Denson leads way to State

* Kelsey Thiem Business Manager

The world of wrestling is a competitive one and one of challenging proportion. Only the best of the best can survive. The Millard South wrestling team knows this, but no one more so than junior Aaron Denson.

Aaron Denson is a member of the varsity wrestling team, and has been since his freshman year. He is a valuable member of the team with an impressive record. During his high school wrestling career, he has lost only seven matches.

“I don’t lose very often,” Denson said, “but when I do, it motivates me to work twice as hard to redeem myself.”

- He practices with the team Monday through Friday for two hours each day in order to stay in shape and refine his moves. During all of the lengthy practices, he has formed a bond with all of the other wrestlers.

“We are all friends and have a lot of fun together everyday,” Denson said.

Junior wrestler Aaron Denson competes a nvite, so far this year 1, Denson is undefeated and ranked 1st in the state in Class A. Photo courtesy of Doug Denson.

Despite the fun he has during the - practices with his teammates, he remains focused on the upcoming state tournament.

“The team and I are very motivated right now because there is a lot of pressure on the team now that we are ranked number one in the state,” Denson said. “P'm working especially hard so I can make the team proud.”

As his senior year looms ahead, he will continue to work adamantly at his wrestling.

“Next year I'll have the same big goals: to win State, do my best, and work as hard as I can,” he said. “It would be nice to leave high school knowing that I accomplished great things, so I will do all that it takes to get to that point.”