Wrestling is the oldest form of combat. Illustrations of people wrestling have been found to be about 15,000-20,000 years old. Wrestling is one of the most popular sports in the U.S. According to Amberstudent.com, wrestling is the 8th most popular sport.

At Steele High School, wrestling is a sport many students enjoy playing. There are many different types of events you can go to: freestyle olympic wrestling, cumberland wrestlIng, and folkstyle wrestling.

“The most recent event I’ve been in was the freestyle tournament,” sophomore Kaden Konya said.

If you’re interested in wrestling you can start at any age. Most people start during middle and high school.

“I started wrestling this year at the end of the season,” Konya said.

Wrestling is a very intense sport that takes a lot of strength and dedication.

“If I could use one word to describe wrestling, it would be difficult,” Konya said.

Having a motivator is important when playing any sport. It can help you stay focused on doing your best and improving.

“I enjoy the workout and it teaches me the value of perseverance,” sophomore Kamas Held said.

Wrestling brings community and comfort for those who play. It’s an engaging sport that teaches discipline and dedication.