The Stoughton OL has had a special wrestling career. He made it to the State Finals last year, and looks to bring home the title this time around. Empey wrestles in the D1 285 lbs category. Griffin enters the Finals with a 51-2 record. His semifinals match ended in a 4-3 win by decision.

Griffin has also been one of the state’s best OL his entire career. The NDSU Bison have taken notice and recently earned his commitment to play football for them starting next fall.

The potential that the Stoughton OL possesses should have OL coaches at the next level excited. Griffin is 6’3″ 270 lbs, and his frame is not close to being fully filled out. Even more exciting than the size and strength that he could still add is the traits he plays with. Empey has excellent range for the OL. He can play laterally in a zone scheme, or get to the second level in a power scheme quickly off the snap or via double teams. The young man plays with good technique as well. A wide base, doesn’t reach, keeps his shoulder pads over his toes. The body control further verifies how impressive of an athlete Griffin is. You can see that Griffin is confident in his athleticism and body control as well. Every move seems intentional and he doesn’t panic leading to overextending. Do not miss out on the two way athlete.