takedownartist Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 There is not much more exciting in high school sports than the finals. I know that there are some long time die hard fans in Indiana. How many years in a row have you gone? What year did state get postponed and moved to another venue due to weather? Has this happened more than once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've been at everyone since 1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchRobb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This year is 19 in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLane Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 moved back to indiana in 2004, havent missed one since ontherise219 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Computer Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm ashamed to say I missed the one in 1998 when AC didn't have any qualifiers. Other than that I've been to every one since 1980 (before many of the people on here were born). Cauliflower Ear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grecoref Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 When I lived in Ohio I attended every State Final from 1974-1996. Since I moved to Indiana I have been to every one since 1997. timbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Too bad, AC. That was a classic year...54 points scored in the first 2 matches, names like Doherty, Schaefer, Bradley, Leavell, Rosbottom, Harper, Carr, Talamantes. And you call yourself a fan? No, really, I know it's painful to miss. Living overseas, I daydream every year on Wednesday and Thursday before state about how I could move my schedule around, book a flight, and get into Indy by Friday to go hang with everyone. Have fun this weekend. Redskins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeDad Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have attended the IHSAA State Wrestling Finals every year since 1970. 1970-1973 high school - competed @ HW in 1973 1974-77 while @ Purdue University - I was on Purdue's team - but still made State Finals 1978-2010 while coaching @ North Montgomery HS - didn't always have a competitor, but I was there 2011-present - I have been the tournament director I think that's 46 years? 1985 - meet was moved to New Castle HS - same year my daughter was born - my 8 month pregnant wife was with me! AC Computer, backtothemat, Ellis12 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm ashamed to say I missed the one in 1998 when AC didn't have any qualifiers. Other than that I've been to every one since 1980 (before many of the people on here were born). Just to make you feel better I was actually alive in 1980...only about 6 months though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samaj Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 my 25th consecutive this year. First year in awhile that I won't have a floor pass. Gotta start a new streak next year. toddlockyear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Schroeder Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Every year since 1968. Four different venues. BeastMode#31, base and SooperBod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode#31 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Southport? New Castle Market Square Arena Conseco/Bankers Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokenTowelRack Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This will be 20 in a row for me this year. 1996 to present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) My first one was in 91 and have not missed one since. I remember that first one like it was yesterday. Most memorable moment for me had to be the NO TAKEDOWN call against Jeff Jorge. Edited February 19, 2015 by XCard ontherise219 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 When I lived in Ohio I attended every State Final from 1974-1996. Since I moved to Indiana I have been to every one since 1997. Ohio doesn't count because you don't crown one champion per weight. bog190 and wrestler60160 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansvilleSpectator Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 7 and counting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grecoref Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Ohio doesn't count because you don't crown one champion per weight. Lee Kemp won his 2nd state title in 1974 and I STILL consider him the best wrestler ever to come out of Ohio. 3x NCAA Champion 3x World Champion. By the way, he won when there were 2 divisions and he won the smaller school division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode#31 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Lee Kemp won his 2nd state title in 1974 and I STILL consider him the best wrestler ever to come out of Ohio. 3x NCAA Champion 3x World Champion. By the way, he won when there were 2 divisions and he won the smaller school division. Proved he was the best in the world, but didn't get the chance to prove he was the best in his state...what a shame. vito pepperelli and NavyGonzo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangarrray Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have been every year since 1982 except for the snow year 1985. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Lee Kemp won his 2nd state title in 1974 and I STILL consider him the best wrestler ever to come out of Ohio. 3x NCAA Champion 3x World Champion. By the way, he won when there were 2 divisions and he won the smaller school division. Must have been a scrub in HS and has his Wisconsin coaches to thank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode#31 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 #1 in the world, undisputed. Possibly #1 Ohio. 1974 145 pounds Class AAA Mike DeAnna Bay High School 1974 145 pounds Class A-AA Leroy Kemp Chardon High School Not knocking Ohio, if it works for them and their population (much > Indiana) then great. Just opposed to it in indiana. FYI- Karl started it! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlevito Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This will be 20 in a row for me this year. 1996 to present. That is the same for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Snyder Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 1994-present. I was 4 years old at the first one I attended lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 #1 in the world, undisputed. Possibly #1 Ohio. 1974 145 pounds Class AAA Mike DeAnna Bay High School 1974 145 pounds Class A-AA Leroy Kemp Chardon High School Not knocking Ohio, if it works for them and their population (much > Indiana) then great. Just opposed to it in indiana. FYI- Karl started it! Lol Lee probably still has night sweats full of regrets. randalllynch and grecoref 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyquhp13 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 First attended in 1985 as a soph in HS, missed the 5 yrs I was in the army (88-93), only missed one since ( daughter born) 95, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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