Maryville University Athletics

Will Roark IS from Seneca, Missouri, and comes to Maryville University after transferring from the University of Missouri, where he wrestled the last two years. He wrestled at Seneca High School, Seneca, Missouri for Jeff Sill, a former National Champion for Coach Denney.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
•A three-time State Champion
•2nd in State as a freshman 
•Finished with 155 consecutive victories 
•His 214 career wins in high school set a Missouri State Wrestling Record 
•Placed 2nd at the 2015 Flo Nationals 
•Finished 3rd at the 2014 USAW Folk-style Nationals 
Will's College accomplishments: 
•Was 18-5 as a redshirt his freshman year and won three Open Tournament Championships at 141 lbs, the Maryville Kaufman/Brand Amateur Division, the UCM Open and the Roger Denker Open
•Finished his redshirt freshman year with at 5-3 record and a 5th place finish at the Lindenwood Open before a shoulder injury sidelined him for the rest of the season 
"Will is a great fit for our Wrestling Program at Maryville. He will be a Positive Force on our Team and have an impact in Division II Wrestling. We are pleased to have him become part of our Maryville Wrestling Family." Coach Denney

ABOUT WILL
Nickname: Seneca Serpent
Parents: Rome and Whitney Roark
Siblings: Max and Brady Roark
HS coach’s name(s): Jeff Sill
Greatest moment in wrestling: Becoming a Fargo All American
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My parents and high school coach
Favorite athlete: Jordan Burroughs
Favorite entertainer: Jim Carrey
Favorite food: Strawberry Cheesecake
Favorite book: Where the Red Fern Grows
Favorite wrestling move: Single leg
Favorite quote: "It's not where you start; it's where you finish."
Craziest ambition: Travel to all 50 states
If I could meet one person: Tim Tebow
I came to Maryville because: I want to become a national champion while also getting a great education that will help me have success in the future.
Best sports advice ever received: That you can learn from anyone and to do something every day to get closer to your goals.
Treasured possessions: Family photos/wrestling awards
Something people don’t know about me: I love scenery and taking or looking at photos.
10 years from now: I will have a nice family and hopefully be winning state titles as a wrestling coach.