Senior Nathan Adras shook the high school wrestling world by taking down the undefeated, four-time state champion, Sawyer Bartelt at the Wrestling State Championship Tournament.

Despite eventually losing to Bartelt in the 215-pound state final, Adras became the first wrestler to ever take down Bartelt, a South Dade High School wrestler with a 139-0 record.

“About five minutes before the match started, we were staring at each other and I wanted him to get really aggressive so that he would let down, so I let him push in and I did laterals, and I scored like that,” Adras said. “My game plan was to break him down and prove that I should be highly ranked in the game of wrestling.”

Adras discovered his passion for wrestling during his freshman year and rose through the ranks year after year, eventually becoming a state champion in 2020.

“My favorite part about wrestling is the competitiveness and just the feeling of accomplishing something all on my own, from my hard work, it’s fun to feel that self-drive,” Adras said.

Throughout his high school wrestling career, Adras demonstrated his skills and determination on the mat consistently, ranking among the nation’s top wrestlers and even mentioned in the Miami Herald newspaper. His accomplishments in club wrestling show his dedication and commitment to the sport, leading to his success