Everyone at this point is 0-0, and our kids are aware that anyone who steps out against them is a quality competitor. We're preparing one takedown at a time. |
He has a great feel for wrestling. He's one of the young kids who demonstrates leadership. |
I've never seen that kind of depth in one weight class. The depth is phenomenal. |
My gut feeling that they'd see fit to beat the Street by a penny proved right. |
That will come as a surprise to some. But we think that with his skill and experience, that's where he has the best opportunity. |
That's a credit to him and his workout partners. His hard work and the hard work of all the people around him certainly paid off. |
The atmosphere is more clear. I think the kids know exactly what is expected of them from a coaching staff, the school and the community. Our biggest struggle right now is creating our own identity. I am not sure what that identity is going to be, but I would like it to be hard-nosed, Pioneer football. |
There's a lot of pressure on these kids, especially the top seeds. We have to keep in mind they are teenagers. One simple move can lead to a mistake. And one mistake when you're facing quality competition can lead to a loss. |
We opened with State College and tied them, 36-36, but lost on the second criteria [most bout victories]. We had more pins, but they had more wins. |
We've improved our schedule to help all our wrestlers. We want to be ready for the tough competition at the end of the season. Wrestling is a challenge every time you step on the mat, and we want to learn from our experiences. |