Spain Park wrestler overcomes type 1 diabetes diagnosis to earn Maryland scholarship

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) – Spain Park senior Bradley Williams has signed with Maryland to wrestle in the Big Ten Conference despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes during his junior year.

Wrestling wasn’t always Williams’ passion. He attempted to quit the sport multiple times early in his career.

“I tried to quit a few times… my dad wouldn’t let me. I think I even threw away my wrestling shoes once. The next morning, they were on the counter, and he told me that we were going to practice,” Williams said…

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