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Just a couple more fellas getting the nod https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6219643-fargo-2018-dark-horses-in-junior-mens-freestyle

Illinois has two things going for them. One is a very well established youth system that has helped develop a lot of young talent so the depth is there come Fargo age. I haven’t keep up with it lately but their IKWF and associates youth trips have been churning out proven national talent for awhile. And two is their ability to get a huge numbers of that talent to commit to Fargo. They not only bring one of the largest numbers of wrestlers (maxing out most years), but also the depth at most several weight classes is amazing. Winning the team title multiple years definitely helps push the commitment for sure, but I also believe they have some established funding programs that helps keep the cost of the trip manageable. From what I’ve heard (haven’t got all the details here) a couple of their fundraising options may not be allows to occur in our state due to the IHSAA by-laws. But yes MattB to your point a few cross over events between us and IL, or OH for that matter, could help improve put states competiveness too. Could just be an open tournament but seems like it could develop more interest from some of our top kids if it was set up as dual meet type competition. Send two dual team from each age group and have them wrestle against the two teams from that state for a third match they could wrestle their other state team. Not to mention if the ISWA would count one of those crossover meets (at least in state ones) as part of the 2 State qualifiers it could help push a few more of our top wrestlers to compete and then also get qualified. But first we may have to have to keep promoting freestyle competition and Fargo qualification in general. Fargo’s definitely not for everyone but it seems we should be able to send even a few more top guys that what we are. In some cases it’s selling them on freestyle in general and in other cases it maybe related to other commitments or costs. If states like Colorado and Georgia are starting to find ways to rise up on the Freestyle scene I would think we could find some ques from them especially with the wrestling talent of the Midwest state that they don’t have which coils further help sharpen up our instate talent. Even with good numbers this year we haven’t maxed out our numbers and definitely are missing some possible big names. Not to mention we are light on our National Duals numbers to which seems crazy based on the number guaranteed matches you get though that event compared to even Fargo. Plus, if we looks back to a few Central Reginal Qualifiers (one avenue to Fargo past the 3 state qualifiers) IN has had a somewhat smaller than should be expected turnout even when its held in our state. Would love to see those number increase since state like IL really start to add to their Fargo depth by getting more guys through during those events. Heck you can technically qualify through any of the Regionals, so whatever the next closest one is could also be an option for a nice travel trip for some IN guys looking to make it to Fargo. I don’t have dilusions of being a perineal title contender soon, but out state should be able to get the talent in place necessary to be a consistent Top 8 team in both Nationals Duals and Fargo got both Freestyle age groups.

Agreed. Although I think they’re overlooking some studs. There’d be a little more to talk about if Silas was healthy enough to make the trip though. Unfortunately he’s still about 2 weeks away from full fledge banging live in competition format. The Carter kid from KS who they predicted to win it 195.....Silas has teched and pointed handily in 2 meetings. Only adds to the sting of having to sit this one out! I still think our current Cadets will give them plenty to talk about before the week concludes! I fully anticipate plenty of stop signs being brought back to the homefront by Team IN! Safe travels, have fun and represent!!!

Man!!! Illinois is deep with Cadet studs. How bout this idea... the ISWA gets with the folks in Illinois and propose some sort of state vs state cross over series. Couldn’t hurt to ask??? They get some fresh blood and we get to wrestle with the best a few more times.

I spy with my little eye, double digit All-Americans.

Mendez get a little talk on Flo article proclaiming 126 Fargo’s toughest Cadet Freestyle Weight. https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6219563-fargo-2018s-toughest-cadet-weight-class-126lbs

Been working with Poe this summer and he's improved tremendously and got stronger.. great work ethic and kid.. indiana is represented by the best all around kids and I'm proud of all our wrestlers and coaches!

Asa is now 15th at 132 (flo rankings) Carson Brewer is 12th at 182 (flo rankings) and is doing freestyle only.