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NORTON, MASS. — Norton High School wrestler Deven Schuko is undefeated, 27-0 — or at least he was — until he took on Andy Howland, a Dighton-Rehoboth High School legend over the weekend.
“When you get a story like this, and a fine young man like Deven can step up and wrestle our Andy Howland, you know, he’s in for a tussle,” said Doug Kelley, Dighton-Rehoboth High School athletic director.
“Deven Schuko, he’s a class act,” said Norton Wrestling Coach Pat Coleman.
A top-ranked wrestler, Schuko is also a Lancer co-captain and is known for his leadership skills. So when Andy Howland, a young wrestler with special needs came looking to compete, Schuko didn’t hesitate.
“He threw in a good move,” Schuko said. “He was strong. He’s a tough kid.”
It was actually one of those quiet moments. It came on without fanfare, but an alert parent began to record the match, knowing it was a match-up worth remembering.
“Deven has a natural respect for any wrestler, such as Andy, and I think Deven just proved there that it’s never wrong to do the right thing,” Coleman said.
“If I had to lose to someone, I’d like to lose to Andy,” Schuko said. “It was a win-win in my book. He won. I won.”
Source: WTHR