Here is the Link :

https://www.pmg-va.com/nester-added-to-cchs-wall-of-fame/article_91c65e6b-cacd-5141-acb2-799bcf632fdf.html

Anytime there’s a story about someone who is from Laurel Fork and it includes Positivity, I can’t wait to share it. We are closing out Year 5 out here in our little Hamlet and its now part of the story.

Daniel Nester and I have only crossed paths one time to my knowledge. It was the night of our third annual Banquet back in 2024. The exchange was a brief one but it left an impression just the same.

In my search for information about Doug Saunders, it led me to this story about another Laurel Fork resident who has made it and understands the Big Picture !

  I am going to give credit to this young Man’s Mother 👩 for raising him well !

Carroll County High School 🏫 was still in its first decade of existence when Doug Saunders captured the State Championship in the 119 weight class for the Cavaliers.

Doug Saunders was just getting started on his journey with success on the Wrestling mat when he attended High School 🏫. Proof of that is found in the Carroll County High School Wall of Fame as Saunders is enshrined there for his efforts after he left The Hill.

  It wasn’t until a recent visit to the Carroll County Wrestling room that I was aware of the accomplishments of Mr Saunders. The timing is very fitting in that my current work is focused on 2015 when the Lady Cavaliers Softball team captured the initial ” Team ” State Championship in the schools history.

  Coach Long is chasing his goals for his now two Wrestling teams ( Boys and Girls) in a manner that is worthy of appreciation. Does it still matter that almost 50 years ago, CCHS was home to a Student Athlete that brought glory to the Cavalier community ? Or does next level success come with an expiration date ?

The questions are free flowing, from what was the drive inside of Saunders during his Wrestling days at Carroll County and later Chowan ? What was the Olympic trails like back then ? What words of wisdom would Saunders offer a young Boy or Girl who is trying hard to Wrestle at the High School level ?