Isabella Badon

Isabella Badon of Johnson City, Tennessee, was a four-time Tennessee High School state champion for Daniel Boone High School.

The daughter of Doug and Debbie Badon, she had a career record of 105-11 while also lettering in soccer, cross country and track.

Prior to her senior year, Badon had the labrum repaired in both her hip and shoulder while also undergoing surgery for a torn tendon in her bicep. She also had bone chips removed and torn cartilage repaired.

She wasn't allowed to return to the mat until early November and then was diagnosed with mononucleosis.

In the state finals she defeated Tyesha Thomas, who had defeated her three times during the regular season. Badon was named Outstanding Wrestler and her finals match was voted the tournament's outstanding match.

Badon has a 3.70 GPA and wrestles for Presbyterian College.

Awards:

Year
2019
Award
Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award
Chapter/Region
Southeast, Tennessee

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