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  1. My wrestler was excited to get a chance to wrestle him finally. Said it was the best :11 he had on the mat all year.
    6 points
  2. Sig40

    IHSWCA Middle School State

    Well if there was any hope of having a middle school ranking tab it is gone now that JMILL supports it. #kissofdeath
    4 points
  3. Congrats to the following coaches who were voted as coach of the year by their fellow coaches in the regional. Hobart Alex Ramos-Hobart Crown Point Chris Joll- Chesterton Penn Frank Bumgardner- Wawasee Logansport James Oliver- Rensselaer Central Goshen Eric Highley- Northridge Carroll Nick Kraus- Garrett Peru Chad Shepard- Western Jay County Eric Myers- Jay County North Montgomery Jared Williams- Zionsville Pendleton Heights Courtney Duncan- Frankton Perry Meridian Matt Schoettle- Perry Meridian Richmond Jared Evans- Knightstown Mooresville Dan Mikesell- Mooresville Bloomington South Greg Ratliff- Edgewood Mike Runyon- Bloomington South Jeffersonville Chirs Cooper- Columbus East Evansville North Cody Moll- North Posey
    3 points
  4. That’s my guy Roy (Trae) Reynolds up top. Great kid. So proud of him. Now that’s a great gpa! Congrats to all.
    3 points
  5. JMILL

