Justin Saptes was a two-time Pennsylvania state wrestling champion, a runner-up in Oklahoma, and a two-time Delaware Winter National Champion. He was a first team All-American in high school. He is currently wrestling for the University of Missouri. He was a National Qualifier at 125 lbs. in 2001 and is currently entering his sophmore year and wrestling 133 lbs. He is preseason ranked 15th at that weight class for the 2002-2003 season. His father, Jack Spates, is the Head wrestling coach at university of Oklahoma. He brother Jeremy also wrestles at the University of Missouri.