This is the best time of year for wrestling and something really just clicked for me today. I was having trouble finishing all year, but today I really felt confident. I'm feeling no pressure because I'm not even expected to be here right now.

I beat him 17-2 at the Neptune Classic. He was ready for me this time.

I knew I had to take better shots. I was wrestling real poorly the first time (I faced him) so I knew I had to wrestle a lot better -- and I did.

I thought to myself that I couldn't go out like that. I've placed freshman and sophomore year. My goal this year is to get to a district final.

It was there, and I did. It won me the match. I was so happy to get a chance at my revenge against him.

I started going in 1980 or 1981 when King was wrestling. What got me excited was seeing the finals, there was always good competition. As a wrestler in the tournament I was concerned with just my matches. As a coach I am concerned with 14 guys and how they are doing in their matches.