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by Leena Duwadi | photos courtesy of Sarah Davee
or Cullen Texas Davee, it has taken a lot to keep up with multiple sports for his high school experience while maintaining good grades. But it has been worth it. Cullen, 18, has achieved several medals and titles in wrestling, football, baseball, boxing, and track. These accolades remind him of the importance of hard work and to never give up, especially once he steps into the professional world.
Cullen has been an Argyle Eagle since
Cullen’s family has been of great support
for two years. He was on the two-time
no stone unturned to help him grow as
kindergarten. He played varsity football
throughout this journey. His family left
state title winning baseball team. He was
an athlete. Cullen feels blessed to have
freshman to letter in three sports. He started
who regularly attend his matches
good success as a youth. During 7th and
Getting injured and not being able to
also a varsity pole vaulter and the only
amazing parents and grandparents
wrestling competitively at just 7 and had
and cheer him on.
8th grade, when Cullen was just focused on football and baseball, he also trained for boxing and won the Golden Gloves
Championship for his weight class at the time. In the past two years, wrestling has
become his most prioritized sport. Cullen
is a three-time state qualifier, two-time state placer, district champion, and regional champion for the Argyle High School
wrestling team. Currently, Cullen is ranked
#1 in the state in the 170lb weight class for 5A with 126-18 record -- 82 by fall.
compete anymore is probably the lowest point in an athlete’s life. The main reason Cullen didn’t continue playing football
was a concussion. That was a nightmare for this young dreamer. But whenever
he looks back at the incident, he has no
regrets because he believes he’s destined for a bigger purpose. Cullen thinks
resilience is the key to success, and giving up should not be an option. As he is preparing for the state
championship which will wrap up on April
It takes a fair amount of physical and
23 & 24, he has a vision for himself. In
sports. Cullen does his best to keep up
determination and self-discipline are
a positive spirit. He loves to hang out with
approach the rest of my life with the
or competing. He also spends a great
learned from wrestling, then I should
mental strength to stay competitive in
his own words, Cullen says: “In wrestling,
with a proper diet, workouts, and having
critical for success. I think that if I can
his friends whenever he is not practicing
attitude of perseverance that I have
amount of time with his local mentor and coach who keeps him motivated and
be okay. But of course, being nice is important, too!”
prepared. Cullen loves to spend time
Argyle Living team wishes Cullen and
bass fishing in local ponds.
for their journey ahead!
outdoors and enjoys “me time” while
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