This blog title is one of those obvious sayings, right? But earlier today I saw a good example of how true it is.
This morning Jake Anstett, a senior at Everett High, signed an NCAA National Letter of Intent to wrestle for New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, N.M.).
This year Anstett was the Class 3A state runner-up in the 285-pound weight division. He was also a two-time district champion and a 2008 regional champ.
After Anstett signed his letter of intent, Everett wrestling coach Brien Elliott wrote a familiar phrase on a large banner that Anstett plans to take to college. The message: Hard work pays off.
In this case, Anstett’s commitment to wrestling and schoolwork earned him a free college education. He said he received a full-ride scholarship (70 percent athletic and 30 percent academic) to compete for Highlands, a Division-II program that is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Anstett thanked his parents and coaches, who he said pushed him to put in the extra effort that led to his success.
It’s been an eventful week for Anstett. Last night he was one of the candidates honored at the annual Walsh-Platt Scholarship presentation. To read about that celebration of remarkable student-athletes click here.
Anstett’s family members were also in the spotlight last night. Paige Anstett, Jake’s sister, sang the national anthem and Jake’s parents, Ken and Debbie Anstett, were named Everett High’s Mom and Pop of the Year.
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