CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Rossview wrestling recently had four athletes sign college scholarships to continue their athletic and academic careers.
Thomas Williams
Williams attended Kenwood for his first two years of high school where he became a 2x state qualifier and a region champion.
At Rossview, Williams managed to continue to qualify for state two more times and go on to become a 4x state qualifier while adding another region title.
During his senior year, Williams had only one loss before heading into the state tournament against nationally-ranked Garrett Bowers from Christian Brothers where he eventually went on to take 2nd place.
“Thomas is an outstanding young man whose dedication and hard work paid off this year,” said Brad Warren, assistant wrestling coach for the TN Women’s National Team. “He is the most charismatic young man I’ve ever known. Thomas loves life and he makes sure to take advantage of it. He lives for wrestling and can’t wait to get to the next level this coming year.”
Record: 166-24
4x State Qualifier
2x State Placer- 4th place junior year at 132lbs, 2nd place senior year at 145lbs
Received Lower Weight Region Wrestler of the Year
Williams signed with David & Elkins in West Virginia
Robin Yunis
Yunis became the first girl’s wrestler in Rossview program history to win a state championship. She went undefeated three straight years and was a part of three consecutive state championship teams.
In USA Wrestling, Yunis was nationally ranked as high as No. 5 and ended high school ranked 8th at 127lbs. She placed 5th in the 2019 Women’s Freestyle Nationals U23 division at 57kg and was also an All-American.
Yunis was ranked 44th on USA Future Olympic Rankings List and spent four years on the TN Women’s National Team.
“Robin is the most naturally talented female wrestler in the country,” Warren said. “She comes from a wrestling family and her determination to be a state champion and All-American paid off. Robin’s focus and attention to detail is what makes her such a great wrestler…She’s a perfectionist.”
Record: 120-2
4x State Qualifier
4x Region Champion
4x State Champion
1st Female Mid TN Dream Wrestler of the Year
2x Tennessean Wrestler of the Year
Yunis signed with Dixie State University in Utah
Emma Walker
Walker became the second girl’s wrestler in Rossview program history to win a state championship. She went undefeated three consecutive years and was part of three straight state championship teams.
In USA Wrestling, Walker was nationally ranked as high as No. 3 and ended high school ranked 5th at 132lbs. She was the 2018 Cadet Division National Champion at 132lbs and took 3rd place in the 2018 Junior Division at 132lbs.
In the 2019 Junior Division, Walker finished in 4th place at 132lbs and 4th place in the Fargo Nationals Junior Division at 62kg. She was also an All-American.
Walker ranked 25th on the USA Future Olympic Rankings List and spent three years on TN Women’s National Team.
“Emma works hard for everything she has had to do,” Warren said. “From classwork, soccer to wrestling and has reached success through extraneous time and effort to be the best. She never gives up and will train with the best to be the best. Her personality can make anyone around her love life.”
Record: 115-12
4x State Qualifier
3x Region Champion
4x State Placer
3x State Champion
2nd Female & 2x Mid TN Dream Wrestler of the Year
TN Tricia Saunders Award Winner
Emma Walker signed with Campbellsville University in Kentucky
SaQara Buchanan
Buchanan went undefeated her senior year and became Rossview’s fourth ever state champion. She was a part of three consecutive state championship teams and spent one year on the TN Women’s National Team.
“SaQara always has a smile on her face and nothing brings her down,” Warren said. “She has grown to love the sport of wrestling. She has overcome injury throughout the sport and knows that wrestling is what has helped her become so strong. She is the first on the mat ready to start training and the last to leave. She is a natural leader.”
Record: 69-12
3x State Qualifier
3x Region Champion
3x State Placer
State Champion
TN Dream Team Wrestler at 140lbs
Buchanan signed with Tiffin University in Ohio
The first-ever Rossview High School girl’s wrestling team ended the 2019-20 season ranked 11th nationally by USA Wrestling.