Bakersfield product Jake Varner wins national wrestling championship
Published March 22nd, 2010

OMAHA, Neb. — Bakersfield’s Jake Varner is the NCAA champion again.

Wrestling for Iowa State University, the Bakersfield High School graduate won the title in the 197 pound weight class for his second consecutive national championship.

Varner beat Nebraska’s Craig Brester 5-2.

With the match tied at one late in the third period, Varner scored a two point take down with a quick move to get Brester down to the mat.

Varner added another late take down to secure the championship.

The senior finished the 2010 season with an undefeated 31-0 record.