Pullstart 49,039 #1 Posted January 23 I was a pretty good wrestler. I started in 1st or 2nd grade, and worked up through 9th, between freestyle and middle school / high school teams. 8th grade, I was bumped up to the varsity team and I believe I was in the 155 weight class most of my later years. I tore my corroded artery and suffered some internal bleeding, making me to decide to end my career wrestling, and begin working. The coaches weren’t happy, the principal and vice principals persecuted me, but at wouldn’t let their actions change my goals and decisions. Fast forward about 23 years. Rylee wants to wrestle. I contacted the coaches of the local club and because she homeschools, they told me she cannot join middle school team, but could wrestle in the club. Two different organizations, club and team. She began practice two weeks ago. Twice a week, and last week Tuesday we showed up for a practice and there was a young kid’s meet being made up from the scheduled Monday it should have been on. Then, after two practices and one meet in the stands, she decided it was time to enter her own competition. Thursday practice, we signed her up. Most weight classes have a Novice and an Open division. Because of her age, her only option was Open division, where it’s assumed there are at least two years of wrestling under your belt. She had three practices! Of the 5 kids in her class, there were two girls. She didn’t win any matches, but she never backed down and never gave up fighting. I’m dang proud of that kid, for even the courage to show up! When I was warming her up in the corner, getting her arms and shoulders loose like my coaches used to do for me, I was hit with a couple of tears. That sure doesn’t happen to this gruff dude, but it did! The other girl ended up second, which I believe is very inspiring to another girl just starting. This weekend, there might be a girls division. I’m not sure, based on the age group though. She has a bit of a shiner on her right eye this morning, some bruises and burns on her arms, and is all smiles! 5 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 49,039 #3 Posted January 23 No way, that’s acting. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 3,851 #4 Posted January 23 Fast forward a bit - she asks Dad for the keys to the truck, and it's Best 2 out of 3!!! Seriously, good for both of you... Bill 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,721 #5 Posted January 23 1 hour ago, squonk said: House of Representatives trying to vote for a new Speaker 2 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 19,144 #6 Posted January 23 Good support network!!! Nicely done Kevin! It will serve her well in life on all levels... 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 7,431 #7 Posted January 23 Kevin, Sounds like our kids have more than horses in common. Brennan has been wrestling since he was 4. He is now a sophomore and in his second year at varsity. He is undefeated so far this year. Won our home tourney this past weekend. I made the mistake of working out/wrestling him last week at practice (I also coach some). 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 45,116 #8 Posted January 24 20 hours ago, Pullstart said: No way, that’s acting. Most of you are probably too young to remember this but John Stossel confronted the question of Professional Wrestling being fake. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1589592364761539 This is the infamous 20/20 episode where Eddy Mansfield showed John Stossel how wrestlers cut themselves with razor blades to get blood and where Stossel got slapped by Dr. D David Schultz for asking him if wrestling was fake. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 39,627 #9 Posted January 24 (edited) My boy wrestled in hs too. Big boy his opponents would see his size and run. Most other teams didn't have a wrestler in his weight class so he would win by default which was points for his team in tourneys. First row right Edited January 24 by WHX?? 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 39,627 #10 Posted January 24 16 hours ago, stevebo said: Brennan has been wrestling since he was 4 My how that boy has grown Steve. Wrestling, moto x, tractors...what does that youngster doesn't do! They just grow like weeds! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 7,431 #11 Posted January 24 6 hours ago, WHX?? said: My how that boy has grown Steve. Wrestling, moto x, tractors...what does that youngster doesn't do! They just grow like weeds! I miss these days…. Second photo is vinsrj, brennanbo and me checking out the 55’ at one of the early meet and greets in CT 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 49,039 #12 Posted Sunday at 11:22 PM Exciting day today! Rylee’s second tournament. 5 practices ever. She entered into the girls division, something not every meet has. Her first bout, she pinned the girl in 41 seconds. Second, she was pinned after some tough competition. That girl ended up placing first. Her third round, she won by points and time and placed second! I’m so proud of her accomplishments, and even other club’s parents were pointing out her strength and potential talents. Awesome day! 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
