Evelyn Krauss's 101 Pins Aren't The Real Story, And Nobody Is Ready For What Is

Whoa, let's talk about Evelyn Krauss for a minute. Seriously, if you thought you knew what 'courage' meant, this young woman just redefined it, big time. Fresh off being honored with the COHSSA Courage Award on June 22 at Upper Arlington High, this Delaware Hayes grad isn't just a beast on the mat, she's a living, breathing testament to pushing through when life throws its toughest shots. You absolutely need to hear her story, because it's more than just wins and losses.

Diagnosed, Determined, Dominant

She’s not just winning matches, folks, she’s smashing records while navigating her autism spectrum disorder, a diagnosis she received in December 2021. You hear those numbers? 42-8 this season! She wrapped up her prep run at 170 pounds, even hitting the state tournament, going 1-2 to finish her career with an insane 114-45 record. That's a legacy right there! Evelyn's journey started way back in first grade with the Little Pacers Youth Wrestling Club. She took a break in fourth, but when the girls program kicked off at Delaware in 2020, she jumped back in during seventh grade at Dempsey Middle School. She's seen the sport grow, and it’s been huge for her. She told us, "I might not like the sound and the crowd, but it’s so rewarding as an athlete being able to see that there’s hundreds of girls at a tournament." What an absolute legend, embracing the growth of her sport eve

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n through personal challenges.

A Founder's Fight and Future

And get this: she's not just *a* wrestler, she's *the* wrestler for Delaware, holding program records for career wins AND an unbelievable 101 pins. Talk about owning the mat! Evelyn, a three-time state qualifier, called it a huge honor, especially as a program founder. She was one of the first girls in the youth, middle school, and high school programs. Her parents, Daniel and Carissa Krauss, shared that Evelyn displayed characteristics associated with autism while growing up, including difficulty socializing and emotional extremes, leading to her diagnosis. Sometimes she needs to take breaks during tournaments for some time alone. But Evelyn? She’s a total pro, saying, "It’s not the end of the world. I have resources. I have people who can help me and I have new strategies to helping myself. It’s a huge thing in my life, but in a good way." Her co-coaches, Josh Lamb and Kevin Rieman, have seen how much wrestling has benefited her, keeping her centered and helping her succeed. This isn't just about wrestling, fam. This is about what makes sports truly great: courage, pushing limits, and inspiring everyone around you. Evelyn Krauss is heading off to wrestle at John Carroll, and you know she’s going to keep crushing it. We're talking about a true pioneer, someone who made the sport bigger, better, and showed us all what's possible. Seriously, keep her name in your memory bank. What an absolute legend.

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