Northwestern University Athletics
Johnny Sebastian to Miss 2015-16 Season After Shoulder Surgery
11/28/2015 4:43:00 PM | Wrestling
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern redshirt freshman Johnny Sebastian will miss the 2015-16 season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder.
"We are extremely disappointed for Johnny," head coach Matt Storniolo said. "This was going to be a big year for him. He did everything right in getting ready for a breakout freshman season, and we have no doubt he will bounce back to be even better next year."
Sebastian was a projected starter at 165 lbs. this season for Northwestern after a redshirt season in which he went 23-3. He was ranked 16th to begin the year.
"This was the right decision, but it is frustrating because I had a great preseason and was clicking on all cylinders," Sebastian said. "I will keep a positive mindset throughout the recovery process and continue to work toward my goal of winning a national championship."
Northwestern opens the 2015-16 dual season in New York City on Sunday with the fourth annual Grapple at the Garden. The Wildcats will wrestle Drexel and Franklin & Marshall at Madison Square Garden.
"We are extremely disappointed for Johnny," head coach Matt Storniolo said. "This was going to be a big year for him. He did everything right in getting ready for a breakout freshman season, and we have no doubt he will bounce back to be even better next year."
Sebastian was a projected starter at 165 lbs. this season for Northwestern after a redshirt season in which he went 23-3. He was ranked 16th to begin the year.
"This was the right decision, but it is frustrating because I had a great preseason and was clicking on all cylinders," Sebastian said. "I will keep a positive mindset throughout the recovery process and continue to work toward my goal of winning a national championship."
Northwestern opens the 2015-16 dual season in New York City on Sunday with the fourth annual Grapple at the Garden. The Wildcats will wrestle Drexel and Franklin & Marshall at Madison Square Garden.
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