The right decision

When Ryan Watson reinjured his shoulder in a dual mett against Elizabeth Forward last week, Burgettstown head coach Terry Havelka made the right move by taking him out of the Section 1 Tournament and ending his season. Havelka consulted the family and talked to Watson. There had to be a great desire to wrestle because of the remarkable comeback Ryan made after separating the shoulder three times in the last year.

Doctors thought he would be out until at least spring after surgery during the football season. But Ryan's hard work moved the recovery date up. He's only a sophomore so there are still two seasons left. If he wrestled now, there is a good chance the shoulder would be injured and affect him over the next two seasons.

It's better to have a healthy Ryan Watson for two years, than an injured Ryan Watson for three.