The Charger wrestling team has announced the hiring of Assistant Coach, Drew West. West joins the Cliff after finishing his collegiate wrestling career at Gardner Webb University.
 
"I am exceedingly excited to bring coach West into the Charger wrestling program and BCU community. Not only is he bringing amazing wrestling credentials and knowledge into the fold, a passion for helping young wrestlers make the transition into becoming productive men is evident," said Head Coach Donaco Watts. "His time spent wrestling at the NCAA Division I level will surely inject some new and exciting ideas into our room. I look forward to our partnership and helping each other grow as coaches and mentors. Coach West will be an amazing asset to the program."
 
West holds a highly decorated wrestling career, being a four-time Iowa High School State Placer, three-time Iowa High School State Finalist, and one state title during his prep career. He was also named a Cadet Greco-Roman USA World Team Member and placed third and fifth at the Senior US Open. West finished fourth in the US World Team Trials.
 
West began his collegiate career at Northern Illinois University before transferring to Gardner-Webb. A two-year starter for the Runnin' Bulldogs, West compiled a 42-20 overall and placed third in the Southern Conference Tournament in 2022-23 and was the runner-up in his final season Boiling Springs.
 
The Charger wrestling team will open the season at the Falcon Invite in Park City, Kansas on November 2. The Cliff's Blue and Gold Wrestle-off will be on October 24 inside the Newman Flanagan Center.