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Division I
125lbs Camden Eppert- Purdue- Anderson Highland
Loss by decision 11-9 Ryan Mango- Stanford
Loss by decision 4-0 Adam Bartelli- Boise State
 
149lbs Kurt Kinser- Indiana- Bloomington South
Win by decision 4-2 Kyle Bradley- Missouri
Loss by decision 3-2 Mario Mason- Rutgers
Loss by decision 3-2 Donnie Corby- Central Michigan
 
157lbs Paul Young- Indiana- Bloomington South
Win by decision Donnie Tasser- Pittsburgh 5-2
Win by decision Jesse Dong- Virginia Tech 9-4
Loss by decision Bubba Jenkins- Arizona State 4-3
Loss by decision Walter Peppleman- Harvard 6-4
 
157lbs Sean McMurray- Michigan State- Portage
Loss by decision James Flemming- Clarion 5-0
Loss by decision Bryan Deutsch- Northern Illinois 5-0
 
157lbs Bryan Deutsch- Northern Illinois- Columbia City
Loss by pin Corey Mock- North Carolina 6:39
Win by decision Sean McMurray- Michigan State 5-0
Win by decision Chase Nelson- Oklahoma 9-5
Loss by decision David Bonin- Northern Iowa 8-4
 
165lbs Andrew Howe- Wisconsin- Hanover Central
All American 3rd Place
Win by decision Ryan DesRoches- Cal Polly 4-1
Win by decision Brandon Hatchett- Lehigh 6-1
Win by decision Shane Onufer- Wyoming 4-1
Loss by decision Tyler Caldwell- Oklahoma 2-2 TB
Win by decision Josh Asper- Maryland 3-1
Win by decision Colt Sponseller- Ohio State 6-4
 
197lbs Matt Powless- Indiana- Evansville Memorial
All American 8th Place
Win by major decision LJ Helbig- Wyoming
Win by decision Sonny Yohn- Minnesota
Loss by pin Cam Simaz- Cornell 2:20
Win by decision Joseph Kennedy- Lehigh 3-2
Loss by major decision Luke Lofthouse- Iowa 10-1
Loss by decision Sonny Yohn- Minnesota 5-2
 
Division II
141lbs Matt Irwin- Indianapolis- Bellmont
All American 6th Place
Win by decision 9-6 Jimmy Savala- Chadron State
Win by decision 3-2 Jack Bachman- Pitt Johnstown
Loss by decision 5-3 Mario Morgan- Nebraska Omaha
Loss by decision 4-2 Gabriel Suarez- St. Cloud State
Loss by decision 6-0 Naveed Bagheri- San Fransico State
 
149lbs Nick Walpole- Indianapolis- Perry Meridian
National Champion
Win by fall 1:53 Brendon Parker-Risk- North Carolina Pembroke
Win by decision 5-3 Kenny Jordan- Adams State
Win by fall 5:57 Mitchell Means- Fort Hayes State
Win by decision 4-2 TJ Hepburn- Nebraska Kearney
 
184lbs Casey Bradley- Limestone- Muncie South
All American 8th Place
Win by decision 2-1 Brady Anderson- Mary
Loss by decision 5-0 Charlie Pipher- Western State
Win by pin 1:17 Andrew Brentzel- Pitt Johnstown
Loss by decision 8-3 Mitchell Schultz- Upper Iowa
Loss by decision 6-5 Ryan Becerra- Grand Canyon
 
Division III
149lbs Cameryn Brady- Manchester College- Lowell High School
Loss by decision 4-1 Isaiah Britton- Lycoming
Win by decision 9-3 Martin Bell- Merchant Marine
Loss by major decision 13-0 James Locke- Coe
 
Others with Indiana ties
Division I
Indiana
285lbs Ricky Alcala
All American 6th Place
Win by decision Spencer Myers- Maryland 9-7
Loss by decision Jarod Trice- Central Michigan 3-2
Win by decision JT Felix- Boise State 4-2
Win by decision Dominick Russo- Rutgers 9-7
Win by decision Cameron Wade- Penn State 4-2
Win by decision Levi Cooper- Arizona State 4-3
Loss by decision Jarod Trice- Central Michigan 3-2
Win by decision Spencer Myers- Maryland 5-4
 
Purdue
157lbs Colton Salazar
Win by major decision Aaron Sulzer- Eastern Michigan 13-4
Loss by decision Adam Hall- Boise State 6-2
Loss by decision Frank HIckman- Bloomsburg 6-4
 
174lbs Luke Manuel
Win by decision Ryan Patrovich- Hofstra 5-2
Loss by major decision Jon Reader- Iowa State 13-0
Win by decision Alex Caruso- Rutgers 3-1
Win by decision Hunter Meys- Boston 4-0
Loss by decision Ed Ruth- Penn State 7-6
 
184lbs AJ Kissel
Loss by pin Joe LeBlanc- Wyoming 6:41
Loss by decision Austin Trotman- Appalacian State 7-4
 
197lbs Logan Brown
Win by major decision Shawn Fendone- Edinboro 13-4
Loss by decision Zac Thomusseit- Pittsburg 3-2
Loss by decision Brent Haynes- Missouri 9-6
 

Division III
Trine
157lbs Elias Larson
All American 3rd Place
Win by decision 5-3 Eduardo Delgado- Hunter College
Loss by decision 6-1 Carrington Banks- Wartburg
Win by pin 2:18 Derek Brenon- Ithaca
Win by decision 5-1 Jesse Harringont- Delaware Valley
Win by fall 2:03 Justin Berns- Concordia Morehead
Win by decision 4-1 Carrington Banks- Wartburg
 
197lbs Alex Fleet
Loss by major decision 11-3 Byron Tate- Wartburg
Loss by decision 2-0 Sam Johnson- Dubuque
 
Wabash
184lbs Greg Rhoads
All American 8th Place
Loss by decision 7-3 Ben Engelland- Wisconsin Stevens Point
Win by fall 2:41 Mitch Artist- Wisconsin LaCrosse
Win by decision 10-4 Dylan Azinger- Wartburg
Loss by decision 6-2 Dustin Baxter- St Johns
Loss by decision 9-5 Josef Rau- Elmhurst

2011 IHSAA Wrestling State Finals

Dates & Times
Friday, Feb. 18, 5:30 pm ET Parade of Champions.
Friday, Feb. 18, 6 pm ET (First Round).
Saturday, Feb. 19 (Quarterfinals at 9:30 am ET with semifinals to follow; Consolations at 5 pm ET; Finals at 7:30 pm ET).
Admission: $8 per session or $20 both days.
Site: Conseco Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis
Doors will open to the general public:
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 5:00 p.m. (Session I)
Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 8:30 a.m. (Session II)
Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 4:00 p.m. (Session III)
 
Click here for brackets

Here we are again. We're back once more in the outstanding venue that is New Castle Fieldhouse and I can honestly say that this might be as loaded a field as I can remember in the past 8 years of attendance. There are at least a handful of legitimate state title contenders, as well as a slew of wrestlers with very strong chances at state placement.
Without further adieu.....
103

Once you get past the presumptive champion, Nathan Boston, it's wide, wide open. Seven ranked wrestlers and one non-ranked, undefeated wrestler are included in this deep bracket. Boston has toyed with most opponents and I don't expect anyone here to push him too strongly.

Last year's champ: Cody Phillips, Union County

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 2/4, 50%

Ranked wrestlers:

#1 Nathan Boston, Lawrence North (#18 nationally, The Open Mat)

#12 Barry McGinley, Roncalli

#15 Tyler Elmore, Hamilton Heights

#16 C.J. Whitten, Ben Davis

#17 A.J. Belden, Westfield

#18 Preston Mantel, Zionsville

#19 Jordan Lile, Fishers

Epic matchups:

Lile vs. Antonio Perez, Manual (ticket round) - Perez is no joke and Lile will have be on top of his game to get by the stocky Manual wrestler. Like most matches in this bracket, either outcome is possible.

Witten vs. Ryan Bean, Crawfordsville (1st round) - Bean has shown that he's in the upper tier of 103s in this semi-state and is more than capable of not only beating Witten, but advancing to Conseco.

Elmore vs. Cole Maggard, Rushville (1st round) - Elmore didn't look sharp last weekend and hasn't been in top form thus far in the postseason. He'll need to bounce back in a big way to beat the undefeated Rushville sophomore.

Belden vs. McGinley (1st round) - Another dynamic first round matchup featuring two kids who have wrestled the upper crust in the weight class already. McGinley seems to be peaking--that might be the difference, although Belden is capable of a run to Conseco.

Mantel vs. Jacob Cottey, Perry Meridian (1st round) - Cottey has wrestled everyone and isn't out of his league at all vs. Mantel. Unfortunately, the winner of this match gets Boston in the ticket round.

Maggard/Elmore vs. McGinley/Belden (ticket round) - Whoever survives this gauntlet of tough opponents will certainly deserve his state qualification. Just brutal.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Lile, Witten, McGinley and Boston

The Alpha Dog:

Nathan Boston

112

As with 103, there is a very strong favorite in this weight class. Also like 103, this is a deep, talented field, with seven ranked wrestlers and featuring 3 undefeated wrestlers and one wrestler with one loss. Look for 2nd and 3rd place finishers in this weight class to make strong runs at Conseco, especially Fargo AA Mason Todd. The two-time state champ Phillips will have some solid competition here.

Last year's champ: Brendan Campbell, New Castle

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 4/4, 100%

Ranked wrestlers:

#1 Cody Phillips, Union County (#3 nationally, The Open Mat)

#2 Mason Todd, Pendleton Heights

#5 Dominique Price, Arsenal Tech

#6 Cody LeCount, Perry Meridian

#11 Tom Gettinger, Connersville

#17 Alex Sparks, Lawrence North

#19 Josh King, Roncalli

Epic matchups:

Sparks vs. Chandler Moore, Southmont (1st round) - The winner gets Phillips but, that bit of bad news aside, this should be a close, entertaining match. Moore knocked off a really tough senior last weekend in Brandon Gray.

LeCount vs. Price (ticket round) - This may be the marquee ticket match of the entire semi-state. LeCount has managed to wrestle Perry's grueling schedule and remain undefeated as a freshman. Price has been a victim of some of the most difficult draws at New Castle I've personally seen this decade, and just to get to this match he has to beat a very, very capable wrestler in Fisher's Brandon Gray. Price can go with anyone, but LeCount hasn't been knocked off once this year. It's a senior looking for one last shot at the big reward vs. a freshman at the start of what could be a very special wrestling legacy. Bring your popcorn matside for this one.

Gettinger vs. Snyder (ticket round) - This should be a doozy. Snyder was very tough at Pendleton Heights and in the team matchups vs Lawrence North and Noblesville. He has a grade A gastank and will put pressure on any opponent's conditioning. Gettinger has already been to the Big Show and has primarily lost to only the very best wrestlers in the state. This one could definitely go either way.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Phillips, Price, Todd and Snyder

The Alpha Dog:

Cody Phillips

119

Another New castle weight class, another seven ranked wrestlers. Like the two weight classes before, 119 features a strong favorite in the physical Fargo All-American Brendan Campbell. The top-level depth in this class might be the strongest of all the weight classes in New Castle. Past Campbell, there are 4 or 5 kids who could battle their way to a runner-up finish.

Last year's champ: Brandon Nelsen, Lawrence North

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 4/4, 100%

Ranked wrestlers:

#2 Brendan Campbell, New Castle

#4 Mike Venezia, Cathedral

#5 Josh Farrell, Greenfield

#6 Charlie McGinley, Arsenal Tech

#7 Robert Boston, Lawrence North

#8 Levi Moss, Ben Davis

#16 Josh Julien, Lebanon

Epic matchups:

Boston vs. Hugo Perez (ticket round) - Perez is more than capable of knocking off Boston, but Boston has faced much better competition than Perez has. Perez first has to beat a very tough Clint Schmith of Beech Grove to advance to the ticket round.

Ferrell vs. McGinley (ticket round) - Two elite wrestlers in a huge match - one will advance and have a solid shot at placing high in Indianapolis and one will go home. McGinley, like numerous other McGinleys before him, has very solid mat skills and Ferrell is just plain nasty. A true pick 'em.

