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2026-27 Wrestling Roster

Ernie Perry III

  • Position 125/133
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Bossier City, La.
  • High School Airline HS

Biography

2025-26 | SOPHOMORE SEASON
Went 2-3 overall... competed at the Big Red Invitational and dual versus Harvard.

2024-25 I FRESHMAN SEASON
Went 3-4 overall... competed at the Jouneyman Classic and Edinboro Open. 

PRIOR TO CORNELL
Perry is a four-time State Champion...Dave Schultz State award winner...Dave Schultz Regional award winner...first person to win four LA State Championships and 4 Louisiana Classic Championships...and was also the first public school four-time State Champion. 

PERSONAL
Ernest Richard Perry III is the son of Ernest and Noy Perry and has an older sister, Nia, who currently attends Cornell University ...he is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    125
    125 lbs

  • 2025-26Sophomore

    125/133
    125 lbs

  • 2026-27Junior

    125/133
    125 lbs