Local Wrestler Headed to Budapest
One small town family went global Wednesday morning.
The Bassetts are traveling all the way from the Johnstown area to Budapest, Hungary for 14-year-old Bo Bassett to compete in the World Championship for wrestling.
“I’m feeling very excited. This has been a dream come true. Ever since I was 6 years old, I made the goal. I wanted to make a world team and be a world champion someday. Now, to finally be able to go out and have that opportunity, it’s a pretty awesome feeling,” Bo said.
The 14-year-old who will be heading into eighth grade at Bishop McCort is young for the competition, competing against 15 to 17 year olds.