Sawyer Elwood '24 Recruiting Profile

I want to pursue an opportunity to contribute to a college wrestling program.  I am a late bloomer when it comes to wrestling, as I started wrestling in high school during my sophomore year.  I am a hard worker and am looking forward to seeing how far I can push myself and my teammates this season.  I have high expectations for my senior year, as I was one win away from being a State Qualifier in the strongest region in North Carolina, for my weight class (Midwest 2A 160lbs).  I am a motivated wrestler, and I am excited to see what the future holds.  I am also one of the strongest teammates you could ask for.  Last year, West Stanly High School had 3 wrestlers from 138lbs to 152lbs.  As a junior I made a decision to wrestle 160lbs, and not wrestle off against the 152lbs or 145lbs weight classes.  I instead wrestled the 160lb weight class, I was eating and drinking before matches to be able to weigh enough to wrestle.  I was wrestling 160lbs and weighing 145lbs.  This not only helping my team but made me a better wrestler.  My coaches named me this year's team captain at the awards ceremony for wrestling after last season.   I will push myself and my teammates, to provide an example of what hard work will accomplish.

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