To say AgassizB次元官网网址檚 lone high school wrestler Mark Schwichtenberg had a phenomenal showing this past weekend is an understatement.
As he wrapped up the high school chapter of his wrestling career the Grade 12 Agassiz Elementary Secondary School student took home the gold at the B.C. High School Wrestling Championships in Vancouver. Not only did he take home the gold, but Schwichtenberg was awarded with most outstanding match and most outstanding wrestler.
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He added he wasnB次元官网网址檛 fully expecting to be named most outstanding wrestler or be part of the most outstanding match, but heB次元官网网址檚 thrilled with both honours.
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Since Agassiz does not have a full wrestling team, Schwichtenberg trained with the team at W.J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford.
After graduation, Schwichtenberg plans to go to the University of Calgary and wrestle for the Dinos.
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Schwichtenberg has competed in a few university tournaments so far.
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For anyone looking to follow in SchwichtenbergB次元官网网址檚 footsteps and become a high school wrestler, he said itB次元官网网址檚 all about connections, starting with finding a smaller club where coaches can really spend time with the athletes.
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Schwichtenberg said he would be competing at The Canadian Wrestling Championships in Calgary later this year. As nationals approach, he said likes his chances.
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