Newcomb: Journey to 100

Last year Doug Newcomb was competing with top competition across the Sunflower league and state. This year, he is doing just about the same thing, only glorified with the title of a 100-win varsity wrestler. Newcomb has competed all across the nation in Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona, and even ranging to Maryland. His limits are none and his determination is everything. He simply takes the competition as they come and doesn’t bat an eye. “I make sure that whoever it is, they know I mean business and am here to beat them,” Newcomb said. All of this confidence has been fed through his motivating parents, his mentor, Coach Mesa, and his teammates who will carry them across the finish line to state. “Evan Pardue, Taylor Jokerst, and Will Whitaker will carry this team, it’s all a mission,” Newcomb said. Through the process of it all comes mental and physical taxation. Sweat from every pore, blood from different body parts, and just about all limbs at a stand still by the time workouts are over. “This would be one aspect that truly takes over all aspects of like,” Newcomb said. “Cutting weight and maintaining it really can take a toll physically and mentally, sometimes I can’t even focus in class.” When passion meets challenge, Doug has learned to step up to anything the sport has thrown at him. From an outside aspect, you cannot truly understand the incredible push and pull this sport requires. “I strive to be the best and I know that everyday should be one step closer, not further,” Newcomb said.