This week, I wrote a feature on Skyline High School freshman wrestler Kade Lincoln. He has dominated the 98-pound weight class so far in his high school career and looks like a star in the making.

The fact that Lincoln has become so successful while his father has battled esophageal cancer and its aftermath makes his story even more incredible. My interviews with Lincoln and his father were devastating, but they seem to be handling it as well as anyone in their situation could.

Here’s the link. Here’s the first section:

Kade Lincoln tries to clear his mind when he steps on the wrestling mat. Background noise is muted. Off-mat distractions evaporate.

Sometimes, life muddles things for the Skyline High School freshman. When it doesn’t, he becomes nearly unbeatable.

Kade has gone 22-0 in his young Skyline career, which includes a title in the 98-pound weight class at this month’s prestigious Rollie Lane Invitational. He’s become a star wrestler while his father, Mark, has battled the aftermath of esophageal cancer.

“Wrestling really helped me go through that phase,” Kade said. “I could stay focused with wrestling and not just worry about my dad.”