After five years of losing seasons, eighth grade wrestler David Wilson has turned his wrestling career from a series of frustrating losses into something quite different: a 15-3 record this season and a spot in the Liberty Nationals Tournament on Feb. 25. However, despite his newfound success on the wrestling mat, 14-year-old Wilson has his priorities.
Wrestler forfeits match to fast against world hunger
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 | 8:47 p.m. CST
To read the full article, please sign up or login.
Get full access to the Columbia Missourian on your computer, phone, and tablet for just $5.95 per month. Or click here for full access for one day for only 99 cents.
* Unlimited access on your iPhone, iPad, Android phone and Android tablet
* All the high-quality, in-depth journalism of the Columbia Missourian and Vox Magazine, updated 24/7
* Your news. Your device. Your time.
If you'd like to read more about the value of being a member, read this column from the Missourian's executive editor, Tom Warhover.
advertisements