Russ Witzig
Russ Witzig
effort top wrestlers
We had 12 of our 14 wrestlers place in the top three. I told them before we started that it would take a championship effort from 14 guys, and we got that.
ahead city favorite finished granite turn
I didn't think we were the favorite at all. They finished ahead of us in the Granite City Tournament. I was hoping, but I didn't really know how it would turn out.
chances glad liked match meant
I was glad the match started at 275 (heavyweight). Because that meant we could end with Zach and Brandon, and I liked our chances with those two.
cost felt mistake qualified state year
I really felt Brandon should have qualified for state a year ago. He just made a mistake and it cost him.
effort favorite felt good guns knew last team won
We felt as if we should have won it last year. This year, I don't think we were the favorite because we knew the kind of team CM had. They have some big guns in that lineup and I knew it would take a good effort from us and we got it from all 14 kids.