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Orlando Sentinel Athlete of the Week 2-22-07 |
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-------------------- Boys athlete of week: Oviedo's Robbins going out as champ -------------------- Shannon J. Owens Sentinel Staff Writer February 22, 2007 Jesse Robbins finally shook the monkey off his back that haunted him since his eighth-grade year -- a feat equally as impressive as the gold medal he won for Oviedo's wrestling program. Robbins, a senior, beat Bunnell Flagler Palm Coast standout wrestler Anthony Onan 5-2 in the 171-pound division in the state championship final. He hadn't stood at the medal podium as an individual since winning a state title in his eighth-grade season while competing for Cocoa Beach. "Every year, it seems I let my nerves get the best of me here," Robbins said of his past performances in the state finals at Lakeland. "It feels good to finally win it again this year as a senior." Robbins has signed with Arizona State where he will join his older brother, Jason, who also was a state champion at Oviedo. The Robbins brothers helped the Lions win four consecutive state team title while being coached by their dad, J.D. Also winning state individual titles for the Lions this year were Tyler Davis (145) and Brandon Hatchett (160). In all, eight Oviedo wrestlers placed as the Lions (165.5 points) easily beat Homestead South Dade (115.5) for the title. Copyright (c) 2007, Orlando Sentinel | Get home delivery - up to 50% off Visit OrlandoSentinel.com |
