We train our guys to make it to the state series every season. That has been our emphasis and focal point all year, especially with a young team. Taking second is a hard thing to swallow. I don't care who wins it, it wasn't us and that's just a hard thing to swallow.

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They shouldn't have even been in the running with only taking 11. We're not scoring points in three weight classes and we told them, that's a bigger statement to win the darn thing with 11 kids.

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We're training our guys to peak at the state series; that's been our emphasis and focal point all year, especially with a young team. Taking second is a hard thing to swallow.

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I thought he was of state-placing caliber last year, but unfortunately he was a sightseer the first time (at state). Most kids are. This year, with the fact he's already gone there, we're hoping he'll go there with a new attitude and hopefully push for a winning position. I'd like to see him win the whole thing.

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I don't think there's a day that goes by that we don't talk about his situation. When he's drilling in the room, he's not drilling moves. He's wrestling a state tournament match every day in the room.

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Let the pain stay with him for a long time. Maybe that will serve as a motivator. You got to bring your 'A' game to the dance.

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