Being MRVC champs, the OGHS wrestling team has had an awesome season. Austin Rodgers, junior and J.V. wrestler, agrees. Having won most of his matches, Rodgers feels that he has improved greatly over the course of the season. As well as the majority of the wrestling team.

  Mental preparation is key before a big wrestling match. You have to tell yourself that you can win in order to win. "Even if the guy is big, sweaty, and intimidating," said Rodgers.

  Rodgers really appreciates the support of his community in the upcoming weeks during the district and state tournaments.

  The Panther Classic is another big tournament that the entire wrestling team is preparing for.

  Mentally, Rodgers and the other wrestlers know that they can do it. If they aren’t mentally prepared, they would be down for the count!