Words that Describe Lucas: “Goldy”, Rugged, Reliable, Fighter, Great Energy, Responsible, Hard Nosed, Tough, Enduring, Warrior, “Work Power”, Makes our Dojo a “Better Place”, “Best is Yet to Come”.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021-22: Lucas consistently brings his “Work Power” to the Dojo. He is reliable and brings toughness and a Great Attitude to the Dojo everyday. He has the right stuff to have an impact in Division II Wrestling. Lucas received the Outstanding Freshman Award. Lucas is one of our Outstanding Freshman. The Best is Yet to Be for him.
HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: Redshirt
2022 Outstanding Freshman
HIGH SCHOOL
”Lucas is a two sport athlete who has had an Outstanding career at Fatima High School. We think Lucas is a Great Fit for our Wrestling Program and Maryville University. He has all the “right ingredients” to have success for us. We welcome Lucas to our Wrestling Program. We are pleased to have him and his family join our Maryville Wrestling Family”.
High School accomplishments:
•4X State Qualifier, 4 X State Finalist
•2X State Champion as a Junior and Senior at 126 lbs
•2nd in State as a Sophomore at 120 lbs
•2nd in State as a Freshman at 113 lbs
•3X District Champion , Sectional Champion
•168 career wins is one short of the Fatima school record (covid shortened the year)
•School record 45 consecutive wins, School record 48 wins in a season, School record 32 pins in a season
•Helped lead the Wrestling Team to a 4th place finish at the 2021 Missouri State Wrestling Championships
•2 Sport Athlete
•All-State 8 times during his career
•4X Varsity Letterman in Wrestling and Cross Country
•Part of putting 5 State Championship banners on the wall at Fatima High School. 2 individual State Championship banners as a Wrestler. 3 Team State Championship banners in Cross Country as their top runner
High School career record: 168-12
Senior: 39-1
Junior: 48-2
Sophomore: 44-3
Freshman: 37-6
ABOUT LUCAS
Nickname: Goldie
Birthday: 10/22/02
Parents: Steve & Stephanie Laux
Siblings: Morgan, Nolan, & Logan Laux
HS coach’s name(s): Kurt Strope
Greatest moment in wrestling: Being a 2x State Champ
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My Parents
Favorite athlete: Brock Lesnar
Favorite entertainer: George Strait
Favorite food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite book: Inheritance
Favorite wrestling move: Duck Under
Favorite quote: “Work smarter & harder”
Craziest ambition: Being a National Champ
If I could meet one person: Donald Trump
I came to Maryville because: I wanted to wrestle
Best sports advice ever received: Always be the best Teammate and Leader you can be
Treasured possessions: My Grandpas Gun
Something people don’t know about me: I live on a farm
10 years from now: Have a full-time job & move home