Because Trenton placed third at the State tournament in freestyle, he qualifed to go to Fargo, ND again this year. We got all our letters out to businesses and family asking for monetary support again and upon some investigation and a call from the Purdue coach we realized Trenton would fit nicely into the Junior National Duals Championships in Oklahoma City. Unlike Fargo (in which four kids in each weight class are taken), this team is made up of one wrestler per weight class. It is supposed to be the first place State winner in each weight class. In the cases where the first place winner is unable to attend, the Coach taking the team (Purdue coach) intensifies his search and pursues the 2nd and 3rd place winners. In Trenton's case, the 2nd placer was also unable to go which left Trenton the opportunity. The opportunity of a lifetime. Competing with the best of the best. The Indiana team. Unlike Fargo, this team competes together in a duals format. In Fargo, it's every man for himself, representing Indiana of course. Also in Fargo once a wrestler loses twice, they are finished for the tournament. In Oklahoma City Trenton will be guaranteed 6+ matches. More mat time with great competition. Trenton is very honored he is able to go. We will keep everyone posted as to his accomplishments there. If you would like to make a donation on Trenton's behalf please send to ISWA, Inc., c/o Tom Erikson-Team Leader, 3471 Ferdinand Court, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Be sure to write Trenton's name on your donation check. Trenton's schedule looks like this...
Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29 Camp for the team at Purdue University
Sunday, June 29 - Leave for and arrive in Oklahoma City
Tuesday, July 1 - Trenton's team will register for freestyle
Wednesday, July 2 - Freestyle weigh ins and Freestyle session 1
Thursday, July 3 - Freestyle sessions 2, 3 and 4
Friday, July 4 - Freestyle session 5 (if necessary), Consolation, Red and Blue Rounds, Placement and Awards and Depart from Oklahoma City
Saturday, July 5 - Trenton arrives home
1 comment:
Hey Trent! Best of luck on that trip. Keep focused and be strong. Go for what you k ow and always give it your best. I wish that I could come see you wrestle. It'd be an honor. H0w is college prospects going? Have you tried Lehigh?
Don
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