Venezia vs. Moss (ticket round) - See Ferrell vs. McGinley. Two battle-tested studs, each capable of winning this match and placing at state.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Boston, McGinley, Campbell and Venezia

The Alpha Dog:

Brendan Campbell

125

#1 Jared McKinley leads the pack at this weight class, but #2 Josh Kieffer has historically been really tough at New Castle. This is likely the most anticipated matchup of the semi-state and each has beaten the other this season. Three of the top four ranked wrestlers will be battling here on Saturday.

Last year's champ: Brandon Wright, Warren Central

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#1 Jared McKinley, Perry Meridian

#2 Josh Kieffer, Roncalli

#4 Ben Sommer, Carmel

#13 Alex Catron, New Castle

#15 Luke Blanton, Alexandria

Epic matchups:

Blanton vs. Clayton Campbell, Lebanon (ticket round) - Blanton was razor sharp last weekend. He'll need to be again to beat the very tough Tiger wrestler.

Catron vs. Kieffer (ticket round) - Two state placers from last year meet up in an unfortunate ticket match. One senior's high school career will be over.

Kieffer vs. McKinley (championship match) - This rivalry is reminiscent of Wright/Eppert. Both are national caliber wrestlers with different body types and wrestling styles. McKinley, the shorter, thicker wrestler, is a bully on his feet and is very physically strong. Kieffer, the taller, longer-limbed wrestler, is a monster on top and can is capable of a big fall at any time. I could see one winning this weekend and another winning at Conseco...we'll see what develops.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

McKinley, Blanton, Kieffer and Sommer

The Alpha Dog:

Jared McKinley

130

Another state #1 heads the field at 130. I know he's just a high school junior, but the word that comes to mind when I see the two-time state placer wrestle is professional. He's better than solid in all aspects of wrestling - not the flashiest or most athletic, just a complete wrestler with a good gastank. Look for Johnson to once again try to knock off the top dog. He's been close and is capable of the upset.

Last year's champ: Connor Mullins, New Castle

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 4/4, 100%

Ranked wrestlers:

#1 Brian Harvey, Cathedral

#5 Jordan Johnson, Lawrence North

#7 Nick Bova, Perry Meridian

#11 Colin Campbell, Lebanon

#13 Jack Bolin, Fountain Central

Epic matchups:

Bolin vs. Levi Lanning, Alexandria (1st round) - These Alexandria kids are tough and Lanning is a senior taking on a talented freshman. Flip a coin.

Parham vs. Johnson (ticket round) - Parham has always seemed to have some tough luck at New Castle. He wasn't done any favors by drawing the talented, extremely long and tall LN wrestler. Parham will need to wrestle a nearly flawless match to advance to Conseco for the first time in a pretty successful HS career.

Harvey vs. Johnson (championship match) - Johnson is coming off a staggering stick of HSE's Tatom at Team Regionals. Johnson's heroics sent LN to the state finals and gave the Wildcat wrestler some serious momentum. Their match in Pendleton last weekend was pretty close. However, until someone beats Harvey, he has to be the pick.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Campbell, Harvey, Bova and Johnson

The Alpha Dog:

Brian Harvey

135

Another state #1 heads the field at 130. I know he's just a high school junior, but the word that comes to mind when I see the two-time state placer wrestle is professional. He's better than solid in all aspects of wrestling - not the flashiest or most athletic, just a complete wrestler with an oversized heart. Look for Johnson to once again try to knock off the top dog. He's been close and is capable of the upset.

Last year's champ: Mason Berryman, Anderson Highland

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 4/4, 100%

Ranked wrestlers:

#2 Justin Kieffer, Roncalli

#10 Nick Roberts, Beech Grove

#16 John Tatom, Hamilton Southeastern

#17 Tyler Gadient, Noblesville

#18 Vinny Corsaro, Cathedral

#19 Joey Klinesmith, Perry Meridian

Epic matchups:

Kieffer vs. Charlie Smith, North Central (ticket round) - Smith was very impressive last week and his OT loss to Corsaro might've cost him a shot at making it to the State Finals. Kieffer is just a nasty draw for a ticket match. Smith had three tough matches and battled hard in each, but the Roncalli three-time state placer is a significant obstacle. In a similar vein, Smith must first beat a very tough Luke Decker of New Castle just to have a shot at Kieffer.

Tatom vs. Gadient (ticket round) - Tatom had a rough Team Regionals and lost to Gadient there 8-0. He has, however, also pinned Gadient this season.

Corsaro vs. Roberts (ticket match) - Corsaro has been a very impressive freshman for the Irish. The senior Hornet wrestler is a very stiff test for Corsaro's first semi-state.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Kieffer, Gadient, Roberts and Klinesmith

The Alpha Dog:

Justin Kieffer

140

Perhaps not one of the strongest weight classes at New Castle, from an elite wrestler standpoint, 140 still features a number of fine wrestlers. Rattay returns as a state placer from last year. He normally has some of the best defense on his feet that you'll see from anyone at New Castle, his recent match against HSE's Jackson Bennett notwithstanding. White has pinned him this year, so this is a wide open weight class. Expect Rattay or White to win the weight, but they aren't so far above the rest of the field that someone else couldn't win it.

Last year's champ: Kirk Johnson, Perry Meridian

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#5 Matt Rattay, Lawrence North

#6 Brady White, Westfield

#11 Joe Kieffer, Roncalli

#12 Nick Ulrey, New Palestine

#13 Clayton Davenport, Ben Davis

#16 Levi Rose, New Castle

#17 Alex Louzon, Beech Grove

Epic matchups:

Davenport vs. Eli Walker, Alexandria (1st round) - Davenport has had some huge wins this season and is a solid favorite in this match. However, Walker is very dangerous and won't roll over against the Giant wrestler. The winner of this match's fun is just beginning - the winner gets #6 Brady White.

Louzon vs. Keegan Pyke, Tri Central (1st round) - Senior vs. Senior for the right to advance to the ticket round. Louzon has faced tougher competition, but Pyke is pretty slick. Should be a good one. The winner has a very solid shot at advancing to the State Finals as well.

Corsaro vs. Roberts (ticket match) - Corsaro has been a very impressive freshman for the Irish. The senior Hornet wrestler is a very stiff test for Corsaro's first semi-state.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Kieffer,Rattay, White and McCoy

The Alpha Dog:

Matt Rattay

145

This weight class is led by the undefeated, returning state qualifier Grant Scurria of Carmel. Scurria is a strong favorite at this weight, which features only 4 ranked wrestlers. Two ranked wrestlers didn't make it out of regionals, including top-ten Tiandre Edwards of North Central.

Last year's champ: Patrick Robinson, Hamilton Southeastern

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 4/4, 100%

Ranked wrestlers:

#3 Grant Scurria, Carmel

#8 Kameron James, Pike

#11 Jordan Maple, Connersville

#15 Jon Blanton, Alexandria

Epic matchups:

Blanton vs. Robert Riedling, Warren Central (1st round) - Riedling is a returning state qualifier at this weight class and Blanton was a little off his game last weekend.

Scurria vs. Jonathan Decker, New Castle (semis) - Two years ago, Decker came into New Castle with a very impressive regional championship and was upset in the ticket round. He should advance to the semis, where Scurria awaits.

Maple vs. Wayne Specht, Noblesville (ticket match) - Specht is a physically strong wrestler who impressed in winning his regional last weekend. Maple is a highly ranked senior who has faced the pressure of semi-state action before.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Specht, James, Scurria, Decker

The Alpha Dog:

Grant Scurria

152

Three top-five wrestlers occupy this very deep, very tough weight class. This weight epitomizes what people have been saying saying about quality wrestlers not advancing. Returing state placer Montrail Johnson, returing state qualifier Matt Irick and #14 Tre Spencer are all fighting for one spot to advance. I feel for the kids who won't advance, but it should make for some amazing matches. Mullins and Kirk Johnson are returning semi-state champs.

Last year's champ: Sam Bennett, Anderson Highland

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#3 Connor Mullins, New Castle

#4 Montrail Johnson, Tri Central

#5 Kirk Johnson, Perry Meridian

#11 Dylan Frauhiger, Zionsville

#12 Matt Irick, Hamilton Southeastern

#13 Alex Bowers, Noblesville

#14 Tre Spencer, Pike

Epic matchups:

Spencer vs. Irick (1st round) - Irick looked razor sharp in Pendleton last week and equally ready at Team Regionals. Spencer has been competitive with some of the best wrestlers in the weight class.

Irick/Spencer vs. Montrail Johnson (ticket round)- Johnson was head and shoulders above his competition last weekend. That will change this weekend, although I still expect him to advance.

Frauhiger vs. Bowers (ticket match) - This is just too close to call. Both are excellent, senior wrestlers and either would be a dangerous 3 or 4 seed at Conseco.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Montrail Johnson, Mullins, Kirk Johnson, Frauhiger

The Alpha Dog:

Connor Mullins

160

One 'O' must go: Curtis Anderson and Tyler Willis are both undefeated and on opposite sides of the bracket. Returning semi-state champ and state runner-up Willis is a strong favorite, obviously, but Anderson has beaten a litany of ranked, tough opponents this season. There are a staggering 8 ranked wrestlers in this strong weight class.

Last year's champ: Tyler Willis, Cathedral

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#2 Tyler Willis, Cathedral

#6 Curtis Anderson, Carmel

#7 Max Youngs, Zionsville

#8 Austin Neibarger, Hamilton Southeastern

#9 Mitchell Judkins, Speedway

#11 Derek Harz, Perry Meridian

#12 Michael Taylor, Lawrence Central

#19 Dezman McGinley, Greenfield-Central

Epic matchups:

Neibarger vs. Harz (1st round) - The returning state placer Neibarger has faced a pretty stout array of opponents this season. Harz wrestled more than 10 ranked opponents this season. Harz is a returning state qualifier as well. Neibarger hasn't been as sharp this year as last, but he's very dangerous. Unfortunately for both, the winner gets undefeated Tyler Willis in the ticket round.

Judkins vs. Youngs (1st round) - #7 vs. #9 in the first round speaks to the depth and power in this weight class. The only common opponent I know they share is Neibarger: Youngs beat him and Judkins lost to him. The winner gets Michael Taylor of LC in another great matchup to advance to Conseco.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

McGinley, Willis, Anderson, Taylor

The Alpha Dog:

Tyler Willis

171

This weight class is likely to come down to three competitors: Smith, Manning and Frascella. However, there are six ranked wrestlers here so there could be a surprise champion.

Last year's champ: Michael Duckworth, Union County

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#5 Michael Smith, North Central

#6 Nick Manning, South Dearborn

#8 James Frascella, Carmel

#12 Jake Masengale, Perry Meridian

#15 Mark Brown, East Central

#17 Damon Albertson, Roncalli
Epic matchups:
Masengale vs. Brown (ticket round) - Masengale has wrestled that brutal Perry schedule and still has only three losses on the year. They each faced Roncalli's Damon Albertson, with Brown beating him 6-4 and Masengale splitting two matches with him.
Manning vs. Albertson (ticket round) - Albertson has wrestled a ton of top kids this season and Manning is a returning state qualifier. Manning has a lot of ability but hasn't wrestled the same competition.

Manning/Albertson vs. Smith (Semis) - This could feature #5 vs. #6. Smith is a two-time state qualifier, but would doubtless like to pick up a number one seed at Conseco this year. Manning wants the same thing. Two men enter, one man leaves.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Frascella, Masengale, Manning, Smith

The Alpha Dog:

Nick Manning

189

This weight is all Mitch Sliga's. He hasn't been challenged much this season, and I'm not sure there's any real danger for him before he gets to Conseco. Past Sliga, the other side of the bracket is wide open. Haskett is likely the second best here, but he was unfortunate in his draw, as Sliga lurks in the semis. This is not a particularly strong weight class compared to the other ones at New Castle.

Last year's champ: Michael Johnson-Jones, Warren Central

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#1 Mitch Sliga, Fishers (#5 nationally, The Open Mat)

#9 Jeremy Haskett, Lawrence North

#15 Sam Tasseff, Perry Meridian

Epic matchups:

Haskett vs. Sliga (semis) - It's hard to call this epic, as Sliga is a strong favorite, but it will be interesting to see if Haskett gets a chance to unleash some of his nastiness on top.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Haskett, Sliga, Schaeffer, Fehribach

The Alpha Dog:

Mitch Sliga

215

This weight has not been, for whatever reason, particularly strong in recent years at New Castle. This year's field won't likely produce this year's state champion, but it is a deep field with some dangerous wrestlers. There is no strong favorite among the group, but look for the advancing wrestlers to fare better at Conseco than last year. Keep an eye out for Cathedral's Wesley Bernard. He's strong as an ox and very nimble for his size. He's got a pretty mean blast double, too. Broad Ripple's Joshua Jones will be strong here next year, too.

