Swamp Rabbit Wrestling

Think we had a record 10 wrestlers at the tournament today!

It was mostly round robin, so everyone got at least 2 matches with some getting 4 and exhibition matches


Roman 🏅
Turner🥈
C**a🥈
Carlos🥉
Cruz🥉
John🥉
Daniel 4th
Sawyer 4th
Riley 5th place

Please post your pictures here!

The question was posted
"What tournament changed you?"

The screenshot here is one of the answers.

It is a significant answer because Conor is a 4x state champ from IL.

Can you imagine going from the "weakest" youth wrestler in the room, to becoming a 4x state champ?

Just keep coming back!

Good for all of us

Most wrestlers don’t peak when parents want them to.

Wrestling exposes a hard truth about development.
Growth is rarely convenient.

Parents often expect improvement to follow a straight line.
Wrestling follows a spiral.

Some kids win early because they’re bigger, stronger, or more mature.
Others lose often while their body and confidence catch up.

Wrestling teaches patience the hard way.

Strength arrives late.
Composure arrives after repeated failure.
Confidence arrives only after kids survive doubt.

The athletes who stay engaged through awkward phases
often pass the ones who rushed results.

Wrestling rewards long-term commitment,
not short-term comfort.