Athlete of the week Jan. 23-29
At the St. Maries tournament earlier in the season Eli Richards won the Outstanding Wrestler Award. Eli Richards is Athlete of the Week.
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Eli Richards, Senior
Parents: Corey and Mandy Richards and Gina Ireland.
Siblings: Titan, Ace, Mike and Shaylynn.
Hobbies: Hunting and fishing
Sports: For wrestling he is a three time state placer and won state as a Junior. Also a triple crown champion Junior year taking first in USA state freestyle, Greco Roman wrestling and high school state folkstyle. In football he is a four year varsity letterman and two year all league linebacker. In Track he is state qualifier in the pole vault and relays.
Favorite Subject: Government.
Plans after graduation: Wrestle in college.