Last year's champ: Jake Buchanan, Cathedral

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 3/4, 75%

Ranked wrestlers:

#14 Logan Cooper, Perry Meridian

#15 Sam Balbach, Mt. Vernon (Fortville)

#16 Jeff Mofield, New Castle

#17 Austin Netherton, Franklin Central

#18 Wesley Bernard, Cathedral

#19 Kyle Smitherman, Pendleton Heights

Epic matchups:

Netherton vs. Smitherman (1st round) - This one could go either way. Whoever wins has a nice shot to advance to Conseco.

Mofield vs. Balbach (ticket round) - Another brutal ticket match. Mofield almost knocked off Travis Thatcher this year and has a major decision over Bernard. Balbach tries to bounce back from last year's disappointment and make it to the Conseco.

Bernard vs. Jake Tucker, Roncalli (1st round) - Tucker is one of Roncalli's unsung heros and can go with anyone in this field. Bernard has improved greatly from the beginning of the season and will likely make several more trips to New Castle in the coming years.

Cooper vs. Colin Snyder, Fishers (ticket round) - If Cooper isn't very careful, he won't make it past the very tough Fishers junior. Snyder could pull the big upset here.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Netherton, Balbach, Bernard, Cooper

The Alpha Dog:

Logan Cooper

285

There are seven ranked wrestlers in the field, and three more wrestlers ranked #10, #11 and #17 didn't make it out of regionals. There are additional very tough competitors who aren't ranked in this group. In short, this is a strong, deep group, led by Panther Willie Henson. Henson has had some close matches against the better competition he's faced, but he has to be considered the favorite. Realistically, this is an open weight class, with surprises almost a certainty. This is often the most surprising weight class at New Castle.

Last year's champ: Dylan McBride, Crawfordsville

Last year's Dingo Pack picks: 2/4, 50%

Ranked wrestlers:

#4 Willie Henson, North Central

#9 Trent Wallace, South Vermillion

#12 Richard Brown, East Central

#16 Eric Thigpen, Lawrence Central

#18 Adam Decker, Beech Grove

#19 Tyler Melby, Westfield

#20 Tre Taylor, Ben Davis

Epic matchups:

Brown vs. Taylor (1st round) - These two are stuck in a group with four ranked wrestlers, all fighting for one spot. It's really impossible to predict the winner of this match and the ticket match to follow. Thigpen or Wallace awaits the winner.

Wallace vs. Thigpen (1st round) - Wallace is probably the favorite in this match, but he'll have his work cut out for him with Thigpen. Wallace was stunned by Howard last week and will be looking to rebound. Thigpen had a time conflict and couldn't wrestle in the regional championship match. The winner gets a tough ticket match vs. Brown or Taylor.

Decker vs. Daniel Howard, Frankfort (ticket round) - This is another one that's too close to call on paper.

Henson vs. Jordan Naughton, Perry Meridian (ticket round) - Henson had a disappointing semi-state last year and a very tough Falcon wrestler is standing in his way in the ticket round. They have both wrestled and beat Thigpen this season.

Dingo's Pack picks to advance:

Henson, Wallace, Melby and Decker

The Alpha Dog:

Willie Henson

103lbs
Two of the top wrestlers from last year return to this weight class, lead by defending semi-state champion Danny “the hamminator” Hamm of Prairie Heights. His main foe will be Brock Bevans of Yorktown who defeated him earlier this season. Also in the bracket is an undefeated wrestler from Garrett that has flown under the radar for most of the season. Look for many great match-ups in this weight.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Hayden Lee- Garrett vs. Zach Krumlauf- Dekalb
Brock Bevans- Yorktown vs. Forrest Glogouski- Fairfield
 

 
King of the Hill
Brock Bevans- Yorktown
Other State Streeters
Danny Hamm- Prairie Heights
Zach Krumlauf- Dekalb
Andrew Bowman- Homestead
 
112
Abraham Que of Elkhart Central looks to be the favorite here, but there are numerous landmines in the bracket that could trip up the undefeated senior. There are numerous early matches that are going to be close and hotly contested.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Matt Frane- Dekalb vs. Tommie Lockett- Harding
Frane/Lockett vs. Kyle Jolas- Huntington North
Benjamin Fiechter- Southern Wells vs. Abraham Que- Elkhart Central
Erique Early- Snider vs. Cody Walburn- Adams Central
 

King of the Hill
Abraham Que- Elkhart Central
Other State Streeters
Kyle Jolas- Huntington North
Schuyler Phillips- Yorktown
Cody Walburn- Adams Central
 
119
This weight class will be one featuring many young wrestlers with only two seniors represented this year. There is no clear cut favorite this year and the only two returning state qualifiers will most likely meet in the ticket round.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Chas Busz- Whitko vs. Willie Nelson- West Noble
Evan Loe- Peru vs. Chandler Carroll- Yorktown
 

King of the Hill
Kody George- Homestead
Other State Streeters
Derek Roe- Adams Central
Chandler Carroll- Yorktown
Willie Nelson- West Noble
 
125
Four former state qualifiers highlight this weight class, but just because they have been to state before does not mean they will make it again as all of them have tough ticket round matches. Jordan Gilbert of Whitko and Nick Crume of Jimtown were both state qualifiers at 112lbs last year, but will most likely meet in the ticket round.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Nick Crume- Jimtown vs. Jordan Gilbert- Whitko
Kalib Jackson- East Noble vs. Philip Gerber- Bluffton
Jackson/Gerber vs. Kris Workman- Taylor
Keelan Rushing- Homestead vs. Tommy Poynter- Dekalb
 

King of the Hill
Nick Crume- Jimtown
Other State Streeters
Todd Batt- South Adams
Tommy Poynter- Dekalb
Kris Workman- Taylor
 
130
This weight will feature some very good wrestling led by the Philippine Phenom Travis Barroquillo of Prairie Heights who comes in undefeated on the year. Another wrestler to watch is Garrett’s Brayden Moreau who comes in with only one blemish on his record and that was at a weight class 10lbs higher. The bottom half of the bracket will be very interesting to watch with the first round match-up of Tony Elkins of Snider and Trevor Enchartea of Elkhart Central. In the same quarter-final the 1 vs. 4 match has some intrigue when Bo Ketring of Oak Hill takes on Dalton Baysinger of Yorktown. The ticket round match of Collin Crume of Jimtown and Sebastian Eckert of Huntington North will be a fun one to watch.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Collin Crume- Jimtown vs. Sebastian Eckert- Huntington North
Bo Ketring- Oak Hill vs. Dalton Baysinger- Yorktown
Trevor Echartea- Elkhart Central vs. Tony Elkins- Snider
 

King of the Hill
Travis Barroquillo- Prairie Heights
Other State Streeters
Brayden Moreau- Garrett
Collin Crume- Jimtown
Tony Elkins- Snider
 
135
Not much to say here other than Devon Jackson is the head of the class coming in with a perfect record and relatively untested this season. The bottom quarter bracket will have many interesting matches with Gabe Sprunger of South Adams going up against ACAC rival Corey Botts of Leo in the first round and the winner getting to face off with Colin Downey of Huntington North to punch their ticket to state.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Gabe Sprunger- South Adams vs. Corey Botts- Leo
Sprunger/Botts vs. Colin Downey- Huntington North
 

King of the Hill
Devon Jackson- Yorktown
Other State Streeters
Michael Nix- Bishop Dwenger
Isaiah Bradley- Muncie South
Colin Downey- Huntington North
 
140
The 140lbs weight class is a complete toss-up with many wrestlers having a shot at the championship and qualifying for state. Recent move-in Cole VanHorn of Yorktown is the class of the field right now, but he could be challenged by numerous wrestlers in this bracket.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Kevin Marsh- West Noble vs. Zach Armstead- Churubusco
Cody Zink- Woodlan vs. Drake Meska- Jay County
 

King of the Hill
Cole VanHorn- Yorktown
Other State Streeters
Kevin Marsh- West Noble
Drake Meska- Jay County
Brooks Faurote- Bellmont
 
145
As with last year, this weight class looks to be a barnburner from beginning to the end. All but one ticket-round match will pit wrestlers with four or less losses against each other, which will make for some exciting and heartbreaking wrestling. Add to that the intrigue of some under the radar wrestlers such as Jesse Goodnight of Kokomo and Josh Seldenright of the Howe School, this weight will be full of surprises all day long.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Josh Seldenright- The Howe School vs. Zeke Schultz- Adams Central
Seldenright/Schultz vs. Jesse Goodnight- Kokomo
Jon Timmerman- Carroll vs. TJ Burnfield- South Adams
 

King of the Hill
Andrew Hiestand- Yorktown
Other State Streeters
Cam Matteson- Elkhart Memorial
Jon Timmerman- Carroll
Zeke Schultz- Adams Central
 
152
Two undefeated wrestlers highlight the field here, with both Carroll’s Reece Lefever and Josh Ehr of South Adams coming in without a loss. Unfortunately the bracket gods did not help out and these two will potentially wrestle in the semi-finals instead of the finals. Adding even more drama to the potential match is that both will be teammates next year at Indiana Tech. On the other half of the bracket there will be many great matches just to get to the semi-finals. The best match of the first round at this weight class and probably any weight class will be the battle of state qualifiers when Zack Zurbrugg of New Haven faces off against Jarod Schwartz of Adams Central. Adding icing to the cake in this match is coach Barry Humble of New Haven will be facing off against Adams Central and former protégé Doug Schultz.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Jarod Schwartz- Adams Central vs. Zack Zurbrugg- New Haven
Dantrell Goodman- Elkhart Memorial vs. Reece LeFever- Carroll
 

King of the Hill
Reece LeFever- Carroll
Other State Streeters
Jarod Schwartz- Adams Central
Will Busse- Bellmont
Josh Ehr- South Adams
 
160
The other half of the LeFevers highlights this weight class. Conner LeFever of Carroll leads the way with a perfect record here, but will be challenged early and often. His first round match is not easy with the giant killer Chantz Luginbill of Adams Central in the way. After C-Lef, the rest of the state qualifiers is a toss-up. In the top quarter bracket you have three wrestlers battling it out that have three or less losses. In the second quarter bracket you will have state qualifier Garrett Weber of Leo and two wrestlers with only two losses each. Finally in the lower quarter bracket you have all the wrestlers with seven or more losses. Needless to say picking the winners here will require great skill in drawing names out of a hat.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Christian Harvey- Taylor vs. Cody Conrad- Heritage
Garrett Weber- Leo vs. Jordan Simmons- Winchester
Weber/Simmons vs. Tyler Rimmel- Central Noble
 

King of the Hill
Conner Lefever- Carroll
Other State Streeters
Cody Conrad- Heritage
Garrett Weber- Leo
John Mahlan- Bellmont
 
171
Thank you to the bracket gods for separating the best wrestlers in this weight class. Ryley Hankenson of Bellmont and undefeated Jackson Bratcher of Eastbrook lead the way in this weight class. Look for their finals match to be a great one.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Jeff Enrietto- Carroll vs. Brandon Weinkauf- Jimtown
Alex Hostetler- Fairfield vs. Spencer Cooper- Leo
 

King of the Hill
Jackson Bratcher- Eastbrook
Other State Streeters
Ryley Hankenson- Bellmont
Jeff Enrietto- Carroll
Alex Hostetler- Fairfield
 
189
This is the most wide open weight class at the Fort Wayne Semi-State. Eleven wrestlers come in with seven losses or less and many of those losses are to others in this same bracket. There are numerous match-ups in the first round that are toss-ups and no clear cut favorite. State qualifiers Brandon Dillenbeck of Goshen and Scott Neff of Yorktown are probably the slight favorites. Dillenbeck has a very dangerous Austin Striggle of Whitko in the first round. One of the best quarter brackets will be the one headlined by Alex Evans of Huntington North. Evans has had a fine season this year, but will be tested by Ben Baker of Bellmont in the first match and then with the winner of the Redrecus McCurrie of Wayne and Tanner Adams of Jimtown match.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Brandon Dillonbeck- Goshen vs. Austin Striggle- Whitko
Spencer Raypole- Carroll vs. Clayton Smith- Eastern
Alex Evans- Huntington North vs. Ben Baker- Bellmont
Redrecus McCurrie- Wayne vs. Tanner Adams- Jimtown
Scott Neff- Yorktown vs. Braxton Siddons- Churubusco
 

King of the Hill
Alex Evans- Huntington North
Other State Streeters
Brandon Dillenbeck- Goshen
Spencer Raypole- Carroll
Scott Neff- Yorktown
 
215
State placers Taylor Grubb of Prairie Heights and Travis Thatcher of Bellmont are the headliners at 215lbs. Grubb got the better of Thatcher at the Al Smith, but never count out a Bellmont Brave during the tournament series. Unfortunately this match will occur in the semi-finals and the other half of the bracket is a toss-up.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Alex Jakacki- Leo vs. Chase Spears- Elkhart Memorial
 

King of the Hill
Taylor Grubb- Prairie Heights
Other State Streeters
Travis Thatcher- Bellmont
Alex Jakacki- Leo
Andrew Chalfant- Winchester
 
285
Bellmont’s mighty mouse Daniel Meyer comes into Saturday without a blemish on his record and the state’s #1 ranking. He definitely makes the big guys fun to watch as he is very active on his feet and extremely athletic. After him though, there are about 10 wrestlers that could punch their ticket to Conseco.
 
