One Proud Eagle

Great job to all of the Hartland wrestlers that competed at the High State finals over the weekend.  Everyone wrestled well and represented themselves and our school with honor.  I want to take a second to point out the efforts of one specific athlete.  Mitchel Thomas was a great roll model for all of our young wrestlers to follow.  Mitchel has been a talented wrestler since he was a freshmen.  Challenged as many youth athletes are with a growth spurt that wouldn't end, he jumped several weight classes each year and worked hard to grow into himself each season.  At the end of his Junior year he decided he wanted his final season to be special.  He wrestled in several out of season tournaments and work all summer and fall on his technique, conditioning and aggressiveness.  As a returning state qualifier the likely hood of placing at state were good for him.  The result he actually achieved was foreseen by no one accept himself and a few lucky individuals who had seen the effort and dedication Mitchel put into getting everything out of himself and his senior year.  Mitchel ended his season with two losses on the year and a second place finish in the state finals.  His two losses, one of which came early in the season and the other in the state finals were to the same athlete.  An athlete whom is not only a multiple time state champion but also ranked in the country as a top athlete in his weight class.  We are very proud of Mitchel and all he accomplished, but I haven't told you the truly impressive part yet.  While working to live his dream in the wrestling room he maintained an excellent grade point and a potential full ride to medical school because of his hard work and success in the classroom.  Is taking second in the state a big deal?  You bet, it is an awesome achievement.  I want our young eagles to realize that Mitchel has achieved something even greater.  He has developed the keys to success in life not just the wrestling room.  He has proven he can dream big, do the work needed to succeed, and deliver excellent results.  I can only hope that if I should need a life saving intervention or miracle cure from a brilliant young doctor some day, that they are just like Mitchel.  So proud of you buddy.  Coach Trim