Sophomore Keanu Dillard from Bethlehem Catholic High School has made it to the U.S. Under-17 Freestyle wrestling team. He will be traveling to Amman, Jordan to represent the United States of America at the U-17 world championships. Dillard secured his spot on the team by winning the 55-kilogram (121 pounds) class at the U17 world team trials during the U.S. Open event in Las Vegas.
At the trials, Dillard emerged victorious in a best-of-three final against Slater Hicks of Valencia, Calif., winning both bouts and not allowing a single point. He finished his sophomore year with a record of 41-5 overall after winning the PIAA 121-pound championship in March. The U-17 world championships are set to take place in Jordan’s capital city from August 19th to 25th.
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