05/19/2026
Wrestler Spotlight of the week!
Bradley Leif Williams – Spain Park High School
Signed with Maryland
Bradley began wrestling for a short period in Virginia before relocating to Alabama fourteen years ago. His early years included a combined 1st season record of 0-18 and no youth state championships, but he continued to improve through persistence and discipline. There were several times when he wanted to quit, but no one let him. A key turning point, though accidental, was when he began hitting his “whip” at the end of elementary school. It brought more wins, confidence, and negative comments by parents and coaches as a unfair move. It leveled the playing field, allowing him to always be in the match, gain the feeling of success, and time to continue to learn and adapt it.
Wrestling for Spain Park High School in 7th grade for varsity shaped his confidence. He started on a team that generally didn’t bring up middle school students, and he quickly connected with the coaches and teammates. His relentless training with club teammates, competition across the nation, coaches, and high expectations, fueled his rise. He saw brothers and sisters from HS and club achieve success through their own persistence. He eventually mastered that “whip”, creating his own unique style. Combined with his pace and character, it catapulted him into achieving significant milestones. He became the most decorated wrestler in Spain Park History, #7 Alabama Career Wins, 3x MVW, and 4x NHSCA All-American. His career is further highlighted by receiving the Dave Schultz High School Excellence award and signing with Maryland as a Big Ten Wrestler, as a Top 250 prospect in the nation for the Class of 2026.
It has not been without challenges, including losses, injuries and diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes leading into his junior year. His mental strength and character have gotten him through it, backed by family, coaches, and friends. His ability to adapt to obstacles, show resilience, and humility is what has enabled him to succeed. The challenge with diabetes is daunting but it hasn’t changed his identity. He is still that same kid, with a big heart, that has become a quiet leader and role model. He is surrounded by an unimagined following of fans these past few years. It’s important to him to represent Alabama like many before him and continue to show others it’s not how you start, but how you finish. He will leave in just over a week to start the process all over again as a Maryland Terp.
Overall HS record: 296-15
7th – 106 # 34-1
8th – 126 # 39-10
Freshman - 138 # 56-4
Sophomore – 144 # 54-0
Junior – 157 # 54-0
Senior – 157 # 59-0
Accomplishments:
6x Alabama State Finalist
3x Alabama State Champ
3x Most Valuable Wrestler – AHSAA State Championships
4x NHSCA All-American
2x NHSCA Academic All-American
Ranked as high as #12 in Nation
Top 250 Wrestler – Class of 2026 – Matscouts
