State wrestling is here
Feb. 22, 2008 @ 1:23 p.m. by Joannaby joanna
I’m out at Koch Arena, and there’s a break now. Gotta admit, the breaks are some of my favorite times. Just saw a kid, not a wrestler, doing some break dancing — spinning on his head. Man, I wish I could do that, seriously. I’ve always wanted to learn the running man, too. I’ve got the grocery cart down and the sprinkler, too.
There’s quite a few kids out here wrestling on the three mats here. None of them are participants in the meet. You know the participants because they’re resting, heads on pillows or arms. Kids, what an ability to sleep anywhere.
This place is less than full, but what do you expect? It’s only 6A here. I’m sure it will pick up in later rounds - -quarters start at 2:30, semis are at 6:30.
One thing I love about wrestling is the banners and how the different schools’ fans stick together in their own little area.
Uh-oh, it was just pointed out that on the brackets — which the champs will get tomorrow at each weight — that it says 275, not 285. Not good. Then again, not that big of a deal.
Ryan Jilka, the former Goddard coach, is out here. He’s an official now. I saw him at the Valley Center regional last week. Southeast coach Randy Lemon’s here. He’s finished coaching after this.
Love the cats with the bleached blond hair. One dude looks like Sisco, the singer with Dru Hill ( you know, the singer who sang the Thong song.) Tell me I’m not dating myself here. Please.
It’s really cool in here, temperature wise. Just doesn’t feel like a wrestling meet — you know, it’s supposed to be crowded and hot.
That’s all for now. Check back in later.
