2025-26 (Sophomore): Jones continued to be a steady contributor for the Hawks during his sophomore season, finishing with a 17-14 overall record and a .548 win percentage. He saw regular time in dual action, going 6-7 overall and 3-2 in conference matchups while posting a .462 dual win percentage and scoring 20 dual points for Quincy.
Jones recorded one fall, three tech falls, one major decision, and 11 decision victories during the season. He also added one ranked win.
Jones opened the year with a fifth-place finish at the Luther Hill Open (11/1/25) before adding one of the top tournament finishes of his career with a runner-up finish at the Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open (11/22/25).
Overall Record: 17-14
Falls: 1
Tech Falls: 3
-Â Â GLVC Men's Wrestler of the Week (11/26/25)
-Â Â Â Â James R. Spaulding Sportsmanship Award Winner
-Â Â GLVC Academic All-Conference
2024-25 (Freshman): Jones became a regular contributor for the Hawks during his freshman season, finishing with a 15-19 overall record and a .441 win percentage. He saw steady time in dual action, going 6-10 overall and 1-4 in conference matchups while posting a .375 dual win percentage and scoring 24 dual points.
Jones recorded four falls, three tech falls, three major decisions, five decision victories, and one ranked win during the season. He made his collegiate debut at the Luther Hill Invitational (11/2/24), where he totaled five wins and earned a third-place finish in the Fresh/Soph 165 division. Jones added another podium finish at the Service Salute Open (11/9/24), placing fourth after earning two victories, both by fall.
Overall Record: 15-19
Falls: 4
Tech Falls: 3
Personal: Jones is from Kansas City, Missouri, and attended Lee’s Summit High School, where he competed for the Tigers. He is the son of Justin Jones and Lindsay Tharp and has two siblings, Julius Jones and Kenneth Tharp-Hill. His father, Justin, was an All-American running back at Missouri Valley College. His uncle, Jason Jones, earned All-Conference honors as a wide receiver at Drake University, while his cousin, Devin Andrews, earned All-Conference honors as a running back at MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Jones earned Principal’s Honor Roll recognition and was named Academic All-Conference as a senior. On the mat, he was a four-time state qualifier, three-time state medalist, state runner-up, Dan Gable Donnybrook podium finisher, four-time All-State selection, and four-time All-Conference honoree. He finished his high school career with 165 wins while also earning a conference championship and finishing as conference runner-up three times.
Away from the mat, Jones enjoys fly fishing, playing video games, and reading. His favorite athletes are Patrick Mahomes, Bobby Witt Jr., and Salvador Perez, while his favorite teams are the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.
Jones credits his younger brother, Julius, who has Down syndrome and has competed in varsity wrestling matches himself, as a major source of motivation in everything he does.
