wrealwrestler101 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It looks like my theme today is "the best." The recent IHSAA State Finals sparked many questions in my head, and while Chad Red and Nick Lee tore the house down Saturday night, it makes me wonder what everyone has in their mind as the best high school match they have ever seen. This weekend garnered two match of the year candidates, Chad Red v. Nick Lee, and Drew Hildebrandt v. Blake Glogouski. In terms of some of the best matches I've ever seen though (Didn't witness Vega/Schaefer unfortunately), I'll give a quick rundown of my top five. 5. Reece Humphrey (Lawrence North) vs. Andrew Howe (Hanover Central) - 2005 IHSAA State Finals - 130 lb. Championship 4. Chad Red (New Palestine) vs. Nick Lee (Evansville Mater Dei) - 2016 IHSAA State Finals - 132 lb. Championship 3. Andrew Howe (Hanover Central) vs. Nick Walpole (Perry Meridian) - 2006 IHSAA State Semifinals - 140 lb. - One of the most underrated matches ever. 2. Blake Maurer (Evansville Mater Dei) vs. Alex Dolly (Mishawaka) - 2003 IHSAA State Finals - 171 lb. Championship 1. Paul Petrov (Hanover Central) vs. Brenden Campbell (New Castle) - 2012 IHSAA State Finals - 120 lb. Championship - About as perfect of a championship match you can ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novice Bat Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 It looks like my theme today is "the best." The recent IHSAA State Finals sparked many questions in my head, and while Chad Red and Nick Lee tore the house down Saturday night, it makes me wonder what everyone has in their mind as the best high school match they have ever seen. This weekend garnered two match of the year candidates, Chad Red v. Nick Lee, and Drew Hildebrandt v. Blake Glogouski. In terms of some of the best matches I've ever seen though (Didn't witness Vega/Schaefer unfortunately), I'll give a quick rundown of my top five. 5. Reece Humphrey (Lawrence North) vs. Andrew Howe (Hanover Central) - 2005 IHSAA State Finals - 130 lb. Championship 4. Chad Red (New Palestine) vs. Nick Lee (Evansville Mater Dei) - 2016 IHSAA State Finals - 132 lb. Championship 3. Andrew Howe (Hanover Central) vs. Nick Walpole (Perry Meridian) - 2006 IHSAA State Semifinals - 140 lb. - One of the most underrated matches ever. 2. Blake Maurer (Evansville Mater Dei) vs. Alex Dolly (Mishawaka) - 2003 IHSAA State Finals - 171 lb. Championship 1. Paul Petrov (Hanover Central) vs. Brenden Campbell (New Castle) - 2012 IHSAA State Finals - 120 lb. Championship - About as perfect of a championship match you can ask for. I have to put Red vs Lee at number 1 for me because of the hype that was surrounding the match during the buildup. Also because of the importance of the match to the career statistics of Red. swain358 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Harper/Carr was unbelievable. 6'8" awkward Jason Fryar of Whiteland hitting the first lateral I ever saw him throw in the final seconds to earn a shocking comeback over future NCAA all-american Wagner of FW Snider as the final match of the weekend in 2000 was almost unfathomable. TripleB and LionsFan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Are we talking strictly State tournament or anytime during the season? 119lb Final 2011 Ayersman-Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 ontherise219, PURDUEdad and jpt189 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook and half Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Can someone post the Howe/hump match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 God bless you I have been looking everywhere for this RobLethal, grappleapple and sudden death 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) There have probably been 30+ threads asking for a video of Petrov/Cambell and you were holding out on everybody this whole time? I've only been to the state finals for 6 years but Petrov/Campbell is by far the best match I have seen. Edited February 24, 2016 by Caleb Spires Dyoung 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datdude Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I have to put Red vs Lee at number 1 for me because of the hype that was surrounding the match during the buildup. Also because of the importance of the match to the career statistics of Red. Agreed Full tilt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 There have probably been 30+ threads asking for a video of Petrov/Cambell and you were holding out on everybody this whole time? I've only been to the state finals for 6 years but Petrov/Campbell is by far the best match I have seen. Gotta love a match that include use of the "Boston Crab" Caleb Spires 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I am more of a Texas Cloverleaf Fan....which in turn made me a big Dean Iceman Malinko fan... #Manof1000Holds TripleB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Yeah but Jericho was The Man of 1001 Holds, he even had a scroll w/ all of them listed!! #LionTamer Edited February 24, 2016 by TripleB Caleb Spires 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio Jr. Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 #ArmBar Caleb Spires 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 You only need one move...when it's the camel clutch. I'll take the Iron Sheik version. TripleB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 There seems to be a recipe for excitement with these "best matches ever": underdog takes a big lead--usually through a big move--before the favorite storms back for a thrilling come-from-behind win. Examples: Petrov over Campbell, Red over Lee...also this past weekend, Hildebrandt over Glogouski and Cummings over Turner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAT36 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Not a finals match, I believe quarters in 1990 - Brandon Ingalls vs Pat ??? (can't remember last name right now) of Elkhart Memorial. Elkhart Memorial kid was #1 & undefeated if I remember correctly. Match ended 1-0 with constant action the whole time. I was about 13 when I watched this so my perspective may be a little off. That along with Maurer/Dolly are the best matches I have been fortunate enough to witness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grappleapple Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 There seems to be a recipe for excitement with these "best matches ever": underdog takes a big lead--usually through a big move--before the favorite storms back for a thrilling come-from-behind win. Examples: Petrov over Campbell, Red over Lee...also this past weekend, Hildebrandt over Glogouski and Cummings over Turner I'm not sure I'd call Campbell the underdog. I think they were both pretty darn equal. Caleb Spires 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm not sure I'd call Campbell the underdog. I think they were both pretty darn equal. You're right, Petrov was only a very slight favorite. The match obviously showed they were very even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Harper vs. Carr starts at 19:18 here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Eppert vs. Wright for the millionth and final time starts at 3:30 here: Edited February 24, 2016 by maligned munges and ugotstuck2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) In one of the two most legendary non-state matches (the other being Rosbottom vs. Jankowski), this is returning state placer Andrew Bradbury (a senior) wrestling returning state champion Josh Birge (a senior) in the round to go at Merrillville at 119 in 1999. Bradbury sends the champ packing in a wild 13-12 decision. The match happened because Bradbury had to wrestle eventual state champ Ramos at regional. He would go on to place 2nd to Ramos at state. Edited February 24, 2016 by maligned hook and half, GAT36 and NavyGonzo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWINfan Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Vega vs. Schaefer?? Keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Some of these epic matches, major rivalries, and legendary videos seem like they could be the makings of a nice set of future webpage articles. "The Story Behind The Match" Series. Love hearing the background information that build up to the matches and I'm sure their are some good first hand accounts from some people that were close to the action. grappleapple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogleg Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 In one of the two most legendary non-state matches (the other being Rosbottom vs. Jankowski), this is returning state placer Andrew Bradbury (a senior) wrestling returning state champion Josh Birge (a senior) in the round to go at Merrillville at 119 in 1999. Bradbury sends the champ packing in a wild 13-12 decision. The match happened because Bradbury had to wrestle eventual state champ Ramos at regional. He would go on to place 2nd to Ramos at state. Speaking of Birge....the year he won over the kid from Vincennes Lincoln is my favorite match. High scoring and had a throw here and there if I remember correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayruss Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 This is why Lee vs Red was the biggest and best match ever http://www.flowrestling.org/video/923067-wno-its-state-tournament-time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts