The Churchill County High School wrestling community gathered last week to honor its former state champions—and to make sure their achievements won’t be forgotten.
When longtime educator and wrestling supporter Dr. Sue Segura walked into the CCHS wrestling room earlier in the season, she was surprised to find no recognition for past champions. Coming from a program like Lowry, where wrestling traditions run deep and legends were honored, she went to work.
Dr. Sue reached out to local families and businesses, securing donations to fund signs listing CCHS's state champions. Thanks to their contributions, the names of former champions now hang in the wrestling room, cementing a new tradition for the program.
Donations came from the DeBraga, Shaw, Diaz, Lewis, Swisher, Workman, Goings, Dooley, and Melendy families, along with Broken Arrow Ranch, Troy Adams, Roger Lambert and Lambert & Sons Construction, Fallon Glass, Dr. Sue Segura, and the Fallon Takedown Club.
Some new names are going on the wall, with the outstanding matches this season led by Greenwave wrestlers. After the NIAA 3A wrestling championships last weekend, Carson Melendy is now a three-time state champion, Lonnie Adams earned a top-ranking slot, Andre Green took a fourth-place win, and Tommie Fitzer made history with her 5:46 pinfall.
Going forward, state champions will have their names added to the wall—ensuring their legacy in CCHS wrestling history.
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