In August, before the season even began, I sat in the car with Kira and her aunt. The sky was dark, but the buildings in Denton glowed, their lights cutting through the night. I remember looking out the window, feeling like everything was ahead of me—unknown but waiting. The season hadn’t started yet, and I had no idea what was coming. I just knew I was ready to chase it.
Now, here I am. On the edge of regionals. Thinking about whether I can stand on that podium, knowing that no matter the outcome, I’ll hold my head high. Because this year, I was a starter. I fought for this. I made it through every challenge, every moment that tested me. And that’s what I’ll carry with me, regardless of where I place.
I read something today that stuck with me: The delays, the unexpected changes, even the unfavorable outcomes—they’ll turn out to be your biggest blessings. And I believe that. Because I’ve seen it. The things I once thought were setbacks have shaped me into someone stronger, someone who doesn’t break when things don’t go as planned. I trust that whatever happens, it’s happening for me, not to me.
After regionals, the sun will still rise. And I’ll wake up excited—not just for what’s next in wrestling, but for what’s next in me. Three months to lift, to eat, to grow. Three months to become more than I was yesterday.
I’m proud of where I stand. Proud to be on this team, at this school, learning from the coaches I have. No matter what happens this weekend, I know this: I am not defined by a single outcome. I am built by every moment leading up to it.
And just like in August, when the lights in Denton were shining against the dark, I know there is something ahead of me—unknown, but waiting. And I’m ready to chase it.
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