For the Schultz brothers, the path to greatness began as young boys on a beat-up mat out in their garage. They’d go there and wrestle with each other throughout childhood, honing their technique, callusing toughness and Cauliflower ear. That was long before both brothers became Colorado state champions. Ponderosa sophomore Cohl Schultz was the winner of the 220-pound title last season while Mountain Vista senior Trent Schultz walked away the champion at 195. Now, with the high school wrestling season underway once again, everything the Schultz brothers have done—and everything they aspire to accomplish this season—can again be traced back to that tattered mat in the garage, where both of them formed a bond with the sport, and with each other. “Winning my title didn’t really feel real until I saw Cohl get his,” Trent Schultz said.