Spring is here update

State


Getting his first Varsity Letter

Giving Luke a Ride at Montana Open

AAU State

Well, it has been awhile since I updated this. Much has happened, mostly wrestling related of course. Marx wrestled at divisionals and was seeded into the State Tournament. What an experience that was. I ran the divisional tournament and that was a ton of fun as well as getting a front row seat to the action. BSHS sent 13 wrestlers to State. State, in Billings, is for all 4 classes, so every top wrestler in the state was there. Marx had the number one seed for the first match and Sprinkle went on to win the tournament at 130. He is a returning state champ so he is a really good wrestler. Marx lost of out of the tournament in the second round but to go to State is a big accomplishment too. Marx has continued with post season wrestling. Marx has placed at most of the tournaments since then so we are turning a corner. He is starting to stand against some of the best wrestlers in the state--while he may not be beating them yet, he is giving them a run for their money and going 3 rounds to decision. Marx went to the Rocky Mountain Nationals in Denver, which was quite the experience-2700 wrestlers from across the country. Marx want to the 6th round before losing out. Marx then turned around and placed 5th at the Montana Open which hosts 1200 wrestlers from the region. Both brackets were 32 man brackets so this was a wonderful accomplishment. Now we are in freestyle and greco mode. Marx placed 4th at Smith McCarthy and then surprised himself with a 2nd in Freestyle and 1st in greco at Battle of the Elkhorns. He also won an award for the fastest pin in 26 seconds in greco at that tournament. We are now moving to State Freestyle & Greco this upcoming weekend.

Marx has been earning good grades, but 4th quarter is always a challenge--spring is in the air.

Marx finally found a new job. He is working at ACE turning a wrench. He started this week and likes it. They pay well and have a nice benefit package and also said they would work with us on tournament schedule during high school-which will be nice. I have been busy with work as usual and finishing up my Club business. I am focusing on the high school wrestling program going forward as I run their tournaments and assist the coaches with the mountain of paperwork.