The bigger issue with Mark Denning in 1999, was wrestling most of the year with an injury to his neck. This injury prevented Mark from wrestling in college. He was hit with a late stalling warning and penalty, which took the match into OT.

Mark had a career record of 133-11 at Blue Valley. He was 25-7 at 130 as a freshman. Won state as a sophomore at 140 with a record of 34-3. He also won state at 140 as a junior with a record of 38-0 and finished 2nd at 152 with a record of 36-1. Most of Mark' matches never lasted past the second period, because of his superior strength and technical ability. One of the most dominating wrestlers I have known over the years.