Clear Creek’s High Flyer: Jared Remington’s Quest for Gold

At Clear Creek High School, where a rising wrestling culture is beginning to turn heads across Texas, senior Jared Remington has emerged as both a crowd favorite and a cornerstone of the program. A two-time state placer with a flair for hitting big moves in big matches, Remington enters his final season chasing not just medals, but a standard of excellence that reflects years of work, sacrifice, and faith.

Jared’s wrestling journey began when he was just five years old, though his initial inspiration came less from the mat and more from the stage.“I started wrestling when I was 5. I loved WWE—my dad was a pro wrestler—and I originally thought that’s what I was getting into,” he said with a laugh.

That WWE energy never left him. Known for his high-flying, aggressive style, Jared has built a reputation for going where others won’t. He isn’t afraid to hit a risky move against a top-ranked opponent, and his creativity has led to pins in matches where many would play it safe.“Ever since I was little, I’ve been told to wrestle through every position and explore spots others might not be comfortable in,” Jared explained. “I don’t aim to go out and be exciting—I just want to have fun. Most of the time, I’m more disappointed if I don’t wrestle free than if I lose.”

Coach Joe Forsman, who has trained Jared at Vici Wrestling Club since he first stepped on the mat, said that fearless mentality has been there since day one.“Jared has always been aggressive and loved wrestling. He is fearless, and our main goal at Vici is conquering fear—the fear to compete, fear to perform, fear of your own potential. Jared completes that goal daily,” Forsman said. “He was ready to hit high-flying WWE moves from the start, and fortunately, we’re big-move friendly. If you’re having fun, so are your fans—and Jared’s demeanor makes him a natural fit.”

The foundation of Jared’s wrestling story, however, is his family. His parents have poured countless hours into the sport, traveling to tournaments across the country and supporting him through every high and low. His brother, also an elite wrestler, has been both a training partner and best friend.“We wrestle every day at Creek,” Jared said. “Sometimes we get too much of each other, but wrestling him makes me better. Having my best friend as a training partner is always good.”

That work ethic has propelled Jared into the upper tier of Texas wrestling. A dominant season last year ended just short of a state title—something he admits has fueled him going into his senior campaign.“Last year after losing at state, and having a dominant season, has kind of been the story since freshman year,” he said. “It’s motivated me more than ever.”

Coach Forsman emphasized that Jared’s drive sets him apart.“Jared outworks everyone. His attitude during training session three of the day is indistinguishable from session one,” Forsman said. “He works when his competition sleeps—5:30 a.m. lifts, after-school training, private sessions. His whole life is wrestling, and yet off the mat, he’s humble, fun-loving, and a leader. I’ve never had a student enjoy torture as much as him.”

That balance of relentless training and joyful personality carried Jared to his breakthrough moment this past summer at Fargo Nationals, where he earned All-American honors in Greco after years of coming up just short.“The run at Fargo was really rewarding,” Jared said. “I’d been close before, but finally breaking through to place—especially after hurting my knee in freestyle—meant a lot. I almost didn’t weigh in for Greco, but Coach Sieracki and Coach Forsman said I might as well make weight and see how I feel, and so in doing that they got me through the weight cut allowing me to wrestle the best I could have.”

Now, Jared sets his sights on his biggest goals yet. He plans to win a state title at 175 pounds, place at Super 32, win Fargo, and earn a spot on the U20 World Team. Beyond high school, he dreams of competing at the Division I level, becoming an All-American and national champion, and representing the U.S. on the world stage.“I have different paths I could take, but I’m putting my trust in the Lord and letting Him lead the decision,” he said. “Competing overseas, making world teams—that would be so cool.”

And while wrestling is at the center of his ambitions, Jared isn’t defined by it alone. He is also a state champion in water polo, where he helped Clear Creek capture a title and earned State Defensive Player of the Year honors. For him, the sport is both a complement to wrestling and a mental reset.“Water polo is something good to get my mind off wrestling, so it’s not just wrestling all the time,” Jared said. “It keeps me excited to go to practice.”

Back at Clear Creek, Jared is focused on leading a program that shocked many with a top-10 finish at last year’s UIL State Tournament. With teammates Keith and Keshawn by his side, he believes the team can climb even higher.“We’re all winning state next year,” Jared said with confidence. “We can potentially get top five in the state. What makes Creek special is the culture—we’re family. That makes the grind not feel so long, despite the grind.”

As he enters his final season, Jared Remington embodies the blend of fearlessness, faith, and fun that has defined his journey since the first time he stepped onto a mat. He is chasing titles, chasing dreams, and—just as importantly—chasing freedom in his wrestling.“I don’t want to just win,” Jared said. “I want to wrestle free.”