Joe Latham

Position:
174
Height:
5-8
Weight:
174
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Bismarck, N.D.
High School:
Bismarck HS

OREGON STATE
2012-13
Competed at 165 lbs., going 7-6 in open tournaments and 0-1 in dual competition (7-7 overall) ... Earned six decisions and a major decision ... Started for OSU at 165 lbs., during the North Dakota State dual (Dec. 9) ... 4-1 at the Mike Clock Open (Nov. 11), taking second place honors ... Went 0-2 during the Reno Tournament of Champions (Dec. 16), 0-2 at the Midlands Championships (Dec. 29) and 3-1 at the Clackamas Open (Jan. 20), where he was a runner-up.

2011-12
Pac-12 All-Academic Second Team ... Tallied 12 decisions at 165 pounds, going 1-11 ... Lone win came by decision, 7-4 over Air Force's Dan Barringer at Reno Tournament of Champions ... Was 0-6 in duals.

2010-11
Utilized redshirt season...

BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered four years for head coach Jeff Schumacher ... Competed at 145 pounds his freshman and sophomore years and at 160 as a junior and senior ... Helped Bismarck to three state championships ... Served as the wrestling team captain ... Placed second at senior nationals ... Also lettered in football as a nose guard.

PERSONAL
Born May 2, 1991 ... Majoring environmental engineering ... Son of Steve and Karen Latham ... Born in Denver ... Has one sister, Anna ... Biggest athletic thrill to date is placing first in his state championship ... Chose to attend Oregon State because of the great coaches.