Wrestling has become a family affair for Century’s Callies siblings

From scraps in the family’s garage to teaching life lessons, wrestling has always been there for Century High School siblings Byron, Eliana and Gabrien Callies.

ROCHESTER — With six kids all under the age of 18 being home-schooled, the Callies household can get a little rambunctious at times.

That’s where the family’s wrestling mat in the garage comes in handy.

For the six rugrats, that is their version of a playground, becoming a haven for each and every one of them at times.

Specifically for the three oldest — Rochester Century senior wrestler Byron Callies, his sophomore sister Eliana and his freshman brother Gabrien — that sanctuary has turned into something the whole family can enjoy. Especially this year, with all three being members of the Panthers program.

“It’s pretty fun because I’m getting to watch them come up and see them getting better,” Byron said. “They are probably going to be better than I was in high school.” Continue reading at postbulletin.com →