On National Signing Day, Conner Doherty signed his commitment to wrestle for Army West Point. This proves to be an impressive accomplishment, considering only 1% of high school wrestlers go on to compete at the NCAA Division 1 level.
“Conner is a phenomenally hard worker. His work ethic sets him apart from so many talented wrestlers,” said Head Varsity Wrestling coach, Josh Merry.
Doherty has been wrestling at Mount Pisgah Christian School for four years and always ensures to balance his wrestling career with his academics. Doherty takes AP classes and is on the Dean’s list.
He’s shown growth and character by working hard, even when it is asked of him.
“I think that my work during the off-season and constantly competing helped me grow in my wrestling career,” said Doherty.
The Mount Pisgah Christian School coaches have recognized his journey and how far he’s come.
“Last year mid-season he was having a really tough time and was at a real low in his wrestling career,” said Merry. “We had a lengthy heart-to-heart conversation and I really believed he used that moment as motivation because he’s been a totally new wrestler since.“
Mount Pisgah has also contributed to Doherty’s experience. He mentions how the environment and culture have influenced him.
“Our schedule is one of the hardest in Georgia, allowing me to face top-level competition and improve throughout the season all four years,” stated Doherty, “the winning culture that was already here when I came in as a freshman held me to high expectations that I’ve worked really hard to achieve.”
Doherty started wrestling in middle school and has been working hard ever since.
“I figured out that wrestling was my sport in eighth grade – which is a pretty late start,” explained Doherty.
He will never stop cherishing his favorite moments from his time at Mount Pisgah, and his legacy will be remembered at Mount Pisgah.
“My best memory is when the team winning state duals my sophomore year where my match was the deciding factor in the semifinals and finals. After getting a pin in the semifinals I was super hype and embraced my team which is something I will never forget.”
Doherty shares his advice to younger wrestlers looking to follow in his footsteps.
“My advice would be to work hard but also enjoy the process and doing hard things will become easy.”
