Seager Oliver

Top-ranked senior gunning for second title
Seager Oliver

Just over one year ago, Montezuma-Cortez High School senior Seager Oliver captured the Class 4A 170-pound championship.

Now, the tall, muscular wrestler will enter the tournament as Class 3A’s top ranked 182-pound wrestler.

Asked how he’ll approach his third and final state tournament, Oliver said that he plans to stay focused and stick with what works.

“I’m just going in with a positive mindset,” said Oliver, who looks to become the fourth two-time state wrestling champion in M-CHS history. “I’m confident.”

Oliver (34-3) begins his quest with a matchup against Colorado Spring Christian High School’s Matt Snow (19-17) on the Friday afternoon. If he wins, he’ll take on Eaton High School’s Colton Engram (22-13) or Jefferson High School’s Oscar Lopez (30-11) on Feb. 20.

Oliver’s stiffest challenge could come from Eagle Valley’s Devin Ward (33-6), who is ranked second in Class 3A’s 182-pound division. Oliver defeated Ward 12-5 in the Regional championship on Feb. 13.

“The whole state is tough,” Oliver said. “It’s unbelievable how tough Colorado is getting.”

Off the mat

Favorite band: Kid Rock

Favorite book: Vision Quest: A wrestling story

Dream job: Welder

Favorite place: McPhee Reservoir

Influential people: Dad and coaches

Feb 19, 2015
Going to the mats