Anna Cummings Named February High School Wrestler of the Month Becoming First Female Award Recipient

Posted on | February 20, 2009 | No Comments

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Des Moines, IA- February 20, 2009- TakeDown Radio is proud to announce a first in the world’s oldest sport. Anna Cummings, a 19 year old Senior at Onondaga Central High School in Nedrow, NY has been named the February TDR National High School Wrestler of the Month. The 103 lb. Cummings is the first girl in the Section III category in New York to place in Sectionals, the first Section III girl to attain 100 wins, and the second in state history for wins by a girl.

Anna has been Wrestling Team Captain for two years, as well Captain of the Soccer Team. She is the Student Representative for wrestling on the schools Athletic Club,committed to assisting fellow athletes, and volunteers in her community to help those less fortunate than her. She regularly provides instruction to other female wrestlers and provides significant time assisting in the local Pee Wee wrestling program. She’s attended numerous wrestling camps and clinics for the past five years, and has traveled to Canada, Puerto Rico, and Germany on behalf of wrestling.

A member of the Honor Roll, Anna’s favorite subjects include Advanced Math and Independent Study in Technology. In addition to top academic performance, and an impressive athletic record, Anna is very visible in numerous civic endeavors. She has contributed to bettering the lives of others with the Salvation Army, a local food pantry, volunteer fire department, and was instrumental in raising money for a local wrestler that was temporarily paralyzed in a wrestling accident.

“We’re living in a time where anything is possible if you believe in yourself, and try hard enough”, commented TDR host and founder Scott Casber. “Here’s an athlete that continually faces great challenges, and usually comes out the winner. Anna is clearly someone who makes a difference in all aspects of her walk in life. We want to do what we can to let the world know”, Casber concluded.

The TakeDown Radio High School Wrestler of the Month Award is presented by Resilite Sports Products, and is made possible by Brute adidas, Sunflower Wrestling Supply, W.I.N. Magazine, and intermat. Both the athlete and coach receive various award materials as well as media recognition as part of national competition.