AJ Maloy signs to continue his wrestling career at Upper Iowa

By John Burbridge sports@charlescitypress.com

CHARLES CITY — Options.

You can never have too many of them … especially if you want to give yourself an ulcer.

In addition to being one of the top scholars in his class, Charles City senior AJ Maloy is a two-time state-qualifying wrestler with more than 100 wins and 50 falls to his credit, and is also a All-District offensive lineman who was named co-MVP of the Comets football team this past fall.

Add a Brandon Burlsworth Character Award to his resume, and it’s easy to see that it wasn’t if Maloy would continue his academic and athletic career in college, but where … and what sport he would choose, if not two.

“I just sat down with my mom and dad, and we wrote down the names of the colleges I was considering,” Maloy said. “With each one, we put down the pros and the cons if I decided to go there.”

After a thorough evaluation, Maloy chose to wrestle for Upper Iowa University.

“The cost was one major reason I chose them,” Maloy said, “and I think coach (Heath) Grimm is one of the best wrestling coaches around.”

Last Thursday, Maloy signed his letter of intent to become a Peacock. His final decision came on the Monday before.

Even when Maloy was still deciding where he would go to school and what sport he would pursue, his intended major was always the same — business administration.