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Willie Harris Year: Senior Weight Class: 125 Hometown/High School: Washington, D.C./DeMatha

As a co-captain and one of three seniors on this year’s squad, Coach Puzio expects Harris to have a dominant year in 2001-2002.

2000-2001: Harris finished with the fourth highest record on the team at 11-5 overall (7-4 duals) ... moved to 47-36 in his AU career ... placed 3rd at the CAA Championships.

1999-2000: Made an impressive showing in his sophomore season ... compiled a 14-7 record at 125 ... though hampered by knee injuries, he posted an 8-3 overall record in duals and placed third at the AU Congressional Cup as well as fourth in the Sunshine Open.

1998-1999: Posted a 20-15 overall freshman record (9-4 duals) ... placed fourth at 125 at the CAA Championships ... also placed in the Keystone Classic (5th) and the AU Congressional Cup (4th) ... went undefeated in CAA regular season dual meet action.

High School: Harris is a former local high school wrestler of the year who competed for DeMatha High School in D.C. ... a national high school All-American, he placed third in the national tournament ... posted a prolific high school career ... won the National Prep Tournament as a senior ... three-time Maryland state champion ... two-time Washington Post All-Met selection and its 1998 Wrestler of the Year ... three-time Prince George’s All-County selection and 1998 County Wrestler of the Year ... member of Southern Maryland Wrestling Club Hall of Fame.

Personal: Born on February 10, 1980, in Washington, D.C. ... parents are Willie and Colleen Harris ... has one sister ... majoring in Justice and Psychology.