October 13, 2008
Josh Fitch, McDonogh, wrestling
Boys Athlete of the Week
Fitch, a four-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference and four-time private school state champion, closed his outstanding high school career by winning the 140-pound National Preps championship Saturday at Lehigh University, the college he will attend. In three previous appearances at the National Preps, Fitch finished fourth, third and second. A 4-3 decision over Blair Academy's Garrett Frey gave Fitch the National Preps title, a 49-3 record this season and a 141-25 career mark, including 69 pins. His performance led the Eagles to their highest-ever finish at National Preps -- fourth place -- with 177.5 points.
Others considered // Brad Bald, Severna Park, basketball; Oliver Bennett, Loyola, swimming; Troy Franklin, Mount Carmel, basketball; Bubby Graham, Annapolis, wrestling; Brandon Greene, Towson Catholic, basketball; Ron Vaughters, Old Mill, wrestling.
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