Hall of Fame
Connelly was a three-time national qualifier over the course of his career (1991-1994) with the John Carroll wrestling program. He would earn All-American status in both 1993 and 1994, with his highest finish a third place showing at 158 pounds at the 1994 NCAA Division III championships.
The OAC champion in both 1992 and 1994 at 158 pounds, Connelly was a three-year letterwinner who compiled a record of 89-33-1 in his career. The 89 wins was seventh best in school history at the time of his graduation, and he helped the Blue Streaks capture OAC titles in all three years as a starter. In his three trips to nationals, JCU finished 5th (1992), 12th (1993) and 15th (1994) in the final team standings.
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