Ava

Wanted to wrestle so had to join her middle school boys wrestling team as the first girl ever on a team of 40 boys At her sane weight!

Placed 27th

in their group

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What do they love most about playing their sport(s)?

The feeling it gives me if having another family


Who inspires them—on or off the field—and why?

My dad and mom! They work very hard for everything they have and teach me nothing comes easy hard work pays off!


What’s one moment in their athletic journey that makes you proudest?

The first time I was on the mat after only few days of training. The boy I was wrestling threw me down so hard it was hard to get up but I did and I went right back for more. I wanted to quit but I kept going

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