2011-12: Posted an 8-6 record with one pin and one technical fall, competing exclusively in tournaments ... began the season by going 4-2 with a pin at the East Stroudsburg Open ... registered identical 2-2 marks at the Body Bar Invitational and the Nittany Lion Open ... recorded first career technical fall at the Nittany Lion Open, earning a 17-0 decision versus Navy's Ben Hunter.
2010-11: Compiled a 10-8 record with one pin and three major decisions during his first season in the Black, Gold and Gray ... competed exclusively at tournaments as a plebe ... wrestled at 141 pounds throughout his rookie campaign ... won the individual title at the New York State Championships "B" flight after going 4-0 with a pair of major decisions ... also competed at the Clarion Open, East Stroudsburg Open, Southern Scuffle and Shorty Hitchcock Invitational.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time New York State placewinner while wrestling at Shenendehowa High School ... placed fourth as a junior and third as a senior ... named a Cadet Fargo All-American in 2007 after finishing sixth.
PERSONAL: John Gregory Belanger was born July 23, 1991 in Norfolk, Va. ... son of Greg Belanger and Diane Meys ... has one sister, Diana ... father is a JAG officer in the United States Navy ... hobbies include camping, fishing, waterskiing and surfing ... lists former Oklahoma State wrestler and two-time Olympic champion John Smith as his favorite athlete ... majoring in Systems Engineering.
