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Ezekiel Jones: The wrestling cellist of Southwest Onslow

By Chris Miller
Daily News StaffPosted Jan 17th
Junior won 152-pound Onslow Cup title earlier this month.
Just call him The Wrestling Cellist. When Ezekiel Jones is not tangling with his foe on the mat, the Southwest High School junior is putting bow to string as a cello player. The 17-year-old seems quite skilled in both areas. He recently won the 152-pound title in the Onslow County Cup tournament and is 31-7 this season and was named Honorable Mention All-County Orchestra.
Wrestling and playing the cello seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum. One on end, Jones takes part in a combat sport, an activity where loud thuds on the mat can be heard as he methodically studies his opponent before utilizing what he said was his “skill and heart” in later rounds to earn victories. But Jones shows grace as he sits down behind his cello, his left hand placed on the top of the instrument and his right hand holding the bow. The sounds of pops and cheers are replaced by more mellow and eloquent tunes. Full story and photos at https://www.jdnews.com/sports/20200117/ezekiel-jones-wrestling-cellist-of-southwest?mc_cid=fa83504e36&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

January 27, 2020 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized