Note: The Metcalf family has developed the Chase Metcalf Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you wish to contribue to this fund, please send a donation by check or money order to the Chase Metcalf Memorial Scholarship Fund, 2165 S. State Rd., Davison, MI 48423
Former Michigan high school standout wrestler Chase Metcalf passed away early on Thursday morning in Flint, Mich. following an automobile accident.
Visitation is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at Allen Funeral Home in Davison, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The funeral is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church, located at 404 N. Dayton St. (on the corner of Davison Rd.) in Davison, MI.
Metcalf turned 21 years old on August 27.
He was currently serving as an assistant wrestling coach at Davison High School, one of the top high school wrestling programs in the nation.
Recently, he competed in the ASICS East Coast Beach Nationals, posting a 2-2 record.
Metcalf wrestled two years at the Univ. of Michigan. He redshirted his first year, posting a 10-6 record with three pins in open tournaments. As a redshirt freshman, he finished 6-7 with two wins coming by fall.
In high school, Metcalf was one of the greatest wrestlers in Michigan state history while attending Davison High School.
He won two Michigan state titles (2001-02) and placed third in the state tournament in 1999 and 2000.
Metcalf also excelled in national events. He won the NHSCA Senior High School National Championships in 2002. He also won a Junior Nationals title in Greco-Roman in 2002 and placed third in the freestyle Junior Nationals the same year.
In 2001, he finished fifth at the freestyle Junior National Championships.
He was awarded the 2002 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award for the state of Michigan. is presented by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame annually to a high school senior. The award program is based equally on outstanding wrestling success, scholastic achievement and citizenship or community service.
Metcalf also won the Junior Schalles Award in 2002, given annually to the high school wrestler who notches the most pins throughout the year.
Metcalf is survived by his parents, Thomas and Lynn Metcalf, his younger brother Brent and younger sister Chloe.
Those wishing to send flowers or notes in loving memory of Chase Metcalf are asked to send them to Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison, MI 48423.
If you wish to order flowers, please order through Rayola Florist, a strong supporter of Davison wrestling and the Metcalf family. Rayola Florist is located at 919 N. State St., Davison, MI 48423. Their phone number is (810) 653-4177.
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I’m stunned at reading this article. I had not heard of Chase Metcalf tragic accident. I have been a long time follower of amateur wrestling and after moving to Michigan from Ohio have tried to follow the careers of the Simmons and Metcalf brothers. I did a search to see how Brent was doing at Virginia Tech and did not see his name – then I came across this article that is almost exactly 1 year old. I wish the best for the family and his friends.
Hi guys, It’s 2008 and yet, i still can’t believe chase is not here. It still pisses me off becasue he was not suppose to go. His life was so awsome!! Well i hope you guys are doing much better becasue you know he’s just fine and would want you guys to full fill your dreams still. Good luck in everything you are doing, sincerly, chelsi