Wrestlers overcome obstacles and support each other on Cleveland high school team
March 3, 2009 by admin
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Leroy Sutton, a student at Lincoln West High School in Cleveland, is legally blind. His friend, Dartanyon Crockett, has virtually no legs. He lost them in a train accident in 2001. Neither obstacle prevents the two from competing, and doing well, on their high school wrestling team. It’s interesting to read how the two both support each other and lead the team in this article from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Leroy Sutton bore a big smile last Saturday as his Lincoln West wrestling teammate, Dartanyon Crockett, carried him on his shoulders to his next match during the Senate Athletic League tournament.
Crockett, a senior 189-pounder, wasn’t carrying Sutton to help develop tree-trunk strong legs and endurance. Crockett — a state weightlifting champion — is already strong. He’s also legally blind. And he was carrying the 171-pound Sutton because his senior teammate has virtually no legs.
“I’m his wheelchair,” said Crockett, who said he can barely see enough shadows so he doesn’t stumble while walking. “He’s also my drill partner and teammate, and I’d carry him to his next match at another school if no bus were available.
| Blind wrestler competes in tournament. |
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