    3x middle school champ

    I have said it here before, but his wrestling career took off after he helped the Brownsburg 6u Elementary Team win a state championship as a wildcard along with Koontz. Before that higher level coaching from @Fabio Jr. and team leadership and general guidance from yours truly (drove jesse to venue in morning so @Sig40 could sleep in) they were both less than average at best (hahaha). You are welcome guys for the jump start to what is likely great things for both Studs !!!! LOL !!!! (#)) TheCounty #PainTrain
    3 points
  6. One could have wrestlebacks after the quarterfinals, only. If you're a regional #4 drawing the top #1 in the state in round one of semistate, to have been the #4 coming out of regionals, you will have had to have lost twice at Regionals. There are at least 3 ahead of you, and then someone outside your regional is the "ringer" death draw. So that wrestler does not have a case, really, to claim to be one of the best 4 at semi-state. But, those who lose in round 2--the current "ticket" round, they easily could be a top 5 wrestler in the state, lose to a top 3 wrestler in regionals, and then draw the number 1 in the state in the ticket round. I have literally watched the number 3 in a given class go down to the number 1 in regionals, and draw the number 2 in the ticket round and be out of state. THIS is the problem that the wrestlebacks are intended to solve, NOT taking away the upsets, which will always happen, it seems completely disingenuous to say "well then they weren't the best on this particular day", while the left out top 5 wrestler watches someone they've beaten 3 times this year in the grand march reveling in the whole pageantry that is "State". The IHSAA seems not to understand what "Going to State" is to a wrestler. It is a defining moment...a lifetime of work...and this is what COULD be corrected if we had an open mind. So I say, wrestlebacks after round 2, but NOT after round 1. As for time, I agree that is a concern. I'm not sure how all the semi-states look, but at New Castle we spend every year at LEAST one hour in "breaks". This year we had 3, totaling about 90 minutes or so. The New Castle "breaks" are becoming legendary. That is easily enough time to put in a single wrestle back round.
    3 points
  7. Not sure much can top the Peele family response awesome to see Brocks family support and defend both kids. When I first saw Brocks response to his victory I didn't really know what to think, I'm a Brickie to my core but instantly I remebered the class Brock showed in losses to Triana at sectionals and regionals, I also thought he deserves to celebrate such a big win. See the region is really a big family we really stick together rivals at times for sure but at the end of the day 2 great kids going to the state finals hopefully to met again in the finals its Great! Anyone would have reacted after that win hats off to Peele and Triana for being class acts all year.
    3 points
  8. We'll go through half the weights and discuss everything you need to know to lose at pick'ems
    2 points
  9. 2017-18 IHSWCA JR. ACADEMIC ALL-STATE 1st Team by GPA NAME SCHOOL GPA COACH NAME SCHOOL GPA COACH Roy Reynolds Avon 4.69 Zach Errett 40 Joseph Ward Culver Academies 3.97 Matt Behling Ryan Campbell Carmel 4.47 Ed Pendoski 41 Blake Deckard Edgewood 3.95 Greg Ratliff Derek Sikorski Pendleton Heights 4.43 David Cloud 42 Jack Hurley Penn 3.94 Brad Harper Darien Herbert Ben Davis 4.38 Jordan Knudsen 43 Jacob Fennell Western Boone 3.93 Matthew Joyce Jacob Moran Portage 4.30 Leroy Vega 44 Benjamin Hartley Fishers 3.92 Jason Cook Julius Graber Northridge 4.27 Eric Highley 45 Evan Beasley Northridge 3.92 Eric Highley Daniel Tolin Chesterton 4.24 Chris Joll 46 Dalton Huffman Noblesville 3.92 Michael Weimer Cade Cox Lewis Cass 4.23 Nathan Burrous 47 Mason Burkholder Bellmont 3.92 Paul Gunsett Dirk Herschberger Woodlan 4.20 Anthony Girod 48 Isaac Hall Jeffersonville 3.92 Danny Struck Nathan Conley Avon 4.16 Zach Errett 49 James Corgan Hobart 3.91 Alex Ramos Skyelar Seward Frankfort 4.14 Richard Sallee 50 Tyler Dixon Bloomington South 3.91 Mike Runyon Cameron Bacon Carmel 4.14 Ed Pendoski 51 Jakob Armstrong Winamac 3.91 Cody Hook Lucas Juengel Bellmont 4.14 Paul Gunsett 52 Adam Anderson Southwestern 3.91 Scott Gross Zane Gilbreath Rochester 4.13 Clint Gard 53 Alexander Gronkiewicz Kankakee Valley 3.90 Brad Burvan Hunter Watts Jimtown 4.12 Jerimiah Maggart 54 Tucker Schank Southridge 3.90 David Schank Bryce Woods Indian Creek 4.09 Pat Dowty 55 Victor Antunez Jennings County 3.89 T.Howard Jones Isaac Maurer Eastern (Howard) 4.09 Bob Jarrett 56 Jon Ruble Bellmont 3.89 Paul Gunsett Landon Betz Jasper 4.07 Jace Brescher 57 Daniel Fink Faith Christian 3.88 Justin Kuhn Matthew Mangus Zionsville 4.07 Jared Williams 58 Sean Cotteleer Tri-West 3.88 Daniel Muchler Ryan Keller Eastern (Howard) 4.06 Bob Jarrett 59 Seth Johnson North Montgomery 3.86 Maurice Swain Garrett Hetzer Eastern (Howard) 4.06 Bob Jarrett 60 Braden Oakley Harrison (WL) 3.85 Johnny Henry Laine Schonauer New Palestine 4.05 Alex Johns 61 Cole Baker Frankton 3.85 Courtney Duncan Saul Diagostino Tri-West 4.05 Daniel Muchler 62 Ryan Glithero Whiteland 3.84 David Thompson Calden Maish Clinton Prairie 4.04 Joey Mitchell 63 Eli Pokorney Chesterton 3.84 Chris Joll Parker Bates Adams Central 4.02 Tony Currie 64 Jonah Getty Bishop Dwenger 3.83 John Tone Robert Martin Owen Valley 4.02 Braden Bybee 65 Mason McCartney Fishers 3.82 Jason Cook Harold Jones Lawrence North 4.02 Jason Stewart 66 Alexander Mosconi Cathedral 3.82 Sean McGinley Austin Lane Perry Meridian 4.01 Matt Schoettle 67 Carter Thornhill Plainfield 3.82 Brian Smiley Karsten Harshbarger Lawrence North 4.01 Jason Stewart 68 Jacob Bolts Columbus East 3.82 Chris Cooper Nathaniel Keener Churubusco 4.00 Sam Riesen 69 Brooks Davis Perry Meridian 3.82 Matt Schoettle Dallin Anderson Columbus North 4.00 Justin Cooper 70 Cameron Amento Evansville Central 3.80 Michael Lapadat Michael Garrett Bishop Dwenger 4.00 John Tone 71 Abhay Rathee Jasper 3.79 Jace Brescher Parker Moseley North Montgomery 4.00 Maurice Swain 72 Dylan Goudy Western 3.78 Chad Shepherd Tyler Brubaker McCutcheon 4.00 Chuck Wallace 73 Cauy Thomas Greencastle 3.76 Shane Thomas Evan Burge McCutcheon 4.00 Chuck Wallace 74 Joshua Roehm South Vermillion 3.76 Ron Stateler Kirby Roudebush Tipton 3.99 Mark Barker 75 Ryan Rasler Prairie Heights 3.75 Brett Smith Trent Smith Roncalli 3.98 Wade McClurg 76 Brian Keeney Roncalli 3.75 Wade McClurg Quinn Ford North Central 3.98 Lou Silverman 77 Zackary Knoll Noblesville 3.75 Michael Weimer Ciera Broukal Bloomington South 3.98 Mike Runyon 78 Ezra Mazurek Carroll (Flora) 3.75 J.T. Veach
    2 points
  10. Thank you we love putting them on. Also I appreciate it the rankings are fun and hopefully we are able to recognize these kids who do well all season.
    2 points
  11. trust me the stories of his coach are legends LOL
    2 points
  12. As some of you may know, a family from Castle lost their home this week. CUSAWC is going to host Double HL (Humpday Head Lock) Camp on Wednesday, Feb 21st from 6:45-8:15 at CHS (enter door 21). We will have celebrity coaches showing the greatest headlocks known to mankind. . We are asking for a $20 donation for attending camp, but this is not mandatory. We’d love to have a room full of guys to battle, raise some money for a wrestling family, and have a good time. Please email me if you have any questions: Doug Welch Doug.welch@carmelusawrestling.org
    2 points
  13. Thor

    Best Weight Ever?

