Career-Ending Injury for Schram

Many fans began to wonder whether Connor Schram, 2013 Big Mac graduate, had a lasting injury from December's Cliff Keen Last Vegas after not wrestling in the Reno Tournament of Champions or Southern Scuffle. Unfortunately, today news broke that Connor will not wrestle for the remainder of his final 2017-2018 season at Stanford University due to a knee injury. Connor had this to say on his Facebook:

“Although many already know, I wanted to share that I’ve suffered a career ending knee injury at the Vegas tournament this year. My career has been filled with injuries, adversity and triumph, and while I cannot even begin to comprehend why it had to end this way, I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to live out my passion. As any wrestler will tell you, wrestling will bring you to the highest of highs and lowest of lows, and I’ve been fortunate enough to experience them all. To my family, teammates, coaches, friends, and community, I thank you for always supporting me and enabling me to do what I love.”

Source: Wrestlers are Warriors

Recently highlighted in CMWAA's Alumni Spotlight, Connor has been a major part of the Canon-McMillan Wrestling program as well as the Stanford Wrestling program as a stand-up wrestler, student, and person. At CM Connor was a 3X WPIAL Champion, 4X State finalist, and 2X State Champion. Furthermore, at Stanford he was a 3X NCAA qualifier, 2016 All-American, and Pac-12 Champion at 125 lbs. Schram finished with a high school record of 159-11 and a college career record of 65-22. Connor graduated with a degree in science, technology, and society at Stanford; he is currently pursuing a master's degree.

Cover Photo Source: Stanford Wrestling

Mid-Season Canon-McMillan Wrestling Updates (CCNS, JH, HS, College)

College

• Dalton Macri (UNC) [125 lbs] - 2-2 record, #9 in NCAA
• Brendan Price (Pitt) [125 lbs]
• Connor Schram (Stanford) [125 lbs] - Hokie Open (1st), CKLV (6th), #16 in NCAA
• Tony Mastrangelo (Waynesburg) [133 lbs]
• Matt Oblock (Wheeling Jesuit) [141 lbs]
• Solomon Chishko (Virginia Tech) [149 lbs] - 5-2 record, #8 in NCAA
• Brendan Furman (Finger Lakes) [285 lbs] - 9-6 record, Cleveland Open (6th)
• Nick Konyk (Mercyhurst) [184 lbs] - Ohio Intercollegiate Open (3rd)

The Big Macs place 4th at the North Canton Tournament.

HS Matches (3-0 Record)

Montour 

CM wins 71-9.
Gardner (120), Ross (132), Hritsko (138), Rohaley (145), Nijenhuis (160), Miller (170), Hendal (195), Minis (220) and Ramos (Hvy) all won by fall.

Chartiers Valley

CM wins 66-6.
Binni (113), Hayman (120), Hritsko (138), Rohaley (145), Pihiou (152), Wolfgramm (160), Miller (170), Hendel (195) all pinned for the Big Macs.

Kiski Area

CM wins 36-27. Alumni Night honors wrestlers from the past 90 years, Gunners & Big Macs alike. Coach Mary's 2012 & 2013 State Championship teams were also honored.

Baxter (106), Binni (113), Macri (126), and Rohaley (220) had pins for CM. Hayman (120) had big win over #2 in the WPIAL, Miller. Nijenhuis (160) and Ramos (Hwt) also had decisions.

HS Tournaments

Cumberland Valley Kickoff Classic

CM places 4th overall behind Cumberland Valley, Easton, and Bishop McDevitt.

120 - Kenny Hayman (3rd)
126 - Logan Macri (3rd)
138 - Tim Hritsko (4th)
160 - Gerrit Nijenhuis (1st)

North Canton Tournament

CM places 4th overall behind Wadsworth, Cuyahoga Valley, and Louisville.

