September 2006: Sandy Journal

Sandy Youths Named Outstanding Wrestlers

Mountain Top Wrestling Club held its annual awards dinner Aug. 6 at the Bell Canyon Park pavilion, recognizing youth athletes for excellence on the wrestling mat. Attendees from the 113-man team received custom club medals for their hard work and dedication over the season, photographs of themselves in matches, team photos and trophies for the Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, and Outstanding Wrestlers and a Most Dedicated. One mother was also awarded for the over-the-top work she performed over the year, in support of the young athletes.

"This has been a great year, with so many new and supportive parents, which is absolutely essential to kids being able to develop and succeed in this sport," said coach Bill Kilpack (III). "Wrestling is the hardest sport there is. Without strong family support, it's a seriously tough go. We wanted to make sure that the parents know how much we appreciate everything they do."

Three Sandy wrestlers received awards. A trophy for Outstanding Wrestler was awarded to William Kilpack of Sandy, who wrestled Novice (ages 11 and 12) 80 pounds.

This season, Kilpack won a national championship, was in the finals at three more national tournaments, placed at the USA Wrestling Western Regional Championships, took state in junior high as a fifth grader, won three Utah Summer Games championships, and was the first Utahn to compete in Beach Wrestling, taking a silver medal at the 11-state tournament.

Addison Day, Midget 60 pounds was recognized as one of four Rookies of the Year. Garrick Kilpack, Flyweight 40 pounds was awarded a trophy for Most Improved Wrestler. Award recipients were selected by the Mountain Top Wrestling Club coaching staff.