    I think what makes this year stand out so much is that all of these wrestlers accomplishments have already happened. In some prior years, you can say there were so many total state champs, but that would come later in their careers. 126 this year already has 3 state titles, as well as more runnerups, semifinalists and other accolades.
    2 points
  14. The IHSWCA will send the academic all-state list out to all colleges in the country - hoping your kids get some looks!
    2 points
  15. Congratulations to the following coaches who were chosen by the IHSWCA for the following awards- State Coach of the Year- Chris Cooper- Columbus East Randy Helfrich Assistant Coach of the Year- Mike Poppe- Garrett
    2 points
  16. This is directed at the questions, not the explanation of the questions. I can't believe this is what they came up with.
    2 points
  17. Prayers being sent with a heavy heart. This tragedy resonates deeply within us whose affiliated with Shenandoah Wrestling. We lost Levi Black to the same circumstances 2yrs ago. I've reached out to the Black Family and made them aware. Expect to hear from them with support and encouragement that the Combs family will be able to directly relate to.
    2 points
  18. HONORABLE MENTION Junior Academic All-State 2017-18 Nicholas Hosier Bishop Dwenger 3.74 John Tone 61 Jared Diep New Palestine 3.73 Alex Johns 62 Samuel Fair Perry Meridian 3.45 Matt Schoettle Luke Adams Cathedral 3.72 Sean McGinley 63 Deacon Pettiford Lawrence North 3.45 Jason Stewart Joseph Kuhl Culver Academies 3.72 Matt Behling 64 Dillon Riddell Crawford County 3.44 David Stewart Brooks Hartz Castle 3.72 Bob Harmon 65 Gary Kitko Noblesville 3.44 Michael Weimer Issac Salinas Delphi 3.71 Mike Atwood 66 Braeden King Carroll (Flora) 3.44 J.T. Veach Zachary Flynn Jasper 3.71 Jace Brescher 67 Nicholas Willham Greenwood 3.44 Jay Yates Jacob Hirsch Evansville Memorial 3.70 Larry Mattingly 68 Dakota Roudebush Bellmont 3.44 Paul Gunsett Adam Negangard East Central 3.70 Paul Snipes 69 Giran Kunkel Central Noble 3.43 Chuck Fleshman Kade Zadylak Norwell 3.70 John Johnson 70 Bae Reh North Central 3.43 Lou Silverman Brooks Wathen Jennings County 3.69 T.Howard Jones 71 Logan Lothamer Leo 3.42 Rod Williams Steven Latre Crawfordsville 3.69 Chris Ervin 72 John Harris Roncalli 3.42 Wade McClurg Cory Green Jimtown 3.69 Jerimiah Maggart 73 Asa Garcia Avon 3.42 Zach Errett Andrew Hollingsworth Delphi 3.68 Mike Atwood 74 Isaac Weimer West Noble 3.41 Tom Marsh Spencer Emenhiser Columbia City 3.68 Blane Culp 75 Trace Thomas Greencastle 3.40 Shane Thomas Samuel Wertz Noblesville 3.67 Michael Weimer 76 Julio Navarro Goshen 3.40 Jim Pickard Brady Pease Delta 3.67 Gary Schiessman 77 Jadon Crisp Central Noble 3.39 Chuck Fleshman Bryce Track Jimtown 3.67 Jerimiah Maggart 78 Bryce Reish Lewis Cass 3.39 Nathan Burrous Seth Sutton Prairie Heights 3.66 Brett Smith 79 Andrew Baxter Bloomington South 3.39 Mike Runyon Max Schimmel Delphi 3.66 Mike Atwood 80 Benjamin Kyle Frankton 3.39 Courtney Duncan Derek Blubaugh Bloomington South 3.64 Mike Runyon 81 Dylan Carrier Evansville Central 3.38 Michael Lapadat Carson Brewer Avon 3.63 Zach Errett 82 Patrick Etzlae Brebeuf Jesuit Prep 3.38 Mic Roessler Samir Ahsan West Lafayette 3.62 Rick Roseman 83 Karl Kubica Culver Academies 3.38 Matt Behling James Dycus Warren Central 3.62 Jim Tonte 84 Ethan Hicks Carroll (FW) 3.38 Tim Sloffer Jasper Donaldson Northfield 3.62 Gary Norman 85 Carter Hettinger Winamac 3.38 Cody Hook Jarod Miller Pendleton Heights 3.61 David Cloud 86 Kameron Kendall North Posey 3.37 Cody Moll Wilson Daulton Rochester 3.61 Clint Gard 87 Chadd Ervin Crawfordsville 3.36 Chris Ervin Nathaniel Duncan McCutcheon 3.61 Chuck Wallace 88 Jonathan Humes Tippecanoe Valley 3.36 Kyler Kearby Benjamin Batchelder Guern Catholic 3.60 Andy Fleenor 89 Ian Liette Jay County 3.36 Eric Myers Noah Brown Penn 3.59 Brad Harper 90 Conner Gimson Jimtown 3.36 Jerimiah Maggart Evan Overton Boonville 3.59 Dustin Wilke 91 Spencer Fears Roncalli 3.35 Wade McClurg Henry Hilger Bishop Dwenger 3.59 John Tone 92 Morgan Smith Columbus North 3.35 Justin Cooper Lorenzo Salazar Roncalli 3.58 Wade McClurg 93 Zackary Wilburn Milan 3.34 Adrian Wilburn Elizabeth Hunter Hamilton Heights 3.57 Gary Myers 94 Tristan Sutton Franklin Community 3.33 Bob Hasseman Ian Nelson LaPorte 3.57 Louis Kuzdas 95 Tanner Schoeff Central Noble 3.32 Chuck Fleshman Camden Spears Madison Cons. 3.56 Tyson Skinner 96 Jeffery Harper Penn 3.32 Brad Harper Matthew Davis Harrison (WL) 3.56 Johnny Henry 97 Brock Peele Portage 3.32 Leroy Vega