UncleJimmy Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 ..In the Indiana Business Journal!!! Outstanding. Not a #PainTrain fan, but hard not to admire and respect this. Nice sidenote about Chad Red as well. https://www.ibj.com/articles/67228-lopresti-brownsburg-wrestler-dominates-his-sport-eyes-olympics?utm_source=eight-at-8&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=2018-01-30 hook and half, RAJR, Caleb Spires and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnkpatton Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Great press for wrestling. That is exactly what the sport needs, more good press. Years ago, there used to be a lineup for duals and results in the local papers. I know some of those are here on Indiana Mat, but even if the local news websites had them in their sports section like basketball and football, it would be better than not having anything. Out of sight...out of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy80 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Very good story. Im interested in the story about Red waiting for him at his house after the semi state loss. Wow! Really cool thing for Red to do. FWwrestling1996 and FIREPROOF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWSpectator Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Nice article. One of Indiana's best and by just watching him the couple times I've seen him he seems like a great kid. How do you feel though if you are Austin Bethel, giving him his one and only loss in High School. I did find it funny that the article states Brayton made a mistake late in the match to get pinned. If I remember correctly, Bethel dominated that match early, then Lee made a good comeback only for Bethel to put him away late. The late mistake to me was Brayton trying a desperation move. All in all, great kid, great role model for future Indiana wrestlers. Best of luck to Brayton as he finishes out his high school career and moves on to the Gophers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kookie953 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 As great of a wrestler as he is, he’s an even better kid and role model. My son is a beginner wrestler in 6th grade that’s working hard to be like his idol, but frankly is really really far from being elite. Brayton still takes the time and effort to talk, mentor, and encourage my kid every time he sees him...and this is not unique to my son. Brayton understands and embraces his role as an “elite” wrestler and uses that platform to grow the sport and make an impact. As mentioned in the article, here is a dude that by all rights should be BMOC as a senior, but instead takes every free moment to lead the student section at other sports games. As well as be a manager for the golf team because some of his buddies play on the team, which I have always thought is hilarious. Cant wait to see how much he does representing our state as well as he’s represented Brownsburg. Westforkwhite, TeamGarcia, throw45 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadLockChamp9 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 4 hours ago, SWSpectator said: Nice article. One of Indiana's best and by just watching him the couple times I've seen him he seems like a great kid. How do you feel though if you are Austin Bethel, giving him his one and only loss in High School. I did find it funny that the article states Brayton made a mistake late in the match to get pinned. If I remember correctly, Bethel dominated that match early, then Lee made a good comeback only for Bethel to put him away late. The late mistake to me was Brayton trying a desperation move. All in all, great kid, great role model for future Indiana wrestlers. Best of luck to Brayton as he finishes out his high school career and moves on to the Gophers! You're remembering the match correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmith58 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Quote Brayton still takes the time and effort to talk, mentor, and encourage my kid every time he sees him...and this is not unique to my son. Brayton understands and embraces his role as an “elite” wrestler and uses that platform to grow the sport and make an impact. THIS...any parent with young wrestler in the Cobra room has seen it. JMILL and Kookie953 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feez Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Sunday I was at a meet in Brownsburg talking to a wrestler and his dad. I asked the wrestler if he knew who Brayton was and he said "Yes i was wanting to get his autograph." I called Brayton over and introduced the wrestler to him. Brayton could not have been nicer and talked with the young wrestler for a few minutes. CLASS ACT! ! Thanks Brayton JMILL and Kookie953 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 SORRY JIMMY didnt see this was working and momma lee texted me the link So i just posted without checking thx for posting UncleJimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 No problem, man! All good....send me my complimentary #PainTrain state T. I'm a #HugeFan!! JMILL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 6 hours ago, SWSpectator said: Nice article. One of Indiana's best and by just watching him the couple times I've seen him he seems like a great kid. How do you feel though if you are Austin Bethel, giving him his one and only loss in High School. I did find it funny that the article states Brayton made a mistake late in the match to get pinned. If I remember correctly, Bethel dominated that match early, then Lee made a good comeback only for Bethel to put him away late. The late mistake to me was Brayton trying a desperation move. All in all, great kid, great role model for future Indiana wrestlers. Best of luck to Brayton as he finishes out his high school career and moves on to the Gophers! I mean gave up a 5 point move and some take downs a comeback was def possible but yeah went a little to hard near the end desperation got the best of him I think we can all agree that brayton is objectively a better wrestler doesn't mean you can't get caught and have to battle back while an entire arena is rooting against you that's hard for anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim calhoun Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Love this article. Brayton is a classy kid. I know Graham has watched and followed him for a few years now. Kids like Brayton come around very seldom. Coach Read always says champions do consistently what the good ones do periodically. People obviously knows he comes from a great coach and team and what’s awesome is he not only obviously makes his team mates better but he makes wrestlers around the state better knowing they have to work harder, eat better, focus more etc if they want the chance to reach a different level. I know Brayton has been a driving force mentally and focus wise on becoming a better wrestler for Graham. The best part about that young man is as good of wrestler he is he is even better as a person. Thanks for making everyone dream and get better. Hope we get a chance at wrestling the best under the lights.....dream come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayruss Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Still wish I got to see the B Lee vs J Lee match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 In the brief interaction I've had with the Champ, I've always noticed a few things about him. 1) always smiling 2) very humble and courteous 3) surrounded by people but still has time to acknowledge you class act and wish him nothing but the best Kookie953 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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