Antonio Padilla '23 Recruiting Profile
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2022 Highlights
2022 Highlights #2Personal Statement
When I think of wrestling, I think about the greats who are capable of completely throwing men much larger than themselves across the mat. I think about all those collegiate matches where men toss and turn in complete whirlwinds, in an impressive human metamorphosis, contorting themselves in the most awe inspiring way. When I hop on the mat, I hope to be one of those men. Much like men who want to achieve great things, I like to believe I have a strong determination: I’m relentless in my pursuit of a goal, push myself, and going beyond what's necessary for me. When I have free time, I don’t just “chill.” I want to do difficult things, things that shape who I am. In these aspects, I am extreme: extremely awesome.
Relatedly, the reason I wrestle is because I love the competition, the physical and mental challenge, the discipline, and the needed will to be persistent. Another motivation is my family: males in my family have wrestled and I want to fulfill my dreams, and likewise of my family, to be the first to make it into University, studying to become a better person contributing to society. This translates well on the mat. Like in my freshman year, if I have to pop a shoulder to keep fighting, I will. Just so you know, my shoulder's fine as of now... along with my ankles and knees. I also like to think that I’m a very rare case of wrestlers who likes to show compassion to their opponents, likes to take lessons from them when defeated, and likes building relationships with them while somehow also being ruthless and demonic when it’s game time.
I know you're probably looking at my profile thinking to yourself "this kid doesn't have a lot going for him.” While I may not have the experience as other wrestlers, I hope you're willing to take that risk.If you give me the chance, I will take it as if my life depended on it. I may not be the biggest, baddest, toughest wrestler out there, but I have the heart, will, and -to mention- the competence that makes me an athletic nerd. Ask anyone in my school and they will tell you I’m the hardest worker: always running to somewhere and involved in so many things. Hopefully, next time a person says that, it would be because I’m heading towards your gym.
- Antonio Padilla from Eric Solorio Academy.
Athletics
High School Information
- 2021 Club/Travel Team
Individual Awards
- Captain
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place
Coach References
- Club Coach
- John Erlenbaugh
- High School Assistant Coach
- Maximiliano Boyso
Events
- Camp/Event
- CPL Varsity 2023 Wrestling Tournament
- 1/28/23 to 1/29/23
- I won 1st place.
- Camp/Event
- Curie Mega-Dual
- After the tournament, I came out with a flawless victory: 5-0 with none of my opponents able to gain even one point.
Training
- Wrestling
- 3 years
- Although I don't have the pedigree, just in freshman year, I was able to place 4th in regionals. In city, I was able to place 3rd (hampered due to injuries). And although covid prevented tournaments from occurring, I was able to have an undefeated Sophmore year against numerous schools in Chicago like Phillips, Sarah Goode, Kennedy, Kelly, Lindblom, Currie, etc. Junior year, I made it 5th place in sectional.
Additional Sports
- Water Polo
- 1 year
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsSolorio Achievements: Top 5 in class rank (2019-21), Straight A’s (2019-21), Solorio Communication Award (2020) -- STEM Achievements: NEETO certificate of completion, Meaningful Power Foundation Certificate of Completion for Python Learning Bootcamp (2021), Meaningful Power Foundation Certificate of Completion for Ansible Automation Platform Bootcamp (2021) -- Achievements in Humanities: Hillsdale College Certification of Completion for Completing Introduction To Aristotle's Ethics: How to Lead a Good Life (2021) -- Publishing: As part of the 826 Chi Writing Studio, I am granted the privilege to be able to see the world of publication and be able to express my imagination to the world. -- Program Acceptances: The Fellowship Initiative(2020-22) Chicago (Student) Board of Education finalist(2022), Cub scholarship finalist(2022), Chicago scholars finalists(2022) -- Misc: AP Scholar award (2022), I.W.C.O.A Academic All-State award (2022)
- ActivitiesPolicy Debate: Solorio has been the state champion in Illinois before. I'm confident of the program, it's dedication, and the lessons taught in argumentation and its ability to do so well compared to other schools. -- Dream Team: This club helps to give opportunities to students who are undocumented. We've been able to lobby Congress for immigration reform, free those held in ICE detention centers, and organize fund raising events for scholarships. -- Zero Waste: Through the Zero Waste Club, I've been able to make an environmental changes in my community. And through this community, I will become one of the leaders of the Chicago Youth Climate Coalition. We've had many great success in events and partnerships. -- Archery: Although it is a club, it isn't one registered with the NCSA. There aren't many in Chicago. But I'm proud of being a leader of this club. -- Band/Instrument playing: As a musician, I'm pretty versitle: I can play the clarinet, oboe, harp, guitar, bass, and saxophone. I first learned how to play the harp prior to my Sophmore year. During the beginning of the second semester of my Junior year, I became my school's first and only oboe player. I am currently in marching band and in a Carole ensemble outside the school. -- Magazine Club: The Sunwarrior scoop is a new club dedicated to educating students of the school/neighborhood/city community and in providing students to express their creativity
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