Ethan Smith Vincennes Lincoln 3.55 Matt Collins 98 Erika Dilworth Maconaquah 3.31 Bob Freijie Alex Faulkner Mishawaka 3.54 Steven Sandefer 99 Luke Lechner Western 3.31 Chad Shepherd Matthew Gimson Jimtown 3.54 Jerimiah Maggart 100 ZacharyTrocchio FW Snider 3.31 David Mohr Ismael Castillo Calumet 3.53 Jim Wadkins 101 Nicholas Riddell Crawford County 3.31 David Stewart Lukasz Walendzak Cathedral 3.52 Sean McGinley 102 Payton Frye Southport 3.31 Nick Skinner David Sheley S.B. Riley 3.52 Bill Flatt 103 Zackery Davis Boonville 3.31 Dustin Wilke Luis Zepeda Perry Meridian 3.52 Matt Schoettle 104 Chandler Chapman Jay County 3.31 Eric Myers Tali Boyles North Knox 3.52 Dan Yochum 105 Mitch Hoot Woodlan 3.30 Anthony Girod Isiah Fultcher Jeffersonville 3.52 Danny Struck 106 Torion'ja Forrest Peru 3.30 Andy Hobbs Treyton Mucker Tell City 3.51 Neal Stahly 107 Justin Poeppel Leo 3.29 Rod Williams Kyle Saez Westfield 3.50 Phillip Smith 108 Alexander Coleman Culver Academies 3.29 Matt Behling Donovan Schuyler Hebron 3.50 Todd Adamczyk 109 Devon Casebolt Castle 3.29 Bob Harmon Anthony Cook Crawfordsville 3.50 Chris Ervin 110 Zachary Sutton Guern Catholic 3.29 Andy Fleenor Colin Faubion New Palestine 3.49 Alex Johns 111 Gabriel McClelland Mooresville 3.29 Dan Mikesell Dylan Dortan Faith Christian 3.49 Justin Kuhn 112 Evan Light Penn 3.25 Brad Harper Destin Hardy North Knox 3.49 Dan Yochum 113 Jacob Trefren Culver Academies 3.25 Matt Behling Elijah Malone Vincennes Lincoln 3.48 Matt Collins 114 Michael Ford Northfield 3.25 Gary Norman Michael Simmons Angola 3.48 Doug Smoker 115 Peyton Pruett Center Grove 3.25 Cale Hoover Adyson Baber Hamilton Heights 3.47 Gary Myers 116 Colton McCrary Vincennes Lincoln 3.25 Matt Collins Tyler Norment Jimtown 3.47 Jerimiah Maggart 117 Muhammad Sidibe Ben Davis 3.25 Jordan Knudsen Thomas Hemmelgarn Jay County 3.46 Eric Myers 118 Sean Bridges Bloomington South 3.25 Mike Runyon Shawn Gibson Pendleton Heights 3.45 David Cloud 119 Reis Schrock Carroll (FW) 3.25 Tim Sloffer Brayden Clevenger New Palestine 3.45 Alex Johns 120 Kyle Hagedorn Tell City 3.25 Neal Stahly 121 Nathan Frey Carmel 3.25 Ed Pendoski Dylan Johnson Jeffersonville 3.25 Danny Struck
    2 points
  19. Jesse mendez won his 3rd middle school title over koontz of Edgewood Sunday(who is really good also) Mendez won 125 I am not sure if he is a first year cadet but it would be nice to see him mix it up with some of the high school qualifiers and medalist much like Boarman did last years.
    2 points
  20. Cool stuff...The only out of state team we ever wrestled at new Castle was at the Cathedral super 6 where we wrestled Kentucky's St. X...Us and Cathedral would thump them pretty good every time but they were solid and always had state placers on their team...I got beat by 4xer Isaac Knable that went onto start at IU..I love seeing these numbers but wish the travel restrictions were different.. heaven forbid we get to go have a little fun on somebody else's turf.
    2 points
  21. You do good work keeping up with this thanks for all you do its impressive
    2 points
  22. I hope this group who are looking into it will improve the experience. Change the Venue, full mats, move the date of MS state closer to the date of Council Bluff Iowa, have a qualifier 50 plus kids in a bracket to be complete in one day is not good for any wrestlers, scratch weigh ins, seeding should never be trackwrestling. The weighin card was an improvement. Good luck to those who will be wrestling in this event in the future.
    2 points
  23. Well I watched Mendez beat Jacob Moran and Raymond Rioux at the Indianamat Hoosier Preseason Open last September. He won it all. Very impressed.
    2 points
  24. I love the drama of the ticket round, it is very intense and a great thing to watch. The season is on the line and you have 6 minutes to move on and punch a ticket or you go home. It is a wonderful thing for sure. At the same time everybody knows that getting a great draw is part of why some kids advance. Example John Doe, who may very well be easily one of the best 8 kids in the state, drew the state champ in the ticket round so his season is over. It does not discredit any other kids win, just helps to ensure the best 16 get to state. Parris is one of those all-time great Indiana wrestlers, but somebody had to draw him in the ticket round. Same with Lee and the list goes on. We have great wrestling in this state, but it can always be improved upon. I am not saying I am in favor of either, just can see both sides of the argument.
    2 points
  25. Perseverance

