The wrestling team is full of anticipation, a feeling you only feel right before the season kicks off. You can sense the team’s craving in the air. We’ve got a solid mix; veterans showing the ropes to a bunch of fresh faces who are eager to prove themselves. It’s not just about individual glory, either. You can tell the team is building something together, pushing each other to grind harder and leave it all on the mat.

Tommy Leahy, junior, who’s seriously focused, isn’t shy about his goals. “I want to place in states, no question. So qualify and then place.” He knows it’s going to take more than just showing up, adding, “I’ve got to make it to every practice and bring 100% every time, no excuses!” But it’s not just about him. When talking about the upcoming showdown with our rivals, he didn’t hesitate. “Total domination, man. I honestly feel like a lot of our guys are just going to run through them.” That kind of confidence is contagious, you know?” Camden Durham, Thomas Leahy, and Logan Hawk are all laser-focused on victory.

Aiden Coleman, junior, is on the same page. He’s aiming high this year, telling us he wants to “place in the top eight.” He’s putting in the work, and you can see he’s got the drive to make it happen.

Just like Tommy, he is very confident about the rivalry game against Lakeview. “An absolute blowout,” he said with a grin, “they shouldn’t win a single match…we’re going to dog them. Honestly, we don’t even got a game plan for them. Besides, you’re going to lose.” It’s that kind of shared belief, that feeling that they’re all in this together, that makes this team something special. They are ready to take on anyone who steps into their arena.

Senior Devaren Galloway had this to say about the team’s aspirations, “The wrestlers? They’re going to place the highest in the states.” This type of confidence sets the tone for the rest of the team to have a phenomenal season.

This wrestling team embodies dedication and unity, blending individual goals with the collective spirit of the rest of the team. They aim not just for personal victories but for dominance as a team, promising an electrifying season fueled by relentless effort and spikes of confidence.