Nick worked hard to get himself to the 100th win achievement. However it started to loom over his head. When would it happen, what dual, what tournament? It started to get into his head. But looking back, there were a million reasons for this win to happen when it did. I captured this photo to prep one of his posters. He looks legit here.
This was the poster we put together.
We were blessed to have Tate home for the holidays and put his talent to use. THIS is our favorite and signed by the McCullough family.
Love this one too - Tate was able to knock these out!
We managed to fill the stands for him first match. Based on the tournament seeding, he had a first round bye. Which really meant this round was going to be a bit harder.
No pressure - no one is here to watch YOU!
Josh Kaplan is a former Canton coach and also on the 100 wins board. He and his father are working the score table all day - same one where Nick wrestled.
His match was hard, during one of the periods the opponent accidental head butted Nick in the eye. He claims he didn't even feel it. My friend Beth Murphy captured this video and will be one of our treasures. The way she captured the final seconds the relief and joy that you could see pour into Nick. The crowds reaction, the signs, the coaches. This was everything.
Nick when you set the goal of 100 wins, I never imagined it to be this for you.
This was YOUR story of success that everyone wanted to be a part of.
Treasure this photo
The smile stayed on his face all day and We loved seeing it.
Can you see the starts of the shiner?!? WE went on to rock the concessions and have a pretty fabulous tournament. The wrestling families are so helpful. Kids too - Drew ran the table ALL DAY and walked away loving it.
Even Shane stay the whole day eating his way through the concession stand.
Congrats to this team for winning at HOME! Huge tournament and HUE accomplishment.
The bonus black eye lead to plenty of questions in the coming week - was the perfect segway for Nick to casually mention his 100th win!
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