Clint Arlis Wrestling Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Clint Arlis Wrestling Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the life and legacy of one of Batavia High School Wrestling Program's All-Time greats, 2005 graduate, Clint Arlis. An annual scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Senior who competed steadfastly in wrestling throughout their high school career.

 

Clint died on January 11, 2022. He was the beloved son of Coach Tom Arlis and his wife, Jamie, protective, loving older brother of his sister, Taylor, and the boyhood idol and best friend of his kid brother, Coach Logan Arlis.

 

Clint was among the very first kids to come through what became the Batavia Pinners/The Batavia Wrestling Club back in the 90s. Many other Batavia Wrestlers have followed in his footsteps. Clint is currently 2nd in Career victories (147) and #1 in Career Takedowns (437). He earned 41 wins in his senior campaign, was a 3x Conference Champion and a 3x IHSA State Qualifier.

 

After high school, while attending the University of Illinois, he spent the majority of his college years as the workout partner to 2x Big-Ten Champion, 3x All-American and current U of I Head Wrestling Coach, Michael Poeta. During his senior year, Clint gritted his way into the starting lineup, notched a respectable 14-7 record and placed 7th in the Big-Ten Tournament. While pursuing his career in architecture, he's always made a priority of coming back to the Batavia Wrestling Room and generously giving back to the kids.

 

His legacy as a fierce competitor, tireless worker, a caring influence to younger Batavia wrestlers, a devoted friend and a loving son and brother will resonate far beyond his days in our presence.

 

On behalf of the Batavia Wrestling Family, we are asking for donations to the Clint Arlis Wrestling Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the life of Clint for many years to come.