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Derick Morton- Wrestler of the Month

BTSPhilly   |   Apr 2, 2015

Name: Derick Morton School: Martin Luther King High School Coach: Domonic Castelli Age/Grade: 19/12th grade Number of Years Wrestling: 4 Why Did You Start Wrestling? One of my football coaches said that it would make me a better football player and a better man Why do you enjoy wrestling? I enjoy wrestling because it has taught me self-reliance, determination, and the rewards of hard work What impact has wrestling had on your life and academics? Wrestling has made me a relentlessly hard worker and a better person What do you want to do when you get older? I would like to be an environmental engineer or renewable energy manager What is your favorite college/university? I am excited to attend East Stroudsburg University, but I also love University of Michigan Who is your favorite athlete? Allen Iverson