What Makes These Roseville High Wrestlers So Special?

As the Minnesota State High School League's Class AAA individual state wrestling tournament kicks off today (Friday), three Roseville students will be among those boys in the competition.

Wrestling in the 182 pound division is senior Brandon Comiskey while junior teammates Trae Story and David Johnson will be competing in the 195 and 220 pound weight classes, respectively.

Roseville High's boys head wrestling coach Mike Holmes was asked what makes each of the three state tourney-bound boys so special as wrestlers. Here's what Holmes had to say about:

Brandon Comiskey

"Brandon is a smart wrestler. He is able to win close matches against good kids. He figures out how to get a couple more points against good kids. He has a long winning streak. He won 22 matches in a row before he lost in the section finals."

Trae Story

"He is a real student of the sport. He is an aggressive and confident kid. He has lots of ways to beat people. He figures out how to wear down his opponents." (Depending on how the matches unfold, Holmes said he believes Story has the potential to medal at the tournament).

David Johnson

"He's just a very good athlete. He is always in a good position, is explosive and makes his moves quickly."

Holmes expects his Roseville wrestlers to begin their state competition sometime mid-morning today (Friday).