On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Souderton senior Ezra Swartley was recognized for committing to continue his wrestling career at Messiah University. Photos by Keith Clemens Photography. To view the complete photo gallery, click on the following link: https://solsports.zenfolio.com/p317476326
Ezra Swartley – Messiah University (Wrestling)
Major: Criminal Justice
Final list of colleges: Messiah, Liberty
Reasons for choosing Ursinus: “I chose Messiah for the teammates I’d have in the future.”
Favorite Souderton sports memory: “Winning my fifth-place match at Regionals and qualifying for states and immediately going to hug my coaches.”
Souderton coach Billy McGinley: “Ezra is literally the foundation of what a wrestler should be. He gets in the extra workouts, he always asks the coaches for help, he always goes the extra mile, the extra step, which is what you need in this sport. He grinds, he’s gritty, he doesn’t question coaches. He always trusts the coaches, and that’s what made him a successful wrestler.”
About Ezra:
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite music: White Girls Music
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