Rahway Wrestler Phillip Griffin Returns from 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals
UCL Community Desk · Union County Life
Rahway High School wrestler and rising junior Phillip Griffin has returned from the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, where he represented New Jersey. Held annually, the competition is an elite high school wrestling tournament that brings together some of the nation's best athletes.
At the tournament, Griffin finished with a 3-2 record. Upon his return, Griffin thanked his supporters and those who contributed to a GoFundMe page that helped defray his travel costs and other expenses. "I wanted to personally thank you for supporting my trip to Fargo," he said. "Your generosity helped make this opportunity possible, and I am truly grateful for your investment in me and my wrestling journey."
Griffin said that the opportunity "pushed me to grow and gave me experience that will make me a better wrestler moving forward."
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