Benedictine College head wrestling coach Cy Wainwright is proud to announce the hiring of Thomas Williams as the programs new graduate assistant.

Thomas is a native of San Dimas, Calif., where he was a three-time state placer winner and state champion He capped off an impressive high school career with a Senior National second-place finish and becoming a double All-America honoree in Freestyle and Greco at Fargo. 

Thomas was ranked the No. 1 at 119 pounds in the United States and selected to be a member of the 2008 USA Dream team and Dapper Dan Classic. 

After high school Thomas signed a scholarship to wrestle at American University for Mark Cody and Teague Moore. He was a four-year starter for them at 125 pounds.

During his career he was a two-time EIWA place winner and two-time NCWA Academic All-American. 

Thomas finished up at American with two Bachelor degrees one in International Service and Business.

“I am excited to have Thomas a part of our staff," said Coach Wainwright. "He will be an integral piece to helping the lightweights here at Benedictine. Not only is he a standout wrestler, but an overall great individual."