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Sports Finest Wrestling State Champions
by Matt Fields

DJ Daniels (Caro), Logan Ryan wrestling? CL I have sacrifices time. I have
missed birthdays and family gath-
(Sandusky), Brockton Cook (Birch DJ What it can teach you about life erings. My family knew what my
goals were and they made the
Run), and Chris Lilly (Cros-Lex) con- and about yourself. sacrifices with me.
BC I didn’t really make sacrifices
gratulations on your state champion- LR I like the drive and inspiration it in wrestling. I really only use all my
time in the wrestling room. I would
ship this year. I have officiated each gives me in my life. walk out with coach so I was the
last one to leave the room. I would
one of you over the years and it was CL The life lessons it teaches me, always ask coach how to get out
of stuff and help and would always
a pleasure to see each one of you my coaches, and the idea that I can stay after.

win a state title. control the match unlike any other What was your first thought
when the match ended and you
sport. won a state title?
DJ I just became a Two Time State
When did you start wrestling? BC My coach and winning Champ and that match was too
close for comfort.
DJ I have been wrestling since I was LR I went over and Collapsed in
pain because I’ve been passing
5 years old What sacrifices have you had to

LR I’ve been wrestling since I was 4 make to win a state championship?

years old. DJ I have sacrificed time with fam-

CL I have been around wrestling my ily, time with friends, and my body’s

whole life because of my dad. I actu- health. I know that I will never get

ally started when I was 7 Years old. that time back but it was worth it.

BC 6 years old LR I sacrificed my free time for my

training schedule and when I’m not

What do you love most about training I’m studying

kidney stones all week but after
that I realized one of my goals had
been completed to be a freshman
girls state champion
CL I did it. All my hardwork has
finally paid off. I can’t wait to go
hug my dad.
BC I’m a State Champ. Then
Superman. Then my dad and my
family and coaches..

What advice would you give to
a youth wrestler hoping to one day
win a state title?
DJ The sky’s the limit. A big key
to success is being great on your
feet and having a great stand up
from bottom.
LR It’s all about the work you put
in dream big a work hard.
CL You get what you put into it.
Also wrestling is a mindset. If
you walk out thinking you are

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