2024-25 Wrestling Roster
Root, Laird
Laird Root
- Weight:
- 157
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Oceanside, Calif.
- High School:
- Poway
Bio
2024-25: Competed at 157 pounds during true freshman campaign in Chapel Hill • Won eight matches during the season • Made collegiate debut at the Southeast Open with three victories (11/2) • Collected two decisions at the Mountaineer Invitational (11/9) • Defeated Lock Haven's Nick Stampoulos for first college dual win at the Collegiate Wrestling Duals in Nashville (12/21) • Earned two victories at Soldier Salute (12/29-12/30)
Prep/Personal: Laird Root is the son of Aaron and Lesli Root • Has one sibling, Lily • Wrestled for head coach John Meyers at Poway High School • Plans to major in finance
Prep/Personal: Laird Root is the son of Aaron and Lesli Root • Has one sibling, Lily • Wrestled for head coach John Meyers at Poway High School • Plans to major in finance
| Year | Overall | Dual | ACC | MD | TF | Fall |
| 24-25 | 8-7 | 1-2 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Career | 8-7 | 1-2 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
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