Sweaty mats, the risk of ringworm, a knee to the face and blood dripping to the floor. To outsiders, it may be hard to understand the appeal of wrestling when faced with these risks. But, to freshman Lucy Bircher and senior Abi Contreras, they can overlook these inconveniences to pursue their passion. Both Lucy and Abi’s older brothers grew up wrestling. After years of watching them, they both started the sport in middle school and developed their own love for the sport apart from their older brothers’ legacies. All three of Abi’s older brothers placed at least once at the state championships, while two of them are two-time state champions. To read more, click the link in bio. #storybygracepei #pagedesignbylucyswope #photobycarolinehoffman #socialmediabylucyswope