Chautauqua County has a long and storied history of outstanding wrestling. The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame has recognized the importance of wrestling in this county by previously inducting Joe Annarella, Jim Beichner, Alex Conti, Bill Davenport, Marty Nichols, Flash Olson, Carlene Sluberski and Walt Thurnau.
Joining that illustrious group is the most successful high school wrestler in county history, Kenny Betts.