Words that describe Joey: Words that describe Joey: “Marshall”, Extra Work, Does all the Right Things, Roper, Academics are Strong, Cowboy Up, Tough, Responsible, Trustworthy, Courageous, Faith, Strong, Rugged, The Best is Yet to Come”.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021-22: Joey had an outstanding year on and off the mat. With his “Work Power”, dedication and commitment he is positioning himself to accomplish much more. He is doing all the extra work and the right stuff to do that. He is a leader by example on and off the mat for us. Joey was Maryville Outstanding Wrestler, Most Improved, Outstanding Redshirt Junior, Most Major Decisions, Most Dominate, 30 Match Winner, “Nate Rod” Award, 3X NWCA Scholar All-American, Dr. Lombardi Saint Award, Iron Man Award, GLVC All-Conference, NCAA DII National Qualifier, 3X Varsity Letter Award, DII Athletic Directors Association Academic, 4X GLVC All-Academic, and NSCA Strength and Conditioning All American Athlete of the Year. Joey is a “Positive Force” for us. He motivates and inspires his Teammates and Coaches with his Example.
2020-21(COVID Shortened Season): Joey is a big part of the Maryville Wrestling OOOSSS Men and earned the following awards. Most Improved, NWCA Scholar All-American, 3X Dr. Lombard Saint Award, ”Bongo” Ultimate Utility Wrestler, Staying Power Award, 2X Varsity Letter Award, DII Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, 3X GLVC Academic All-Conference. “The Marshall” is a “Leader By Example” who has done the work to have an impact in DII Wrestling. Joey has consistent “Work Power” day in and day out, on the mat and in the classroom. Joey is a “Positive Force” that makes our dojo a “Better Place.”
2019-20: Joey was able to get Valuable experience at the Varsity level. That experience combined with his "Work Power", Dedication and Commitment means the "Best is Yet to Come" for him. He finished his RS-Freshman campaign with a 13-9 record, and a 3-2 dual record. Finished 3rd at the Pat “Flash” Flanagan Open and 3rd at the Greyhound Open. Joey earned the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award honors four times. Joey earned the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award (2x), the Outstanding RS-Freshman Award, the RS-Freshman Scholar Award (3.630 GPA), the Most Improved Award, the NWCA Scholar All-American Award, the Rebounding Power Award, was selected for the Div. II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, and was elected to the Geico GLVC Team Academic All-Conference for the second time. "The Marshall" is a Leader and a "Positive Force" on our Team.
2018-19: Joey’s exceptional work power, discipline, and character will make him a future star in NCAA Division II wrestling. Competing unattached, “The Marshall”
compiled a 15-12 record at 184 lbs, placing 2nd at the Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open, 4th at Lindenwood Open, 6th at Jim Koch Wisconsin Open, 3rd at Pat “Flash”
Flanagan Open, 6th at Greyhound Open, and 2nd at the Missouri Valley Open. Joey’s commitment to excellence earned him the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award, the Outstanding Redshirt Award, and the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award. For his performances, Joey earned the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award six times. Joey will contend for a spot in the starting line-up and is expected to compete at 184/197 lbs next year.
HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: 44-20
2022 Maryville Outstanding Wrestler
2022 Most Improved
2022 Outstanding Redshirt Junior
2022 Most Major Decisions
2022 Most Dominate
2022 30 Match Winner
2022 “Nate Rod” Award
2022 3X NWCA Scholar All-American
2022 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2022 Iron Man Award
2022 GLVC All-Conference
2022 NCAA DII National Qualifier
2022 3X Varsity Letter Award
2022 DII Athletic Directors Association Academic
2022 4X GLVC All-Academic
2022 NSCA Strength and Conditioning All American Athlete of the Year
2021 Most Improved
2021 NWCA Scholar All-American
2021 3X Dr. Lombard Saint Award
2021 ”Bongo” Ultimate Utility Wrestler
2021 Staying Power Award
2021 2X Varsity Letter Award
2021 DII Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award
2021 3X GLVC Academic All Conference
2020 Redshirt Freshman Scholar Award (3.630) 2020 Most Improved
2020 Outstanding Redshirt Freshman
2020 NWCA Scholar All-American
2020 Varsity Letter Award
2020 Rebounding Power Award
2020 2X Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2020 GLVC All-Academic (2x)
2020 Div II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award
2019 WOW & OOOSSS Award (6)
2019 Outstanding Redshirt
2019 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award
2019 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Neosho High School in Neosho, MO, Joey hopes to follow in the footsteps of 2017 NCAA Champion Nate Rodriguez. Joey won two state medals and two district titles in three trips to the state tournament for the Wildcats
High School career record: 145-24
Freshman: N/A
Sophomore: 42-12
Junior: 51-5
Senior: 52-4
ABOUT JOEY
Birthday: 8/17/99
Nickname: The Marshal
Parents: Steve and Tanya Williams
Siblings: Sam, Erin and Sarah Williams
HS coach’s name(s): Jeremy Phillips, Tyler Gordon, Cody Crocker, Frank Hebert, Chad Colman and Kenny sanders
Greatest moment in wrestling: Signing my letter of intent to Maryville
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My parents, coach Gordon and Bryce Langley
Favorite athlete: David Taylor
Favorite entertainer: Earl dibbles Jr
Favorite food: Beef
Favorite book: The Bible
Favorite wrestling move: High crouch
Favorite quote: “People talk too much” Dawson Mock
Craziest ambition: National Champion and to have great family
If I could meet one person: Chuck Norris
I came to Maryville because: The awesome wrestling family
Best sports advice ever received: “Matches are won on your feet” Steve Williams
Treasured possessions: My guns and my truck
Something people don’t know about me: I was a successful dancer and performer. I won the state criterion cycling race in Kansas and Missouri. I played the piano.
10 years from now: Serving in the Army as Army ranger or Serving as State trooper
