Above, Dylan Lawson signs a national letter-of-intent Monday with Limestone College. Below, Assistant coach Mark Moss and mother Beth Revis flank Lawson as head coach Todd Davis and father Gene Revis stand behind him.
Unfortunately, this opportunity comes only to a small percentage of high school athletes.
Dylan Lawson’s dream and desire to be the best earned him a scholarship and opportunity to sign a letter-of-intent with Limestone College on Monday
“What sets him apart is his work ethic. He is definitely one of a kind, because you don’t see many teenagers with his dedication,” Union County’s head wrestling coach Todd Davis said.
He received offers from Newberry, Spartanburg Methodist and Limestone before choosing to be a Saint.
“Limestone had a home feeling, and the coach (Trent Goodale) was real nice and straightforward,” Lawson said.
The scholarship signing capped a spectacular year for the state champ.
The 2010 Union County High graduate set a goal before his senior year to win the state title. He took the initiative to work out at 6 a.m. before school started, and to run several miles before practice began. He wanted to be the best in the state and his hard work paid off. He earned the 3A state title in the 152-pound weight class with torn cartlidge in his shoulder. He also earned his second regional title and went on to finish with a 33-1 record.
Lawson’s state title was the first for Union in 23 years.
The success earned him a spot in this year’s annual North/South All-Star Tournament held at Myrtle Beach.
His success in the classroom complimented his awards on the mat. Lawson was a member of the National Beta Club and maintained a 3.6 GPA.
He had surgery July 23 to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, but hopes to be ready to compete for a starting spot on the Saints wresting team.
He will need to add a few pounds before competing in the 157-pound weight class at the college level. The weight classes change from high school to college. But he sees this as another opportunity to improve.
“I need to put on a few pounds anyway, this will only help me compete at college,” Lawson said.
Dylan Lawson is the son of Beth and Gene Revis.
Coach Davis feels confident Lawson’s dedication will help him at the next level.
“After getting adjusted to it, he’ll be a contributor to Limestone’s program,” Davis said.
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