Dafar

We have done GFC quite a few times going back to 2nd grade. It is pretty well done and brings in some really good talent for just going over the northern border. If you have Junior/Seniors wanting to talk to college coaches, they are there too just like IHPO. Just remember to have the kids fill out those recruit questionnaires beforehand.

160 lb held up their end, all four through to placement.

I witnessed a small school, that has never won an athletic state championship and most cant pronounce, move six athletes to the Semi-State level. Yet these kids were asked by fans of the opposite school during a Championship match to settle down when there were so few fans in the stadium cheering him. It left great impressions of that other school to be sure. I have often felt goosebumps when a kid who is obviously injured, yet get up and walk off the mat to being cheered by all fans. Yesterday, I witnessed a kid who was obviously struggling to walk and who had to injury default on the day, get booed by a very loud audience as he walked off the mat. Whether he was booed, or it was his opponent, it did not matter, I was happy he was able to get up and hope him quick recovery. He has been a worthy opponent to my son before and I wish him and his family all the best. These are just my observations from what should have been a great day, as I witnessed a lot of great wrestling. My freshman who lost in regionals came away stating that the stadium was a toxic place to be. However since it has been said recently, that the same things happen at other locations, we seem to be as one losing our American Spirit and it will have an impact on those young ears and eyes who are still developing their belief system. I ask, that we as parents and fans of these athletes, not only encourage, but with good spirit cheer them on next week, win or lose. I truly believe that at this level, there are no accidents, but hard work, sacrifices by many (athletes, parents, coaches, and others behind the scenes), and in the end desire of the kid to be on the mat placing themselves in front of everyone on the state’s biggest stage. That, in itself, should have us giving our respect to the kids who we see, not just our own. #StopTheBoos

How else do you get the boys to learn a necessary skill in life? Mine have become pretty good at dry wall repairs in their teen years.

Wait, Wrestling mats in the basement of the home is not standard practice?

Will we be able to see the registrations roll over first or do the parents have to go in and register for the state tournament first, which will then trigger the roll over?