Scouting Josh Palivoda
The prize recruit of the Class of 2011, Palivoda is expected to start immediately at 133 pounds. He continues the family tradition at CSU, and Coach Effner is ecstatic to have him on board for this season.

High School
Capped off brilliant 46-1 senior season with first place finish at Division I Ohio state championship, at 130 lbs...school record in career wins with 156, and most tournament individual championships...Four-time state qualifier and honorable mention pick as high school All-American senior year...went 42-6 as junior, finishing fifth at the state meet.

Personal
Born Jan. 31, 1989 in Lakenheath, England...son of Paul and Tory Palivoda...has one sister, Casey...uncle Joe and father Paul both wrestled for CSU...undecided on a major.