For those who started yesterday, and those who begin today, it is time to wrestle. From 3-2-1A to 6A, these wrestlers have been going at it for a few months and it is time to focus on them. They are the ones that have worked hard to get to weight, busted their butts in practice and in competitions to help their teams, and bled at times because of the brutality of the sport.

It doesn't matter what class your school is, there are some dang good wrestlers throughout the state. They have put in the work so give them the respect they deserve. This generation is now, not back when it was our generation. We owe them that for all of the sacrifices, hard work and commitment that they have given.

For those wrestlers who are injured or sick, I am sorry that you can't compete this weekend. Good luck to everyone today and I hope that all wrestlers make it through their tournaments healthy.