Student Snapshot: Jeff Brichford

Earning a Future

In the 2017 season, Jeff Brichford has quickly made a name for himself amongst the area's wrestling community.  His spectacular season thus far included a 15 match winning streak against tough competition.  Overall, Jeff has tallied up a 24-3 record in the 120lb weight class.
This strong record is the best on the Madison team and more than justifies him being named as a team captain his junior year.  When asked about his leadership, Jeff says "I try to help people by example and teach them what they don't understand." 

Jeff Brichford wrestles at the Pin City tournament where
he would claim 3rd place. Photo cr. William Mayer

No one is questioning the worth of that example as he claimed 1st in the Restward Memorial tournament, 1st in the Kenston invitational, and 3rd in the Pin City tournament.  Of all his accomplishments, Jeff says taking the Kenston Invitational crown is his most memorable.  Against the tough competition there, Jeff took his first ever high school tournament championship.
Off the mats, Jeff is also a shining example.  He manages to hold a 3.8 GPA as a student athlete while also working at a local nursery.  He's also found rewards for his academic prowess in becoming a member of Leadership Lake County and winning the American Legion government test.  This second honor netted him $100 and a free dinner!
Complacency is no where to be found in Jeff's vocabulary.  Simply put, Jeff states, "You get what you earn."  What he seeks to earn is a spot in the state tournament to earn his place among the great wrestlers Madison has offered over the years.  This won't come easy, though, as the 120lb weight class is particularly difficult at the district level.  Thankfully for him, and Madison wrestling, Jeff will have two more shots at making this dream come true.