Early Round Bracket Buster Matches
Daniel Meyer- Bellmont vs. Dominique Stauffer- Elkhart Central
Clay Selman- Angola vs. Josh Mitchell- Heritage
Andrew Mason- Huntington North vs. Selman/Mitchel
 

King of the Hill
Daniel Meyer- Bellmont
Other State Streeters
Andrew Mason- Huntington North
Ta’Quan Walker- North Side
Eric Forrest- Jimtown

2011 Evansville Wrestling Semi-State Preview
 
The competition at the 2011 Evansville Semi-State looks to be top notch this Saturday.  There are a total of 66 top 20 ranked wrestlers, including 4 of which that are ranked #1 in their respective classes. There are 28 returning state qualifiers, 16 of which are returning State Placers.
 
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First round matches to watch:
 
Bailey Schober (9)(Greenwood)(33-7) vs. Tyler Stock (11)(N. Posey)(33-8)
 
Jacob Brown (9)(Castle)(32-13) vs. Michael Thomas (9)(Center Grove)(12-7)
 
Skylar Lykins (9)(Franklin Community)(31-8) vs. Wyatt Seng (9)(Mater Dei)(22-9)
 
#8 Damon Kuhn (10)(Evansville Reitz)(40-1) vs. Tyler Ruble (12)(N. Putnam)(26-3)
 
Likely ticket round matches are:
 
#2 Jacob Boomsma (12)(Bloomington South)(40-0) vs. Tyler Stock (11)(N. Posey)(33-8)
 
Terrance Kennedy (10)(Floyd Central)(31-5) vs. Jacob Brown (9)(Castle)(32-13)
 
Wyatt Seng (9)(Mater Dei)(22-9) vs. Nathan Schitter (9)(Jasper)(31-8)
 
#8 Damon Kuhn (10)(Evansville Reitz)(40-1) vs. Cory O’Neal (10)(Southwestern)(36-6)
 
Likely State Qualifiers:
 
1.       Jacob Boomsma (12)(Bloomington South)(40-0)(8th at 112 in ’10, state qualifier at 103 ’09)
 
2.       Damon Kuhn (10)(Evansville Reitz)(40-1)
 
3.       Terrance Kennedy (10)(Floyd Central)(31-5)
 
4.       Wyatt Seng (9)(Mater Dei)(22-9)
 
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First round matches to watch:
 
Matthew Lahue (11)(Corydon Central)(28-4) vs. Austin Pettijohn (12)(Franklin Community)(27-9)
 
Likely ticket round matches:
 
#18 Anthony Schoettle (10)(Center Grove)(36-6) vs. Sam Goebel (11)(Mater Dei)(35-5)
 
#7 Alonzo Shepherd (11)(Jeffersonville)(45-1) vs. Mathew Mastison (10)(Ev. Harrison)(45-6)
 
Blake Johns (10)(Evansville Reitz)(37-10) vs. Chris Whitely (10)(Floyd Central)(27-11)
 
#8 Luke Schroeder (12)(Southwestern)(45-1) vs. Austin Pettijohn (12)(Franklin Community)(27-9)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Alonzo Shepherd (11)(Jeffersonville)(45-1)(state qualifier at 103 ‘10)
 
2.       Luke Schroeder (12)(Southwestern)(45-1)(3rd at 103 ‘10)
 
3.       Anthony Schoettle (10)(Center Grove)(36-6)
 
4.       Blake Johns (10)(Evansville Reitz)(37-10)
 
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Likely ticket round matches:
 
Robby Taylor (12)(Madison)(37-6) vs. #14 Gideon VanHook (11)(Evansville Reitz)(36-5)
 
#15 Cody Kendle (12)(Pike Central)(37-5) vs. #13 Logan Wedding (10)(Evansville Memorial)(33-4)
 
Nathan Carmichael (10)(Center Grove)(36-8) vs. Austin Jamison (10)(New Albany)(22-6)
 
#10 Luke Welch (10)(Castle)(42-1) vs. Dakota Case (12)(Terre Haute South)(19-4)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Luke Welch (10)(Castle)(42-1)(state qualifier at 112 ’10)
 
2.       Logan Wedding (10)(Evansville Memorial)(33-4)
 
3.       Gideon VanHook (11)(Evansville Reitz)(36-5)(state qualifier at 103 in ‘10)
 
4.       Nathan Carmichael (10)(Center Grove)(36-8)
 
125
 
First round matches to watch:
 
#14 Preston Wilson (12)(Whiteland)(29-2) vs. Joey Resch (12)(Jennings County)(38-5)
 
#7 Alex Griesemer (12)(Princeton)(35-4) vs. Cody Byrer (12)(North Knox)(35-4)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
Kevim Castro (12)(Jeffersonville)(36-9) vs. Jerald Thompson (12)(Brownsburg)(23-15)
 
#6 Trevor Moody (11)(Evansville Reitz)(39-2) vs. #14 Preston Wilson (12)(Whiteland)(29-2)
 
Brayden Montgomery (10)(Danville)(35-1) vs. #7 Alex Griesemer (12)(Princeton)(35-4)
 
#9 Baron Rieker (12)(Columbus East)(39-6) vs. #5 Zach Henderson (12)(Mater Dei)(35-3)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Zach Henderson (12)(Mater Dei)(35-3)
 
2.       Trevor Moody (11)(Evansville Reitz)(39-2)(state qualifier at 112 in ’09)
 
3.       Alex Griesemer (12)(Princeton)(35-4)(state qualifier at 112 in ’08)
 
4.       Kevim Castro (12)(Jeffersonville)(36-9)
 
130
 
First round matches to watch:
 
Zach Rieker (12)(Columbus East)(38-7) vs. #9 Michael Brown (12)(Castle)(38-5)
 
Connor Montgomery (10)(Jennings County)(36-9) vs. Brendon Kelley (9)(Evansville Central)(35-8)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#9 Michael Brown (12)(Castle)(38-5) vs. Derek Lunsford (12)(Pike Central)(37-5)
 
#16 Max Mangold (12)(Mater Dei)(24-6) vs. Cory Neel (12)(Christian Academy)(28-9)
 
Kaleb Chambers (12)(Jasper)(31-7) vs. #8 Jonathon Hoehn (11)(Mt. Vernon)(37-4)
 
#3 Neal Malloy (10)(Danville)(42-0) vs. Brendon Kelley (9)(Evansville Central)(35-8)
 
Likely State Qualifiers:
 
1.       Neal Malloy (10)(Danville)(42-0)(state qualifier at 119 in ‘10)
 
2.       Michael Brown (12)(Castle)(38-5)(state qualifier at 125 in ‘10)
 
3.       Jonathon Hoehn (11)(Mt. Vernon)(37-4)(state qualifier at 125 in ‘10)
 
4.       Max Mangold (12)(Mater Dei)(24-6)
 
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First round matches to watch:
 
Luke Kriech (10)(Franklin Community)(28-8) vs. Derek Dowdy (12)(Evansville Reitz)(38-5)
 
#11 Quinn Schroeder (12)(Mater Dei)(31-7) vs. Kalob Heald (12)(Cascade)(34-4)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
Bryce Jones (12)(Southridge)(29-4) vs. Derek Dowdy (12)(Evansville Reitz)(38-5)
 
#14 Steven Rieker (12)(Columbus East)(42-2) vs. #11 Quinn Schroeder (12)(Mater Dei)(31-7)
 
#9 Byron Konrath (12)(Mt. Vernon)(33-2) vs. Jordan Gast (11)(Jennings County)(33-7)
 
#3 Ethan Raley (12)(Indian Creek)(26-1) vs. A.J. Kerr (12)(Edgewood)(34-1)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Ethan Raley (12)(Indian Creek)(26-1)(1st - 103 in ’08, state qualifier - 119 in ’09, 2nd - 125 in ‘10)
 
2.       Quinn Schroeder (12)(Mater Dei)(31-7)
 
3.       Byron Konrath (12)(Mt. Vernon)(33-2)(state qualifier at 135 in ‘10)
 
4.       Derek Dowdy (12)(Evansville Reitz)(38-5)
 

 
140
 
First round matches to watch:
 
Will DeWees (12)(Franklin Community)(22-5) vs. Tim Shuler (11)(Columbus East)(30-10)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#3 Blake Rueger (11)(Evansville Reitz)(40-1) vs. #8 Jordan Judy (11)(Danville)(34-1)
 
Tre Harbin (12)(Jeffersonville)(40-7) vs. #14 Spencer Boyd (12)(Bloomington South)(37-3)
 
#2 PJ Montgomery (12)(Terre Haute South)(34-0) vs.  #19 Jordan Mann (12)(Castle)(34-10)
 
Will DeWees (12)(Franklin Community)(22-5) vs. #15 Jake Lannert (11)(Mater Dei)(33-6)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       PJ Montgomery (12)(Terre Haute South)(34-0)(5th at 140 in ’10, state qualifier at 145 in ‘09)
 
2.       Blake Rueger (11)(Evansville Reitz)(40-1)(8th at 135 in ’10, state qualifier at 125 in ‘09)
 
3.       Spencer Boyd (12)(Bloomington South)(37-3)
 
4.       Jake Lannert (11)(Mater Dei)(33-6)
 
145
 
First round matches to watch:
 
#4 Renaldo Weekley (12)(Jeffersonville)(45-1) vs. Sam Riggs (12)(Mater Dei)(19-9)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#16 Roy Whetstine (12)(Evansville Memorial)(36-1) vs. Dalton Clements (12)(Monrovia)(22-3)
 
#4 Renaldo Weekley (12)(Jeffersonville)(45-1) vs. #7 Ben Farmer (12)(Bloomington South)(18-3)
 
#5 Quincy Richey (11)(Brown County)(28-1) vs. Trevor Appell (11)(Evansville Reitz)(33-13)
 
#13 Donald Helterbrand (12)(Cloverdale)(36-0) vs. Austin Chamberlain (12)(Evansville Central)(37-5)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Renaldo Weekley (12)(Jeffersonville)(45-1)(state qualifier at 135 in ‘10)
 
2.       Quincy Richey (11)(Brown County)(28-1)(8th at 130 in ’09,  state qualifier at 152 in ’10)
 
3.       Donald Helterbrand (12)(Cloverdale)(36-0)
 
4.       Roy Whetstine (12)(Evansville Memorial)(36-1)
 
152
 
First round matches to watch:
 
The clear favorite is Doug Welch but this weight class is loaded with talent and every first round match looks to be competitive. The question is who is going to join Welch at Conseco?
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#1 Doug Welch (12)(Castle)(42-1) vs. #20 Zach Adams (11)(Madison)(45-5)
 
