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 | Class: Sophomore
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 | Hometown: Palmyra, N.Y.
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 | High School: Pal-Mac High School
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 | Height / Weight: 5-5 / 133
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As a Freshman (2009-10)
Began the season as the 133-pound starter for the Sooners ... Went 6-8 overall on the year, including 2-4 in dual action and 4-4 in tournaments ... Outscored opponents 73-62 on the year ... Picked up a dual win versus Cameron Ream, 11-9, of Oklahoma City University ... Competed at the Brockport/Oklahoma Gold Classic and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL: Collected a 226-19 record at Pal-Mac High School ... Was a four year wrestling letterman ... Coached by Brian Quick and Steve Howcroft ... Four-time New York state champion ... Placed third at Sophomore Nationals ... Was a 2008 junior national champion.
PERSONAL: Full name is Alex James Ekstrom ... Hometown is Palmyra, N.Y. .. Son of Bob and Lynn Ekstrom ... Has one brother, Eric (20), and two sisters, Cortney (23) and Danielle (25). Also lettered in soccer ... Was on the Pal-Mac Honor Roll ... Education is his planned major ... Favorite food is pizza ... Hunting is his favorite hobby ... Boondock Saints is his favorite movie... Myrtle Beach is his favorite vacation destination ... His childhood idol was Kendall Cross ... Nickname is Al.