Bethany Swede Open.

PRIOR TO OU:
Attended Comanche High School, where he was a four-time letterwinner … Was a three-time state champion (2011-13)...Was state-runner up in 2010 ... Named the Duncan Banner Wrester of the Year in 2013 and Newcomer of the Year in 2010 … Honored as a NHSCA Academic All-American in 2012 and 2013.

PERSONAL:
Full name is Jonathan Wayne Townsend ... Son of Mandy Townsend ... Has two siblings: Kevin and Staci ... Hometown is Comanche, Okla. … Biology major.

WR Highlights: Big 12 Championships (Day Two)
Sunday, March 09
WR Highlights: Big 12 Championships (Day One)
Saturday, March 08
WR Highlights: OU 32, Arizona State 6
Sunday, February 16
WR Highlights: OU 23, Missouri 13
Saturday, February 01