From one wrestling powerhouse to another.
That would aptly describe two former Avery County High School wrestlers joining Appalachian State University’s wresting program as freshmen for the 2022-23 season.
Appalachian State head wrestling coach John Mark Bentley, also a former Avery High wrestler, has announced the Mountaineers’ fourteen newcomers for the 2022-23 season. They include Levi Andrews (285-weight class) from Newland and Ellen Shell (133-weight class) from the Cranberry Community. Both Andrews and Shell were star wresters for the Avery High Vikings.
Andrews is a four-time state champion for Avery High, winning at 220 pounds as a freshman and sophomore before claiming heavyweight titles as a junior and senior.