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South Dearborn Wrestling Star Commits To Thomas More University

Friday, May 21, 2021 at 10:56 AM

By Travis Thayer X @TheTravisThayer

Eli Otto is one of the most decorated wrestlers in SDHS history.

Pictured:  Head Coach Jesse Schaefer, mother Lisa Otto, Eli, brother Isaiah Otto, and father Doug Otto. Photo by South Dearborn Athletics.

(Aurora, Ind.) – One of the most decorated wrestlers in South Dearborn High School history has made his college declaration.

Eli Otto will continue his academic and athletic career at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Kentucky.

Otto made a name for himself and a freshman and never looked back, totaling 111 career wins, four EIAC championships, three sectional titles, a regional championship, a trip to the State Finals as a senior.

He is also a scholar in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA.

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