Wrestling USA Magazine, Utah Editor's Picks

Outstanding Junior Wrestlers for 2004

 

Michael Watts
Riverton High School, 112 lbs.
GPA: 3.0

School Classification: 5A

Watts is very fast and his technique is sharp, but the thing that’s most impressive is his physical strength.  Last season, he was one of the most powerful 103-pounders I can remember. 

2004 State Champion (112 lbs.), 2003 State Champion (103 lbs.), 2002 5th in State (103 lbs.).

High School Career Record: 97-20

Following is a summary of Michael's wrestling career so far:

• Two-Time High School State Champion

• One-Time High School State 5th-Place Bronze Medalist as a Freshman

• Two-Time High School Region 2 Champion

• 2004 Timpanogos Tournament Champion

• 2004 South Summit Tournament Champion

• 2004 Pleasant Grove Tournament Champion

Wrestling USA Magazine Pick

• Nationally Ranked Utah Junior in National Junior Rankings (103 lbs.): Special Mention

Utah Wrestling Coaches Association Ranking

• 1st 112 lbs. (5A)

Michael is an Eagle Scout.

Cyler Sanderson
Wasatch High School, 135 lbs.
GPA: 3.5

School Classification: 3A (900 Enrolled)

Sanderson definitely deserves to be on the list of the best in Utah, as well as the nation.  He's got a future in this sport.  There's no doubt about it. 

2004 State Champion (135 lbs.), 2003 3rd in State, 2002 State Champion (112 lbs.).

2003–2004 Record: 40-0.  High School Career Record: 117-8

Following is a summary of Cyler's wrestling career so far: 

• Two-Time High School State Champion

• One-Time High School State Bronze Medalist as a Sophomore

• 2004 Champion: Reno Tournament of Champions

• 2004 Outstanding Wrestler: Minnesota Clash

• 2002 High School State Championships Outstanding Wrestler

• Three-Time USA Wrestling Cadet All-American

• One-Time USA Wrestling Junior All-American

Wrestling USA Magazine Picks

• Nationally Ranked Utah Wrestler in All-Division Rankings (135 lbs.): No. 6

• Nationally Ranked Utah Junior in National Junior Rankings (135 lbs.): No. 2

Utah Wrestling Coaches Association Ranking

• 1st 135 lbs. (3A)

Cyler is also an Eagle Scout.