As winter approaches, the boys and girls Kelly Walsh wrestling teams officially started up a new season last week. So many are looking forward to the season and the opportunities coming, and wrestlers are focused on continuing their progress and setting goals earlier in the season. For many athletes, the start of the season brings more motivation and more goals. Returning to the season, wrestlers have spent time preparing physically and mentally for the upcoming season. 

 “What keeps me motivated to continue the sport is the challenge to constantly improve and the thrill of competing. With wrestling back, it feels like I have more things to look forward to. I am excited to be part of it and to continue with what I was working on last year.” Brooklyn Ritter, a sophomore, said.

Ritter said that returning to the mat is exciting, since she spent so much time away from it over the summer.

 “This year I’m looking forward to pushing my limits in wrestling, mastering new skills, and just getting back on the mat in general.”

That mindset of growth is shared across the boys and girls wrestling teams. Wrestlers have been working on their techniques and to build confidence when heading into competitions while they thought about their goals this year. Wrestling allows students to compete with confidence and to stay motivated through the support of loved ones. 

“I’m excited for being myself on the mat and proving everyone wrong,” Karsten Kilgore, a junior, said.

Kilgore expressed his feelings for wrestling and the people surrounding him that keeps him motivated. 

 “I feel like my dad helps keep me motivated and being thankful for the opportunity to wrestle also keeps me motivated.”

As the season continues, the team is focused on taking things one step at a time. With returning wrestlers and new wrestlers, the upcoming meets will help set goals for the competitions ahead. Kelly Walsh wrestling has many meets coming up, marking the start of another competitive winter. They will continue working toward their goals and focusing on their performances.

Kelly Walsh wrestling is focused on the improvement and staying committed to their work required from the sport. Athletes are motivated by the personal goals, team support, and the challenge of their competition during meets Wrestlers are going to go in with confidence onto the mat while learning new skills in each practice and learning from mistakes in each match.

Through consistency, effort, and determination, the team is set on making the most out of the season and continuing to grow as a team and meet their desired goals together.