This year STATE was SO MUCH better than last year. Everyone made weight. Everyone had their gear (actually Hunter forgot his singlet at the hotel on day 2, but discovered it in plenty of time for weigh ins).
Libby crushed her first opponent in under a minute. Then, in her second match, she was up 7-3 and ended up getting tossed to her back. She got back out but ended up losing 9-11. It was heartbreaking. Then in her 3rd match she lost again. It was a hard way to end the season. The first girl she lost to took 2nd overall. The girl she beat to take first at regionals ended up placing 7th. So Libby should easily have placed higher than 6th. But, luck of the draw in the bracket. After the tournament I checked the rankings and Libby is still actually ranked 4th. So--yeah. We've spent a lot of time thinking and rethinking about choices made in that close match she lost. Libby had that girl on her back and just couldn't quite finish it.
Needless to say Libby is feeling motivated to do some off season wrestling this year. I'm glad. I am excited to see all 3 kids doing Rhinos and planning to do some freestyle tournaments. That feeling of watching your kids win is so amazing. And when they lose, it can be so crushing! What a rollercoaster!
Day two of the tournament was long, but we ended up with 3 placers. 2 freshman girls and Hunter, the senior that we have loved watching over the years. All my work with Rhinos back in the day was worth it for Hunter!
Our friend Matt Rapelje got some awesome pics down on the floor.
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| Libby's first match |
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| Her 2nd match--YES! She had this girl! |
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| See--almost pinned! |
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| Dad in her corner with Clark |
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| I love seeing her strength--even though in the end she lost this one--she was dominating! |
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| Hunter in his finals match |
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| Number 1!! |
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| Favorite Fans! |
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| While we were in the massive line to get in, Libby wore Clark's hat so her hair didn't soak up any rain and make her miss weight! It was cold and awful! |
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| Ready to head to Tacoma |
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| The boys were Academic State Champs as well! |
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| Medalists |
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| Hunter's celebration was so epic! It got tweeted out immediately! |
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| Our awesome cheering section. We were so loud, and had the best time. Love our SW wrestling family. |
Then one of the grandparents took the entire team to the Outback Steakhouse for an amazing team dinner. It was so fun and exhausting! I am so glad/sad the season is over.
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