Ex-Hawk, NIC wrestler McCrite wins national title

PUEBLO, Colo. - Grand Canyon State junior Kyle McCrite defeated Cody Lensing of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, N.D., by a 9-3 decision to win the 125-pound national championship at the NCAA Division II wrestling tournament on Saturday night.

McCrite, formerly of Lakeland High and North Idaho College, finished the season 43-6.

On Friday, McCrite beat Jonathan Cronin of Newberry 10-3 in the opening round and advanced to the semifinals with a 9-8 win over Corey Ulmer of Minnesota State-Moorhead.

McCrite beat Dave Fogle of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 5-3 earlier on Saturday to reach the finals.

McCrite finished third as a freshman and sixth as a sophomore in the NJCAA tournament while at NIC.