    Worst draw

    Great point Jeremy. It aligns with Silas and I's philosophy to a "T". Being fairly new to the sport of wrestling compared to many on this site (7yrs). I would grow a little more perturbed every year as I would hear parents/coaches/wrestlers complaining about draws, or hoping they had an easy road through. I can tell you this......that was rarely an issue with the Doah coaches. Slivka, Gary Jr & Sr each had a "bring it on mentality". Being cut from that similar cloth, is a major factor of our growing so close off the mat as well. I'll only add that Coach Barbosa has carried on that same approach. It comes natural for him being from the south side of Muncie. ? Assistant Coach Walker is no different. The Allred outlook is simple......Those who worry about the draw are entertaining fear & self doubt. Hoping for an easy path is reserved for individuals whose bartering for podium spots. Not for those whose goal is its peak. Cressel & Walton are both very deserving of all the recognition and success they've worked so hard for. They're well coached and their college commitments speak for themselves. However.....these are matches we've wanted all season. But we'll focus on beating Moore Friday night first. Bottom line......We love the draw. Awesome opportunity to make a LOUD statement! And they'll be dealing with a hungry youngster whose well prepared, well studied, unafraid to lose.....and wrestling free with no pressure. The best 182lb'er in the State will stand on top of the podium this weekend regardless of their bracket pairings. And it could be any 1 of 16 young men in the bracket. We genuinely wish everyone competing a great week of practice, continued good health and to just enjoy the moment. Go to war, have fun and score points. Never lose sight of how much of a blessing it is to be there.
    2 points
  26. Man I hope so! As his dad, I know my son would never lose if “karma” was an actual thing! Lol! Did he overreact? Yeah, maybe. He also immediately felt regret and without prompting took it upon himself (remember a 16 year old kid) to go speak to Hobart’s coaches, Tylor, Tylor’s parents, our coaches, his teammates, his family, and others. You need to remember that Tylor (AWESOME KID AND FAMILY!) and Brock have been very good friends, teammates and wrestling partners for years at RWA. Brock was extremely excited to win against someone he has so much respect for. My son...no I’m sorry....my CHILDREN have been raised to be respectful and humble, and both are. I couldn’t be prouder of Brock, the man he is becoming, the student he is, the friend he is, the brother he is, the teammate he is, and the fact that wrestler doesn’t even come close to the top of the list of great things he is! He also would like it pointed out he squished a bug off his shoulder, not a “cigarette” lol! Man I also really hope your “karma” comes back twice as hard on him this week! Thanks for the motivation too! Love the Peele Family!
    2 points
  27. Track, golf, cross country, etc
    2 points
  28. Everyone arguing for wrestlebacks understands the 'beat the guy on the mat with you' concept. Wrestlebacks don't change that, they simply eliminate the 'luck of the draw' from the equation. If a wrestler is truly worthy, he will beat the guy on the mat with him in wrestlebacks. Furthermore as someone stated last week, wrestlebacks aren't needed to protect against upsets. Upsets happen every year & would continue to happen with wrestlebacks. They're needed to eliminate the luck of the draw. Lastly, I hate the idea of seeding the SS's. Way to subjective & as we witnessed yesterday, the rankings are often not accurate.
    2 points
  29. Yes I am speaking for @ontherise219 and he says shaved ice on him, he will actually be working at the stand handing out free shaved ice to everyone...
    1 point
  30. As some of you may know, a family from Castle lost their home this week. CUSAWC is going to host Double HL (Humpday Head Lock) Camp on Wednesday, Feb 21st from 6:45-8:15 at CHS (enter door 21). We will have celebrity coaches showing the greatest headlocks known to mankind. . We are asking for a $20 donation for attending camp, but this is not mandatory. We’d love to have a room full of guys to battle, raise some money for a wrestling family, and have a good time. Please email me if you have any questions: Doug Welch Doug.welch@carmelusawrestling.org
    1 point
  31. SIACfan

    Mappes vs South?

