Raley's just getting started

[Dingo Brigade]

http://www.indystar.com/article/20090110/LOCAL04/901100352/1169/SPORTS0212

Steve Brooks,  Indianapolis Star

Illness has limited his competition, but his perfect record is intact

Despite being undefeated, it hasn't been the easiest wrestling season for Indian Creek's Ethan Raley.

At a time when most wrestlers have from 15 to 20 matches under their belts, Raley has just eight. The reigning 103-pound state champ -- now 41-0 in his high school career -- missed two weekend tournaments with what he called the flu.

"It was real tough watching my teammates wrestle and not getting to," Raley said, "but it hasn't really affected me. I feel better now. I don't feel like I'm out of shape or behind anyone else or anything."

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