Jaden Stange has been named wrestleutah.com "Athlete of the Week" for the week of  December 5th, 2016.

Jaden has been wrestling since he was 5 years old, and is currently privileged to be on Team Prestige under Coach Garcia and Coach Wardle. Wrestling has been Jaden's passion from a very early age, although success did not come easy or often. This year Jaden has fulfilled many of his goals by being a part of the national team for Virginia, the schoolboy duals in Indiana, winning Greco State, and going undefeated locally so far this season. 

Although Jaden is not the most gifted or athletic, he is no stranger to hard work. When things get tough or not going his way, he always finds a way to push a little bit harder and further to get through. Perhaps Jaden's most admirable characteristic is perseverance. In his day to day life and in his athletics, things have not always been easy. But with a great attitude, the support of his mom, stepdad, and his beloved wrestling family, Jaden keeps finding a way to endure.

Outside of wrestling Jaden is a loving individual, and it is not uncommon to see Jaden cuddling mom, his stepdad, and his little brother at any tournament. Jaden is also a brilliant student who excels at math and science. 

To nominate someone for the "Youth Athlete of the Week," please submit your nominations to wrestlingutah@gmail.com.