Josh Palivoda Class: Sophomore Hometown: Raymond, Ohio High School: Marysville High School Weight: 133

Scouting Josh Palivoda
The prize recruit of the Class of 2011, Palivoda is expected to continue his success from last season as the starter at 133 pounds. An aggressive wrestler with a quick first step, he continues the family tradition at CSU, following in the footsteps of his father and his uncle.

2007-08 Freshman Season
Posted a 10-21 record at 133 pounds...finished the year by placing fourth at the EWL Championships...scored a sixth place finish at the Michigan State Open, where he went 5-1...also went on to collect key victories against John Carroll, Mercyhurst, LockHaven, and Pittsburg...tallied wins in his first two EWL matches.

High School
Capped off brilliant 46-1 senior season with first place finish at Division I Ohio state championship, at 130 lbs...school record in career wins with 156, and most tournament individual championships...Four-time state qualifier and honorable mention pick as high school All-American senior year...went 42-6 as junior, finishing fifth at the state meet.

Personal
Born Jan. 31, 1989 in Lakenheath, England...son of Paul and Tory Palivoda...has one sister, Casey...uncle Joe and father Paul both wrestled for CSU...undecided on a major.