Tallassee wrestler Thomas Patterson came home as a Greco All-American national champion last weekend, going 8-0 throughout the tournament. Wrestling takes major grit, time, effort and passion so this win means a lot for Tallassee wrestling and Patterson. 

Patterson has been wrestling since he was 5 or 6 years old. When he started, something just clicked for him. Now, he’s an Alabama state champion, a national All-American and only a junior in high school.