Cherrington named assistant coach at Univ. of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado head wrestling coach, Jack Maughan, today announced the addition of Ben Cherrington to his staff as an assistant coach.

Cherrington was a three-time Colorado high school champion for Middle Park High School, posting a 141-3 record. He went on to win two PAC-10 individual championships as well as the 2006 NCAA Division I National Championship at 157 while wrestling for Boise State. Cherrington’s overall collegiate record was 93-32, including a mark of 54-8 for an 87.1 winning percentage his final two seasons. He spent this last season serving as a volunteer coach at his alma mater, Boise State.

“We are excited to add a National Champion to our staff,” Maughan said. “He is a great competitor and a quality person who will add a lot our program. His father, Cal, was a top high school coach so Ben is knowledgeable of the facets of coaching.”

Cherrington will start immedi

University of Northern Colorado head wrestling coach, Jack Maughan, today announced the addition of Ben Cherrington to his staff as an assistant coach.

Cherrington was a three-time Colorado high school champion for Middle Park High School, posting a 141-3 record. He went on to win two PAC-10 individual championships as well as the 2006 NCAA Division I National Championship at 157 while wrestling for Boise State. Cherrington’s overall collegiate record was 93-32, including a mark of 54-8 for an 87.1 winning percentage his final two seasons. He spent this last season serving as a volunteer coach at his alma mater, Boise State.

“We are excited to add a National Champion to our staff,” Maughan said. “He is a great competitor and a quality person who will add a lot our program. His father, Cal, was a top high school coach so Ben is knowledgeable of the facets of coaching.”

Cherrington will start immedi