Great job wrestlers, coaches, drivers, supporters, volunteers, and especially to the people that made this happen. A special thanks to Will Cokeley (and anyone else) who came up with the idea of having the Kansas Middle School State Championship tournament to help determine who would be on Team Kansas. Although my son was invited to represent Team Kansas as an alternate, if it was not for his 5th place at this tournament, he may not have even been considered.

Garrett made the most of the invitation to compete as an alternate, and there is no doubt in my mind that this experience was the most important accomplishment that he has had in nine years of wrestling. I am proud of him, just as I am proud of every wrestler that competed the last two days for Team Kansas. Thanks for giving him a chance Will. My only regret, I was not able to be there to share in the experience.