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2006-07: The Tar Heels' starter at 197 pounds for much of the season • Went 15-11 overall and posted a 7-5 mark in duals • Went 2-1 against the ACC • Recorded three pins and one technical fall • Placed third at the ACC Championships with a technical fall of Duke's Patrick Keenum (18-2) and a major decision over Virginia's Kyle Narkiewicz (11-0) after an opening round loss • Also placed second at the Nittany Lion Open • Had a pair of five-match win streaks during the season.
2005-06: Redshirt season • Posted a 15-7 mark wrestling unattached at 197 pounds • Picked up two pins and two technical falls • Placed first at the UNC Pembroke Classic and sixth at the Nittany Lion Open.
Prep: Six-sport athlete at Germantown Academy • 2004 national prep champion and 2005 national prep finalist at 189 pounds • Ranked seventh nationally at 189 pounds in InterMat's High School Senior Rankings • Recorded two top-five finishes at the Beast of the East tournament • Also participated in track and field, football, baseball, lacrosse and swimming in high school.
Personal: Dennis Drury is the son of Dale and Jane Drury • Born on Jan. 25, 1987, in Abington, Pa. • Majoring in communication studies at Carolina • Has one brother and three sisters • Admires Serena Williams • Hobbies include hunting and trapping.
DRURY'S CAREER RECORD
Year Overall Dual Falls
2006-07 15-11 7-5 3
Totals 15-11 7-5 3
