timbo

I have had the opportunity to coach for 25 year. I grew up and wrestled in Ohio. I think it should be classed. Two classes. I have coached at both small and large schools. I think today--to keep things interesting--kids need to have success. They need to be able to set attainable goals. I think in the long run dual meet/ team success--is what keeps kids together. A kid at a small school does not have the same chances to experience state success. With a half of a line up it is also tough to experience team success I would be curious to poll all the wrestlers in Indiana to hear their preference

I think Hse has 6

I think many sectionals pair up the unseeded wrestlers in the rat tail. Basically wrestle another unseeded person to get into the 8 man bracket

My prediction: brownsburg 1st, HSE second And Avon 3rd.

Gaines beat fainter from Avon 4-3.

Fishers heavyweight majored Lebanon last year at sectional. Beat Westfield at county thus past weekend as well.

Carmel will have 5-6 finalist. Hipple and Fox are two potential champs. Pruitt has a tough draw but is also capable. Gaines from Fishers at 145 Top 4 teams will be HSE, Fishers, Carmel, and Westfield. (no particular order) though HSE is probably the favorite. Flu season will change up the brackets come Saturday

This week Mason Gaines of Fishers defeated Kitko of Noblesville by major

Look for Mason Gaines from Fishers. Mason wrestled up a weight last year above Jordan Lile. He had a good showing at the pre season indiana mat tournament. Also look for Freedom Mak-Dawson. I do not see many Fishers wrestlers mentioned. I know this group and they will make some noise. I am also surprised their freshman coming in at 106 has not been mentioned.

I meant these as regional qualifiers. From What I have seen North Mont and South Mont Are very solid. I have not heard about the Other teams there

I predict Carmel will be team champ HSE, Leb, Westfield, and Zionsville will challenge for 2nd. I will give the edge to HSE Carmel--10 qualifiers HSE--7 qualifiers Zionsville--8 qualifiers Lebanon--7 qualifiers Westfield-7 qualifiers Fishers-- 6 qualifiers

Lance Syverson from Fishers will be at 132. He recently defeated Smith from Lebanon by 4 at 138.

I am looking forward to next weeks Hamilton County wrestling tournament. Teams include: Carmel, Westfield, HSE, Noblesville, Fishers, Sheriden, Guerin Catholic, and Hamilton Heights. This is usually the week that many wrestlers drop if that is their intention.

Tatom will do much better in an open match that allows him to be more explosive. I.e. Rypien match. This will be a good match---I give Tatom the edge

I just wanted to say great job to all the organizers of Indy Nationals---The event went quite smooth---volunteers were awesome--and the quality of wrestling was fantastic.