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Monson unbeaten heading into state wrestling tournament

Groton’s Dragr Monson, top, makes a move on Braden Le, of the Watertown junior varsity, during their 113 pound match at the Groton Wrestling Tournament earlier this season. Monson takes an unbeaten record at 113 pounds into the State B tournament in Rapid City. Photo by John Davis taken 1/30/2021
GROTON - Dragr Monson has rediscovered the joy of wrestling and in turn has made life miserable for his opponents. The senior heads into this week's State B wrestling tournament with an unbeaten 36-0 record. A big reason why has been his attitude, regardless of what transpires on the mat. "I'm neverous about every match no matter what," Monson said. "It could be against a kid that I've beaten 10 times and I'll still have little nerves coming out." Groton coach Darin Zoellner helped his standout wrestler to be able to put fun back into the sport and that has made a huge difference. "That's when everything started coming back together," Monson said, "and I was wrestling the way I should." It's his demeanor, more than his moves, that Zoellner says sets Monson apart. "He's probably the most humble kid you'll ever meet. Win or lose, he'll come off the mat usually with a smile on his face. This is my fifth year working with him and that's the one thing I admire about him."

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