Part of the strength of wrestling in NW Kansas is the heritage of the sport which has been passed on from father to son for decades.

I have the utmost respect for wrestling in NW Kansas and believe a large part of the success in South central Kansas is a direct result of successful athletes from NW Kansas who migrated to South central Kansas for their high school coaching careers. Three names immediately come to mind, Lyle Neville, C. Dee Gard, and Gus Garcia.