Many fans began to wonder whether Connor Schram, 2013 Big Mac graduate, had a lasting injury from December's Cliff Keen Last Vegas after not wrestling in the Reno Tournament of Champions or Southern Scuffle. Unfortunately, today news broke that Connor will not wrestle for the remainder of his final 2017-2018 season at Stanford University due to a knee injury. Connor had this to say on his Facebook:
“Although many already know, I wanted to share that I’ve suffered a career ending knee injury at the Vegas tournament this year. My career has been filled with injuries, adversity and triumph, and while I cannot even begin to comprehend why it had to end this way, I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to live out my passion. As any wrestler will tell you, wrestling will bring you to the highest of highs and lowest of lows, and I’ve been fortunate enough to experience them all. To my family, teammates, coaches, friends, and community, I thank you for always supporting me and enabling me to do what I love.”
Source: Wrestlers are Warriors
Recently highlighted in CMWAA's Alumni Spotlight, Connor has been a major part of the Canon-McMillan Wrestling program as well as the Stanford Wrestling program as a stand-up wrestler, student, and person. At CM Connor was a 3X WPIAL Champion, 4X State finalist, and 2X State Champion. Furthermore, at Stanford he was a 3X NCAA qualifier, 2016 All-American, and Pac-12 Champion at 125 lbs. Schram finished with a high school record of 159-11 and a college career record of 65-22. Connor graduated with a degree in science, technology, and society at Stanford; he is currently pursuing a master's degree.
Cover Photo Source: Stanford Wrestling