I just showed this video tonight to a group of wrestlers.  If you've never seen this ESPN video of Ben Comen, a young man with cerebral palsy who runs cross-country, prepare to be inspired http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGeHXP24E0E

Congratulations to the following wrestlers who claimed All-State honors by placing in the top 8 in their respective weight classes this past weekend at Mat Classic XXI (High School State Wrestling Championships) at the Tacoma Dome.  These guys spent time training with Reality Sports at some point during the past year, either in our fall pre-season workouts or in freestyle last spring.  What a great accomplishment, guys!

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Bryce Evans, 103 lbs, Rogers HS - 2nd place

Jesus Valdez, 103 lbs, Kent-Meridian HS - 5th place

Congratulations to the following high school wrestlers who punched their ticket to the Mat Classic (Washington State High School Wrestling Championships) this past weekend.  These wrestlers have participated in Reality Sports training at some point during the past year.

Bryce Evans, 103 lbs, Rogers HS (4A) - Region II CHAMPION

Cort Schatz, 112 lbs, Curtis HS (4A) - Region II CHAMPION

Tyler Carlyle, 112 lbs, Rogers HS (4A) - 3rd place, Region II

Owen Williams, 119 lbs, Curtis HS (4A) - 3rd place, Region II

I had the privilege of speaking to a local high school wrestling team today on the subject of "pride".  It is impressive that the coaching staff takes time to speak about and focus on a different character attribute each week.