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The score was tied, three to three. It was late in the third period. My opponent and I were physically tired and mentally drained. For the past five and one half minutes we had given each 150%, pushing each other beyond human limits. This is what my opponent and I spent the entire season training and practicing for. As we walked to center circle, we exchanged looks. By the look I saw on his face I knew that we had earned each others mutual respect. However now it was time to put the respect aside and find out who would give in first. I got down in the coaches position and the whistle blew. Suddenly I found myself being turned to my back. I struggled with all my remaining strength. I thought to myself “Should I just let him pin me and end this match? Hell no!” I had spent all season preparing