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"A PLACE FOR GREATNESS"
Potential Olympian in our Midst!
- Mr. Galish
It comes as no surprise to those that know her that San Tan Foothills Senior Wrestler Sydney Freund was offered a scholarship to wrestle for a perennial national powerhouse in college. So, when Oklahoma City University came calling along with their reputation of winning and a tradition of sending their lady wrestlers to World Games and the Olympics. Sydney Freund excitedly accepted their offer, or should we say challenge?.
Head Ladies Wrestling Coach for OCU, Matthew Stevens was pressed on why he chose Sydney. As you might imagine, Coach Stevens is a “to the point” kind of guy and was quick to note that what he loved most of all was that she was tough! He was referring to her academics as much as her athletics. Coach Stevens recognized immediately that Sydney was incredibly bright and courageous. He sees Sydney as a future leader of his program and fully expects her to represent OCU in International Competition.
The Freund family has had quite a run at San Tan Foothills in wrestling. Sydney’s brother Dustin “DJ” lettered all four years as well as making it to state each year and graduating as Valedictorian last year
Her Dad/Coach Jason Freund was particularly instrumental in grooming his daughter. The Freund family has been bleeding Sabercat Blue for many years.
Dad was asked what it was like coaching his daughter and in truth he became emotional. He admires the fact that his daughter “never gives up”. Coach Freund recalled a match Sydney had against Florence last year that was an all-out war. Coach stated, “Even though Sydney came up short on that match, she proved more to me regarding her toughness and character than any win”. Regarding Sydney moving out of state and being on her own for the first time, Coach Freund was confident in the lessons she’s learned at home and trusts his daughter.
