Being a former NCAA wrestler myself, to read about what Lowell product and current Cornell University standout Gabe Dean accomplished recently when he defeated Penn State’s two-time NCAA champion Ed Ruth is simply remarkable.
When no one gives you a chance to win, it only brings out the best in you, and that’s what Gabe brought to the mat that day. Sports Scene has watched Gabe grow into a student-athlete over the past five years, and to see him pull off an upset of this magnitude at such a young age is beyond words. Sports Scene couldn’t be happier for the Dean family.
Family is what Sports Scene was built on, and that is what the wrestling community is. It’s like a brotherhood. Once you hit that mat, regardless if they are friend or foe, you are always rooting for a positive outcome.
In this month’s issue of Sports Scene, ‘family’ is a common theme. The Juengel family of Bullock Creek has endured so much over the past three years, but a strong family preserves and survives. Mary Juengel is a true inspiration to all. What she has gone through in her fight against leukemia is a reminder that no matter how hard things are, keep smiling and keep your faith.
The Myles/Bell family includes four siblings from East Lansing and Corunna who show their love and support for one another through their love of basketball.
It’s these types of families that make Sports Scene proud of what we do on a daily basis. Remember that family is what we are, and continue to show your community support.
Let’s hope that this year is as good as the previous four years. Much love and appreciation.
Randy Miniard
Publisher
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