Naval Academy Athletics

• O[apos]Neill in 2008-09 (Jr.): Competed at the Eastern Michigan Open, the West Virginia Open and the Navy Classic ... earned at least one win at all three tournaments, including back-to-back falls at the Navy Classic.
• 2007-08 (So.): Opened the year at 141 pounds, but bulked up a weight class in early December ... won a pair of matches at the Nittany Lion Open, both big point gains ... pinned Pitt[apos]s Christian Fagan at 2:20 and produced a 12-0 major decision over Will O[apos]Donnell of Lock Haven ... finished the year with a 2-4 record.
• 2006-07 (Fr.): Closed out his rookie season with a 6-7 record ... competed in four tournaments, including the Central New Jersey Open where he placed fifth ... won three of his five bouts at the Eastern Michigan Open, including a win by fall (3:23) against Central Michigan[apos]s Michael Holt ... also competed in the Navy Classic and the Nittany Lion Open.
• High School: A 2005 graduate of Gaylord High School, O[apos]Neill attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the 2005-06 academic year ... a four-year letterwinner in wrestling who also earned a letter in cross country ... led Gaylord to the 2004 state championship with a 61-1 record, while the `05 squad took the state title with a 52-2 record ... served as team captain three times and was named the team MVP twice ... twice named all-county and claimed the state championship on two occasions ... named an Academic All-American ... member of the Student Council and National Honor Society.
• Personal: Full name is Kyle Joseph O[apos]Neill ... son of Bill and Debby O[apos]Neill ... born July 14, 1987, in Iron Mountain, Mich. ... majoring in Economics ... named to the Commandant[apos]s List in the fall of `06 ... among the leaders in military order of merit ... his service assignment is Navy Pilot.