Two Journeys, One Destination: Gabe Arnold and Leo Deluca

Adams Athletics congratulates Gabe Arnold and Leo Deluca on their remarkable success both on and off the mat. They began their training with our equipment at a young age, guided by their fathers, who served as their coaches and mentors. Their dedication and championship mentality have propelled them to excellence at every stage of their careers. As future teammates, we consider it a privilege to have witnessed their journeys from their early days to where they are today. See their journey's collide below:

HIGHLIGHT: GABE ARNOLD

ACCOLADES:

High School

• Iowa High School 3A State Champion at 182 pounds in 2023

• Helped lead City High to a fifth-place team finish at the state tournament as a senior

• Posted a 123-6 career record

• Two-time National Prep Champion

• Seventy-nine kilogram National Champion at the 2023 U.S. Open

• World Team Trials runner-up in freestyle (2023)

• As a sophomore, seventh at World Team Trials in freestyle and fifth in Greco

Phil Arnold (Father and Coach) Comments:

HIGHLIGHT: LEO DELUCA

ACCOLADES:

High School

• DeLuca is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the country

• #6 prospect on the 2025 Big Board

• a 2021 (113 pounds) U16 Fargo national champion outscoring his opponents by a combined 72-1 count

• 2023 (120 pounds) junior freestyle national champion out of New Jersey

• Two-time Beast of the East Champion

• Committed to Iowa University where he will join Gabe Arnold at one of the most storied college wrestling program in the country

Pat Deluca (Father and Coach) Comments:

The receipts are clear. We've witnessed the unwavering focus, mental toughness, and hard work of these two young wrestlers. At one point in Leo's development, his father mentioned he would consistently hit 400 shots on the Snap and Shoot during each training session. Additionally, despite a leg injury early in his journey, Gabe and his father found innovative ways to train with our equipment.

Adams Athletics extends heartfelt gratitude to these athletes for allowing us to be a part of their inspiring journey and for sharing their training and success with us. As they've dominated the sport, we understand that their legacy will inspire the next generation of wrestlers across the country.

Our commitment as a company is to support your path to success. While you train relentlessly for your goals, we stand ready to provide the tools that others have found indispensable in their journey on and off the mat, just as Gabe and Leo have demonstrated.

All in all, Adams Athletics would like to know:

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