Eli Stickley, Brother, Friend, & Teammate, Gone Too Soon
Eli Stickley, Brother, Friend, & Teammate, Gone Too Soon
Fourth-year Wisconsin Badger Eli Stickley was tragically killed in a car accident Thursday evening.
The wrestling world was rocked by the death of 21-year-old Eli Stickley, who was tragically killed in a car accident Thursday evening.
The Wisconsin Badgers wrestling program, in which Stickley was a rising redshirt junior, tweeted the news earlier today.
Our hearts are heavy today. The entire Badger wrestling family extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Eli Stickley, our brother and teammate, who passed away last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with Eli’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/fu365srutx
— Wisconsin Wrestling (@BadgerWrestling) July 6, 2018
Stickley was a star athlete at Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio, where he won a state championship in 2014. In college, Stickley started for the Badgers the last two seasons, qualifying for the 2018 NCAA tournament at 141 pounds.
Stickley was a cherished friend and a fierce competitor. He will be missed.