Samuel Sears
Scholar Athlete
Samuel Sears has a 3.26 GPA and is the son of Cotton and AnaMaria Sears.Sam earned three varsity letters in football; 4 varsity letters in track and field; and 4 varsity letters in wrestling.In football, he was a 2nd team all league defensive end in 2023; and a 2024 unanimous first team all-league defensivetackle.In track and field, Sam qualified for the state tournament in 2024 where he finished 9th in the discus.Sam is a 2-time district champion in wrestling at 195 and 215lbs. As a Freshmen he was 2nd in districts and 3rd as aJunior. He placed 3rd and 4th at regionals in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The regional tournament was not held thisyear. Sam is a 3-time state qualifier and placed 8th in the state tournament at 195lb as a sophomore and he finished4th at state this year as a senior in the 215lb bracket.Sam regularly participates in church activities providing community services for local homeless families; serving as ayouth leader for summer camps and helping new families move into the area.Samuel will attend Brigham Young University Idaho in the fall of 2027 and plans to study history and welding. In theinterim 2 years, Sam will serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints somewhere in theworld–to be determined this month.