2019 Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa

Steve was an NCAA champion and two-time NCAA championship finalist for the University of Iowa at heavyweight. Mocco was a runner-up at the NCAA tournament as a true freshman in 2002 and was an NCAA champion the following year in 2003.

After redshirting in 2004, he transferred to Oklahoma State where he picked up another NCAA title in 2005 and another appearance in the finals in 2006. In all, Mocco reached the finals of the NCAA championships four times, winning twice. He was also a Big Ten champion and a two-time Big 12 champion.

The former Hawkeye star was a member of the 2008 Olympic team at 120 kg. In high school, Mocco won four national prep titles — two for St. Benedicts Prep and two for Blair Academy.

2001 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award

Steven Mocco of Blair Academy will graduate with a 3.8 GPA and is a member of the Honor Roll. He was awarded the Stephen Curry Prize from Blair Academy for academic and social excellence.

Mocco's wrestling career record is 216-1 with 187 pins. He is a four-time State and National Prep Heavyweight Wrestling Champion. He is a two-time Junior National Freestyle Champion and a Cadet National Freestyle Champion. He won the NHSCA National High School Championships and received the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award. Among his many wrestling awards and honors are the National High School Coaches Association Wrestler of the Year Award and the Dan Hodge Award for High School Wrestler of the Year.

Mocco has been active in his community volunteering 20 hours a week during his summer vacation working with senior citizens at Hamilton Park Health Care Center. He visits youth recreation wrestling programs to speak to young wrestlers about good health, study habits and wrestling techniques. He is also active at Rev. Wilcolm's Community Church of God.