Austin O’Donoghue awarded the Walt Landers Wrestling Scholarship for 2020/2021

[June 17, 2021] 

The Lincoln Area Wrestling Boosters Association is pleased to announce that
Austin O’Donoghue has been awarded the 4rd Annual Walt Landers Wrestling Scholarship. Austin will receive $1000.00 to apply towards his tuition as he prepares to attend Marian University in Indianapolis IN. this fall. Austin began his wrestling career at the age of six competing for Lincoln Youth Wrestling then three years at Lincoln Jr. High where he finished 3rd at the IESA State Finales his 8th grade year. During his four years at Lincoln Community High School he qualified for the IHSA State Tournament his freshman and junior year. During his senior year he broke the school record for career wins surpassing the old record of 144 wins that was held by one of his coaches, Jason Lawrence. Austin will continue his wrestling career at Marian taking the mat for the MU Knight’s. Austin is the son of Bo and Rhonda O’Donoghue of Lincoln.

The scholarship is available to any senior wrestler, statistician or manager involved in the Lincoln Community High School Wrestling program. Candidates are required to have 3 or more years of experience within the sport of wrestling at LCHS to be eligible.

A list of the requirements are as follows…

● Any senior wrestler, statistician, or manager that has been involved in the wrestling program at LCHS for at least 3 years (including senior year)

● Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale after 7 semesters

● Recommendation letter from at least 1 coach

● Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or trade school the fall semester post-graduation

For more information about the Walt Landers Wrestling Scholarship or if you are interested in making a donation please contact Amy Lawrence 217-737-9522.

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