Quotes by Justin Rivera

“Its a great feeling. Every year we wrestled them since Ive been here we lost. But everyone wrestled great tonight and now we know what it feels like to knock off one of those letters.”

“We got a little banged up tonight, but that happens. Those guys want to win just as bad as anyone, so I expect us to be back to 100-percent by Friday.”

“Just because I won last year doesnt mean anything. You cant overlook anybody at this level because everyone is trying to do what they can to win. Thats the only pressure I feel. The only thing that matters at this point of the season is to go out and beat the guy across from you and move on to the next match. I really want to place at states this year, and thats the only way I can do it.”

“Me watching them and them watching me is kind of nerve-wracking. We all hoped wed come out on top, but now weve got to take care of the next step.”

“Im really about to cry right now, but I cant because my neck hurts so much. I landed on my head and my neck. But I wasnt going to give up. I dont quit for anything. I just sucked it up and I won.”

“Im going to come out like an animal. If I dont step up and wrestle better than I ever had, thats it. But Im going to place, I know I will.”