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Being a wrestler means occasionally having to endure uncomfortable situations on the mat.

Bob Hasseman isn’t one to go chasing spotlights.

Over the past couple of years, the top few steps on the podiums at the county and sectional meets have been almost entirely red and blue, with Center Grove and Franklin swimmers dominating across the board.

Emily Heldman’s recruiting efforts had little to do with one’s ability to pick up a spare.

Swimming and diving

While Indian Creek bully-balled its way to a double-digit halftime lead during the first round of the Johnson County tournament last week, Greenwood Christian coach Jackson Williams no doubt wished he could have looked down at his bench and summoned Evan McIntire — a rock-solid 6-foot-1 junior who may well be the best athlete in the school.

It took some time, but Center Grove eventually started throwing its height around Saturday night.

Wrestling

KOKOMO

Through a coach’s eyes, Whiteland’s opening quarter on Friday night won’t be categorized as eight minutes of perfection.