Senior Nathan Daly finished the season with 31 wins against 12 losses. In his Spartan Senior Salute, he shared a little more about himself.
Photo: Sentinel/Clark Brooks
Wrestling at 150 and 157, Nathan Daly's 31-12 record was key to a successful 2025-26 campaign on the mats for St. Joseph-Ogden. He finished his final season for SJO, placing third at the Ridgeview regionals. The senior competes in wrestling and golf with the same mental toughness that fuels his goal of one day joining MARSOC during an exciting military career. He keeps things simple when it comes to motivation, saying the reward of a good meal after the work is done is just one thing that pushes him to compete at his best. Before a match, he's blasting “Pocket Full of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield to lighten the mood and locked in. Here is a closer look at Nathan Daly.
Sentinel: What is your dream job or career? Daly: MARSOC
Sentinel: Where is your favorite place to eat? Daly: Chili's
Sentinel: Where do you see yourself living in 20 years? Daly: A small hut in Dagestan herding sheep.
Sentinel: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where are you going and why? Daly: Canada for hockey games.
Sentinel: Name an Instagram handle everyone should follow. Daly: Couldn’t tell ya.
Sentinel: What was the last movie you watched three or more friends? Daly: Marty Supreme.
Sentinel: Which is better? Dr. Pepper, Coke or Pepsi Daly: Coke.
Sentinel: What motivates you to be the best at what you do? Daly: Eating food when I’m done.
Sentinel: What song gets you hyped before a game or match? Tell us the song title and artist, please. Daly: Pocket Full of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield
Sentinel: What advice would you give yourself if you were a freshman again? Daly: Don’t take Spanish.
Sentinel: What sports have you played in high school? Daly: Wrestling and golf
Sentinel: What is the best coaching advice you have ever received? Daly: Run through that mfer.
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Season Highlights
150, Defeated Connor Mahaffey (Westville), Fall 01:39150, Defeated Dukeman, Jaxson (Toledo (Cumberland)), Maj Dec 14-1
150, Defeated Dunner, Nick (Rantoul), Fall 00:53
150, Defeated Forfeit, (EPG), FORFEIT
150, Defeated Forfeit, (Hoopeston), FORFEIT
150, Defeated Forfeit, (Prairie Central), FORFEIT
150, Defeated Hilligoss, Alec (Champaign (St. Thomas More)), Fall 01:43
150, Defeated Martin, G (South Vermillion), Fall 02:53
150, Defeated McLaughin, C (LeRoy), Decision 4-2
150, Defeated Moore, Tyler (Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central)), Fall 03:36
150, Defeated Opperman, Brayden (Pontiac), Fall 01:26
150, Defeated Ramirez, Isreal (Clinton), Tech Fall 16-0
150, Defeated Weeks, Drake (Monticello), Fall 08:008
157, Defeated Pamozzo (Clifton central), Fall 1:38
157, Defeated Simpson (Oakwood 2), Fall 00:10
157, Defeated Soto (Peoria), Fall 01:48
157, Defeated Zander, Lazzerick (Centennial), Fall 04:12
Postseason Highlights
Champ. Round 1 - Nathan Daly first-round byeQuarterfinal - Won by major decision over Connor McLaughlin (LeRoy)(MD 10-1)
Semifinal - Lost by decision to Devin Glik (Unity) (Dec 5-0)
Cons. Semi - Pinned over Nate Godfery (Heyworth) 29-14 (Fall 5:27)
3rd Place Match - Pinned Isreal Ramirez (Clinton) 20-15 (Fall 3:51)
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