How many matches does a typical middle schooler get in a season vs not going out for middle school? Some larger metro areas don't even have Middle School wrestling, so kids that want competition get to go far and wide if no school attachment.
Garrett had 38 matches in his 7th/8th grade middle school career. He finished 29-9 with 18 pins and had some quality matches, and some not so quality matches. The "team concept" of wrestling experience he got was priceless and I am glad that he had the opportunity to wrestle in middle school. I actually feel bad for the kids that don't. The camaraderie that these kids developed during the past two season will show during their high school seasons to come.
