Photo courtesy of Matt Leonard

Eli Leonard, an 8th grader, went 5-0 for the day pinning three of his opponents en route to his first State Championship in five appearances! Previous years he placed 6th, 3rd, 5th, and 2nd, respectively. Eli has been wrestling since he was 4 years old and has compiled an amazing record of 472 wins 95 losses and 256 pins in 10 years! Two weeks ago, he competed in the National Dominate Dells tournament in Milwaukee in the 16u 145# division. Eli went 3-0 for the day pinning two opponents and another championship placing. He was also voted Most Outstanding Wrestler for the 16u division. Congratulations to Eli for all of his youth accomplishments! He wrestles with Sarbacker Wrestling Academy.