Quotes by Joe Funderburk

“We will be heading into the meat of our schedule, so it will be important for us to be prepared and have our best foot forward. I feel we have some potential, but I want these wrestlers to respond and give the kind of effort I know theyre capable of on the mat. When they do, Ill be glad to praise their performance.”

“Jake lost to an outstanding wrestler. Hes a two-time state champion and ranked second in the nation.”

“I know this experience will only help him and I look for him to be back contending for the state title again. I know he will work hard and continue to give the kind of effort to get him a shot at the state title next season.”

“Jake just made a couple of mistakes and like a good wrestler does, Blanton took advantage of the situation on the mat.”