106 - Jimmy Baxter (3rd)
113 - Michael Binni (4th)
120 - Kenny Hayman (1st)
138 - Tim Hritsko (3rd)
160 - Gerrit Nijenhuis (2nd)

Powerade Tournament

CM place 8th overall, beating out Waynesburg and Kiski.

JV
145 - Skylar Adams (3rd)
170 - Evan Miller (1st)
195 - Alec Hendal (2nd)
285 - Giomar Ramos (4th)

Varsity
120 - Logan Macri (1st)
138 - Tim Hritsko (6th)
160 - Gerrit Nijenhuis (3rd)

WPIAL Rankings (As of 1/2)

Team - CM (#1)
106 - Jimmy Baxter (#7)
113 - Michael Binni (#5)
120 - Logan Macri (#1)
126 - Kenny Hayman (#3)
138 - Tim Hritsko (#3)
160 - Gerrit Nijenhuis (#2)
195 - Alec Hendal (#10)
220 - Zach Rohaley (#4)

CM's Junior High wins the Greensburg Salem Tournament

Junior High (11-0 Record)

Matches

• 88-9 (Montour)

• 72-24 (Chartiers Valley)

Seneca Valley Duals Champions

• 68-24 (Hempfield)

• 78-21 (Burrell)

• 51-39 (Kiski)

• 85-16 (Quaker Valley)

• 90-9 (South Fayette)

Greensburg Salem Dual Meet Champions

• 87-15 (Mt. Pleasant)

• 104-0 (Latrobe Orange)

• 72-21 (Greensburg Salem)

• 58-39 (Kiski)
   

CCNS/JH

Viper Duals Champs (K-8)

• 88-12 (MD Eagles)

• 62-21 (Central MD)

• 91-0 (Vipers Wrestling Club)

• 70-24 (Naval Academy)
   

Other CM Happenings

• Colin Johnston named head wrestling coach at Pitt-Bradford
• Coach Mary celebrates the 12 Days of Chris-mas

Sources: Finger Lakes, FloWrestling, Mercyhurst,  Observer Reporter, Pitt, Pittsburgh Tribune, Stanford, Track Wrestling, UNC, Virginia Tech, Waynesburg, Wheeling Jesuit, WrestleStat

Alumni Spotlight: Connor Schram

Alumni Spotlight this week is on a CM wrestler who is still in college. Connor Schram entered his final year in the sport as a redshirt Senior at Stanford University, pursuing a degree in Science, Technology & Society.

Source: Wrestlers are Warriors

Before he graduated CMHS in 2013, Connor was a 2X Powerade champ, 3X WPIAL champ, and Fargo All-American. At the top of his HS accomplishment list is his participation in four straight PIAA State finals, in which he came away with two titles at 103 lbs. and 126 lbs. In addition to his individual accolades, he was also a large part of the 4X WPIAL, 2X PIAA State, and 3X PIAA State-Individual champion teams from 2010-2013. Connor finished his career by being ranked #3 nationally with a 159-11, the third most wins in CM history.

In his collegiate wrestling career at Stanford, Connor won the Reno Tournament of Champions, a Pac-12 title, has earned PAC-12 Wrestler of the week, and has been ranked up to #4 nationally at 125 lbs. Last year, he bumped up in weight to wrestle at 133 lbs., a weight at which he qualified for the NCAA tournament for the 3rd time. Connor was an NCAA All-American in 2016 and is also an NWCA Academic All-American. For the 2017-2018 season, he is back down to 125 lbs.; this weight change has worked in his favor, as Connor won the Hokie Open and placed 6th at Cliff Keen Las Vegas last weekend. With over 60 collegiate wins, the Cardinal is currently ranked #16 in the country at 125 lbs by FloWrestling. Unfortunately, Connor suffered an undisclosed knee injury last weekend, and it is unknown whether he will be wrestling this weekend. We certainly wish him the best on his road to recovery!

To discover more about the Cardinal, make sure to watch the video:

Cover Photo Source: Stanford Athletics