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 ?
A.S.P.N on The Hill 