mom’sworld
Avery County’s Will Jordan, introduces his mother to the world of wrestling.
The Underdog During the past two years, I have been introduced to the world of wrestling. Not the throw-down AFC type of wrestling where everyone has a nickname, tattoos and plenty of dramatic flare exists. I’m talking about watching two kids — ranging from age four all the way up through high school — who combat their wills, skill, and mental and physical power against each other over three separate timed periods.
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It is an intensely emotional sport for the individuals competing, as well as for the spectators. I have seen the wrestler who seems destined to win a match get pinned because his opponent took advantage of a vulnerable position. I have also seen wrestlers struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds, sometimes to survive the match, other times to capitalize their skill and come out the other side of the timer with their arm raised by the ref-
eree in victory. Recently, I have been overwhelmed by the response of other parents, coaches, and teammates to my son’s involvement in the sport. Rising up to the high school level has created its own challenges for him, since he has a 15-20 pound weight disadvantage against nearly everyone he wrestles. Despite this, he does exceptionally well. He is committed to his practices,