By Hayden Swope
For Annabelle Soell of Southeast of Saline, preparation didn’t wait for the season to begin.
“I have been preparing for the season by practicing a lot,” Soell said. “I wrestle with Central Kansas Young Lions and have been working with Ryan and Matt, who are some incredible coaches who have helped me improve tremendously.”
Her prep goes beyond the mat, too. Working to keep her body both physically and mentally healthy has been at the top of Soell’s list.
“I also prepare by starting to eat right ahead of time,” Soell said. “Keeping a good diet helps me not only feel good when I wrestle, but keeps me in better shape to be able to outlast my opponents. Another weakness of mine that affected me a lot last year was my mindset. I’ve worked a lot to have a stronger mindset this season and do things in my pre-match routines that help me get in a good headspace.”
This year, Soell’s goals are set high, and she hopes to come out on top after every single match.
“My high goal this season is really to get to that state finals match,” Soell said. “I was really close last year losing in the semis and this year I don’t want to come up short. I also look to finish through all my matches with a good headspace, win or lose to help improve my habits for myself.”
