Canon-McMillan wrestler Gerrit Nijenhuis commits to Purdue
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Monday, February 18, 2019 | 8:36 AM
Canon-McMillan’s Gerrit Nijenhuis is announced winner against South Western’s Ethan Baney in the 160 pound quarterfinal bout in class 3A during the PIAA championship wrestling tournament Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Giant Center in Hershey.
Gerrit Nijenhuis is ramping up for the upcoming individual wrestling postseason, but first he made his college decision.
The Canon-McMillan junior 182-pounder verbally committed Sunday to Purdue, announcing his decision via Twitter.
I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Purdue university! @PurdueWrestling #BoilerUp #YGWC pic.twitter.com/z90mzJd1OW
— Gerrit Nijenhuis (@gerrit_9house) February 17, 2019
Nijenhuis holds a career record of 124-16. He finished second at the WPIAL championships and third at the PIAA tournament in his weight class each of his first two seasons.
Saturday, Nijenhuis will go for his third individual Section 4-AAA championship as Chartiers Valley hosts the tournament.
Doug Gulasy is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. You can contact Doug at 412-388-5830, dgulasy@tribweb.com or via Twitter .
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