John Watts

Height:

5-3
Year:

Fr.
Hometown:

Willacoochee, Ga.
Major:

Pre-Med
Weight Class:

125
Previous School:

Coffee HS

Bio News

Bio

2018-19: Wrestled 26 bouts at 125 pounds...Posted 18 wins...Earned a 15-14 decision over his George Mason opponent, before earning a 9-6 decision over teammate Frank Velez at the Hokie Open (Nov. 4)...Won the 125-pound weight class at the King Open (Nov. 11)...Picked up a 6-4 decision against his Midway opponent, beat his Reinhardt opponent by major decision 14-5 and clinched the weight class with a 9-7 tiebreaker win over his opponent from King (Tenn.)...Earned a 16-7 major decision win against Bellarmine and also earned a 6-4 win by decision against Western State Colorado (Dec. 2)...Posted two wins at the Midwest Classic (Dec. 15-16)...Defeated his Kentucky Wesleyan opponent by fall (5:49) and also posted a 15-9 win by decision against his Tiffin opponent...Earned a 12-8 decision over his opponent from Limestone (Jan. 8)...Earned a 13-6 decision over his Mercyhurst opponent (Jan. 12)...Pinned his Truett-McConnell opponent in 2:34 (Jan. 12)...Won by tech fall (21-6, 6:16) against Emmanuel (Ga.) (Jan. 19)...Picked up a win by forfeit against Belmont Abbey (Jan. 25)...Earned a 6-4 sudden victory against Newberry (Jan. 30)...Picked up an 8-6 decision against Queens (N.C.) (Feb. 3)...Earned an 18-2 tech fall (1:21) against Liberty (Feb. 17).

High School: Attended Coffee High School where he wrestled for the Trojans...Three-time GHSA state finalist, two-time state champ...Finished 40-0 during his senior season and 190-13 for his career...Member of the Coffee Takedown Club and a two-time AAU state champ...National Honor Society member.

Personal: Son of Jessica Baker, Cade Paulk, and Amy Paulk...Brother of Devonte Watts and Kawanzi Baker.

News mentions

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February 14, 2019

Wrestling Takes Down Liberty in Final Dual of the Season

The Coker College wrestling team secured a 26-21 victory over Liberty on Thursday (Feb. 14) night.

February 14, 2019

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February 10, 2019

John Watts Named SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month

Coker College wrestler John Watts has been named the SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month for January.

February 10, 2019

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February 03, 2019

Cobras Comeback Late to Take Down Queens

The Coker College wrestling team captured their first dual in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action on Sunday (Feb. 3), taking down the Royals 22-16.

February 03, 2019

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January 30, 2019

Cobras Fall to Newberry in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas Contest

The Coker College wrestling team fell to Newberry 29-12 on Wednesday (Jan. 30) night.

January 30, 2019

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January 25, 2019

Cobras Drop Heartbreaker to Belmont Abbey

The Coker College wrestling team fell to Belmont Abbey in South Atlantic Conference Carolinas action on Friday (Jan. 25) night, losing by tiebreaker after ending the match tied 25-25.

January 25, 2019

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January 19, 2019

Comeback Bid Falls Short in Loss to Emmanuel

The Coker College wrestling team fell just short of a comeback win in their dual with Emmanuel College on Saturday (Jan. 19), falling by a final score of 23-21.