Argumentative Essay: High School Versus College Wrestling

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High School vs College Wrestling. Wrestling has been around for many decades. There's several levels of wrestling for some kids they start as soon as they turn two years old for others it's middle school. Well where do they see all there hard work pay off? For some it's the lower levels, but for most its high school where they go on to win a state title or even earn division one wrestling scholarships then college when they really find out how hard they can push themselves and start winning national and conference titles. You may think wrestling is pointless, stupid, and not a real sport. Well think again because this sport pushes you to limits unknown.

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