Featured Athlete /// Trevor Herzing, Fatima


Fatima’s Herzing Hopes Fourth Time's the Charm


Story By: Grace Gilles Photography By: Front Row Film


 


“I don't mind and he don't matter,” Herzing said. “That quote push- es me to do my best at all times when I’m wrestling.” A phrase passed down by his grandpa, Herzing keeps those words close to his heart when competing. He’s found his grandpa’s wis- dom to be especially helpful after facing several bouts of injuries. “My three previous seasons I have been injured at the time of dis- tricts or state,” Herzing said.


The senior admitted he is what some may consider “injury-prone,” battling ailments at key points in every season of his career thus far.  year, followed by a broken ankle during his sophomore district run, Herzing was dismayed when he racked up yet another injury in 2024. “Last year, I broke my ankle the day before districts playing volleyball in P.E.,” Herzing said. “All of these injuries have been a struggle to deal with, especially my ankle last year. That was not fun, to say the least.” With his grandpa’s words in the back of his mind, Herzing pushed onward. Despite being sidelined, the wrestling star continued to be a leader and solid source of energy for his team. Herzing also took on an additional role: being his brother’s biggest supporter. “I have had many great memories in my athletic career, but my


 and win the deciding match that sent him to state,” Herzing said. “Seeing him win made me very, very proud.”


"I don't mind and he don't matter." 68 /// January 2025


While extremely disappointed he could not be on the mat himself, Herzing knew it was imperative to set an example for the program. “I have always had a positive impact on the wrestling team– whether that is hyping the team up, talking with someone after they lost a match, or pushing someone harder in practice,” Herzing said. “My little brother won't admit it, but he looks up to me.” Now, Herzing hopes he’ll have others looking up to him–this time


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100