| David Hopper enters his first NCAA Championship as a freshman
for the Appalachian, becoming the first Mountaineer to qualify
as a freshman in 15 years....In Southern Conference action,
Hopper went 2-0, missing two matches due to an injury. Victories
were over Tennessee-Chattanooga's Andy Cook by a 9-3 margin and
Virginia Military's Frank Lucero by virtue of a 12-3 major decision.
In the Southern Conference Tournamnet, Hopper defeated the same
opponents to claim the title at 126 pounds....In prep action,
Hopper compiled a 129-13 record while placing in the Oklahoma
State Tournament each of his four seasons. |