Paul Pursel asked me to post this for him regarding his son Nick.

This is my first entry into the forum, & the second time in years to even pull it up. The first being about 2 hours ago when I viewed the tremendous outpring of concern for Nick. First, thanks to the young man who gave up his spot in the line up for X-rays to Nick. This courageous young man, with a clearly broken arm, gave up his spot in line for the X-ray machine to Nick because there was a chance, at that time, that Nick may have been able to return to the tournament. This was one of the most outstanding displays of sportsmanship I have ever seen! Next, I want to thank the Beacham’s, our son’s were in the ER together and they clearly benefited from the support of the other. Mike, I hope you are healing well. Finally, I want to update you all on Nick, he has seen three doctors. Initial concerns were, of dislocation & for the growth plate @ the hip end of the femur. Those fears are laid to rest & diagnosis is now of a sprained hip. Although rare, the treatment is the same as an ankle or knee. Rest etc. It’s hard to hold him down! He is heart broken but wanting the others in his bracket to continue to wrestle tough while taking nothing for granted. This will be life lesson in humility and perseverance for Nick, please accept our thanks!
Pursel’s-Paul, Pam, Matt, Chris, & Nick.

A sparined hip is not good, but better than the growth plate. Yes the boys were a comfort to each other in the ER. Good thing we all got out of there before the boys did "drag races" down the halls in wheelchairs. The sad thing is I think/know that that bracket went on to districts and on to state without 2 of the best kids. But they are both healthy and there is always next year.
Paul, Melody,Bryan & Mike Beachem

God speed to both Beecham and Pursel. Both are very good kids and wrestlers from Leavenworth County Spartans. They have both made a huge impact on my son and his wrestling ability. I hope to see them both soon.