I usually leave the posting to my husband and just read the drama that is usually going on. However, I felt that something needed to be told in reference to this post.

We had friends from Kaw Valley that came down for the Independence Tourny for the first time. Their son sat at mat side while my son wrestled one of the Dickson boys in which my son did win. When it was time for their son to wrestle another Dickson boy it was overheard that the gandfather was telling the Dickson boy that he had better beat him because he was with the boy that beat his brother. The Kaw Valley boy lost and after the match the Dickson boy danced around and the coach pointed at the father to the Kaw Valley wrestler.

I think it was great how the Dickson boy handled the match with my son. My son has lost to Reece Conklin the same way and they show very good sportsmanship with each other. Also, though my sons of won their share of matches and them nor their father have displayed this type of behavior.

I have always said that wrestling is a sport of its own because it is individual. I also see my boys meeting kids from across the state building friendships. This is the way kids should see wrestling and be taught wrestling. It is slowly disappearing and this type of behavior not only helps the cause, but leaves wrestling with a bad name.


Sonya Hosey
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Chanute Wrestling Club