Local high school wrestlers bring cheer

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(LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) boys and girls wrestling teams visited residents of Bradenton's Cypress Springs Retirement Living Center on Wednesday and sang Christmas Carols.

LRHS Head Wrestling Coach Ancil Pat explained, “it is a tradition in the spirit of ‘Paying Forward’ and giving back to the community.”

LRHS junior Zach Saunders said, “I would say we were decent at the caroling, we made a few mistakes, but overall, it was a great experience, and the residents enjoyed it.”

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After the performance the wrestlers spent time with the residents talking and sharing experiences of their lives.

Senior Kevin Haynie said, “My favorite part was after caroling when we got a chance to talk to the residents and hear their stories.”

Haynie elaborated, “The residents were happy to see us singing and were singing along with us.”
Wrestlers said it was a beautiful moment for both the students and residents to connect with each other and lift the holiday spirit.