#18 Austin Bowman (11)(Franklin Community)(33-7) vs. #8 Sam Horrocks (12)(Bloomington South)(34-6)
 
Cory Ingram (12)(Southridge)(36-5) vs. Matt Prasek (12)(Evansville Memorial)(33-10)
 
#16 Tsali Lough (11)(Terre Haute South)(35-2) vs. Evan Weinzapfel (12)(Mater Dei)(20-6)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Doug Welch (12)(Castle)(42-1)(2nd at 145 in ’10, 5th at 135 in ‘09)
 
2.       Evan Weinzapfel (12)(Mater Dei)(20-6)
 
3.       Sam Horrocks (12)(Bloomington South)(34-6)
 
4.       Matt Prasek (12)(Evansville Memorial)(33-10)
 
160
 
First round matches to watch:
 
This is another deep weight class which should be full of great first round matches. The only clear cut favorite is Chad Welch. The question is who is going to punch their ticket to Conseco?
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#3 John Sims (12)(Mater Dei)(15-4) vs. #14 Clayton Fiddler (10)(Bloomington South)(32-10)
 
#1 Chad Welch (12)(Castle)(43-0) vs. Jacob Hall (11)(Charlestown)(33-8)
 
#13 Gabe Holt (12)(Columbus North)(34-3) vs. #10 Sean Mappes (11)(Center Grove)(36-5)
 
Brandon Marlin (11)(Jeffersonville)(32-15) vs. Tyler Rickenbaugh (12)(Heritage Hills)(44-3)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Chad Welch (12)(Castle)(43-0)(3rd at 152-’10, state qualifier at 140-’09, state qualifier at 135-‘08)
 
2.       Gabe Holt (12)(Columbus North)(34-3)
 
3.       John Sims (12)(Mater Dei)(15-4)
 
4.       Tyler Rickenbaugh (12)(Heritage Hills)(44-3)
 
171
 
First round matches to watch:
 
#9 Dustin Parrish (12)(Plainfield)(26-4) vs. Aaron Haire (12)(Booneville)(36-7)
 
Joe Tucker (12)(Jasper)(30-5) vs. Cory Bland (11)(Columbus North)(22-13)
 
Jeff Spicer (12)(Edgewood)(41-4) vs. Ethan Bowen (12)(Charlestown)(35-6)
 
Garrett Shepard (11)(Paoli)(37-6) vs. Joey Todd (12)(Bloomington South)(18-11)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#9 Dustin Parris (12)(Plainfield)(26-4) vs. #18 Brock Wathen (11)(Jennings County)(42-2)
 
Joe Tucker (12)(Jasper)(30-5) vs. #14 Austin Warren (11)(Castle)(34-9)
 
#7 Jacob Underwood (11)(Martinsville)(32-2) vs. Jeff Spicer (12)(Edgewood)(41-4)
 
#1 Drake Stein (12)(Princeton)(38-0) vs. Joey Todd (12)(Bloomington South)(18-11)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Drake Stein (12)(Princeton)(38-0)(1st at 171 in ’10, 8th at 152 in ‘09)
 
2.       Dustin Parrish (12)(Plainfield)(26-4)(6th at 152 in ’10)
 
3.       Jacob Underwood (11)(Martinsville)(32-2)
 
4.       Austin Warren (11)(Castle)(34-9)
 
189
 
First round matches to watch:
 
Dalton Halbig (11)(Princeton)(25-13) vs. Colton Bridges (12)(Bloomington South)(31-12)
 
#17 Elijah Curtley (11)(Jeffersonville)(28-3) vs. Mike Kernodle (12)(Franklin Community)(27-13)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#6 Josh Boots (12)(Mater Dei)(36-1) vs. Zach Faith (12)(New Albany)(28-8)
 
#4 Garrett Goldman (12)(Bloomington North)(33-0) vs. Cyle Hill (12)(Cascade)(33-3)
 
#2 Aaron Stevenson (12)(Indian Creek)(34-0) vs. Colton Bridges (12)(Bloomington South)(31-12)
 
#17 Elijah Curtley (11)(Jeffersonville)(28-3) vs. #7 Ryan Sandwith (12)(Evansville Memorial)(35-5)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Aaron Stevenson (12)(Indian Creek)(34-0)(3rd at 189 in ‘09)
 
2.       Garrett Goldman (12)(Bloomington North)(33-0)
 
3.       Josh Boots (12)(Mater Dei)(36-1)(4th at 171 in ’10)
 
4.       Ryan Sandwith (12)(Evansville Memorial)(35-5)
 
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First round matches to watch:
 
Jesse Vermillion (12)(Greencastle)(27-3) vs. #6 Iyan Bass (11)(Jennings County)(19-1)
 
Dalton Young (12)(Madison)(38-8) vs. Justin Helmick (12)(Cascade)(33-4)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
#20 David Knight (12)(Terre Haute North)(35-0) vs. Nathan Wright (10)(Mater Dei)(22-12)
 
#1 Trey Reese (12)(Indian Creek)(24-0) vs. CJ Andry (10)(Paoli)(36-8)
 
Jared Boehm (10)(Heritage Hills)(43-5) vs. #6 Iyan Bass (11)(Jennings County)(19-1)
 
Jimmy Pratt (12)(Jeffersonville)(29-4) vs. Justin Helmick (12)(Cascade)(33-4)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Trey Reese (12)(Indian Creek)(24-0)(5th at 160 in ‘10)
 
2.       Iyan Bass (11)(Jennings County)(19-1)
 
3.       David Knight (12)(Terre Haute North)(35-0)
 
4.       Jimmy Pratt (12)(Jeffersonville)(29-4)
 

 
285
 
First round matches to watch:
 
#13 Jake Stevenson (12)(Indian Creek)(26-4) vs. Ryan DeWitt (12)(Jeffersonville)(37-8)
 
Beau Judd (12)(Northview)(31-11) vs. Edward O’Connell (12)(Mt. Vernon)(34-7)
 
Jacob Mudd (12)(New Abany)(11-4) vs. Brian Snyder (11)(Avon)(24-9)
 
Likely Ticket round matches:
 
Ryan DeWitt (12)(Jeffersonville)(37-8) vs. Thomas Emmitt (12)(Columbus East)(35-10)
 
#3 Kaden Suter (11)(Martinsville)(16-0) vs. Edward O’Connell (12)(Mt. Vernon)(34-7)
 
#15 Mark Collett (12)(Jennings County)(41-3) vs. Trevor Phillips (11)(Mitchell)(27-1)
 
#14 Justin VanWinkle (12)(Mater Dei)(33-0) vs. Jacob Mudd (12)(New Albany)(11-4)
 
Predictions:
 
1.       Kaden Suter (11)(Martinsville)(16-0)(state qualifier at 285 in ‘10)
 
2.       Justin VanWinkle  (12)(Mater Dei)(33-0)
 
3.       Mark Collett (12)(Jennings County)(41-3)(state qualifier at 285 in ‘10)
 
4.       Ryan DeWitt (12)(Jeffersonville)(37-8)

Saturday's Merrillville semi-state always guarantees fans two things. First, you will see some of best, most physical wrestling in the state and second, you will see this wrestling in one of the most uncomfortable, stifling venues imaginable.
 
The wrestling action is what draws the fans to the Pirates' Cove and this year is no different. Crown Point, the state's top ranked team appears ready to crown multiple champions and may approach double digits in the amount of qualifiers for state.
 
Not far behind them is fourth ranked Penn. The Kingsmen boast 14 semi-state qualifiers and at least eight of them stand a good chance of moving on.
 
One of those Penn Kingsmen is actually lady Kingsmen. 112 pound Sarah Hildebrandt will be making her second trip to the Semi State. Hildebrandt , along with 103 pound Kalya Miracle will be looking to make history by becoming Indiana's first female state qualifier.
 
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Half of the state's top sixteen lightweights will converge on Merrillville and many a talented wrestler will be paying their own way next week. Crown Point's Josh Fuqua and Lafayette Harrison's senior Reise Overby appear to be wrestling the best right now. All four ticket round matches should be excellent.
 
Best ticket round matches: Santo Marciano (Munster) vs. Buckley(Valparaiso)
 
Overby (Lafayette Harrison) vs. Steven Micic (Hanover Central)
 
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Fuqua – Crown Point
Overby – Lafayette Harrison
Buckley - Valparaiso
Zach Davis – Penn
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Fuqua – CP
Micic – Hanover Central
Buckley - Valpo
Davis – Penn
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Fuqua
Micic
Buckley
Davis
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Another very deep field awaits anyone who wants to wrestle in Indy next week. Two veteran studs look to have a semistate rematch from last year in Warsaw's Jarred Brooks and Hanover Central's Paul Petrov. Petrov seems to have Brooks number. Ticket round matches here are again all excellent as there will be no easy ride.
 
Best ticket round match – Brian Orzechowicz(Griffih) vs. Sammy Ferdig (South Bend Adams)
 
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Petrov – Hanover Central
Brooks – Warsaw
Orzechowicz - Griffith
Colton Saroff – Crown Point
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Petrov – Hanover Central
Brooks – Warsaw
Saroff- Crown Point
Orzechowicz – Griffith
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Petrov
Brooks
Orzechowicz
Saroff
119
 
The 119 class contains the first “sure thing†for the Merrillville semistate. Defending state champion Kyle Ayersman of Lake Central should handle the field. Relative unknowns that will look to dethrone Ayersman include Culver Military's Anthony McHugh and Rochester's Garth Simpson. Both wrestled at 125 most of the year.
 
Best ticket round Match: Simpson (Rochester) vs. Taylor Draper (Lafayette Jeff)
 
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Ayersman – Lake Central
Simpson – Rochester
McHugh - CMA
Adam Garcia – Merrillville
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Simpson – Rochester
McHugh - CMA
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Garcia
125
 
Fans at Merrillville have gotten used to seeing a lot of Cavemen the last few years so their absence from the finals seems slightly odd. Layten Binion should end the Mishawaka drought. He has had little trouble dispatching nearly everyone in his path with his only loss being to Perry Meridian's top Jared McKinley.
 
Best ticket round match: Jordan Hicks (Seeger) vs. Tyler Chapple (Penn)
 
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Binion – Mishawaka
Chapple – Penn
Matt Harvey – Crown Point
Julian Torres - Portage
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Chapple – Penn
Harvey – Crown Point
Lopez – Lake Central
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Torres
Chapple
Aaron Ayala – Hobart
130
 
Mishawaka will look to get back to back champs at 130 where senior Taylor Wisler brings a 37-3 record and state hardware to Merrillville. However, the road will not be easy. In his path will probably be Crown Point's very stout Cameron Halstead. Wisler narrowly edged Halstead in mid December. On the other side of the bracket is arguably the hottest wrestler in the region, Valparaiso's senior Chad Miller.
 
Best ticket round matches: Chad Miller (Valpo) vs. Mitch Hartman (SB Clay)
 
Wisler (Mishawaka) vs. Cameron Halsted (Crown Point)
 
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Wisler – Mishawaka
Miller – Valparaiso
Al Padilla – Merrillville
Skyler Ringen – Rensselaer Central
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Miller – Valpo
Al Padilla – Merrillville
Patrick Manning – Hobart
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Miller
Padilla
Manning
135
 
The Rochester regional should continue a roll at 135 with Penn's Alex Gregory. He is undefeated and largely unchallenged. He should receive his toughest test to date in the semi finals versus Crown Point's junior Jake Fuqua. Many might say this is the actual championship match.
 
Best ticket round match: Chris Pajdzik (Hammond Gavit) vs Luis Acuna (Portage)
 
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Gregory – Penn
Chris Katsafaros - Chesterton
Fuqua – Crown Point
Acuna - Portage
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Acuna – Portage
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Katsafaros – Chesterton
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Katsafaros
Fuqua
Acuna
140
 
Tsirtsis
 
Best ticket round match: Dan Ginter (Penn) vs. Charlie Mavros (Lowell)
 
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Jason Tsirtsis – Crown Point
Brad Wartman – Lake Central
Adrian Brown – Lafayette Jeff
Ginter - Penn
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Wartman – Lake Central
Brown – Laf. Jeff
Ginter – Penn
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Wartman
Brown
Ginter
145
 
Roach
 
Best ticket round match: Owen Dorris (Pioneer) vs Javier Avalos(Merrillville)
 
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Eric Roach – Crown Point
Laquan Lunford – SB Clay
Dorris - Pioneer
Sidney Logan – Mishawaka
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Lunford – SB Clay
Logan – Mishawaka
Avalos – Merrillville
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Lunford
Logan
Avalos
152
 
I was tempted to have a third strait one word preview but Crown Point senior Josh Flamme has taken a back seat to his more heralded teammates to not deserve some recognition. He has been nearly as dominant as Roach and Tsirtsis and has yet to lose to an Indiana wrestler this year.
 
