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Union County vs Mater Dei may be worth the price of admission. Both are solid. Have to give the edge to Union County in the upper weights though.

It's not a dual format. Are you saying that these teams are going to run away with it? Edited by Mattyb
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Seriously, how many Ervin kids are there?  Are some of these cousins or did Mama and Papa Ervin not have cable TV the last 20 years?

 

On this team, the three Ervin's are brothers (Jr. Saul, and Fr. twins Micah and Mathias). But in the past many of them have been cousins. Papa and Mama had 4 boys and 2 girls, then those all had approximately 1000 kids lol. There was an article in the Courier-Press a few years ago about this family. 

 

http://archive.courierpress.com/sports/high-school/wrestling-is-just-what-the-ervins-do-ep-447002808-327525111.html

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On this team, the three Ervin's are brothers (Jr. Saul, and Fr. twins Micah and Mathias). But in the past many of them have been cousins. Papa and Mama had 4 boys and 2 girls, then those all had approximately 1000 kids lol. There was an article in the Courier-Press a few years ago about this family. 

 

http://archive.courierpress.com/sports/high-school/wrestling-is-just-what-the-ervins-do-ep-447002808-327525111.html

Thanks for sharing.  I knew a decent amount about the Ervin's, but was not previously aware that Memorial's Wedding family was another off shoot of that clan. 

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Hook's Picks

 

132- md's Luigs and union's Ervin produced the "top match" in 2015. This could happen again, IF they get through the semifinal. Four legitimate contenders will vie for the final. Don't miss a match in this bracket!

 

152- same deal; a loaded bracket. There may be a surprise entry here...

 

Hwt- can't see anyone but ripple and Henson on the center mat. These two both have another gear; I would like to see it. What will it be? Two very good athletes going at it, or two super tankers in a super dull push fest? Both have a chance at a deep run...turn the dogs loose!

 

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My picks

106-Escalara(UC)

113-Garcia(Av). Freshman Adams from UC could upset

120-Wheeler(SX)

126-Lee(EMD)

132-Luigs(EMD) tough pick over Ervin

138-Scheffer(UC)

145-Oxford(UC)

152- Lee(EMD) no surprise here Hook

160-Van Horn(FC)

170-Ervin(UC)

182-Buckman(UC)

195-Kulmer(TR)

220-Larson(Av)

285-Ripple(MV)

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My picks

106-Escalara(UC)

113-Garcia(Av). Freshman Adams from UC could upset

120-Wheeler(SX)

126-Lee(EMD)

132-Luigs(EMD) tough pick over Ervin

138-Scheffer(UC)

145-Oxford(UC)

152- Lee(EMD) no surprise here Hook

160-Van Horn(FC)

170-Ervin(UC)

182-Buckman(UC)

195-Kulmer(TR)

220-Larson(Av)

285-Ripple(MV)

Just some facts

Avon- Rioux has a win (pin) over Escalara in Middle School.

Garcia has wrestled 120 this year.

132-Miranda is pretty good .

285- Henson is Bigger & Better

Just stating some facts .

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Can't wait to see how Avon stacks up at EMD. I like that only Avon thinks the Avon kids have a chance.It might be like at Semi State 2 years ago in Evansville when Avon won and they would not announce it or give Avon the award. Avon's Coach had to go up to the head table and ask for it. any where in Evansville is a VERY tough place to win, even when you win. :-) 

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Can't wait to see how Avon stacks up at EMD. I like that only Avon thinks the Avon kids have a chance.It might be like at Semi State 2 years ago in Evansville when Avon won and they would not announce it or give Avon the award. Avon's Coach had to go up to the head table and ask for it. any where in Evansville is a VERY tough place to win, even when you win. :-)

Mama.....i would be concerned of union county also.

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I don't see Ervin at 170 winning it. But I do think Saul at 132 takes the crown. Also, Sam Bacon (union 120) just took the top ranked kid in Ky to overtime. He could place high on the podium at the Holiday Classic. Any reason on why memorial is not competing this year? Can't wait to see this tournament.

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State placement (didn't include qualifiers) and this years ranking

 

KENTUCKY

 

Nate Wheeler (St. Xavier) 40-4 3rd @ 106 Currently ranked 2nd at 120 

 

Colton Lampe (Fern Creek) 46-4 3rd @ 113 Currently ranked 6th at 126

 

Konner Kraeszig (St. Xavier) 32-8 2nd @ 113 Currently ranked 3rd at 138

 

Saul Ervin (Union County) 2nd @ 120 Currently ranked 1st at 132

 

Austin Cook (St. Xavier) 36-10 7th @ 120 Currently ranked 4th at 126

 

Bryce Sheffer (Union County) STATE CHAMP @ 126 Currently ranked 1st at 138

 

Micah Ervin (Union County) 7th @ 132 Currently ranked 9th at 152 (FRESHMAN)

 

Dallas Miles (St. Xavier) 32-7  4th @ 145 Currently ranked 3rd at 145

 

Avery Buckman (Union County) 3rd @ 170 Currently ranked 3rd at 182

 

 

INDIANA 

Asa Garcia (Avon) STATE CHAMP @ 106 Currently ranked 1st at 113

Alec White (NEW PAL) 6th @ 113lbs Currently 5th at 126

Kyle Luigis (Mater Dei) 6th at 113 in 2015 Currently 9th at 132

Jacob Clark (Avon) 7th@ 152 Currently 5th at 152

Joe Lee (Mater Dei) STATE CHAMP @ 145 Currently 1st at 160

Burk Van Horn (Franklin) 2nd @ 160 Currently 2nd at 160

Kurtis Wildeman (Mater Dei) 6th @ 195 Currently 4th at 195

 

