Sigrun Metzger is a senior at Crestview High School with a rich background in grappling arts. Her journey began at the age of six with Judo, leading her to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) and eventually scholastic and club wrestling in middle school. Her story is one of resilience, mental fortitude, and a deep appreciation for the values instilled by wrestling.
Early Years and Transition to Wrestling
Sigrun's early exposure to grappling arts laid a solid foundation for her future in wrestling. In her first year of middle school wrestling, she took 2nd place in the Southwest Washington Middle School Championships, standing out as the only girl to place in the tournament. The following year, COVID lockdowns disrupted her wrestling plans, but her family's move to Florida allowed her to continue her wrestling career at Crestview High School.
High School Wrestling Career
Throughout her high school career, Sigrun has been a dedicated member of the Crestview wrestling team. She has decided to continue her wrestling career in college. Her family's involvement in wrestling and BJJ, with all seven children participating in these sports, has been a significant source of encouragement. Notably, her brother is a WIAA State Champ in 2014, and being involved in his wrestling journey really encouraged her to wrestle.
The Allure of Wrestling
Sigrun loves wrestling because it is very challenging both for her body, but also for her mental faculties. It teaches physical and mental resilience, and she truly believes that anyone regardless of their personal challenges can benefit from wrestling at any commitment level. She also sees a future where, through sports medicine, she can touch people’s lives with the ethics and values wrestling has taught her. Sigrun feels she hasn't hit her peak yet as a wrestler.
Focus on Freestyle Wrestling
Prior to her junior year, Sigrun was a seasonal wrestler, spending her off-season with distant family and focusing on BJJ. In her junior year, she decided to start wrestling Freestyle. She competed in her first freestyle competition at the USA Wrestling SE Regional competition, taking 4th, then the FAWA (club) FS state she took 3rd and secured a spot on Team Florida for Fargo. Her experience at Fargo was transformative, inspiring her to pursue wrestling further.
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Balancing Academics and Athletics
This year Sigrun has been focusing more on academics and learning to balance both the rigors of wrestling with maintaining a 3.0+ GPA and a full Senior academic year.
Accolades and Memories
Sigrun has had many accolades in all the grappling arts, but her fondest memories aren't of podiums and medals, but personal barriers and records shattered and team accomplishments. For instance, our girls team won the first, first place trophy for Crestview Highschool wrestling ever (including both boy’s and girl’s teams).
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Future Aspirations
Sigrun's journey is far from over. With plans to continue wrestling in college and a passion for sports medicine, she aims to use the lessons learned on the mat to make a positive impact on others. Her dedication, resilience, and commitment to excellence make her a role model for aspiring athletes everywhere.
Florida Wrestlers in Fargo Nationals
Starting on June 26, USA Wrestling began publishing the state team rosters for the 2024 USMC Junior and 16U Nationals set for Fargo, N.D. Florida has made great strides in girls wrestling and hopes to show it off in Fargo.
Here is a list of Florida wrestlers:
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| Style | Weight | Wrestler |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Girls freestyle | 105 | Sigrun Metzger |
Sigrun Metzger was also predicted to reach top 4 in Kabra's Picks:
| Rank | Wrestler | School |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sigrun Metzger | Crestview |
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