I am invincible, unbreakable
Unstoppable, unshakeable
They knock me down, I get up again
I am the champion, you’re going to know my name
You can’t hurt me now, I can’t feel the pain
I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win
I am the CHAMPION
Lyrics from the Carrie Underwood chart topping song can only describe one thing: the spirit of a person who proves by example they have earned the right to be called a champion. It’s more than just another title for Reese Davis; it’s a way of life.
A four-time state qualifier, four-time state finalist and two-time state champion wrestler for the Tuttle Tigers, Davis has dominated his opponents totaling 144 victories in his high school career including a 47-1 record this year and winning the Class 4A 145-pound gold medal.
“My success is the result of hard work and the mindset I have whenever and wherever I’m on the mat,” said Davis. “I don’t think there’s anyone in this sport that works harder than me.”
A key performer in Tuttle’s wrestling dominance including the Tigers winning a 14th consecutive state team title this season, Davis uses an aggressive style to score points and win each match.
“It’s all about my pace…pressure all six minutes.”
His coach is in total agreement.
“Whenever he steps in the circle, Reese has a motor that never stops. People have a hard time keeping up with him. Pace is definitely his advantage,” said Tuttle coach Bobby Williams. “He never lets up.”
While wrestling has its physical requirements, Davis believes and executes a cerebral approach to his advantage.
“The mental game is the toughest challenge,” emphasized Davis, who started wrestling at age five. “If you’re going to be successful in this sport, you’re obviously eager and hungry. But, the ability to stay positive is the most important to me because I have won really close matches by just staying positive and being the person I am.”
His success on the wrestling mat earned the 2022 senior Oklahoma All-State honors as well as a college scholarship at the University of Nebraska.
Equal to his wrestling victories, Davis strives to leave a legacy defined by character.
“Character is really important to me because you carry character on the mat. It’s the way you perform,” Davis emphasized. “I still remember those who influenced me and I try to set an example to others. The young youth wrestlers need great wrestlers to look up to in this sport.”
And while training and nutrition are a must, Reese Davis closely follows the advice he learned from his dad.
“The best advice I’ve ever received is ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength’,” confirmed Davis. “I pray that before every match and it takes my fears away. Then, I just throw the kitchen sink at whoever I wrestle.”
