bluechipper Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 As we roll into our final week of the 2016-17, what wrestlers or teams have impressed you the most? Individuals Brayden Lowery, 106 of Perry Meridian - I was unsure about Lowery in the beginning of the season. He started off with a hot 16-0 start then received his only two losses at Team State, from there, he's caught fire avenging a loss to Drake Campbell and defeating old middle school foe Logan Bailey en route to a phenomenal semi-state run. I hope to see him do well this weekend. Alec Viduya, 113 of Roncalli - I had no idea about who this kid was but found it interesting he gave now inactive Brayden Littell his closest matches all year. Viduya has proven his skills time and again by going up against one of the best Indiana has in Skylour Turner, a three-time place winner, and beating him each time. I wish Littell was still in the mix to see these two square off once more, but I'm looking forward to his showdown with Asa Garcia. Tyce Freije, 120 of Roncalli - A freshman with seven losses took second in the region tournament only to win the semi-state the following weekend. Not only did he just win, but he pinned the entire field. That alone is impressive. Isaiah McWilliams, 285 of South Bend Washington - He went from holding seven losses to being #1 and undefeated at his weight not to mention, he's a foot shorter than the competition and dominant. bluechipper, kenm and rdrodd1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardMowery Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 How about Columbus east man did they put on a show at the ford center. I'd have to say Jake Schoenegge has improved tremendously was very happy with his season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestlenewbie Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I assume those are two different categories as you can be impressive without improvement. If so... Any list of most impressive has to include Joe Lee. Someone mentioned in another thread he had not given up an offensive point to an opponent this year. And he put all four losses on your number 4 ranked wrestler. Hard to beat someone the quality of Bethel four times in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronPenguin Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I think DeLaPeña has improved tremendously since last season. He looks more impressive every time I see him and he gets my vote. McWrastlePants, MOWrestler and zookeeper2_6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Jimtown's Gimson bros. - They took that step from very good to great between their freshman and sophomore seasons. LaVille's Alex Cartwright - JV as a freshman to being one questionable call away from being a state finalist as a sophomore. Wawasee's Program - Program has done a 180. Kids wrestle with passion. Coaches doing a great job. Rennsy Central's Eli Hickman - Freshman semi state champ. No one outside of Jasper Co. would have predicted it. Chesterton's Lucas Davison - Ticket rounder last year. State title contender this year. bomber_bob, MOWrestler and Cosgrove 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOWrestler Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I think some strong freshman performers in weights above 126 (# freshmen thins out from there on up, though feel free to argue with a lower weight than this ) 132- Manzona Bryant (Beat Prado by more points than Tolin to take 3rd @ EC SS, while getting tech'd by Reitz he did put Reitz on his back for nearfall...) 138- the dynamic duo of Graham Calhoun and Jacob LaPlace (took 3rd and 4th respectively behind Rumph and Black...) 160- Jacob Atkins @ 160 is the highest weight class to qualify for the State finals. Had a phenomenal 2nd 1/2 of the season from placing @ the Al Smith to a state series run with losses only to Micha Calhoun and Diego Lemley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 As we roll into our final week of the 2016-17, what wrestlers or teams have impressed you the most? Individuals Brayden Lowery, 106 of Perry Meridian - I was unsure about Lowery in the beginning of the season. He started off with a hot 16-0 start then received his only two losses at Team State, from there, he's caught fire avenging a loss to Drake Campbell and defeating old middle school foe Logan Bailey en route to a phenomenal semi-state run. I hope to see him do well this weekend. Alec Viduya, 113 of Roncalli - I had no idea about who this kid was but found it interesting he gave now inactive Brayden Littell his closest matches all year. Viduya has proven his skills time and again by going up against one of the best Indiana has in Skylour Turner, a three-time place winner, and beating him each time. I wish Littell was still in the mix to see these two square off once more, but I'm looking forward to his showdown with Asa Garcia. Tyce Freije, 120 of Roncalli - A freshman with seven losses took second in the region tournament only to win the semi-state the following weekend. Not only did he just win, but he pinned the entire field. That alone is impressive. Isaiah McWilliams, 285 of South Bend Washington - He went from holding seven losses to being #1 and undefeated at his weight not to mention, he's a foot shorter than the competition and dominant. I love Viduya's chances, but Asa Garcia did beat Littell, which would trump Viduya's close loss (see above). In fact I'll pick Viduya to win State. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkBit Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Wawasee program....agreed! Commented at Regionals and again at Semi State about the how impressive these guys were wrestling. Well prepared, aggressive and passionate. Great Job Coaches!! Cosgrove 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts