"The Bronze Wolf" by Anthony Haywood

The Bronze Wolf

by Anthony Haywood

The Grand Street Campus Wolves wrestling team's second loss to their bitter rival, the Madison Golden Knights, doesn't mean that it's the end of their season. The mighty Wolves still have a chance to capture third in the city on Tuesday, February 10th, against Curtis HS. The wrestling team had a great season, and even though we didn't capture the city title, wrestlers like senior captains Akinniran Akinfemi and Victor Maldonado would tell you that upon capturing the bronze prize, individual awards are still up for grabs.

I myself have been to about four or five wrestling matches and loved watching my friends represent my school in a way that would make anyone proud. The honor, discipline and effort it takes to bear the sky-blue, white and black Wolves' emblem is something that you never forget, long after your four years at "The Campus." Respect and admiration are earned after you show leadership on this wrestling team and in other Grand Street sports. I know my Wolves will do great in their meeting against Curtis not only because of their strength, talent and skill, but also mainly because of their warrior-like heart that has what it takes to overcome obstacles and claw their way to victory.

Special shout-outs have to go to Mr. John Zarcone, a.k.a. Coach Z. of the GSC wrestling team, for breeding three consecutive championship contending wolf packs. The chemistry was always there in these past few years, and no single Wolf ever went astray. Only smart coaches have the ability to do this efficiently, but Coack Z. is on a level above all others. The goals he accomplished in his early years of coaching are what some average coaches dream to obtain. Also, I want to acknowledge wrestlers Akinniran Akinfemi, Victor Maldonado, Marlon Perez, Dominick Albino and Rjakim Carmichael for their striving focus and discipline to maintain a healthy diet so that they are healthy enough to lead their pack of howling Wolves to victory week after week. Good luck to these brave individuals and to the rest of the GSC Wolves in their futures. What a great season you guys had!

Remember my favorite saying:

"Patience is the key to victory being promised soon, so step on a few foes while you howl at the moon." -Anthony Haywood

Anthony's Prediction: GSC--63 and Curtis HS--49 in Bronze prize battle.