Lumberton’s Hall Wins Third State Title, Secures Team Crown

GREENSBORO, NC Competing at 113 pounds in the 7A classification inside First Horizon Coliseum, Trevelian Hall captured his third individual state championship, closing the door on one of the most accomplished careers in Lumberton wrestling history.

But in the moment his hand was raised, the milestone felt personal.

“When I won my last match, all I could think of at the moment was, ‘I did it, Mom. I made history again,’” Hall said. “And I thought about all of my teammates who wasn’t satisfied about their journey, because I did it for them too.”

Hall finished his career with a 189–18 record, including a 109-match win streak. Even more telling of his consistency, only one of his career losses came against a wrestler who was not a state finalist or state champion and that opponent took third in the state.

The numbers tell one story. The timing tells another.

His championship performance also helped secure a team state title for Lumberton something that had been building for years.

“It means so much to me and this spectacular group,” Hall said. “We’ve been working hard in season or off season. Every practice, camp, or event we went to, we kept working."

And now we gotten the result.”

Two years ago, Lumberton finished second as a team.

“When it comes to persistence, I think Lumberton is the best to show it especially when it comes to our growth, patience, humbleness, and unity,” Hall said. “I said that we were going to get one. Sooner or later, it’s going to happen. This was one of the reasons why I was motivated for this tournament too.”

Assistant Coach Teague Little said the approach never changed.

“There wasn’t really much to do differently,” Little said. “As a team, we don’t change much up. He has always been a leader and holds everyone else to the same standard he holds himself to.”

That standard was visible every day in the room.

“He’s pretty vocal when other people aren’t working as hard as he is,” Little said. “We almost have to dial him back sometimes. He’s a very intense young man, but he is passionate. When someone is that competitive and that passionate, you don’t suppress it you channel it.”

Hall understood the pressure that came with being a multi-time champion and riding a long win streak.

“I would think of myself as a target for everyone to boast on if they hit it or break it,” he said. “So, in order for that not to happen, I trained to the max on my technique, on the basics, and awareness of what my actions show on the mat.”

Even during his streak, he stayed grounded.

“Yes, in many matches I’ve been tested against many of my rivals who I also admire,” Hall said. “But the one thing I’ve learned is always take care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually.”

Little has watched that growth for years.

“T-Rex has been good for a long time,” Little said. “I remember his first year of practice. I told his parents one day he would win a state championship for me. He did me one better he won three.”

But for those closest to the program, Hall’s story runs deeper than medals.

“You can’t replace a guy like him. There is no one like him,” Little said. “He has overcome a lot of adversity in his life. I’m not going to air his business out, but he has worked very hard. The amount of kids who could accomplish what he has are almost non-existent. He’s been an insanely important piece to our program for the past four years.”

Hall credits both the Lumberton coaching staff and his time with NC Pride Wrestling for shaping him beyond wins and losses.

“Always trust the people that stand by you,” Hall said. “Coaches go through the same emotions as us. They do their best to help us in life too.”

“Ever since I was tiny still am,” Hall said with a laugh. “This club has helped me wrestle against many top-level wrestlers all over the place. And I would still want to get better each practice every time.”

Now, with his high school career complete, Hall is currently uncommitted and finalizing his college options as he looks for the right fit at the next level.

“The next thing I’m looking forward to is college and improvement,” Hall said. “I do feel prepared, more than ever, but I still need to keep on getting better. I’ve worked hard, but I can work even harder for the next level.”

When asked how he hopes to be remembered, Hall pointed beyond championships.

“I want people to remember that I’ve made many statements not only as a champion, but as a person also,” he said.

“My career from freshman to senior is a testament for who I was. There are many ups and downs, but that’s the sport of wrestling for you.”

From placing fourth as a freshman to winning three straight state championships,

Trevelian Hall leaves Lumberton as a four-time state placer (4-1-1-1), a four-time regional champion with a 192–18 career record.

Wherever he goes next, that work ethic and that edge will go with him.