And I know how other teams view rankings. When you're ranked above them and they think they should be there, they use that to come out on fire.

We've never been ranked that high (in the past). Rankings don't intimidate us.

We're really maturing as a team, we know how good we can be. When it comes to ranked teams, (we) need every advantage we can get and they (coaches) have done a great job of preparing us for these games.

We are very strong when you think about it like that. Just look at the seniors that are top-ranked in the country and the number of Division I scholarships that guys from West Tennessee had signed - that's your answer right there. Those are numbers that don't lie.

There are some good teams. Pine View is ranked in the top five, Mountain View played well in its win over Payson, so it will be tough. Normally, we would have played three games by now. Our kids are really excited to play. They've been working hard. They're all frustrated and ready to get started. We're hoping to get good weather down there.

Michele could easily move up another notch or two in the national rankings before it's all said and done. She's wrestling at a higher level right now, and is putting in the time and effort she'll need to get herself ready for the national championships. A number of schools are talking to her about collegiate wrestling.