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#4249 01/07/04 04:03 PM
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With all of the talk this week about the tragedy of the injury at Derby, I thought it important to comment on something also notable. I had the honor of working the 12 and 14 and under room for the Advanced (Open) tournament and thus having the privilege of watching the Zoglman (Brawlers) and Maple (TOHK) match. WOW! What a match! I must state that to see that many fans gathered around to watch this wonderful match was an honor. Talk about courage, heart, skill and sportsmanship, all the way around, this match signified what wrestling is all about. Yes, even for those who are critical of TOHK, their wrestler, fans, and coaches exhibited wonderful sportsmanship for what had to be one of the best wrestling matches I think I have ever seen at any level. To the two young men who wrestled their hearts out and gave their all, I thank you. All of the applause after the match was for your effort and ability, it was a true joy to watch, and I hope I personally, as a coach and dad from another club, have the honor of watching you two wrestle again.

#4250 01/07/04 09:34 PM
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Mike, Thank You for bring attention to this deserving match. I made it down towards the end of the first period with my son, Alex. Much to my delight all the best things in our sport, unfolded before us. These two young men hit move after move, counter after counter, they both looked exhausted but the intensity never waned. Sportsmanship, courage, dignity, humility and honor. These are some of the things I hope my boys come away with from this sport, and I thank Mr. Zoglman and Mr. Maple for displaying these qualities. I had goose bumps as we all applauded these two young men for their great efforts.

Lindon Bontz
General Manager
Wichita Wrestling Club


Lindon N. Bontz

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