Metcalf signs letter to wrestle in Iowa

  • By Staff Report
  • Wednesday, January 24, 2018 12:33am
  • Sports

Soldotna senior Bechler Metcalf put pen to paper Jan. 19 at Soldotna High School and signed his letter of intent to wrestle at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.

Metcalf, a four-time varsity wrestling letter winner, will be pursuing an English Education major.

Metcalf was a two-year captain on the team, captured a Region III title at 152 pounds and finished second at state to cap a 33-4 senior season. Metcalf finished his prep career with 17 total pins.

As a Raider, Metcalf is projected to compete at 157 or 165 pounds at Northwestern, an NAIA school.

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