Jared Johnson has withdrawn from this phase of the tourney.

Jared Johnson and his family have been stalwarts of Team Kansas for a decade! He wrestled for a 3A High School and represented everyone very well!

I will never forget when on Mat 1 he was matched up with an undefeated wrestler from Oregon. The Oregonian was physically intimidating and was much heralded. Jared went out and beat him, 8-0! The elation displayed by Jared is ... what competing is all about! It was a moment of accomplishment and of pure joy!

That moment will be what I remember ... Jared representing Team Kansas at a very high level!!