When the news of the return of high school sports came down a few weeks ago, Monticello wrestling Coach Andy Moore's student-athletes were ecstatic to get to compete and practice again. 

He indicates many of his wrestlers immediately came to his classroom to celebrate the news, which he says felt good.

While it was fun to have the kids share in the joy of getting their sport back, Coach Moore says his immediate reaction wasn't the excitement his kids had. He believes his athletes and student-athletes across the State were used as pawns in a political game.

Coach Moore's resentment towards the situation quickly dissipated. Now he's simply thankful his student-athletes and Illinois high school athletes get some semblance of a sports season.

Coach Moore was a guest on the Monticello Players Spotlight last Friday night on 95.9 FM WEZC and at dewittdailynews.com. His interview is posted in the podcast of the show at dewittdailynews.com.

Just the week prior, Coach Moore was lamenting the idea of having to tell his team it was looking unlikely they would get a season at all. 

Wrestling will compete in the 'summer' sports when baseball, softball, and track and field compete. A state series will not happen this year for wrestling.