St. Lawrence University Athletics

A four-time national qualifier Jason Bovenzi had the distinction of being a national champion for both St. Lawrence and Ithaca College during an outstanding collegiate athletic career.

Bovenzi, who earned his degree from St. Lawrence in 1994, was a national qualifier at 177 in 1990-91, finished third at 190 pounds in 1991-92 and won the 1992-93 190 pound title as a Saint team captain. He injured his shoulder and had surgery following the 1993 football season, sitting out the 1994 wrestling season. He transferred to Ithaca College for his final year of eligibility and went 25-0 to win the NCAA Championship at 190 pounds for the second time in 1995.

He finished his collegiate wrestling career with an overall record of 101-16-1 including a 76-16-1 mark in his three seasons at SLU. He was a three time All America with two of the three All America finishes national titles. He was also a standout at defensive end for the Saint football program.

Jason has had a highly successful career as a teacher and coach. He has won several division and league coach of the year honors in the sport of wrestling and is a member of the Section 5 Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He has also coached football, lacrosse and track in addition to wrestling and is the owner of Apex Wrestling,

Jason and his wife Christine are the parents of three children, Raelynn, Andrew and Jenna.