Tilton Signs To Wrestle At Marian University
Evan Tilton, Hamilton Heights’ senior, has signed a letter of intent to wrestle for Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marian University is a member of the Crossroads League and is a NAIA athletic institution. He is the son of Amber and Shane Tilton.
It was Marian University’s campus, sports medicine program, opportunity to continue wrestling at the collegiate level, and welcoming wrestling team members that sealed the deal for this multi-sport athlete (wrestling and football). Marian is the next step in Tilton’s dream of becoming an entrepreneur. Tilton plans to major in Sport Performance and minor in accounting.
Tilton, #12, has been wrestling since he was five and has wrestled at every wrestling club in the state. He is a two-time National All-American, a seven-time conference champion, three-time sectional champion, two-time regional champion, two-time state qualifier, placed 8th at state this season, named three times to the 1st Team All County, two times to the 1st Team All State, holds the high school record at 153-12, served two years as the Heights’ wrestling team captain, and is a member of Team Indiana.
“Evan was a solid Team Leader for the Huskies going to the High School State in Indiana,” said Gary Myers, Hamilton Heights Head Wrestling Coach. “Doing it once is very, very tough but doing it twice is amazing! Evan placed as well so that was the icing on the cake for him and Heights. I look forward to seeing him compete in his first year out for the Knights of Marion University!
“Evan has been one of the most successful wrestlers at Hamilton Heights High School of all time,” said Athletic Director, Kurt Ogden. “He has been dedicated to wrestling since he was a youngster, and it has paid dividends. He has many accolades in the sport, the most impressive being his advancement to the state finals the past two years. His leadership in the wrestling room will be missed next year. We wish him well as he continues his wrestling career at Marian University.”
Tilton, a member of the Heights Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter and DECA program, credits his family and coaches for his development as a student athlete.