The army way of life appears to favor Nate Campbell.
Self-discipline is nothing new for the Norwin senior wrestler.
“I don't drink or do medicine. I sleep eight hours an evening. I prioritize lecturers, plus I work out and wrestle each day,” Campbell stated. “I put good meals in my physique and prioritize hydration and diet.”
Ultimately, that construction may very well be taken out to sea.
Campbell accepted an appointment to the Naval Academy, the place he’ll proceed his wrestling profession.
“I selected the Navy as a result of it offers me the very best alternative to reach life, in addition to a top-notch wrestling tradition,” he stated.
Navy's coach is Pennsylvania highschool wrestling legend Cary Kolat of Jefferson-Morgan.
Campbell acquired presents from VMI and Gannon and robust curiosity from a number of different colleges, together with Purdue, Pitt, Kent State, Cleveland State, Seton Hill and Pitt-Johnstown.
The Knights' 189-pounder stated he first realized he had Division I potential, oddly sufficient, after a loss.
“I made it to the blood spherical at Beast of the East, which is the second hardest highschool match within the nation,” Campbell stated. “I misplaced Three-2 in opposition to the 15th ranked wrestler within the nation on the time. After that match, my confidence skyrocketed and I knew he belonged on the highest stage.”
The opponent he practically defeated was Hanover Park's Vincenzo LaValle, who dedicated to Princeton.
Campbell, who was 29-7 this season and 87-37 on the time of his dedication, with the person postseason forward, was suffering from an harm final 12 months that prevented him from qualifying for the WPIAL match.
He’s ranked #5 in Pennsylvania and took part within the Powerade Match earlier within the season.
Invoice Beckner Jr. is a TribLive reporter protecting native sports activities in Westmoreland County. He will be reached at bbeckner@triblive.com.
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