    Thanks TribleB! But I am aware that the assistant official cannot over-rule the lead official. That was simply poor wording on my part. I was simply eluding to the fact that it seems either assistant officials are reluctant to offer a different opinion or lead officials are reluctant to accept opposing views & change their call. I'm quit certain it depends on the individual official. It just appeared to me that there was a reluctance to change calls. IMO, they have two officials at this level for the purpose of getting the call right, & it often appears to me that officials seem to error on the side of sticking with the original call.
    1 point
  32. By STEVE KRAH stvkrh905@gmail.com “We have two from the Patriots of Jay County!” Gaven Hare and Mason Winner are back for their second appearance in the IHSAA State Finals “Parade of Champions.” Once the pre-meet pageantry is over at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis Friday night, it’s time to get down to business for 220-pound senior Hare and 160-pounder Winner. There’s no more “just happy to be here.” Hare was a state qualifier at 220 as a junior. Winner placed seventh at 145 as a freshman. This year, Hare’s postseason path has included runner-up finishes at the sectional and regional tournaments — both held at Jay County — and a championship at the Fort Wayne Semistate. “This year, I know not to go in there content,” says Hare, who is 38-7 for 2017-18 and 120-44 for his prep career. “I have to stay hungry. “I’ve already lost two title matches (at sectional and regional). I know how bad it feels to lose. I’m not trying to have that feeling anymore.” It was Hare’s first semistate title and Winner’s second straight (the sophomore also won sectional and regional in 2018). Other Jay County semistate champions include Glenn Glogas (1982), Greg Garringer (1982), Eric Lemaster (1987), Geoff Glogas (1987), Larry Brown (1988), Casey Kenney (2008 and 2009), Drake Meska (2011) and Eric Hemmelgarn (2013 and 2014). When Hare earned his semistate title, he impressed a number of people in the Memorial Coliseum crowd. “I was getting feedback on both sides of the coin,” says fourth-year Patriots head coach Eric Myers. “I had at least 10 people come up to me afterward and say that he was one of their favorite wrestlers to watch.” It’s obvious to his coach by the smile on his face that Hare is enjoying the challenges of wrestling. “He likes to compete and have a good time,” says Myers. “Gaven is great for the sport. He makes it exciting out there.” Myers, a former Adams Central wrestler and South Adams head coach, is a seventh grade teacher and he first encountered Hare as a junior high student. It was in that seventh grade year that Andy Schmidt recruited the young man to the mats. “He was really raw at first,” says Myers. “But he had this athleticism and this innate sense to compete and to win.” As a freshman, Hare set his sights high and he won a challenge match to take a sport in the varsity lineup. “He’s always set goals,” says Myers. “ I’m going to be here by such and such time and usually he’s achieved those goals.” Myers has watched Hare experience some ups and downs in his senior season. He took two losses and narrowly avoided a third at the Carroll Super Dual and suffered setbacks against South Adams senior Isaiah Baumgartner in the sectional final and Adams Central senior Chandler Schumm in the regional championship match. Those only served to re-focus him. “He’s been pushing himself just a little harder than he did before,” says Myers. “He was banged up going into state tournament series so he backed off and that showed in his results.” At semistate, Hare edged Baumgartner 5-4 in the semifinals and pinned Central Noble junior Levi Leffers in 1:58 in the finals. A three-sport athlete, Hare is also a two-way lineman in football and right-handed pitcher in baseball. He has worked as an umpire and would like to explore coaching, something he has discussed with his Jay County head coaches — Myers in wrestling, Tim Millspaugh in football and Lea Selvey in baseball. When he’s not playing school sports, he is likely competing with friends or family in basketball, wiffleball, bowling or something else. “I’m a sports fanatic,” says Hare. Between all his other sports, Hare has found time to make it to off-season open rooms and works out in practice with assistant coaches like Bryce Baumgartner, who placed seventh at 182 as a Bellmont senior in 2017. “These older guys give me a good pounding,” says Hare. “They show me more technique and the moves that will get me through the tough matches.” Myers has two paid assistants in Jeff Heller and Bruce Wood and three volunteers in Baugmgartner, Jon Winner and Chad Chowning. Bellmont graduate Heller was a Myers assistant at South Adams and is also his brother-in-law. Wood and Chowning are Jay Country graduates. Jon Winner is a former Monroe Central wrestler and the father of Mason. The son of Molly Robbins and Zack Hare and middle sibling between Destiny Hare and Corbin Hare, Portland resident Gaven says he would like to pursue one or more sports in college. As self-described academic slacker his first few years of high school, Hare pulled a 4.0 and 3.8 in the first two grading periods this school year. “I’m trying to catch up,” says Hare, who has drawn some interest from college wrestling programs and will wait to see what unfolds this spring on the baseball diamond. Winner, who is 44-2 on the season and 83-6 for his career, has been around wrestling almost non-stop since he was a second grader. He has traveled extensively with the Indiana Outlaws and trained with the best at CIA and Pride centers and attended Jeff Jordan’s camps. “He’s a year-round grinder,” says Myers of Winner. “He immerses himself in the sport and so does his family.” Winner, who topped Fort Wayne Bishop Luers senior Chandler Woenker 3-0 in the semistate finals, is always looking to make himself better. That’s why he started running cross country in sixth grade. “It’s whether you want to push yourself or not,” says Winner. “They say that wrestling is 90 percent mental. It’s whether you want do to it or not. You have to push yourself — in running or wrestling.” Winner has a way of pushing himself and his opponent. “He’s an in-your-face wrestler that will keep coming at you,” says Myers. “He’s got a quality that is hard to implant in kids. He’ll keep going until he gets what he wants. He’s hard-nosed and mentally tough. “He has the confidence to keep going after it.” Mason also draws inspiration from his family. Jon and Kimberly Winner have three children — Mason, Mitchell and Mallory. Mitchell is a freshman and also runs cross country. Fifth grader Mallory competes with the Jay County Wrestling Club and also plays softball. The Winners are Ridgeville area farmers and have about 50 head of Charolais cattle between their property and that of Bill and Sandra Winner — Jon’s parents. Both of Mason’s paternal grandparents were too ill to attend semistate. “I’m wrestling with so much more emotion,” says Mason. “My grandpa has Alzheimer’s (disease). He’s my hero. “It would mean so much to me to win a state title for him.” Two Patriots — Geoff Glogas (98) and David Ferguson (105) — reached the top of the State Finals podium in 1987. Jay County’s state placers: • Glenn Glogas (second at 112 in 1981; second at 119 in 1982). • Greg Garringer (fifth at 155 in 1982). • Kurt VanSkyock (third at 145 in 1984; third at 155 in 1985) • Larry Wilson (fourth at 167 in 1985). • Geoff Glogas (state champion at 98 in 1987; fifth at 103 in 1988). • David Ferguson (state champion at 105 in 1987). • Shawn Jordan (sixth at 152 in 1997). • James Myers (seventh at 125 in 1997). • James Brewster (seventh at 215 in 1999). • Casey Kenney (second at 103 in 2008). • Eric Hemmelgarn (third at 285 in 2012; fifth at 285 in 2013; fourth at 285 in 2014). • Kyle Garringer (sixth at 195 in 2013). • Andy Kohler (sixth at 182 in 2016). View full article
    1 point
  33. Great story! A lot of history and interesting insights into the two champions. best of luck to both at Bankers Life.
    1 point
  34. If we had wrestlebacks, his ranked wrestlers qualifying for state would be over 90%. I think those death draws is where he loses a lot of them.
    1 point
  35. I know these aren't duals but Portage and Avon also wrestled Ohio and Michigan teams at Brecksville and both finished in the top 6 of the 48 team tournament. Again, I know this does not fully show what both teams would do in duals, but it is still important to look at nonetheless.
    1 point
  36. JMILL

