2008-09 Wrestling Roster

Kyle Elgert

  • Weight 165
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Glen Allen, Va.
  • Highschool Hermitage

Biography

On Elgert: Enters the season as the starter at 165...After competing at 174, 184 and 197 previously, will be able to focus his efforts at 165 as a senior.

2007-08: Did not compete.

2006-07: Competed in 11 of VMI's 14 duals...posted a 6-2 win at 197 lbs against Rory Bosek of Liberty...wrestled at 174, 184 and 197...posted a major decision at the All-Academy Championships, wrestling at 197 lbs.

2005-06: Started for the Keydets at both 184 and 197 lbs...posted a major decision at the All-Academy Championships, competing at 197 lbs...won two matches at the Nittany Lion Open, competing at 184.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at Hermitage...two-time team MVP, district champ and regional champ...three-year captain while wrestling from 145 lbs. to 171 lbs...set a school record with 47 wins in a season....ranks second all-time at Hermitage with 133 wins...also lettered twice in football and was a member of the All-Region team...competed in cross country...grandfather played professional baseball...won the Principal's Merit award.

Personal: Son of Kenneth and Mercedes Elgert...Chemistry major.