Broncos wrestling holds sole home match of season

The interior of Gilson gym was brightly lit and full of energy on Tuesday evening, Jan. 15. It was the beginning of Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Bronco’s only home wrestling match of the season.

At 7 p.m., well after an hour of competitor and team warm-ups, the gym lights darkened, and a single very bright spotlight descended from the high ceiling—dropping to 15-20 feet above the wrestling ring on the single wrestling mat. It was to be an evening of “wrestling under the light,” one match at a time. The result of the unusual environment gave spectators a very focused view of each match, and the cheer...