    IHSWCA Middle School State

    He needs Y2 support for his own rankings section, but unfortunately he is not supported by the almighty IN Mat guru
    1 point
  37. People down below are drinking ice water when Watson is a voice of reason !!!! LOL !! (#)) TheCounty #PainTrain
    1 point
  38. TripleB

    Mappes vs South?

    An asst can only provide assistance if asked by the head ref and even then he can't overturn the head ref. I learned this last year during the semi finals at state where there were several close calls. I talked w/ a high ranking ref after that and he sent me this: Page 13 Rule 3 Section 2 Assistant Referee Art 1... By state high school association adoption, an assistant referee may be used during competition. The use of an assistant referee is designed to minimize human error in matters of rule application and judgment. Art 2... The assistant referee will be granted the same mobility as the referee and will compliment and assist the referee in making calls. The referee will be in complete control of the match. Following are procedures to follow with the use of an assistant referee: a. Constant verbal communication between the referee and the assistant is necessary throughout the match concerning stalling, line calls, illegal holds/maneuver, technical violations, potentially dangerous holds/maneuvers, and time remaining in the period; b. The two referees should be facing each other while each is maintaining a view between the wrestlers. Both referees must move to positions on the mat where the best view of wrestling and verbal communications can be achieved; c. In a near fall situation, the assistant referee should not be down on the mat, but in a position to observe the action, the clock, and tap the referee when time expires; d. If the assistant referee observes interlocking hands or grasping of clothing, the proper signal should be given immediately and the assistant referee should inform the referee of the infraction; e. The assistant referee must develop a feel for the match to properly assist the referee. When the assistant disagrees with the referee the assistant will bring it to the referee's attention immediately (when asked). It is not required to stop the match unless the referee thinks it is necessary. The referee will avoid interrupting the match when significant action is in progress; f. When necessary, the referee and the assistant shall meet briefly at the edge of the mat away from the wrestlers and coaches, away from the scorer's table to discuss the point of disagreement; g. The assistant may support, disagree or have no opinion relative to a decision. The referee shall prevail in the event of a disagreement; h. When a decision is reached the referee will inform the scorer's table of any change in mat scoring, timing, etc.; i. The referee, assistant referee, and two contestants are the only individuals permitted on the wrestling mat. Coaches are not permitted to address the assistant referee and the assistant referee is not permitted to address the coaches. This is the referee's responsibility; j. During any headlock, the assistant should be in position to observe any action from underneath and verbally inform the referee of any change from legal to illegal; k. During the end of match procedure, the assistant referee shall be on the edge of the circle to observe both wrestlers and coaches as they leave the wrestling area. A summary as explained to IHSAA officials is that the referee does not offer his opinion unless asked to do so. The coach may ask the referee to ask the assistant, and although it is general practice to do so, and referees are encouraged to do so, the referee is not always obligated to do so. When a coach addresses the assistant referee is can be construed as Unsportsmanlike Conduct, although the assistant will usually direct the coach to the referee. The assistant referee may issue penalties to coaches without the permission of the referee. Regardless of teh experience of ability level, the assistant can NEVER overrule the referee.
    1 point
  39. TCCender

