
No. 24 West Virginia Captures Shorty Hitchcock Title
November 18, 2023 07:33 PM | Wrestling
MILLERSVILLE, Pa. – Two days after claiming a 31-7 victory over Clarion, the No. 24 West Virginia University wrestling team continued its success by winning the Shorty Hitchcock Classic title on Saturday.
Four Mountaineers won individual championships to seal the top spot for WVU, including redshirt senior Michael Wolfgram (HWT), seniors Caleb Dowling (157) and Peyton Hall (165), and redshirt freshman Brody Conley (174).
Eight other members of the squad secured a spot in the top six of their respective weight classes to end the tournament as well. Junior Tristan Kemp (HWT), redshirt sophomore Jace Schafer (125) and redshirt freshman Ian Bush (184) earned third, redshirt freshman Mason Mills (125) and freshman Erick Brothers took fourth, senior Sam Hillegas (141) and redshirt junior Dennis Robin sealed fifth, and junior Michael Dolan finished sixth to complete the group.
Additionally, redshirt sophomore Trey Johnson (165) placed fourth and redshirt freshman Leonardo Muzika (HWT) placed sixth competing unattached.
West Virginia comes back home to the WVU Coliseum for a battle with No. 20 Oklahoma on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. ET.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUWrestling on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
 
Four Mountaineers won individual championships to seal the top spot for WVU, including redshirt senior Michael Wolfgram (HWT), seniors Caleb Dowling (157) and Peyton Hall (165), and redshirt freshman Brody Conley (174).
Eight other members of the squad secured a spot in the top six of their respective weight classes to end the tournament as well. Junior Tristan Kemp (HWT), redshirt sophomore Jace Schafer (125) and redshirt freshman Ian Bush (184) earned third, redshirt freshman Mason Mills (125) and freshman Erick Brothers took fourth, senior Sam Hillegas (141) and redshirt junior Dennis Robin sealed fifth, and junior Michael Dolan finished sixth to complete the group.
Additionally, redshirt sophomore Trey Johnson (165) placed fourth and redshirt freshman Leonardo Muzika (HWT) placed sixth competing unattached.
West Virginia comes back home to the WVU Coliseum for a battle with No. 20 Oklahoma on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. ET.
For more information on the Mountaineers, visit WVUsports.com and follow WVUWrestling on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Players Mentioned
Wrestle-Offs Recap
Tuesday, October 28
2025-26 Wrestling Schedule Release Video
Friday, October 03
NCAA Wrestling Championships Recap
Friday, March 28
Greg Jones Ceremony Feb. 23
Wednesday, March 12




























