Maryville University Athletics

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2015-16: Earned his first Letter for the Saints. Wrestled in five open tournaments this season. He went 2-2 in The Joe Parisi Open (Black Division). He continued to improve during the season and had his best performance at his last tournament, the Missouri Valley Open where he had three falls and placed Sixth. He received the team’s Wrestler of the Week Award for his performance.

2013-2014: Redshirted; Brings that tough Iowa wrestling background to the Dojo, has the potential to do well at the Division II level, an excellent student, he received the Outstanding Redshirt Scholar Award.

High School: Comes to Maryville from Iowa class 3A powerhouse Iowa City West, 3x state qualifier for Iowa Class 3A State Tournament, Placed 3rd as a Senior going 4-1 with 4 falls, 3X District Champion, 2x Mississippi Valley Conference Champ. Was Captain for Trojans as a Senior, Racked up 111 career pins. Was selected to the All-Tournament Team for both his Junior and Senior years.
 
ABOUT MICKEY
Nickname: Lumber Jack
Birthday: 8/4/1994
Parents: Cecil & Sue Pelfrey
Siblings: Max, Paul, Brock & Brett Pelfrey
HS coach’s name(s): Mark Reiland & Bryan Tate
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My parents, Brothers & Teammates
Favorite athlete: Myself
Favorite entertainer: Jim Jefferies-comedian
Favorite book: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Favorite wrestling move: Strategically Falling and landing on the other guy
Favorite quote: “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”-Socrates
I came to Maryville because: It is the place for me. The guys and team are like a family.
Best sports advice ever received: “Take him down and pin him.”–Mark Reiland