2013-14 Results and Media Coverage
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One of the knocks on teens from most generations is their perceived lack of
knowledge and respect for past accomplishments and traditions. Brusly’s Koby Mancuso is a part of a team that turns those perceptions upside down — much like they do with a wrestling opponent. “We always tell the guys they’re wrestling for two groups,” Mancusco said. “First, you’re wrestling for all the guys on your team at Brusly High and second, you’re also wrestling for all the guys who wrestled at Brusly High before you. “Being a wrestler at Brusly means something. I’m proud to wrestle for my school.” Wise words for a 16-year-old sophomore. Like several competitors in the Brusly program, Mancuso is part of a long tradition that goes back nearly 30 years. His father, Kirk, was a state champon for Brusly in 1986 and 1987 and went on to help coach at the school and with the USA wrestling program that servers as a feeder source for the Panthers. Brusly has won 11 state titles, including eight of the past nine in Division III. On Saturday, the Panthers take a step toward another possible title by hosting their Brusly Invitational, which will feature some of the other top Division III teams in Louisiana. Competition begins at 9 a.m. |
Mancuso, a sixth-place state finisher in the 138-pound weight class a year ago, is now among the team leaders. He has a 21-4 mark wrestling at 152.