On Thursday, April 20, 2023, Souderton senior AJ Stayton was recognized for committing to continue his wrestling career at Shippensburg University. Photos by Keith Clemens Photography. Click on the link for a full gallery of photos: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/p577784494
AJ Stayton – Shippensburg University (Wrestling)
Major: Undecided
Final list of colleges: Shippensburg, Wilkes
Reasons for choosing Shippensburg: “I chose Shippensburg because I really liked the coaches and the team.”
Favorite Souderton sports memory: “My favorite memory is the opening tournaments and getting 100 wins at home.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in wrestling at the collegiate level? “I always wanted to wrestle in college, and it became a reality when colleges actually started reaching out to me.”
Coach Billy McGinley says: “AJ was a dominant physical asset for us this past year. If we needed a big pin, he got it for us. Overall, he’s somebody that knows the craft and sport really well, so he was very good in situations. He had a good bond with the team and his teammates and definitely represented a role model for our program moving forward.”
About AJ:
Favorite food: Steak & Potatoes
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite country/artists: Country/Tyler Childers or Morgan Wallen
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