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Ike Byers

DAVIDSON – Head coach Nate Carr Jr. has announced the hiring of Ike Byers to the Davidson College wrestling staff. Byers joins the Wildcats after five seasons as a member of the App State wrestling program.

“I am excited to be joining the Davidson College staff and this community,” said Byers. “I’m looking forward to a strong season alongside Coach Carr and Coach Clothier and being able to learn from two great men.”

A local product of Mooresville, Byers joins the ‘Cats from the back-to-back SoCon Champions, App State. Most recently, Byers went 27-17 and finished fourth in the 141-pound division at the SoCon Championships for the Mountaineers. His 27 wins was the second-most on the team highlighted by a 6-1 mark in SoCon duals. He also picked up a dual win to help App State defeat then-No. 21 UNC, 24-14. Byers was also selected as a team captain in 2023-24.

“We are extremely excited to add Ike to our staff,” said Carr. “Coach Byers’ positivity and enthusiasm for people and the sport of wrestling is evident, and his presence in our room will allow us to continue to improve as a program.”

Prior to college, Byers was a local standout at Mooresville High School where he won back-to-back 4A state titles in his junior (138 pounds) and senior (152 pounds) seasons. He also claimed three individual regional titles and amassed 149 wins with only 17 losses during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons.

“The boys on the team have welcomed me with open arms so, I’m excited to return the favor by helping them succeed on and off the mat,” Byers added.

Byers, who also works for NASCAR, will be helping the program in a part-time role assisting the team with practices, travel, and competition.