By Blake Chadwick
Rose Hill’s Damon Ingram is a defending state champion and has his eyes set on going back-to-back in 2025.
“Damon is obviously an outstanding wrestler who has accomplished many things,” head coach Chris Saferite said. “His work ethic is great; he is always trying to get better and find partners who can make him better. He is always looking to improve and find ways to get better, that’s what makes him who he is on the mat.”
Ingram wrestles in the 150-pound weight class and is coming off of a 41-1 record in 2024.
“My biggest strengths are my ability to turn nearly anyone in the top position,” Ingram said. “As well as how much offense I have on my feet and how good my defense is giving little to no takedowns up over the season.”
The biggest thing with Ingram is he just wants to win, no matter what he has to do.
“My personal goal is to go undefeated and win a state title as a team too,” Ingram said. “The same way you practice and train is the same way you will wrestle on the weekends.”
Ingram hasn’t looked too far into the future though, staying in the moment and trying to leave a legacy all while leading those around him.
“As a leader this year, I want to focus not only on my own development but also on those of my younger teammates,” Ingram said. “I want the team to continue to excel long after I’m gone and getting our underclassmen tougher and better at the sport is how we do that.”
