Dillon Ivie has been named wrestleutah.com "Athlete of the Week" for March 18th, 2015.

Each week, wrestleutah.com will select two "Athletes of the Week." One for the PreK-9th grade age groups, and one for the high  school  and above  age group  which will include high  school , college, coaches and teams. The selection committee will consider and choose from nominees based upon performance within wrestling that week.

Dillon is a 3rd grader from Duchesne Elementary. Dillon started wrestling in January 2014 so just a little over a year. Dillon has accomplished so much in such a short time! He has won several tournaments and placed at large tournaments He has 46 wines 7 losses 22 pins and ended up 4th in the state!

Dillon works so hard.  He works out at home, and In the wrestling room he never gives up. He never complains he is always grateful to be there!  If he wins he always pats them on the back and says good job. You will find him on the mat helping others showing them his moves! He wants everyone to do good, and most important if he loses a match, he acts like a true sportsman and shakes his opponent's hand!  Dillon is the hardest worker he has his own little gym at home he strives to be the best, from eating healthy to working out. He has the biggest heart he would do anything for anyone!

Dillon is also a extremely talented little horseman and bull rider!  He works out 6 days a week, wrestles 3-4 days a week, as well as ridding his horse 5 days a week. He plays basketball, football, baseball, and rodeos full time! With all of this, he maintains all perfect grades, He gets along well with other kids, never gets in trouble at school. Everyone loves Dillon's fun bubbly dare devil personality!! He loves to go boating, camping and Hunting! He hopes to be a state champion wrester  and he plans on qualifying for the World in barrel racing!

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