The Last Ride JoJo Trahan’s Senior Season

Trinity NC, Senior wrestler JoJo Trahan has opened the 2024–25 season exactly the way he planned undefeated, confident, and fully locked in on finishing his Trinity career with a state championship. Coming off a Wolverine Challenge title and a strong 7–0 start, Trahan enters his final year with clarity, maturity, and a determination shaped by everything he’s experienced throughout his career.

“This is my last year to make a statement,” Trahan said. “I want to show my family and coaches that all the time and money they’ve invested in me has been for a good reason.”

Trahan after capturing his first regional title last year.

A Season Fueled by Lessons

Trahan is a two-time state placer, but last season gave him a valuable perspective. He entered the state tournament believing he could win it all, but he learned quickly that the mental side of wrestling can be just as challenging as the physical.

“I knew I had the ability,” he said. “I just started questioning if I belonged there. This year I’m telling myself I do. I can get it done.”

That mindset shift has been a driving force behind his strong start.

An Offseason Built on Challenge

Trahan approached the offseason with a clear goal find the toughest competition available. He competed in New Jersey, made the trip to Fargo, and wrestled in Virginia Beach at NHSCA Nationals, gaining valuable experience against high-level opponents and sharpening the areas he knew he needed to improve.

“Fargo didn’t go how I wanted,” he said. “But I learned a lot. I’ll be back next year ready to make a statement.”

He also placed a strong emphasis on increasing his pace and scoring output, focusing on being aggressive and in control from start to finish adjustments already visible in his strong early season performance.

Wrestling for Something Bigger

Trinity wrestling carries a strong reputation built on toughness, discipline, and loyalty a standard Trahan holds with pride.

“Trinity has an image to uphold,” he said. “I don’t want to be the one who sells that image.” He still remembers the thrill of winning the 2024 2A Dual Team State Championship, and he hasn’t forgotten the feeling of last year’s narrow semifinal loss by a three-point margin that still motivates him today.

“That loss is always in the back of my head,” he said. “I don’t ever want to feel that again.”

JoJo Trahan brings energy from the sidelines mid-dual at the 2024 State Dual Championship, after opening the dual with a fall.

A Leader in Trinity’s Wrestling Room

For Trahan, Trinity wrestling has always been about more than results. It’s about the people, the relationships, and the daily commitment inside the room.

“Trinity wrestling is like one big family,” he said. “Through the good and the bad, the intensity is for a reason. That’s what makes Trinity what it is.”

This season, his role as a senior has taken on added importance guiding underclassmen, helping them improve, and passing down the mindset that has defined the program.

The Final Ride

Trahan’s goals for his final season are clear and straight forward

• Win a state championship

• Go undefeated

• Finish #1 in North Carolina for pins

• Win Another Team State Title

Last year, he finished third in the state for pins just two short of the top spot. That small gap has provided all the motivation he needs.

What excites him most is the sense of urgency.

“It’s make or break  all or nothing,” Trahan said. “This is my last chance to get things done.”

Faith and the Future

Trahan has begun taking college visits and exploring opportunities at the next level. Even as the recruiting process shifts and changes, he stays grounded in faith.

“I’m putting my trust in our Father above,” he said. “I’ll end up where I’m meant to be.”

He’s looking for a program built on intensity, development, and accountability a place where he can grow as an athlete and as a person.

Leaving a Legacy

When his time at Trinity comes to an end, Trahan hopes to be remembered for more than his results on the mat.

“Not just a teammate, but a friend,” he said. “Someone who stayed positive, helped people, and tried to make everyone better.”

With the season already off to a strong start and Trahan currently ranked No. 1 in North Carolina at 285 pounds in the 3A classification, his final ride is shaping up to be a memorable one for himself, for Trinity, and for the legacy he’s working to leave behind.