SOURCE: www.democratandchronicle.com

February 23, 2024

These are the wrestlers from schools in Section V who worked their way to state championships in Albany. https://t.co/munbjCkNm4

— Democrat & Chronicle (@DandC) February 23, 2024

There is a lot of work that goes into a wrestler's journey to the state meet, a process for some that stretches back to the previous year's championships.

Like a long-term work or school project, the buildup to the high school season finale is slow.

Day after day of drills to tinker with styles on the mat. Workouts to stay in shape. Matchups against wrestlers who can hand out losses like unwanted advice.

There are 52 wrestlers from Section V in Albany, and all of that type of work continues through Feb. 24.