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Girls wrestling assistant coach James Ferguson came back from Greece competing in the Veterans World Championships back in October. In his division, he placed second in the greco-roman style of wrestling. He trained his mind and body for months leading up to the competition, and it paid off. “It’s an amazing feeling being invited,” James Fergsuon said. “I’m 44, I was invited to this competition in high school as a junior as well. Looking back, it’s nostalgic, it feels like a dream.”

Competing against the world’s best

Jacob Hargens, Staff Reporter
November 13, 2023
Junior Noah Blair enters the mat to wrestle. Blair had won the A182 State Championship the year before and was getting ready to do the same again. “I prepare for State the same way I do any other tournament,” Blair said. “Its more than just what you do on the mat, its eating habits, sleep schedule, recovery, et cetera.”

Taking State

Nathan Delaney, Staff Reporter
March 7, 2023
After a long and demanding season, freshman Brooklyn Vaughn prepares for State. She is finally able to show that all her hard work has paid off.

Giving her all

Ariana Griffin, Catalyst Online Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2023
Finding the right fit

Finding the right fit

Riley Kramolisch, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2022
Freshman Amaya McLauren works to get behind her opponent during her second match.

Off-season improvement

Halle Opat, Photo Editor
May 6, 2022
Eating disorders in athletics

Eating disorders in athletics

Halle Opat, Photo Editor
March 18, 2022
Passion First Wrestling Academy athletes gather to listen to coach.

Predators with passion

Halle Opat, Photo Editor
March 17, 2022
Lack of opportunity

Lack of opportunity

Halle Opat, Photo Editor
March 17, 2022
Senior Charlie Nosal gets his hand raised following a win at the Fremont Invitational

2022 Wildcat Wrestling

Halle Opat, Photo Editor
March 16, 2022
Sophomore Noah Blair after wining a state tile 3-2 over Millard Souths Caden Olin.

2022 State Wrestling

Halle Opat, Photo Editor
March 16, 2022
For sophomore Noah Blair, so much time and effort was put into his state run, both mentally and physically. In his Instagram bio, a simple message. #LLAS. “LLAS is for a buddy of mine who passed away this past season,” Blair said. “Him and I grew up wrestling together and competing against each other.” With the motivation to win it for his friend, Blair’s story will surely be one for people to look up to for years to come.

Powering to first

Logan Moseley, Striv co-Executive Director
March 11, 2022
Sophomore Noah Blair comes out of the tunnel to compete in the State meet. Blair wrestled through four different matches en route to capturing the 182 pound weight class state title. “Yes, absolutely I was confident,” Blair said. “As a freshman I got third at the state tournament and won districts. Im always excited to compete and its a blessing to have the opportunity to even walk or breathe right.”

Wildcats wrestle in State

Joseph Ebmeier, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2022
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