BUEIS CREEK, N.C. -  Former Kent State standout Joe Boardwine was named head wrestling coach at Campbell University Thursday.  A two-year captain with the Golden Flashes, Boardwine has been regarded as one of the top high school wrestling coaches in the state of Ohio.

"It's a great pick-up for Campbell," Head Wrestling Coach Jim Andrassy said.  "Joe is a very intelligent guy.  What he lacks in experience at the college level, he will make up for with hard work."

Boardwine was a three-time place winner at the MAC Tournament from 1995-97.  He was also a two-time Academic All-MAC and Academic All-District IV selection.

In eight years as a high school coach at Walsh Jesuit, University School and Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Boardwine mentored 13 state champions and 15 high school All-Americans.  He was named Plain Dealer Coach of the Year in 2003.