BATAVIA – Mickey Watson followed two older brothers into Batavia wrestling. He’s aware of how both finished, and could live with duplicating either path.

The 195-pound senior still would pave his own way in one department if that happens. While both brothers wrestled more than 45 matches in their final high school seasons, Watson would have to join them as state placers to even push 30.

Back in the lineup for this weekend’s Upstate Eight Conference tournament at Batavia, Watson feels refreshed after missing nearly half the season. He’s eager to forget about a sprained MCL – and the flu that delayed his initial return last week – but would be quick to credit them should his season end on a podium in Champaign.