Katy wrestler goes viral for moment of sportsmanship

KATY, Texas — Probably the greatest highschool wrestlers in Texas shall be competing in nationals this weekend, however one thing he did after his final match that is getting consideration on social media.

R.J. Trotter is a state wrestling champion from Katy. He wrestles at 285 kilos however the junior is in a category of his personal in relation to his character.

“You have to be a great position mannequin for the opposite folks watching,” Trotter mentioned.

Trotter is large, but it surely was a small gesture after he gained a state wrestling championship that left his father speechless.

“I am simply so proud I do not know what to say,” Rodney Trotter mentioned. “You recognize, I bought that chill down my again.”

As an alternative of pounding his chest in celebration after profitable his match, he helped his injured opponent off the mat.

“His mother got here as much as me really crying telling me she actually appreciated me doing what I did. As a result of loads of different folks would most likely get their hand raised and have fun and go about their day. However with me, I made positive he was OK,” RJ Trotter mentioned.

At his weight in 6-A, RJ Trotter is the most effective wrestler within the state of Texas.

“I used to be tremendous excited, however I sort of had emotions for the man as a result of he’s a senior. That is his senior 12 months and it is simply gone and that is why I did not actually present any emotion. I simply confirmed plainness and sportsmanship,” RJ mentioned.

RJ’s star-studded sportsmanship left his followers preventing again tears. Now, he is competing on the nationwide stage.

“Very happy with him. He will get to take part in issues I did not have an opportunity to,” Rodney Trotter mentioned.