Best ticket round matches: Eric Palmieri (West Lafayette) vs Kelly Kolat (SB Riley)
 
Luke Smith (Munster) vs. Mike Hummer (Penn)
 
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Flamme – Crown Point
Palmieri – West Lafayette
Isaac Yoder – Tippecanoe Valley
Hummer – Penn
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Smith - Munster
Yoder – Tippy Valley
Sandefer – Merrillville
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Kelly Kolat – SB Riley
160
 
Chesterton's junior Anthony Quiroz headlines the 160 pound class. There is not a whole lot of depth here and that is a recipe for upsets. Three ticket round matches appear to be very tight. A possible sleeper looms in the bottom of the bracket. They only speak his name in hushed tones on the East Side of Gary.
 
Best ticket round matches: Dusty Schurg (Crown Point) vs. Michael Green (Rensselaer)
 
Davon Alwine (SB Clay) Ethan Dale (McCutcheon)
 
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Quiroz – Chesterton
Schurg – Crown Point
Alwine – SB Clay
Cody Strange – John Glenn
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McLeod – SB Riley
Alwine – SB Clay
Schurg – Crown Point
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McLeod
Alwine
Schurg
171
 
Devildog's delight at 171. A champion from the Logansport regional. Delphi's junior stud Tanner Lynde is already two for two on state final appearances and there is not enough firepower in this semi state to deny him a title. Lowell's Jeremy Crocker will be his likely foe in the finals.
 
Best ticket round matches: Joe Peco(Hobart) vs. Kyle Shrewsbury(Crown Point)
 

 
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Lynde - Delphi
Crocker - Lowell
Peco - Hobart
Nate Coddens – SB Riley
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Mike Manning – River Forest
Peco - Hobart
Crocker – Lowell
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Peco
Manning
189
 
Two top five ranked wrestlers appear to be a notch above the rest of the field at 189. Merrillville's Kourtney Berry will be wrestling in front of the hometown crowd with an outstanding 39-0 record. One of those victories was a 6-4 decision over Culver Community's sophomore Matt Hurford. Both wrestlers are aggressive and scramble well so an exciting match should be the result.
 
Best ticket round match: Berry(Merrillville) vs. Ross Hoover (Warsaw)
 
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Hurford – Culver Community
Skipper – SB Adams
Kyle Patton – West Lafayette
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Hurford – Culver Community
Bisping – Hanover Central
Rich Pennington – River Forest
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215
 
Crown Point will likely finish off their day with another champion in junior Tyler Kral. Kral was likely disappointed with last years showing at Merrillville and would like to redeem himself this year. His likely finals foe should be South Bend Clay's Joe Gallegos. A very nice ticket round match might occur with Logansport regional champ, Matt Sumner of McCutcheon facing off against Devin Reagan of Penn.
 
Best ticket round match: Sumner(McCutcheon) vs. Reagan(Penn)
 
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Kral – Crown Point
Gallegos – SB Clay
Reagan - Penn
Jack Seaman – Munster
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Kral – Crown Point
Reagan – Penn
Seaman – Munster
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Reagan
Seaman
285
 
Second ranked Damon Howe of Plymouth looks to get back to his winning ways after being pinned in the semi-finals at regional. His is likely to face the wrestler that pinned him, Culver Community's Jeremiah Harvey.
 
Best ticket round match: Blake Ford(McCutcheon)/Abraham Hall(Bremen) vs. Montel Davis (Gary Lew Wallace)
 
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Howe – Plymouth
Harvey – Culver Community
Davis – Gary Lew Wallace
Kade Maggert - Penn
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Harvey – Culver Community
Ford – McCutcheon
Maggert – Penn
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Maggert

Date: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011.
Admission: $6 (Final session only); $10 (Season ticket).
Advancement: The top four place winners in each weight class advance to the state finals.
 
1. Merrillville (at Merrillville H.S.) | 9 am CT
Feeder Regionals: Calumet, LaPorte, Logansport, Rochester.

2. Woodlan (at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum) | 9 am ET
Feeder Regionals: Carroll (Fort Wayne), Goshen, Jay County, Peru.

3. New Castle (at New Castle H.S.) | 9 am ET
Feeder Regionals: North Montgomery, Pendleton Heights, Perry Meridian, Richmond.

4. Evansville Reitz (at Roberts Stadium) | 9 am CT
Feeder Regionals: Bloomington South, Castle, Jeffersonville, Mooresville.

Carroll High School in wonderful Huntertown, Indiana will once again play host to regional wrestling action on Saturday.  The host Chargers will look to continue building on one of their most successful seasons ever.  They are led by a quartet of seniors that look to leave the Carroll Fieldhouse with one last victory.  Snider came out as the sectional winner at New Haven will look to continue their late season surge.
 
103lbs
This weight will be the tale of three seniors and a freshman.  Leading the way is #11 ranked Andrew Bowman of Homestead, but he will be challenged by seniors Kris McKinley of Northrop and Jose Nino of South Side along with undefeated freshman Hayden Lee of Garrett.  The 2 vs. 3 match-ups are interesting and could go either way, but this reporter will give the edge to the seniors.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Hayden Lee- Garrett
Jose Nino- South Side
Kris McKinley- Northrop
Andrew Bowman- Homestead
 
112lbs
The first round matches at this weight will all be very intriguing to watch with all of them toss-up matches.  The easiest one to pick is probably Alex Richman of Heritage over Bryce Forrester of Columbia City, but don’t count out Forrester as he has the potential to knock off Richman if he is not ready to wrestle.  Another interesting match is a battle of very familiar names with Colton LeTourneau of Whitko vs. Erique Early of Snider.  LeTourneau is a very familiar name that has had quite a bit of success at Whitko and Early is the son of former state champion Erique Early.  This weight also could be a clean sweep for the New Haven Sectional.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
James Johnson- South Side
Tommie Lockett- Harding
Erique Early- Snider
Alex Richman- Heritage
 
119lbs
This one of many weight classes where there will be a feature match in the finals.  Chas Busz of Whitko comes in undefeated on the year, while Kody George of Homestead has only one loss.  Busz went to state last year at 103lbs and will look to continue his march towards Conseco once again.  The 2 vs. 3 matchups look to favor New Haven, but they will both be very close and could go either way.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Chas Busz- Whitko
Mason Meling- Snider
Ali Al-Timeemy- Wayne
Kody George- Homestead
 
125lbs
Two state qualifiers highlight this weight class.  Last year Jordan Gilbert of Whitko advanced to state at 112lbs, while Homestead’s Keelan Rushing qualified at 125lbs.  They are expected to meet in the finals, but both will be tested in the semi-finals with solid opponents.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Jordan Gilbert- Whitko
Jared Wilson- Snider
Austun McCray- Garrett
Keelan Rushing- Homestead
 
130lbs
The headliner in this weight class is Garrett’s 19th ranked Brayden Moreau who comes in with only one blemish on his record to date.  Tony Elkins of Snider is the favorite in the other half of the bracket, but will be tested all day.  His first opponent, Rance Harris is way better than his 17-15 record shows and Busco’s Adam Boggess has some impressive wins this year.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Brayden Moreau- Garrett
Reese Sieger- New Haven
Adam Boggess- Churubusco
Tony Elkins- Snider
 
135lbs
This weight could see a sectional finals rematch between Michael Nix of Bishop Dwenger and Corey Botts of Leo.  Homestead’s Josh Kryder cannot overlook his first opponent or he will be sent home early.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Michael Nix- Bishop Dwenger
Jeff Clark- Carroll
Corey Botts- Leo
Josh Kryder- Homestead
 
140lbs
This will be one of the best weight classes to watch all day long.  All of the first round matches have some intrigue and could go either way.  The champions of each sectional should advance, but they do not have any gimme matches.  The 2 vs. 3 match-ups are both interesting with the first being Logan Lee of Garrett against Justin Norris of Homestead.  Both are seniors and Lee’s past two seasons have been ended by a Homestead Spartan.  Sean Cooley of South Side and Busco’s mini Brock Lesnar, Zach Armstead will also be a match to watch.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Cody Bays- Whitko
Logan Lee- Garrett
Zach Armstead- Churubusco
Cody Zink- Woodlan
 
145lbs
The sectional champions from this weight should cruise in their first round matches, but as usual the 2 vs. 3 matches will be the ones to watch.  KC Corey of Snider against the Busco bad boy Jason Nicodemus will be a great match.  The other match will be a clash of two sophomores with Brett Schendel of Garrett against Branden Baker of Homestead.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Jon Timmerman- Carroll
KC Corey- Snider
Brett Schendel- Garrett
Levy Francois- New Haven
 
152
This weight could feature round three of the Reece Lefever and Zack Zurbrugg series.  So far Lefever has got the better of Zurbrugg, but you cannot count out the motivation from Bulldog coach Barry Humble.  Zurbrugg will have to fend off a very game Isaac Steury in the semi-finals and cannot overlook the lad from Lion country.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Reece Lefever- Carroll
Carter Delaney- Bishop Dwenger
Isaac Steury- Leo
Zack Zurbrugg- New Haven
 
160lbs
With an average of just over four losses per person in this weight, it will be quite a test for the undefeated cat owner Conner Lefever.  Arch nemeses Cody Conrad lies waiting on the other half of the bracket, but Conrad will have to fend off ACAC rival Garrett Weber in the semi-finals .  The 2 vs. 3 matches will be fun to watch as Anthony Linnear of North Side will be battling it out with Alex Brenneke of Woodlan in a very good match.  Garrett Weber of Leo will not have an easy time with Harding’s Trevon Carr either.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Conner Lefever- Carroll
Alex Brenneke- Woodlan
Garrett Weber- Leo
Cody Conrad- Heritage
 
171lbs
This is another weight that will be fun to watch from beginning to the end.  #16 Jeff Enrietto of Carroll is the headliner here, but he will be tested all day long.  Probably the best match of the first round will be Bishop Dwenger’s super soph Ben Evans against New Haven champ Skyler Messman.  Messman has been hidden deep in the Humble Stable and burst onto the wrestling scene this year.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Jeff Enrietto- Carroll
Jeremy Salmon- Woodlan
Spencer Cooper- Leo
Skyler Messman- New Haven
 
189lbs
Yet another great weight to watch and it definitely will provide many exciting matches all day long.  Three of the wrestlers here have been in and out of the rankings all year long and will be itching to get after eachother early and often.  The best first round match will be undefeated Redrecus McCurrie of Wayne against Austin Gibson of Garrett.  Last year McCurrie defeated Gibson with a  late takedown to advance to semi-state.  Another early match to watch is Braxton Siddons of Churubusco against the Harding Hawk’s Nolan Wilson.  Wilson is an excellent athlete that will give Siddons a great match.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Spencer Raypole- Carroll
Braxton Siddons- Churubusco
Austin Striggle- Whitko
Redrecus McCurrie- Wayne
 
215lbs
Word on the street is #7 ranked Brad Mills of Homestead has pulled out of the state series due to an injury and this will make this weight class wide open.  With Mills’ injury this could lead to a clean sweep for the Carroll sectional.  Look for Moe Talamantes of Northrop to be the favorite, but he will be tested by Alex Jakacki of Leo.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Moe Talamantes- Northrop
Clint Davis- North Side
Alex Jakacki- Leo
Gage Andis- Carroll
 
285lbs
The big guys are highlighted by undefeated Josh Mitchell of Heritage.  He will have a familiar face in the first round in Carroll’s Matt McClure who almost defeated him last year in this same exact match.  Another good first round match will be Eastside’s Matt Beard against Homestead’s late replacement Deshawn Lewis.
 
