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Adam Barnette Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Sophia, W. Va. High School: Independence High School Height / Weight: 6-5 / HWT Birthdate: 06/01/1989

As a Freshman (2008-09)--
Redshirted...Went 5-8 on the season competing unattached in open tournaments in the heavyweight division...Recorded a fall against Jorge Rosario of Missouri Valley in 58 seconds...Competed in the Lindenwood, Central Missouri, Oklahoma and Roger Denker Opens.

High School: Lettered all four years in high school with an overall record of 150-31 ... Was the West Virginia state champion his freshman year ... Took seventh place at the National Prep tournament and was named a Prep All-American ... Also was a West Virginia and Pennsylvania state runner-up ... Also played on the Independence High School football squad ... Was an All-MAPL wrestler and lineman.

Personal: Full name is Adam Matthew Barnette ... Born June 1, 1989 ... Planned major is business ... Son of Rochelle and Alan Barenette ... Has one older brother, Aaron (24) ... Favorite food is a cheeseburger ... Favorite hobby is traveling ... Cool Runnings is his favorite movie ... His most prized possession is his family and girlfriend ... Would choose Dayton, Fla., to vacation ... Dream job is to become a professional football player or actor.

Coach Spates on Barnette:
"Adam Barnette is a raw but talented West Virginia wrestler whose work ethic is improving every day. He is going to surprise a lot of people. He is another wrestler whose collegiate accomplishments are going to far surpass those of his high school career."