Bellport High School’s freshman Camryn Howard has won a national title at the Fargo National Championships.
Howard's hand was raised in victory after he competed for three days during the intense tournament and walked away the winner. He began the tournament as the #1 seed and defeated his best competition in the #2 seeded Asher Bacon, from Pennsylvania. Howard won by a 5-0 decision to win the 157-pound title and become Bellport’s first national champion.
The title adds to the already impressive list of successes for the youngster. Howard won double gold medals at the Pan Am world championship in the Under 16 division, he is a three-time Suffolk County champion and a New York State champion, holds three All-State titles and numerous All-American titles, and holds the record in Suffolk County for the fastest pin in 11 seconds.
New York USA Wrestling has Howard sitting atop their 2028 Big Board, and is one to watch for through his career.
The South Country School District extended its congratulations to the freshman in a social media post this week.