Onward to the Coliseum(in order from top to bottom in the bracket):
Ta’Quan Walker- North Side
Vernie Starks- South Side
Matt Beard- Eastside
Josh Mitchell- Heritage

The Jeffersonville Regional looks to have some very competitive wrestling this Saturday with 112 wrestlers trying to earn a spot to the Evansville Semi-State.  There are a total of 4 top 20 ranked wrestlers, 3 returning state qualifiers, and 21 returning semi-state qualifiers.
 
103
 
Floyd Central Sophomore Terrance Kennedy (28-5), previously #20 in the state, is looking to follow up his sectional championship with regional championship this week-end. Kennedy will be a heavy favorite and will likely meet Jasper freshman Nathan Schitter (29-7) in the finals. The first round should have 2 competitive matches seeking births to the semi-state with Christian Academy freshman Daniel Doty (24-12) tries to knock off Washington sophomore Levi Graber (27-16) and North Knox freshman Benjamin Gray (29-9) tries to knock off Eastern Pekin freshman Jordan Gray (24-9).
 
Projections: 1. Kennedy 2. Schitter 3. Gray 4. Graber
 
112
 
Jeffersonville junior Alonzo Shepherd (41-1)(2010 State Qualifier)(ranked 7th in the state), will be looking for his 3rd Regional Crown on his quest for another trip to Conseco Field house. He will likely have a tough semi-final match against Corydon junior Matthew Lahue (2X Semi-State Qualifier). The other side of the bracket will likely feature a competitive showdown between Floyd Central sophomore Chris Whitley (25-10), who just knocked off #2 seed Lahue in last week-ends Sectional, and Jasper freshman Rueger Kersteins (29-7).
 
Projections: 1. Shepherd 2. Whitley 3. Lahue 4. Kersteins
 
119
 
Pike Central senior Cody Kendle (34-5)(2010 State Placer)(ranked 15th in the state), who will be looking for his first regional crown, will be a heavy favorite. He will likely meet up with New Albany sophomore Austin Jamison (20-5)(Semi-State Qualifier).
 
Projections: 1. Kendle 2. Jamison 3. Eckert 4. Deleon
 
125
 
North Knox senior Cody Byrer (33-3)(semi-state qualifier) will be the slight favorite. He will have a tough path to get to the finals. He will have a first round match with Charlestown junior, Justin Wolf (17-11)(Semi-State qualifier) and then likely have to get through Floyd Central junior Zach Thomas (3-1)(Semi-State qualifier). The other likely finalist will be Jeffersonville senior Kevim Castro (33-9). He will meet either New Washington sophomore Brady Meenach (22-4)(Semi-State qualifier) or Forest Park senior Justin Olinger (25-9)(Semi-State qualifier).
 
Predictions: 1. Castro 2. Byrer 3. Thomas 4. Olinger
 
130
 
The likely finalists will be Jasper senior Kaleb Chambers (28-7)(Semi-State qualifier) and Pike Central senior Derek Lunsford (35-4)(Semi-State qualifier). However, Chambers must first beat Christian Academy senior Cory Neel (26-8) and Lunsford must get by Providence junior Brennan Gregory (28-10).
 
Predictions: 1. Lunsford 2. Chambers 3. Neel 4. Gregory
 
135
 
Southridge senior Bryce Jones (25-4)(semi-state qualifier), will be the favorite. He will likely face Floyd Central sophomore George Emily (22-11). However, Jones will have to get by either Jeffersonville junior Michael Vazquez (30-15) or Forest Park senior Josh Thomas (31-7).
 
Predictions: 1. Jones 2. Emily 3. Vazquez 4. Meza
 
140
 
Jeffersonville senior Tre Harbin (37-7) will be the favorite here and will likely meet Southridge  junior Luke Mundy (31-10) in the finals. However, Harbin must first get by New Washington senior Lane Massingham (29-4)(Semi-State qualifier) and Mundy must get by a tough first round match against Floyd Central junior Gus Schoenbaechler (18-12) before likely facing Washington senior Raule Velazquez (35-9).
 
Predictions: 1. Harbin 2. Mundy 3. Massingham 4. Velazquez
 
145
 
Jeffersonville senior Renaldo Weekley (41-1)(2010 State Qualifier), who is ranked 4th in the state, will be a heavy favorite. His likely opponent in the finals will be Jasper senior Nick Ackerman (25-10). However, Ackerman must first get by a tough Floyd Central freshman Chase Herron (24-13).
 
Predictions: 1. Weekley 2. Ackerman 3. Herron 4. Lemond
 
152
 
This looks to be one of the more wide open weight classes. Likely finalists will be Jeffersonville junior Brent Browner (32-11) and Southridge senior Cory Ingram (33-5)(Semi-State qualifier). However, Ingram has a tough first round match against Christian Academy senior Levi Speth (29-6)(Semi-State qualifier). In the semi-finals, Browner will likely face a very scrappy New Albany junior, CJ Reynolds (22-6) and Ingram will face a dangerous Charlestown junior, Cory Suddeth (27-9).
 
Predictions: 1. Browner 2. Ingram 3. Suddeth 4. Reynolds
 
160
 
This will be another competitive weight class. Every first round match will be tough. The 2 favorites to be in the finals will be Jeffersonville senior Brandon Marlin (29-15)(Semi-State qualifier) and Jasper senior Ross Schwenk (26-7). However, Marlin will likely have to get by Southridge junior Angus Stetter (22-16) and Schwenk will likely face Charlestown junior Jacob Hall (31-7)(Semi-State qualifier).
 
Predictions: 1. Marlin 2. Schwenk 3. Stetter 4. Hall
 
171
 
The favorite for this weight will be Jasper senior Joe Tucker (27-5)(Semi-State qualifier). He will likely meet Charlestown senior Ethan Bowen (33-5) in the finals. Other likely semi-finalists will be Paoli junior Garrett Shepard of Paoli (36-4) and Floyd Central senior Shane Sneed (20-12).
 
Predictions: 1. Tucker 2. Bowen 3. Sneed 4. Shepard
 
189
 
Jeffersonville junior Elijah Curtley (25-3)(semi-state qualifier) will be the favorite with a wide open field to join him in the finals. Curtley will likely face Southridge junior Brad Schwinghammer (26-10) in the semi-finals. The favorites in the bottom side of the bracket will be New Albany senior Zach Faith (26-7) and Washington sophomore Aaron Cissell (33-10).
 
Predictions: 1. Curtley 2. Faith 3. Cissell 4. Schwinghammer
 
215
 
Jeffersonville senior Jimmy Pratt (26-4)(Semi-State qualifier) will be the favorite. He will likely face the winner of the semi-finals match between Charlestown senior Logan McCutcheon (31-9) and Paoli sophomore CJ Andry (34-7).
 
Predictions: 1. Pratt 2. McCutcheon 3. Andry 4. Hedrick
 
285
 
Jeffersonville senior Ryan DeWitt (34-8)(semi-state qualifier) will be the favorite and will likely face undefeated Mitchell junior Trevor Phillips(25-0)(semi-state qualifier) in the finals. Other likely semi-state qualifiers are Floyd Central senior Andrew Sharp (27-10) and New Albany senior Jacob Mudd (9-3).
 
Predictions: 1. DeWitt 2. Phillips 3. Mudd 4. Sharp

As north central Indiana braces for this year's “storm of the centuryâ€, 112 wrestlers will be preparing for Saturday's regional tournament at Rochester High School. The weather may play havoc with the practices but all the schools will be dealing with the same issues. The Penn Kingsmen are the big story as they qualified all 14 wrestlers to regional and stand a good chance of qualifying all 14 to next weeks's semistate.
 
The heavyweight class is the deepest with three wrestlers ranked in the state's top seven. (Plymouth's Damon Howe, Bremen's Abe Hall, and Culver Community's Jeremiah Harvey). These three, along with the five other talented underclassmen in the bracket, will make watching the big boys entertaining throughout the day.
 
Another reason to focus on the Rochester regional will be to follow the return of Penn's Sara Hildebrandt and the undefeated march of Culver Military's Kayla Miracle. Both of these young ladies would like to be the first female to qualify for state.
 
103
 
Culver Military's thirteenth ranked freshman Kayla Miracle handled the spotlight (literally and figuratively) in the sectional finals last week at Plymouth. Despite giving up some early points, she did not panic and methodically put points on the board to win 11-4. Mishawaka's junior Scott Fozo comes in as a sectional champ and is battle hardened. Penn's promising freshman, Zach Davis is also worth keeping an eye on.
 
Best 1st round Match: Darnell Johnson (South Bend Washington) vs. Greg Newman (Wawasee)
 
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Fozo – Mishawaka
Davis – Penn
Miracle – CMA
Greg Newman – Wawasee
112
 
A rematch of the Al Smith Invitational is highly likely here as the long and lanky Sam Ferdig of South Bend Adams looks to get another shot at Warsaw's Jarred Brooks. The 13th ranked Ferdig is likely studying the tape intently in order to find a way to stop the high energy Brooks, who ended the regular season ranked 4th in the state. Brooks only loss is by DQ to a Michigan wrestler.
 
Best 1st round match – Sarah Hildebrandt (Penn) vs. Zech Weese (Rochester)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Brooks – Warsaw
Ferdig – South Bend Adams
Grant Martsoff – Mishawaka
Zech Weese – Rochester
119
 
The Plymouth sectional gets a chance to flex a little muscle at 119. Plymouth runner-up and third ranked Anthony McHugh will look to rebound from his first loss of the season. The transfer from suburban Columbus, OH was a state qualifier in Ohio Division II last year. Former state qualifier Garth Simpson of Rochester was the author of the upset. These two are the clear favorites to meet in a rematch.
 
Best first round Match: Mitch Emmons(Mishawaka) vs. Anthony McHugh (CMA)
 
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McHugh – CMA
Simpson – Rochester
Jacob Davis – Penn
Garrett Glueckert – South Bend Clay
125
 
The Mishawaka sectional comes roaring back at 125 and they are favored to take all four tickets to Merrillville. Third ranked Layten Binion of Mishawaka is one of the most entertaining wrestlers in the state to watch. His conference and sectional rival is 11th ranked Tyler Chapple of Penn. Chapple is a considerable talent in his own right and can hit throws from all angles.
 
Best first round match: William Howell-Bey(SB Washington) vs. Carlos Salinas(CMA)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Binion – Mishawaka
Chapple – Penn
Ullery – South Bend Riley
Howell-Bey – South Bend Riley
130
 
The northern boys continue to roll at 130 as they again look to be favorites in all the opening round matches. An almost unnoticed result from Mishawaka was South Bend Clay's sophomore Mitch Hartman finding the answer to Mishawaka's fourth ranked Taylor Wisler. These two along with Penn's Trevor Manspeaker are very close and it wouldn't be surprising if any of the three win a regional title. All three also have legitimate shots at qualifying for state regardless of where they place but going into semi-state as a regional champ will make the quest for Conseco considerably easier.
 
Best first round match: Josh Juarez (SB Riley) vs. Seth Fincher (Tippecanoe Valley)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Wisler – Mishawaka
Hartman – SB Clay
Manspeaker – Penn
Juarez – SB Riley
135
 
One of the few “sure things†at Rochester is that Penn's undefeated senior and fourth ranked Alex Gregory will be at the top of the podium on Saturday afternoon. Gregory has been dominant this year and should cruise to a regional title. Mishawaka's freshman Tristan Macri will likely get a rematch with his Penn rival in the finals.
 
Best first round match: Cliff McLeod (SB Riley) vs. Ian Randolph (Culver Community)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Gregory – Penn
Macri – Mishawaka
McLeod – SB Riley
Austin Nelson – Tippecanoe Valley
140
 
The 140 class is the first class at Rochester that does not contain a ranked wrestler. Penn's sectional champion Dan Ginter has put together a fine 34-7 record and is a slight favorite over Riley's senior Joe Roland. Ginter edged Roland 6-4 in last weeks finals.
 
Best first round match: Kyle Jones (Mishawaka) vs. Justin Corl (Bremen)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Ginter – Penn
Roland – SB Riley
Luther Jacobs – CMA
Corl – Bremen
145
 
The four horsemen of the Mishawaka sectional make a repeat appearance in Rochester. These four closely matched foes include the sixth ranked Laquan Lunford of South Bend Clay and eleventh ranked Grant Anglemyer of Penn. The lofty ranking will not intimidate Mishawaka's Sidney Logan or SB Riley's Brandon Reynolds-Smith. Any of the four could win this on any given day.
 