    Mappes vs South?

    The truth is that the two types of calls you reference, stall calls and the out-of-bounds calls, have always been this way in Indiana. If you move in from some other states it is quite striking actually how much stalling can be allowed here sometimes, and how some referees call the sideline. Unfortunately, there are some programs here that actually coach to this...they're teaching their wrestlers to wrestle at the sideline, back off the mat, and take asinine amounts of time back to the circle, etc--almost as if they're daring the referee to call something. I can think of one instance though this past semi-state weekend, where a wrestler from a particular program lost on a questionable takedown at the sideline call at the end--this wrestler all season wrestled in a time-wasting style, backing off, moving to the sideline, etc, and it finally bit him in the butt. They're going to keep doing that, until the the refs starting putting that fist up in the air, or award that takedown at the sideline thereby dissuading teams from using that technique. Over the years I've decided just to go with it--it can be frustrating but there's not much that can be done, and the lesson that the kids have to learn is that they have to find a way to win, regardless.
    1 point
  40. South got lucky????...well,all ill say is the more he works in the room,and in the gym, the "luckier" he gets!!!..kids an absolute beast,my pick at 160!@! GO ROCKET!!!
    1 point
  41. AJ

    3x middle school champ

    And to think he wasnt even fully healthy.... wow!!!!!
    1 point
  42. I hate this post. It is unsportsmanlike and Elitist. I hate it every year. Root for your team/wrestler, not against others. And please don't say "It's all in good fun!" That is no better than "It's just locker room talk!"
    1 point
  43. Badger

    Great wrestler

    I just wanted to recognize a great wrestler with great sportsmanship. Jed Levitz from Prairie Heights. He fell short of going back to state for a 3rd time. After his lost he was a class act, handling it like a true champion,shaking hands and congratulating the other wrestler 2 times. A great example of what wrestling and a great coaching staff has taught this young man. Congratulations on a awesome high school wrestling career.
    1 point
  44. You woke up too early this morning. You must still be super sleepy. Combest says go back to bed bud.
    1 point
  45. I, personally, like the win or go home drama the ticket round at semistate brings. It's the most fun-filled round, hands down. There will always be people we know are more deserving of getting to state than someone else, but that's the beauty of the system. Yes, the draws can be brutal to some. Yes, it's not 100 percent fair, but that's life. Probably my favorite moment at the New Castle semistate was in the ticket round watching Dru Berkebile. This kid absolutely is better than some others moving on. He had some brace on his leg and wasn't able to bend it. He barely could get in the down position and he had to take shots practically standing up. But when he lost, knowing his career was over, he saluted the fans and moved on. I'm sure that was tough for him, in a perfect world he would be healthy and advancing to state - but he moved on. A career isn't defined by one loss.
    1 point
  46. I see that argument, but this weekend and next weekend demonstrate the most glaring need for wrestlebacks. No need to call out kids or weights, but it needs to be mentioned.
    1 point
  47. You're right, every bracket is structurely equal. But if you think every bracket is equal in wrestlers ability, then that explains a lot about your posts.
    1 point
  48. This is where you are wrong. The only way to know for sure that the most deserving on a particular day advance is to have wrestlebacks. All we know is that the best in their particular quarter bracket yesterday advanced.
    1 point
  49. That’s actually a pretty good way of putting it and for the most part I agree. But it does suck to see wrestlers that would fare better in Indy stay home while the “lucky draw” kids get to move on. But if the IHSAA doesn’t want to do wrestlebacks or seed semi-state brackets to try and separate the best, not much else we can do about it.
    1 point
  50. Rutter lost at regionals, and the wrestler he lost to was pinned by the third place out of Goshen... is it really “clear” he should be state bound?
    1 point
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