HERSHEY — With his win in the Championship final, Sheldon Seymour is a state champ again.
Seymour looked to gain control early in his match against Elizabeth Forward’s Ryan Michaels but took home a 7-4 decision to secure another state title at 120.
“This whole thing has been a great experience and i’m excited that I get to end my high school career on top,” said Seymour.
Patience has been a big part of Seymour’s successful runs in Hershey.
Seymour looked to gain control early in his match against Elizabeth Forward’s Ryan Michaels but took home a 7-4 decision to secure another state title at 120.
“This whole thing has been a great experience and i’m excited that I get to end my high school career on top,” said Seymour.
Patience has been a big part of Seymour’s successful runs in Hershey.
“It’s part of what I do. I only take high quality shots, I don’t want to risk getting behind with a bad move.
It paid off again in his final match against Michaels as both wrestlers seemed to be waiting for the other to make the first mistake.
Seymour didn’t blink.
“I didn’t want to go from feet to back or risk giving up a reversal. Not putting yourself in a bad position early is how you become successful with this.”
Head Coach Brandon Spiak knew all year what Seymour was capable of.
“Were excited to be back here. To be back at the top of the podium means a lot,” said Spiak.
Spiak knew there would be different challenges this season. A move up in weight for Seymour mixed things up.
“We took some criticism for being at 106 as a Junior, we said you know what, were going to test it. We are going to go up to 120, we’re going to be close to our college weight and see how it pans out,” said Spiak.
To be back on top of the podium after making a weight class jump was a statement for Seymour.
“I think it opened some eyes to be honest,” said Spiak. “We know some counted us out from the get go of this whole thing. Down here (Hershey) it doesn’t matter who you are, it’s just who shows up to wrestle.”
Spiak knew the whole weekend was about sticking to the plan.
“It was a long weekend. The semi-finals were late Friday and then we went back to the hotel and watched some film just to be ready. We came up with a plan for Sheldon and he executed it the way he always does.
Seymour was Troy’s first state wrestling champion a year ago and now he has delivered two state titles them in consecutive seasons.
It paid off again in his final match against Michaels as both wrestlers seemed to be waiting for the other to make the first mistake.
Seymour didn’t blink.
“I didn’t want to go from feet to back or risk giving up a reversal. Not putting yourself in a bad position early is how you become successful with this.”
Head Coach Brandon Spiak knew all year what Seymour was capable of.
“Were excited to be back here. To be back at the top of the podium means a lot,” said Spiak.
Spiak knew there would be different challenges this season. A move up in weight for Seymour mixed things up.
“We took some criticism for being at 106 as a Junior, we said you know what, were going to test it. We are going to go up to 120, we’re going to be close to our college weight and see how it pans out,” said Spiak.
To be back on top of the podium after making a weight class jump was a statement for Seymour.
“I think it opened some eyes to be honest,” said Spiak. “We know some counted us out from the get go of this whole thing. Down here (Hershey) it doesn’t matter who you are, it’s just who shows up to wrestle.”
Spiak knew the whole weekend was about sticking to the plan.
“It was a long weekend. The semi-finals were late Friday and then we went back to the hotel and watched some film just to be ready. We came up with a plan for Sheldon and he executed it the way he always does.
Seymour was Troy’s first state wrestling champion a year ago and now he has delivered two state titles them in consecutive seasons.