Come January, Hillsboro wrestlers couldn't be blamed if they start looking over their shoulders for ambulances. The Burros have developed a rich wrestling tradition and, with eight state qualifiers returning, Hillsboro High School again figures to be a power in North Dakota Region 2. Hillsboro, while winning region titles in four of the past five seasons, also has developed a history of attracting sirens. In five of the past seven years, injuries have hampered or ended the seasons of some of the Burros' best. In all of those instances, the season almost was done when the injuries hit.
Injuries are a part of the sport.
I think it happens to a lot of teams. He missed the regional and, while coming back to compete in the state dual tournament, didn't have his stamina. Prior to the 1998 regional, David Mueller suffered a leg injury in a snowmobile accident. Mueller was considered a potential state placer but didn't achieve that. In 1996, Chris Willison, who was considered a strong contender for a high state place, suffered a career-ending concussion in a match.