Monterey County middle school wrestling champ recognized with “Ayden Schlotthauer Day”
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) UPDATE: July 26, 2022, at 3:47 p.m.- One Marina middle schooler was recognized by Monterey County for his hard work in wrestling.
County Supervisors passed a resolution Tuesday to make July 26, 2022, "Ayden Schlotthauer Day" in the county.
Ayden and his family were in attendance, and he got a chance to soak up his hard work paying off. Supervisor Luis Alejo is the one who recommended the agenda item.
UPDATE: July 17, 2022, at 3:47 p.m.- A Monterey County middle schooler wrestler who won a Triple Crown award for 12 and under and 135 pounds in California has been honored by local representatives.
Congressman Jimmy Panetta sent Ayden Schlotthauer a letter congratulating him for his accomplishments.
During the next Monterey County Board of Supervisors meeting, a resolution will be on the agenda to make July 26, 2022, "Ayden Schlotthauer Day" in the county. The resolution reads, "Ayden Schlotthauer exemplifies positive attitude, determination, dedication and sportsmanship, which makes him a good role model and inspiration to youth and adults alike."
Salinas middle schooler wins wrestling triple crown award
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)-- A Marina middle schooler, who trains out of Salinas, has just earned a Triple Crown award for 12 and under and 135 pounds in California in 2022.
Ayden Schlotthauer, 12, is going into 6th grade with more accomplishments than most wrestlers twice his age.
During the state tournament, Ayden did not give up any points and pinned his opponent in 28 seconds in the championship match. Ayden finished the season going 42-4 for the year.
The Santa Clara Valley Wrestling Association awarded Ayden with a "Grand Champion" belt, given to the wrestler with the most wins in their division. Schlotthauer and Patrick Garcia and Michael Andrade also led G-Style Wrestling to win the 2022 CA Novice Boy Team Championship.
Ayden's mother, Maria, also said that he has received "CAUSAW Folkstyle State Champion -CAUSAW Greco State Champion -CAUSAW Freestyle State Champion -San Joaquin Wrestling Association Folkstyle Champion -Santa Clara Valley Folkstyle Champion -Santa Clara Valley Freestyle Champion -Santa Clara Valley Greco Champion -Santa Clara Valley Grand Champion in freestyle/folk style."
Ayden trains out of G-style Wrestling in Salinas.
