Who is this kid?
I knew he was good coming in.... but he beat Brady Ison 3-1. Ison has been a STUD for four years in high school. Then he beats STATE CHAMPION Kyrel Leavel 6-4. He pinned place winner Wesley Smith as well. Really? When have we seen a freshman beat accomplished seniors? Only Nick Lee that I can remember.. but Clinton is on another level.
He was rated as the number 2 middle schooler in October 2022 behind fellow STUD Evan Stanley.
2. Clinton Shepherd--8th grade--Crown Point--120--(132-138)
10-0 at VACs, 2nd at Super 32, 3rd at IHPO, (5-2 at IHPO 2021, Tulsa 12U 2nd, NHSCA duals 6-0, 8-0 at the Bear Duals(OW), 6-2 Nat MS Duals, BlueGrass Nat Duals, 6-0 Supreme Killer Duals, 5-0 at Sparty Duals, 7-1 GRR duals, 3rd at NUWAY Nationals, 7-0 Mat Mayhem duals, 3rd and 5ht at Indy Nat, ISWA state champ) * 2021 Super 32 3rd place (coin flip), National Middle school Duals 5-2
Will he be a four timer?
I can't see Ison or Leavel getting beat by a 'freshman' their senior years.. But this kid is different.