A WRESTLING FAMILY | IRON SHARPENS IRON

Colton Palmer

Colton’s wrestling journey began at age 5 in Durham, North Carolina, tagging along and following in the footsteps of his older brothers, Austen and Brandon. His early years were marked by national competitions achieving All-American honors and an NHSCA National Championship in 8th grade, setting the stage for an illustrious career.

Brandon Palmer

Brandon started his wrestling journey at the age of 9 in his hometown of Durham, North Carolina. He had a decorated high school wrestling career capped with an NCHSAA State Dual and an Individual Team Tournament State Championship, individually becoming a 3x NCHSAA State Finalist and 2x NCHSAA State Champion. In the spring and summer, he became a 4X Freestyle, 4X Greco NC state Champion and NC National Team Member.

Casey Gashaw

Born and bred in the heart of North Carolina, Coach Casey has dedicated his life to the sport he loves. Growing up amidst the rich traditions of North Carolina wrestling, he has not only witnessed but also contributed significantly to the evolution of the sport within the state. With deep roots in the local wrestling scene, Coach Casey has earned a reputation as a humble yet effective coach who places his athletes’ development above all else.