The score was tied, three to three. It was late in the third period. My opponent and I were physically tired and mentally drained. For the past five and one half minutes we had given each 150%, pushing each other beyond human limits. This is what my opponent and I spent the entire season training and practicing for. As we walked to center circle, we exchanged looks. By the look I saw on his face I knew that we had earned each others mutual respect. However now it was time to put the respect aside and find out who would give in first. I got down in the coaches position and the whistle blew. Suddenly I found myself being turned to my back. I struggled with all my remaining strength. I thought to myself “Should I just let him pin me and end this match? Hell no!” I had spent all season preparing for my moment in the spotlight and now that I was on the brink o
You might be asking yourself “What does this have to do with being accepted to college?” The answer for this is very simple “Everything!”. For the past four years at St. Peters Prep I have worked to get where I want to be. Since I joined wrestling, I became more of a risk taker. The risk I am demonstrating right now is risking rejection from ______________. I am lying myself on the line for denial to __________. I am risking rejection but also taking the chance of a life time. When I get accepted to a college or university I will be committed to my goal. I am confident that I will succeed in college and in life. Failing to prepare is like preparing to fail. I have not failed to prepare in my for years of high school so I know I will be successful.
I am truly a hard worker. If I wanted to take the easy way out I would not have chosen a challengin
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