Gunnar Karson (Avon) 2nd @ 220 Currently 2nd at 220

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Champion Prediction in RED and Last years Mater Dei Classic champ in BLUE

 

106 
#1 (KY) Union Zeke Escalena 
#5 (KY) Trin. Landon Lenhart 
#8 MD Hinderliter 

#9 Avon Ray Rioix 

Dakota Erickson New Albany (Semi State #8)

113 
#1 Avon Asa Garcia  (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-106)
#8 (KY) Union Gabe Adams 
#21 (KY) Trin. Connor Goldsmith 
#14 MD K. Egli 

Cameron Fisher North Posey (Semi State #6)

120 
#2 (KY) St. X Nate Wheeler 
#6 MD Eli Dickens

#6 (KY) Union Sam Bacon 

Camden Chatterton Avon (Semi State #8)

126 
#4 (KY) St. X Austin Cook 

5th Alec White New Pal  (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-113)
#11 (KY) Trin. Zach Taylor 
#14 MD Matt Lee

#23 (KY) Union Payne Carr 

HM (IL) BW Mitch Millsap 

132 
#1 (KY) Union Saul Ervin (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-120)
#4 (KY) St. X Kaden Darbro 
#7 Avon Mason Miranda 
#9 MD K. Luigs Losses in OT
HM BW Justin Koderhandt 

Levi Miller New Albany (State Qualifier @ 106 in 2015 and semi state #8)

138 
#1 (KY) Union Bryce Sha\effer 

#3 (KY) St. X Konner Kraeszig 

#4 FC Sellmer
#5 Avon Nathan Conley 
#8 (IL) BW Garrett Bass (Darkhorse)

145 
#3 (KY) St. X Dallas Miles 
#5 (KY) Union Chance Oxford 
HM (IL) BW Logan Johnson 

152 
#5 Avon Jacob Clark 
#6 MV Bethel (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-145)
#9 (KY) Union Micah Ervin 
#16 Trevor Reese Franklin (Semi State #5) (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-138)
#20 (KY) St. X Jimmy Kraeszig 
 

160 
#1 MD Joe Lee 
#2 FC. Van Horn (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-160)
#3 (KY) St. X Cameron Ward 
#7 Avon Carson Brewer 

Micah Keller Mt. Vernon (Semi state #8)

170 
#12 NA Aaron Mosley
#17 (KY) Union Mathias Ervin 
#20 (KY) St. X Austin Towles 

182 
#3 (KY) Union Avery Buckman  (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-170)
#7 NA Sonner (Defending Mater Dei Classic 2015 CHAMPION-182)
#12 Franklin Moore 
#18 (KY) St. X Zach Cummella 

Karl Hauser (Floyd Central) (Semi state #7)

195 

#5 Kurtis Wildeman Mater Dei
#6 (KY) Trin. Kadin Kulmer 

Bradley Philpot Floyd Central (Semi state #4)

220 
#2 Avon Larson 
#10 MD Boots 
#14 (KY) Union Ross Hicks 
#19 (KY) St. X Ben Deprest 

Manny Cheam Franklin (Semi state #7)

Landon Burton New Pal (Not ranked in SS but gave Scroggs from Martinville a 3-1 match)


285 
#7 Avon Henson 
#6 MV Ripple 
#12 (KY) Union Payton Synder 

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Deepest Weight Class-138

HM: 106-132-220

 

Weakest Weight Class- 170

HM: 195-285-120

 

Most anticipated match

1. Saul Ervin vs. Kyle Luiguis- Last year Ervin won 3-1 in the finals

2. Joe Lee vs Burk Van Horn- Indiana’s #1 versus #2

3. Avery Buckman vs Jaden Sonner Both are defending classic champions

4. Brett Henson vs Wade Ripple- Possible Semi State Finals match and top ten hwts

 

Question to be answered

1. Can Hinderlifter or Rioux give Kentucky’s stud middle schooler a match at 106?

2.  Will Van Horn or Lee bump up or down to avoid facing each other?

3.  Can Mason Miranda pull the upset of Ervin or Luigis?

4. How good is Sellmer?  He is having a great year in beating Melloh of Cathedral and losing to Rumph in OT.  I can see him getting 1st or 5th as 138 is loaded!

5.  Who from Avon will have a mediocre tournament but make it to state?  Last year Jacob Clark finished 5th at Mater Dei but 7th at state.  Conley finished 5th at Mater Dei and was a SQ. 

6. Most importantly, who wins the team race??  Union County beat Castle worse than Mater Dei did.  Team Rankings- Union County #1, Avon #2, Mater Dei #3. 

 

How many state champs will come from the classic? Every year seems to produce around 3-7 state champs.

Predictions- I say 9 state champs

#1 (KY) Union Zeke Escalena 

#1 Avon Asa Garcia

#2 (KY) St. X Nate Wheeler

#1 (KY) Union Saul Ervin

#1 (KY) Union Bryce Sheffer

#1 MD Joe Lee 
#2 FC. Van Horn

#3 (KY) Union Avery Buckman  

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Navy, you have princeton wrestlers listed. Did they drop the Al Smith to come to the Classic?

My bad....For some reason I thought they were at the classic.  Thanks

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