Wrestling Recognition “Sammy Shires and Zahara Williams”

March 28, 2022

Sammy Shires officially became a high school All-American by placing 7th at the 2022 High School Wrestling National Tournament in Virginia Beach. Over the 3 day tournament he went 6-2, beating an Ohio state medalist, KY state finalist, and state champions from Vermont, Georgia, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. Sammy becomes the 1st male high school wrestling All-American in Rossview history and only the 2nd Senior High School All American in the history of the city of Clarksville (Matt McMarty is the only other- 2000 CHS).

Zahara Williams placed 5th in the girls 235 division and earns All-American status as well. She was 1 of only 2 girls from the state of TN to earn All-American (Trinity Lynn-Gibbs- 2nd at 185).