We often complain, justifiably so regarding the lack of coverage. I am surprised that no one in the Wichita area has made mention this year of Instant Replay, the newspaper distributed at several locations including McDonalds, the YMCA and others in the area. This publication has been exceptional, for the last months having something in every weekly issue regarding wrestling. Even the editor had a piece last week about wishing that his son had wrestled instead of playing basketball. I just picked up today’s issue and between the photographs and various school news of all sports, wrestling is the prominent sport featured.

It has been obvious to me that the editor of this publication enjoys, appreciates, and cares about the sport of wrestling. It is also obvious that he is a former wrestler. Today’s issue has wrestling as the cover, with a huge photograph of Tristen DeShazer and recognizing him for his accomplishments.

Truth is, there is a lot to often times complain about. The other truth is that we don’t do enough to compliment someone when they are doing a great job. Well I decided to come on and say, “Instant Replay, regarding your coverage of wrestling this year, you have done a great job and I for one appreciate all of the coverage from kids up through high school that you have provided. I will frequent your advertisers and tell them how grateful I personally am of your publication and to keep on supporting quite possibly the best sports coverage in the Wichita area.”

Here's one that has been good in the KC area, although I haven't followed it this year. Does anyone know how they've done with wrestling coverage this year?

http://www.kidsportsnews.com/

Contact information for the publisher, I just sent them a letter of gratitude and would encourage all fans to do the same. According the the publication, back issues are available by calling 316-558-8800. By the way, one of the great things about this publication. IT'S FREE!

Contact information, please write, email or call thanks.

Brian McDonough
bmcdonough@ksyouthsports.com
7701 E. Kellogg, Suite 515
Wichita, KS 67207

Just as a point as to the support from this publication. In the current issue there are, counting the cover, 42 photographs, and 16 PAGES of wrestling coverage. Pretty good if you ask me.

While the copies are free they must have advertisement to survive. So, we all should push any business their way that we can in order to reward them for the coverage and also to get in the Eagle's pocket.

Kudos to Brian McDonough(a former KMC Crusader grappler). Keep up the good work.