athlete of the yeaR nominations 2023

Highlighted the Lady War Eagles’ state championship with an individual state title in the 155-pound classification.

Finished the season for the War Eagles with a 37-1 mark. She is also a two-time USA Girls state champion.

• What is your essential before competing?

Making sure I am good on weight, as well as having a good night sleep.

• What’s your favorite piece of advice from a coach?

“Be confident, not cocky.” Scott Degraff

• What’s your favorite sports memory from high school?

Winning state my final year of high school and just spending time with my teammates.

• Do you have any sports superstitions?

I always carry my lucky stuffed dog named Macon.

• Plans after high school?

As of right now I am undecided, but whatever I decide to do I will commit to it 100%

Heavyweight went 59-0 and earned the Class 4A state championship Feb. 17 in Macon. Pruitt was ranked the No. 1 heavyweight in the state for much of the season.

• What is your essential before playing?

Sleep and some good food

• What’s your favorite piece of advice from a coach?

“Confidence being confident that what I’ve been doing is going to work.”

• What’s your favorite sports memory from high school? Winning the state tournament, it’s something I’ve worked for my entire life.

• Do you have any sports superstitions?

I don’t but my dad wears the same sweatshirt to every tournament.

• Plans after high school?

To attend Reinhardt University to continue my academic and wrestling career.