Lessons I learned while I wore a wrestling singlet

Sometimes it’s difficult to pin down a subject that you want to write about and your muse advises you to dig into the memory banks and churn out a story before deadline. I like to call these “reflective commentaries” where I look back on one or several memories — moments that are G-PG rated and suitable for all audiences — and ponder on some of the lessons I learned from those experiences. This week I’m lucky because winter sports have started, which means wrestling season has begun.

High school wrestling has a special place in my heart. I was fortunate to cover the Cheney High wrestling team...