Jacob Starkey - Wrestling - West Virginia University Athletics

Starkey-Jacob

Jacob Starkey

Weight:
165
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Ripley, W.Va.
High School:
Ripley High

Prep

Finished with a 150-49 record at Ripley High
Was named a team captain his senior year
Was a four-time West Virginia state placer, finishing in third place a trio of times (2015-16, 2018)
Four-time regional finalist, earning a first-place finish as a sophomore (2016)

Personal

Son of Eric and Heather Starkey
Birthday is April 12
Has one brother and one sister
Majoring in biology

WVU Wrestling Pavilion 2025 Update

Monday, December 08

WRES: Rider Recap

Wednesday, November 26

WRES: Mountaineer Quad Recap

Wednesday, November 19

Which Singlet Do You Want to Wear For the Quad?

Saturday, November 15

Jett Strickenberger vs. Mountaineer Quad (Nov. 16, 2025)

Strickenberger Named Student-Athlete of the Week

Monday, December 08

Jett Strickenberger vs. Cliff Keen Invite (Dec. 5, 2025)

Two Mountaineers Claim Titles, No. 18 West Virginia Places Fourth at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite

Saturday, December 06

Jett Strickenberger vs. Mountaineer Quad (Nov. 16, 2025)

Four Advance to Semifinals at Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invite

Friday, December 05

Ty Watters vs. Rider (Nov. 23, 2025)

No. 18 West Virginia Heads to Las Vegas to Compete in Cliff Keen Invitational

Thursday, December 04