Wrestling 2009

Well, the boys had their first wrestling tournament this Saturday in Edwardsville. It was a long day! We had to meet at McDonalds in Centralia at 6:15 am so we could travel in together so they could weigh in as a team. Troy was making sure Jalan and Britton didnt eat until after weigh in, you know the drill! So we got there and it started around 10 am. This is what we found! A huge gym with 8 mats going at once. It was soooo packed and hot. macee loved this day lets just say for kicks and giggles. She (and Troy and I) was so cranky and fussy...it wasnt such a great time. But so this tournament, they divided up in age brackets..under 6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. Then in each division, they divided up by weights, lowest together, etc. into a 4 man bracket. They announced there were 418 kids wrestling! We were totally shocked, did not expect that kind of showing. It was really fun and exciting for the boys, and especially Troy. Here is Troy waiting for Brittons first match to start...he looked like he was going to throw up! He went down there to film, and he said his hands were shaking so much, he hoped it would turn out...

So Britton had his first match...Britton was the lowest weight of all the 9-10 year olds, weighing at 50 lbs. The next lightest boy was 54 I think. So he looked sooo nervous, not sure at all what to expect. We worried about him, he seemed so shy and scared. Jalan was all calm and relaxed, but not Brit. As soon as he stepped on the mat, he was all business!! He got right in the match and looked so good! He was such a cutie.

He was alot better than this boy, and ended up pinning him! His first match, yeah way to go!!

And the winner is!!!

Unfortunately for Jalan, his first round was a bye. So he had to wait the whole round. I think it made his nerves worse. Jalan weighed in at 60 lbs.

Britton's second match would be his toughest match. This kid was pretty tough. Britton was so amazing though, and fought long and hard, not letting this kid get the better of him.

He did win the match by points. His score was 3-2. Troy and I were on the edge of our seats that for sure! But he was amazing.

Jalan's second round, was a really tough boy, that had pinned his first man in 17 seconds. He was a little worried, and we knew it would be his toughest match, especially since it was his first match to wrestle. He was getting upset at the first of the match, the boy kept slapping his head, and Jalan wasnt sure what to think. This was his first match, and his first experience of competetive wrestling! Jalan held his own on this boy. He got some great take downs, making his dad very proud of him!! This was a close match the whole way through. The guy in the red is one of their coaches.

At the end of regulation it was 5-5, so they had to go to overtime. Jalan got an awesome take down, and won 7-5!! Yeah!

Britton's third match was for first place. He knew this match would be easier than the last. His natural talent amazed Troy and I watching this little scrappy kid work. He was strong and for the most part knew what he was doing! Britton almost pinned the kid several times, and was almost to again, when the time ran out. He beat him 19-4 in the 3rd period. Wooohooo!!

Britton got his first place medal in his very first wrestling tournament! We were so proud of him! Great job Britton!!

Jalan's last match. He was pretty confident, and excited to get to wrestle again. this also was for first place. He walked all over this kid, and did his favorite move, the cradle and pinned him in the first period.

Our first place winner in his weight class in the 11-12 year old bracket(yes he is 10) Great job Jalan!! You are awesome, the natural talent is coming out!!

We were so proud of our boys for doing such a great job. Troy said he was impressed with the whole Centralia Rebel Riders team. He said they were all really good sports and patted their opponents and such. That was great to hear. It was a long day, and we are realizing this will be every saturday pretty much...so much for Christmas shopping! Next Saturday they have another tournament in ofallon. After that we get to go celebrate jalan's bday, which is sunday, and then go pick up papa and grama spear. They are coming for Christmas!