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#62413 01/31/04 07:08 AM
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Three years ago today my teammate and best friend A.J. Polansky was killed in a car accident near his family farm in Belleville, KS. A.J. was a 2-time state finalist, winning the class 6A championship for Manhattan High School at 275 lbs in 1997.

I know that many tragedies have befallen the wrestling community over the years. Many of our boys have been called home before their time. I offer this post as a chance to pay homage to those from our tight-knit community who are no longer with us.


Congrats, Aquinas!
Great job, Hat Town!
Salyer Rules!
#62414 01/31/04 06:47 PM
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AJ is just one of a few guys I wrestled through kids fed or otherwise that has tragically had life cut short.

I would also like to remember guys that I actually faced on the mat and hold them in highest regard to this day:

Matt Skaggs (Council Grove)
Bill Heinecke (Abilene)
Eric Doperalski (Wamego)

God Bless!


Yours in wrestling,

The Swayz
swayz.wrestling@gmail.com recruiting help, promoting the sport& more!

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