THE REPORTER
James “Jimmy” Lacey, Hamilton Heights senior, has signed a letter of intent to wrestle for Marian University in Indianapolis. Marian University is a member of the Crossroads League and is a NAIA athletic institution. He is the son of Rebecca and Josh Hobensack.
Marian University offered Jimmy Lacey everything he was looking for to pursue a degree in sports performance and wrestle at the collegiate level. Its campus, sports medicine program, and wrestling program felt like a place he would fit in and be successful in the classroom and on the mat.
Lacey, a multisport student-athlete (baseball and wrestling), excelled as a wrestler in the 170-pound weight class. “He was a two-time wrestling sectional champion, one time conference wrestling champion, regional runner up champion, and a two-time semi-state qualifier in wrestling. He caught the attention of the competition and college coaches.
Lacey, who is interested in a career in law enforcement, said he has looked forward to wrestling season every year throughout high school. He spent the off season working out, building his skill and agility, and participating in tournaments to be ready to compete each spring. He credits his coaches and teammates for their support and encouragement on the mat and in the classroom.
“Jimmy Lacey was a refreshing surprise at Hamilton Heights,” said Gary Myers, Hamilton Heights Head Wrestling Coach. “He completed our team in all areas. We are so excited that he chose to wrestle at the next level! I speak for the whole coaching staff! We are very proud of him!”
“Jimmy received this opportunity through all the hard work he committed to the program,” added Hamilton Heights Athletic Director Kurt Ogden. “He is arguably the most improved wrestler in the program since his freshman year. We are ecstatic that he gets the opportunity to wrestle at Marian University.”