Eisenhower senior Tucker Lindell was lately awarded the third annual Paul Clough Memorial Scholarship given yearly to an impressive senior wrestler in Warren County.
Lindell joins Eisenhower graduate Cael Black and Youngsville graduate Logan McDonald as winners of the award.
The scholarship started being awarded in 2022 after Clough — a former wrestler, coach and instructor within the Warren County College District — premature handed away on the age of 40.
The award was offered to Lindell by members of Paul’s household, together with his mother and father Dean and Caryll, his spouse Jennifer, son Collin and daughter Lilly.
Previous to presenting the award, Collin spoke briefly about his dad and what he valued most in a wrestler.
“One among his favourite sayings was, ‘Thoughts over matter,’” Collin mentioned. “In a wrestling match he’d say by no means let your opponent know you’re drained. If you exit of bounds, leap proper up and run again to the center to reset.
“A number of instances when somebody gained their first match or have been tremendous jazzed a couple of win, they’d leap up and flex on the child, my dad can be tremendous glad for them and congratulate them, but in addition say act such as you’ve been there earlier than even if you happen to haven’t. With regards to a wrestler’s final match senior yr, he would at all times say, “Go on the market have enjoyable and do your finest since you don’t need to reside life with any regrets wishing you tried more durable.’”
The scholarship funds for the award come from monies given within the late coach’s reminiscence. To contribute to the fund, make a donation at any Northwest department.
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