SOURCE: www.niagara-gazette.com

February 08, 2022

Two knee surgeries and two disappointing state tournaments in, Brian Bielec is down to his last shot at becoming Grand Island's first state champion. He's eight wins away and hasn't been working by the hour this season. https://t.co/qIgNPXBK7X

— Nick Sabato (@NickSabatoGNN) February 9, 2022

GRAND ISLAND - Brian Bielec doesn't listen to music to get psyched for a wrestling match anymore. Memories that caused scars on both knees, time lost and disappointment zip through Bielec's mind as he paces.

Those are the only soundtracks he needs.

Two knee surgeries, months spent on crutches and two state tournaments ending in frustration. Bielec hasn't had many disappointments on a wrestling mat during his time at Grand Island, but it's enough to ignite a fuel that drives him to a singular goal - a state championship.