The town of Rutherford hosted another signing day, this time focused on college wrestling. Senior Alex Solorio committed to furthering both his education and athletic career at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
The upperclassman had a hectic season, balancing routine classes with wrestling competitions while also entering the boxing arena. match in February .
“It was challenging to manage everything, but it turned out quite effective, and I emerged victorious in the match, which I contested just a month before the state meet,” Solorio stated. “I plan to hang up the gloves and switch to wearing running shoes, dedicating myself to many more wrestling practice sessions and focusing intensively on wrestling.”
Solario excels in takedowns and wrestling on the mat—crucial abilities that enabled him to secure second place at the Class 1A regional competition and earn his spot as the sole Rutherford wrestler to advance to the state championship.
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The article initially appeared on The News Herald. Rutherford wrestler Alex Solorio has signed with North Central College.
