Quotes by Matt Lee

“It was a present from my parents for placing at state last year. Id wanted one since my older brother got one.”

“My mother is German and my dad is Korean. And Im the second son in the family. Beneath it is my name.”

“Yeah, it is. Real good, actually. First would be a lot better, but second is good.”

“I should be happy but right now it doesnt feel so great. Its a good accomplishment but I know it could have better.”

“He pretty much worked his stuff and shut me down.”

“I was a little superstitious, so it felt good to win on that mat.”

“I would loved to have finished as a state champ, but Im glad I improved (from fourth to second) and got a chance to walk in the Grand March.”

“My first year was not a good year. I probably won like four matches. I was thinking it wasnt for me. But my brother convinced me to go out for one more year. I noticed my record was about .500. I was obviously improving, so hey, maybe it was for me.”

“Actually, I didnt think about the wins until the beginning of this season. I realized I had 90 and its not that far away from second place. First was a long-shot anyway.”

“I kind of had it in the back of my mind. Its just another step higher. It doesnt mean that you cant accomplish what youve already done. I finished second in state three years in a row [in junior high]. I knew it would be a little bit harder, but it could be done.”