Last Wednesday, Lake Orion High School Senior Jake Varilek signed the first wrestling scholarship in school history.
The 152-pounder recently won his 150th career high school match and is looking to become the first four-time state qualifier in school history later this season.
Varilek’s 40-percent scholarship to Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, North Carolina comes as no surprise to wrestling Coach Doug Kline, who said he has expected this from day one.
‘Love for the sport and dedication to the sport makes these things possible,? said Kline, adding that Belmont Abbey is ‘a perfect fit for him.?
Varilek plans to study business administration, with hopes to go into real estate.
He is looking forward to this phase of his life.
‘It’s going to be more like a job than a game,? Varilek said. ‘It’s going to be a new adventure.?