Passion for the Sport

PASSION FOR THE SPORT - Williamsville North wrestling coach Brian Swatland, right, won the Jon Vesper Memorial Award at the Luncheon of Champions sponsored by the Western New York Wrestling Coaches Association on Sunday at Illio DiPaolo's Restaurant. The award is for a coach or individual who has demonstrated the passion and reverence for the sport of wrestling that Jon Vesper possessed. Vesper was the Clarence wrestling coach until his death in 2007. Pictured with Swatland is Jon Vesper's widow, Jan.