Cushing High School senior Jarrod Patterson signed a scholarship to wrestle for the University of Oklahoma. Jim Lauerman (left), CHS principal, joined Patterson’s parents, Barry and Karla, and 11-year-old brother Kyler at the signing ceremony.

The vision that long had a headlock on Jarrod Patterson escaped him in an instant. Now he’s ready to take down the next challenge of his wrestling career.
Patterson, one of the most decorated wrestlers in Cushing history, this week signed his intentions with the University of Oklahoma. Beginning next August, he will be on scholarship and a student-athlete in Norman.
“I am really glad the whole process is over already,” Patterson said. “The recruiting part is fun but when it comes time to make a decision, it’s not fun at all.”