By GREYSON GOBEL
Penn High School’s Vinny Freeman, one of the state’s top wrestlers, will continue his education and wrestling career at Cornell University.
Freeman, a three-time state qualifier and regional champion, claimed that Cornell’s unique blend of prestigious academics and Division I wrestling was a perfect fit for him.
“I chose Cornell since it tests me in all aspects,” Freeman said. “I yearned for a university where I could challenge myself in the classroom and on the mat. Everything seemed right — the coaches, the culture, the academics — everything.
Freeman said the Penn Wrestling program helped him become the athlete and person he is today, so much of his success comes from there.
“Penn Wrestling gave me ground-breaking instruction on how to remain disciplined, and how to lead,” Freeman said. “Every day, Coach Harper and the rest of the staff pushed me, believing in me. Without them, I would not be committing to Cornell.”
Penn head coach Harper said Freeman’s dedication is inspiring.
“Vinny is the kind of athlete that earns everything he gets,” Harper said. “He is among the most focused competitors I have coached, a fantastic teammate, and a student of the sport. Cornell is receiving someone especially unique.
Freeman leaves behind a legacy of toughness and leadership at Penn that will inspire upcoming Kingsmen wrestlers for years to come as he gets ready to enroll in one of the elite programs in the Ivy League.
