I was coaching Brandon at Ellis when he lost the first two finals matches to Lawrenz. Both were one/two point matches. I moved on to a new job before his senior year. What an awful feeling seeing him lose in the finals as a senior. Brandon was an awesome athlete to coach. As a sophomore, he beat Tyler Samuelson(2X defending state champ) in the semi at the Hays Invite (Praire Classic). He really developed from that point on.

I talk to Brandon offen. We have often talked about the match with Grandclair. He didn't have that same "killer instint" in that match. He handled Grandclair in the regional finals and was confident he could do it again. When Grandclair started to struggle with the asthma, Brandon should have put him away, but was unable to. He didn't attack as he usually does. Grandclair showed alot of heart to take that match. It was an excited one, but a disappointing one in may eyes. Brandon is certainly worthy of mention in this group of "Best to never win the big one!!"