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I signed Jesse up for Middle School before he had a qualifier for the high school division. To be truthful I did not think he was ready, until after he wrestled in the Grappler. I then attempted to switch him to High School, but they said he couldn't switch divisions because high school was sold out. I sent quite a few emails, but they are strict with their rules. Jesse was bummed when he saw kids he has beaten getting all American honors and in this case winning, but he also enjoyed winning a belt in MS. In reference to Crookham's age, I thought it said he turned 15 at the beginning of this month which doesn't make him much older then most 8th graders. I showed Jesse the negative comments about Ryan and he was upset that people would not just give Ryan props and respect how hard of an accomplishment it is to win Super32(HS) at any age level.

You may be getting two different story lines crossed since the thread got on a side tangent. Jesse Mendez won the MS Division at Super 32. One of the wrestlers Jesse will be facing during the upcoming Ironman MS Showcase is Crookham. He just won the Super32 HS Division as an 8th grader, though he maybe a slightly older one. That is the age discussion that we were having in some of the last few posts.

I hope everyone has a healthy and undefeated wrestling season. Good luck everyone and enjoy the season on the mats from whatever vantage point you have.

Completely makes sense. Thanks for the response. Wherever you guys decide it's best for him to land next year, I look forward to following him & good luck at Ironman.

He's still at Culver talked to him today believe one of his friends from Ohio who is pretty good as well

In addition to what you said (partially in continuation), I expect to see many dark horses come from schools, whether it be incoming freshman or kids who are already in high school who may not have done as good as expected busted their behinds this offseason and are ready to cash in their hard work.

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