The theory is that as kids get connected to their school, family and community, they're less likely to use (drugs).

High school is when a lot of kids feel pressured to drink, do drugs and other unhealthy choices so we thought, you know, starting something like this would be good to help kids focused.

High school is when a lot of kids begin to feel pressure to do drugs and start drinking.

The conference championship aside - that's great for the community, the school and everything else - but the kids realize how much tougher they're getting because we're starting to train. We have fun all year long. We wrestle and enjoy it and then we just start to pick it up.

I think the school board felt this is a way to continue to help the kids in River Valley.

The overall goal is to increase the number of kids who get high school diplomas . ... I thought maybe I can make a difference with one student.