Assumption’s Maximus Purdy wins Spotlight Athlete of the Week

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - After winning a State Wrestling championship, Assumption sophomore Maximus Purdy was voted Spotlight Athlete of the Week.

“The realization like all the work throughout the season throughout the summer, all of it paid off. I’m very thankful for everything. It’s awesome” said Purdy.

“It’s special, it’s always special” said head coach Sonny Alvarez.

“It was fun watching his approach this year. Match to match, he did a great job of being composed, taking everything in stride, just loving the process so he did a great job. Just a tough hard nosed kid that loves the sport of wrestling.”