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Show of Sportsmanship

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Ethan Swiggum

By Ted Pennekamp

 

Every once in a while sports transcends mere wins and losses. Such was the case Jan. 12 when Prairie du Chien senior Ethan Swiggum wrestled a young man from River Valley who has down syndrome.

Wrestling in an exhibition at 182 pounds, the two seniors squared off in what was a close contest until the second period when the River Valley grappler won by fall as fans and teams from both schools cheered in great appreciation resulting in smiles all around.

“I made him work a little bit,” said Swiggum. “It felt good and I was happy to help. It was his night.”

It was the third time that Prairie du Chien athletes have wrestled the young man. Peyton Hall and Gunnar Kravchuk each had matches in recent years. This season, Swiggum continued the tradition of great sportsmanship between the two schools.

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