Best first round match: Logan (Mishawaka) vs. Trent Bauters (Tippecanoe Valley)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Lunford – SB Clay
Anglemyer – Penn
Logan – Mishawaka
Reynolds-Smith – SB Riley
152
 
Eight closely bunched wrestlers are in the 152 bracket and that should make this weight class one of the more exciting to watch on Saturday. Three of the four first round matches should be doozies. The headliner of the first round is surely Mishawaka's fifteenth ranked Darius Marshall versus Rochester's tough Jacob Schroder. Marshall pinned Schroder in the semis at Al Smith but rumor has it that Marshall might be a little dinged up. The winner will likely face Riley's Kelly Kolat who seems to be peaking at the right time. The bottom of the bracket includes Penn's Mike Hummer and Tippecanoe Valley's Isaac Yoder.
 
Best first round matches: Marshall (Mishawaka) vs. Schroder (Rochester)
 
Hummer (Penn) vs. Ryan Lindsay (Wawasee)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Schroder – Rochester
Yoder – Tippecanoe Valley
Kolat – South Bend Riley
Hummer – Penn
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This class has both good quality and depth provided by the Mishawaka Sectional. Clay's 17th ranked senior Davon Alwine has seemed to separate himself from the field after majoring 20th ranked Carl McLeod of Riley. Alwine sports a fine 35-2 record and has been flying under the radar for much of the year.
 
Best first round match: Phillip Derrickson (SB Adams) vs. Everardo Ahuatl (Warsaw)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Alwine – SB Clay
McLeod – SB Riley
Phillip Treely – Penn
Derrickson – SB Adams
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Another South Bend wrestler that has been flying under the radar is Riley's Nate Coddens. Three losses by injury default at the Al Smith Invite have hurt his state wide notoriety but he is clearly the top dog at the Rochester regional. Warsaw's Zac Erba looks to break the Mishawaka sectional stranglehold on this weight class.
 
Best first round matches: Tyler Reinoehl (Mishawaka) vs. Nathan Benham (Plymouth)
Erba (Warsaw) vs. Zach Johnson (SB Clay)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Coddens – SB Riley
David Stevens – Penn
Reinoehl – Mishawaka
Erba – Warsaw
189
 
Two top eight ranked 189 pounders, Warsaw's eighth ranked Ross Hoover and Culver Community's 5th ranked Matt Hurford headline this bracket and favored to meet for the second Saturday in row. Hurford nipped Hoover 8-6 in a hard fought battle. Penn's Mike Hamm was the suprise winner of the Mishawaka sectional and appears to be peaking at the right time.
 
Best first round match: Alex Skipper (SB Adams) vs. Lance Wright (Wawasee)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Hurford – Culver Community
Hoover – Warsaw
Skipper – SB Adams
Hamm – Penn
215
 
Two more ranked individuals and a couple of others good enough to push the big names highlight the 215 bracket. South Bend Clay's Joe Gallegos is ranked 5th in the state and owns a convincing win over ninth ranked Devin Reagan of Penn. These two junior will likely battle again on Saturday afternoon. Both of these studs will be working hard for the win because the loser could draw in to fourth ranked Tyler Kral at semi state.
 
Best first round match: Robert Deering (Mishawaka Marian) vs. Jacob Seagraves (Plymouth)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Gallegos – SB Caly
Reagan – Penn
Alan Bollenbacher – Bremen
Deering – Mishawaka Marian
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The big boys represent the deepest field of any weight class at Rochester. Damon Howe is the clear favorite and owns victories over most of the field. The battle for the other three tickets to Merrillville will be well earned.
 
Best first round match: Kade Maggert (Penn) vs. Dmitri Kaplanis (Wawasee)
 
Not Packing a Cooler


Howe – Plymouth
Hall – Bremen
Harvey – Culver Community
Maggert - Penn

Date: Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011.
Admission: $6.
Advancement: The top four place winners in each weight class advance to the semi-state tournament.
 
1.     Calumet | 9 am CT
Feeder Sectionals: Calumet, East Chicago Central.
 
2.     LaPorte | 9 am CT
Feeder Sectionals: Crown Point, LaPorte.
 
3.     Rochester | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Mishawaka, Plymouth.
 
4.     Logansport | 9:30 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Lafayette Jefferson, Twin Lakes.
 
5.     Goshen | 9:30 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Elkhart Memorial, Westview.
 
6.     Carroll (Fort Wayne) | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Carroll (Fort Wayne), New Haven.
 
7.     Peru | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Oak Hill, Peru.
 
8.     Jay County | 8:30 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Delta, Jay County.
 
9.     North Montgomery | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Crawfordsville, Zionsville.
 
10.   Pendleton Heights | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Hamilton Heights, Lawrence Central.
 
11.   Perry Meridian | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Decatur Central, Warren Central.
 
12.   Richmond | 9:30 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Shenandoah, South Dearborn.
 
13.   Mooresville | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Avon, Mooresville.
 
14.   Bloomington South | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Jennings County, Northview.
 
15.   Jeffersonville | 9 am ET
Feeder Sectionals: Jeffersonville, Southridge.
 
16.   Castle | 9 am CT
Feeder Sectionals: Castle, Evansville Central.

2011 Jeffersonville Wrestling Sectional Preview

Host Jeffersonville Red Devils look to win their third straight Wrestling Sectional Crown this Saturday. The Red Devils are heavily favored with 10 of their 14 wrestlers receiving 1st or 2nd seeds (5 each). Charlestown has 4 - 1st seeds, Floyd Central has 2 – 1st seeds and 3 – 2nd seeds, New Albany has 1 – 1st seed and 2 – 2nd seeds, New Washington has 1 – 1st seed and 1 – 2nd seed, and Christian Academy has 1 – 1st seed. There are a total of 4 top 20 ranked wrestlers, 2 returning IHSAA State Finalists, 11 returning Regional Qualifiers, and 13 returning Semi-State Qualifiers.

Participating Teams: Charlestown, Christian Academy of Indiana, Corydon, Eastern Pekin, Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, New Albany, New Washington, Providence, Salem

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# 1 seed, Floyd Sophomore Terrence Kennedy (25-5) is ranked #20 in the state, will be heavily favored and will likely meet up with # 2 seed, Eastern Pekin freshman Jordan Gray (22-8). However, Gray will have to get by # 3 seed, Christian Academy freshman Daniel Doty (21-11) to get to the finals.

Predictions: 1. Kennedy – FC 2. Gray – EP 3. Doty – CAI 4. Coureur - Je

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#1 seed, Jeff Junior Alonzo Shepherd (38-1) (2010 State Qualifier), is ranked 7th in the state and will be looking for his 3rd straight Sectional Crown. He will be heavily favored but cannot overlook # 2 seed, Corydon Junior Matthew Lahue (2X Semi-State Qualifier). However, Lahue likely will have to get by Floyd sophomore, Chris Whitely (22-9) in the semi finals.

Predictions: 1. Shepherd – Je 2. Lahue – Co 3. Whitely – FC 4. Peavler – NA

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#1 seed, New Albany Sophomore Austin Jamison (17-5)(semi-state qualifier), looks to get his first sectional crown and will likely meet up with # 2 seed Floyd Sophomore, Jacob Cassady (14-13). But Cassady will have to get by, # 3 seed, Sophomore Oscar Deleon (18-21) of Jeffersonville. They have split their 2 previous matches so it should set up a great semi-final match.

Predictions: 1. Jamison – NA 2. Cassady – FC 3. Deleon – Je 4. Brasfield – Co

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# 1 seed, Jeff Senior, Kevim Castro (30-9)(Regional qualifier), is the favorite. The bottom portion of the bracket will be very competitive with 3 semi-state qualifiers trying to get to the finals. New Washington Sophomore Brady Meenach will have either Charlestown Junior Justin Wolf (14-9) or Floyd Junior Zach Thomas (1-0) in the semi-finals.

Predictions: 1. Castro – Je 2. Thomas – FC 3. Meenach – NW 4. Wolf – Ch

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Semi-state Qualifier, Christian Academy Senior Cory Neel (23-8) got the 1st seed. But he better not overlook scrappy 6th seed Floyd Sophomore Michael Kruer (18-12). In the bottom part of the bracket, #2 seed, regional qualifier, Junior Brennan Gregory (26-9) of Providence will have a tough quarter final match against New Albany Freshman Hunter Langley (14-13). #3 seed, Charlestown Sophomore Cameron Stuart (23-10) will likewise have a tough quarter final match against Jeff Junior Jordan Schremp (27-16). This looks to be the most open weight class in the sectional.

Predictions: 1. Kruer – FC 2. Schremp – Je 3. Neel – CAI 4. Gregory – Pr

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# 1 seed, Floyd Sophomore George Emily (19-11), will likely face the # 2 seed Jeff Junior Michael Vazquez (28-14). The two have split a pair of matches this season with Emily winning the last one.

Predictions: 1. Vazquez – Je 2. Emily – FC 3. Banet – CAI 4. Griffith – Pr

140

#1 seed, New Washington Senior Lane Massingham(semi-state qualifier) will likely meet #2 seed, Jeff Senior Tre Harbin(34-7)(regional qualifier) in the finals.

Predictions: 1. Harbin – Je 2. Massingham – NW 3. Schoenbaechler – FC 4. Weddington - Ch

145

#1 seed, Jeff Senior Renaldo Weekley (38-1)(2010 IHSAA State Qualifier), ranked #4 in the state, will be a heavy favorite. He should meet #2 seed Floyd Freshman Chase Herron (22-12) in the finals.

Predictions: 1. Weekley – Je 2. Herron – FC 3. Miles – Ch 4. Kaelin – Pr

152

#1 seed, Charlestown Junior Cory Suddeth (25-8)(semi-state qualifier) will be the slight favorite and will have a tough match against #4 seed New Albany Junior CJ Reynolds (19-5). #2 seed Jeff Junior Brent Browner (29-11) will likely meet up with 3rd seed Christian Academy Senior Levi Speth (26-4) (Semi-State Qualifier).

Predictions: 1. Browner – Je 2. Reynolds – NA 3. Suddeth – Ch 4. Speth – CAI

160

#1 seed, Charlestown Junior Jacob Hall (29-6) (Semi-State Qualifier) will likely meet #2 seed, Jeff Junior Brandon Marlin (25-15) (Semi-State Qualifier) in the finals.

Predictions: 1. Hall – Ch 2. Marlin – Je 3. Franklin – NW 4. Embry - CAI

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#1 seed, Charlestown senior Ethan Bowen (29-5) (Regional Qualifier), will be the heavy favorite. He will likely meet #2 seed, Floyd Senior Shane Sneed (17-11) (Regional Qualifier) in the finals.

Predictions: 1. Bowen – Ch 2. Sneed – FC 3. Schindler – NA 4. Spangler - Je

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#1 seed, Jeff Junior Elijah Curtley (22-3) (Semi-State Qualifier), ranked 18th in the state, will likely meet #2 seed, New Albany Senior Zach Faith (23-6) (Regional Qualifier) in the finals.

Predictions: 1. Curtley – Je 2. Faith – NA 3. McCutcheon – Ch 4. Youtsey – FC

215

#1 seed, Charlestown Senior Logan McCutcheon (28-8) will have to get by #4 seed Floyd Sophomore Nick Ottersbach (18-9) to get to the finals. There he will likely meet #2 seed, Jeff Senior Jimmy Pratt (23-4) (Semi-State Qualifier) in the finals. Pratt will first have to get by New Albany Senior Cheyenne Conn (8-5).

Predictions: 1. Pratt – Je 2. McCutcheon – Ch 3. Conn – NA 4. Ottersbach - FC

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#1 seed, Jeff Senior Ryan DeWitt (31-8) (Semi-State Qualifier) will be the favorite. To get to the finals he will have to get by #4 seed Eastern Pekin Senior Austin Duncan (27-4) (Regional Qualifier). #2 seed New Albany Senior Jacob Mudd (7-2) will face either #3 seed Floyd Senior Andrew Sharp (24-9) (Regional Qualifier) or #6 seed Christian Academy Senior Caleb Delbridge (23-6) in the semi finals.

Predictions: 1. DeWitt – Je 2. Mudd – NA 3. Sharp – FC 4. Duncan – EP