Despite missing handfuls of matches over the years, delaying his wrestling to be part of Rocky Mount's powerhouse football playoff teams, Dedrick reached the 100 win plateu in his own style; with a quick pin over his 171-pound opponent.
It is rare enough for wrestlers to get 100 wins in a career, which makes Silver's feat all the more impressive. The wrestling season starts roughly in the first weeks of November, which affects almost no athlete besides the few who are participating in playoff football. Taking into consideration the Gryphon football team has played through Thanksgiving the past several years, all the matches Silver has missed on the mat have added up over his career.
The fewer chances you have, the more difficult it is to get there.
Dedrick has made the most of the opportunities he's had. In addition to notching win number 100, he won 3 more times Friday and Saturday, placing him 3rd in the Individual Regional which earns him the title of "Two-Time State Qualifier."
-Senior Dedrick Silver
(photo - Nick Phillips)
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