James McGovern (Jim)
-St. Simon the Apostle School (IN) Head Coach 1968-1974
-Undefeated in duals every year
-City Tournament Champions 1968-1973 with a 2nd place in 1974
-Indiana HS Wrestling Official 1971-1972
-SCHSL Wrestling Official 1997-2023
-SCSHL State Tournament 2002-2021
-SCSHL State Tournament Head Official 2013 and 2021
-SCHSL State Tournament Assistant Head Official 2012 and 2020
-SCHSL Dual State 2002 (2A), 2005 (3A), 2012 (4A)
-NFHS SC Wrestling Official of the Year 2007
-SCWOA (South Carolina Wrestling Officials Assoc) Secretary 2002-2013
-SCWOA Treasurer 2002-2023
-SCWOA Board of Directors 2002-2013
-SCWOA Evaluator of Officials 2022-2023
-SCWOA member
-NFHS Officials member
-National Assoc of Sports Officials member
Awards:
Year
2024
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Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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Chapter/Region
South Carolina
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