The 6-foot-9, 300-pound sophomore throws specialist won a national title in the shot put at June’s Nike Outdoor Nationals on the heels of setting a state record in the event in May. Cantwell also took fifth in the discus at NON to earn dual All-American honors. At the Class 5 District 6 meet, he launched the shot a personal-best 74 feet, 9.75 inches to break his own set record and record the No. 9 distance in the event in prep history. In addition, he recorded a personal-best in the discus this season (205-4), which ranked No. 7 among prep competitors in 2024. He won both events at the state meet, helping the Eagles finish fifth as a team.
Cantwell has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his junior year of high school this fall.
Also a key contributor on his school’s football team, Cantwell has volunteered locally serving food at the Least Of These Food Pantry, the only full-service pantry serving Christian County. He has also donated his time as a peer tutor in addition to coaching youth throwers.
