by Natalie Kirton
Wrestling is a sport of physical strength and endurance, designed to overpower and pin an opponent. Being the only senior in wrestling this season, Connor Johnson must say goodbye to the sport alone.
Johnson has been wrestling since he was six years old. He was inspired to join after watching his older cousin at various meets.
He and his teammates have ranked third as a team in sectionals, while individually, he has placed eighth in state competitions.
“It’s cool to know that you are one out of 16 kids in your weight class that are still wrestling at the state level,” says Johnson.
No wrestler can make it to state level meets without a lot of training and dedication. Johnson has put in countless hours of practice, trying new maneuvers and making sure he stays within his weight class.
He says, “Practices can be very challenging, but you just have to push through it. They are fun if you make them fun.”
Johnson’s favorite part of wrestling is the Saturday meets. He enjoys them because it’s an opportunity to spend the whole day wrestling and hanging out as a team.
“I like how it’s a one-on-one sport; you can’t blame anyone but yourself for losing,” says Johnson.
The thing he will most miss is meeting new people at meets.
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