It was the day before the Tournament of wrestling, and the team was buzzing with excitement and nerves. Everyone had gathered at the hotel, their minds focused on what lay ahead. As the sun began to set, the team headed to the tournament venue to pick up their credentials. Wristbands were handed out, marking each wrestler as part of the competition, and the air was filled with a sense of anticipation. The energy was palpable. This was the tournament where they would all put their training to the test.

The next morning, the alarm rang bright and early at 6 a.m. The wrestlers rolled out of bed, threw on their gear, and made their way to the venue. The buzz of the tournament was already in the air as they walked through the doors. It was time to weigh in, and around 7:30 a.m., each wrestler stood in line, getting checked in and officially readying for the matches ahead.

By 9:00 a.m., the action began. The first round of wrestling kicked off, and the team made their way down to the warm up room to get loose. There were stretches, drills, and plenty of focus. They knew the importance of warming up properly this was a battle that would demand every ounce of energy and determination.

After the intense matches of Day 1, everyone headed back to the hotel to rest up for the next day. Coaches gave motivational talks, and wrestlers reflected on their performance while keeping their minds sharp. They were all preparing for the semi-finals and placement matches the following day the day that would determine the end of the season.

Day 2 arrived, and it was time to step up. The semi-finals were filled with intensity, but the team was ready to leave it all on the mat. This day sealed their season. It was all the hard work they had put in over the months. In the final moments, the gym was buzzing with the sound of cheering as they went for broke. Wrestlers from every team gave it their all, showing the world what they had trained for.

“Even though I didn’t place or wrestle how I wanted to, it was exciting to see my teammates be successful” said Ethan Sanchez. 

In the end, there were four state champions from our team who stood tall, victorious. Caio Arron, Logan Milsaps, Anna Vogt, and Landri Vongotten the four individuals who won state. Their hard work and determination had paid off. It was a day to remember, not just for the championships, but for the dedication and passion everyone had put into the tournament. The tournament was over, but for these champions, it was just the beginning of what they knew would be a long and successful journey. 

“I won first place at the state tournament, and I’m filled with gratitude for my team, coaches, family, and friends who supported me throughout the journey. Winning state has been a dream come true, and it has opened the door to even greater aspirations” 

Logan Milsaps said.