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WIBW and Azura Credit Union are proud to celebrate the achievements of local high school athletes with our weekly Athlete of the Week honors.

Azura Credit Union is proud to support these athletes who are committed to go above and beyond for their team. Azura Credit Union knows that by going above & beyond for their members today, that tomorrow they will continue to bring you innovative financial service, more resources and a more customized experience. Together they are building a better, brighter future for you and our community.

This week’s Azura Credit Union Athletes of the Week are Shawnee Heights sophomore wrestler Brock Ferguson and Washburn Rural junior wrestler Daija Anderson.

Ferguson helped his Thunderbird team capture their second United Kansas Conference championship in as many seasons on Saturday. He placed first in the 113-pound class, winning all three of his matches by pinfall to improve his record on the season to 32-3. He will be seeking a second straight trip to state, as he qualified as a 106-pounder as a freshman last year and went 2-2. We spoke to Brock about winning the league again, his pre-match preparation, his motivation to get back to state, and more.

Brock Ferguson – Shawnee Heights wrestling

Anderson and her Lady Blues wrestling team took home the East regional championship at the first ever KSHSAA girls wrestling regionals last weekend. She was one of three Rural girls to place first in her class, taking home the 235-pound crown. Anderson won her first three matches by pin and her final match by decision. She is now 26-1 in her first season of wrestling. We spoke to Daija about competing at the first girls wrestling regionals, what drew her to the sport, and more.

Daija Anderson – Washburn Rural wrestling