Quotes by John Riggs

“Antonio had a great tournament. There were two escapes, one by each guy, and then a stall point was the difference.”

“We certainly expected him to do well with him being a district placer last year. It was an important step in his progression, to be able to work his way through the different levels of competition like he did and to be able to perform as well as he did. It was a good step in the right direction for us as a team and for Antonio individually.”

“We are making plans to enter into the sectional tournament with the guys we have had in the (wrestling) room all season long. Phils rehab is just not going as quickly as we would need it to in order to have him ready for the sectional tournament.”

“I like our work ethic and our kids. We have a tremendous amount of preparation to do before we are ready for the postseason tournament run.”

“Its real important for each class to live up to that tradition. Its real important for our kids to go out and perform, not only in the league but at sectional, district and state. We just take them in order. It is important to every class, especially the seniors each year, to step up in that leadership role. You dont want to be the group that doesnt live up to that tradition.”

“He wasnt able to get the escape to come away with the win. To control (his first match last Saturday) and all of a sudden have it taken out of your hands. ... I give him credit for coming back and maintaining his composure (against Wade).”