State wrestling is officially over. We had the opportunity and pleasure to take two young men down to the state tournament this year. Cam Knobbe and Taylor Berger. Cam competed at HWT and Taylor at 160. We went down Wednesday to get used to the scenery. Thursday morning we weighed in at 7:00 AM. Taylor won his first match by tech fall. Cam lost his first match by decision. Cam then had to wrestle again. Cam then lost his second match by fall. Not the type of tournament that Cam wanted to have. But a great experience and feeling for Cam and his family. Cam will return next year and I will bet he will be hungry to repeat as a state qualifier. Taylor then had to wrestle Friday morning. Again Taylor came out on top by decision. Leading up to another match Friday night. Taylor again became victorious. Setting Taylor up for the Finals. Taylor wrestled again Saturday night for the State Championship for the second year in row. Taylor came out a state champion at 160 in Class 3A. Becoming Carroll's first state champion since 1932. Congratulations to Taylor and his family.
I would like to thank my assistant coaches Keaton, Kevin and Brian. Middle school coaches Marty and Mike. They have worked very hard this year and are the greatest people to be around. They say that to be successful you need to surround yourself with great people. They are correct and I could not ask for a better group of coaches. Congratulations to them as well as the Carroll Wrestling Program. This is a victory for everyone that has been involved in this program. Go Tigers!!!!
