Joshua Smith '20 Recruiting Profile
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2019 Highlights
Eaglecrest HS Sum...Personal Statement
My late stepdad taught me what he called a "warrior’s mentality." He believed that if all you can do is stand and fight--then, you will become a better athlete, win or lose, as long as you never quit. He lived that way until the day he passed away in 2015. I’ve aspired to compete that way, in both wrestling and academics, as well as in my journey to become a medical professional.
I was introduced to the sport of wrestling in my 8th grade year. From the first day of practice I fell in love with the grind, learning to be coachable and disciplined. Wrestling has given me a way to push myself both mentally and physically, while also allowing me to be part of a team that is more like family.
I want to wrestle in college because this sport has literally changed my life. Wrestling has taught me how to channel my energy and passion within a positive and challenging environment!
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- | Junior: "Most Improved Varsity Wrestler" Award, Honorable Mention All-Conference
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Sophomore: Squad Leader
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Freshman: Titan Award
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Nick Rider
Events
- Camp/Event
- CHSAA 5A Region 2 (Tom Deaguero Region)
- 2/15/19 to 2/16/19
- 160 lb: 6th place
- Camp/Event
- Thornton Invitational
- 2/02/19 to 2/02/19
- 160 lb: 4th place - 3 wins, 2 losses by decision
- Camp/Event
- 2019 Northglenn Norse Varsity Invite
- 1/26/19 to 1/26/19
- 160 lb: 6th place
- Camp/Event
- Legend Duals Individual Finals
- 1/12/19 to 1/12/19
- 170 lb: 5th place - 3 falls, 2 losses by decision
- Camp/Event
- CUSAW 2018 Fresh/Soph State
- 3/10/18 to 3/10/18
- 160 lb: 4th place - 4 falls, 2 losses by decision
- Camp/Event
- Metro Junior Wrestling League: DCSD Middle Schools
- 12/12/15 to 12/13/15
- 145 lb: 2nd Place | Team: Cimarron Middle School | https://insidecoloradowrestling.com/index.php/youth?start=10
Additional Sports
- Football
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Junior Year: Defensive End, lettered in Football
- Football
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Freshman Year: Offensive Tackle and Defensive End
- Football
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Sophomore Year: Defensive End
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 22-22 | 15-15 | 17-16 |
| Pins | 14 | 10 | 11 |
| Takedowns | 35 | 21 | |
| Reversals | 12 | 9 | |
| Escapes | 55 | 27 | |
| Technical Falls | 1 | 0 | |
| Near Falls | 16 | 5 | |
| Disqualifications | 0 | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Biology 2017 | Honors Geometry 2017 | Honors Chemistry 2018 | Honors Algebra 2/ Trigonometry 2018 | Honors Trigonometry and PreCalculus 2019Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Language and Composition 2019 | AP Literature and Composition: to be completed 2020 | AP Psychology:to be completed 2020 | AP U.S. Government:to be completed 2020Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPSAT: Top 2.5% of Hispanics who took the PSAT/NMSQT | SAT: will take April 2019 | CHSAA Academic All State Honorable Mention: Fall 2018 3.33 GPA
- ActivitiesBoy Scouts of America: 2012-Present: Life Scout-on target to earn Eagle Scout in December 2019 | Cub Scouts: 2008-2012: Earned "Arrow of Light" award-highest rank in Cub Scouting
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