After seeing his opponent, a high school wrestler forfeits the state tournament and ends his career.

A high school wrestler from Colorado made news when he chose to forfeit two matches against female opponents in the state tournament, primarily because of his personal and religious convictions.

During the recent state tournament, 18-year-old Brendan Johnston, a senior at the Classical Academy in Colorado Springs, pulled out of his first-round matchup with Skyview High senior Jaslynn Gallegos.

His high school wrestling career was essentially over when he made a similar decision in his third-round consolation match against Valley High junior Angel Rios.