Ten wrestlers head to the district meet Friday, looking to advance athletes to the regional meet.

“I feel like I have to do my best since it’s my last tournament,” senior Xavier Flores said. “Hopefully everyone can go on. I think everyone will do really well.”

They have been preparing for weeks during class and at afterschool workouts. They work on cardio and lifting weights to improve on their skills.

“We practice pretty late and extra so we can get ready,” Flores said. “We have been working out really intense lately. It will help us by being mentally and physically prepared.”

The wrestling team has competed in six meets this winter season. At the latest tournament at Cedar Park, freshman Elise Coleman placed second and senior Peter Negrete placed second in his weight division.

“They have gotten pretty good,” senior Peter Negrete said. “Some I wish had gone better. They will have helped heading toward district.” 

The varsity boys start competition today and continue through Saturday at Vista Ridge. The junior varsity boys and varsity girls will compete all day Saturday.