BrodyHardcastle Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Anyone got any dark horse picks this year? Here are mine. 106- I think Seng can win it all, coached him this summer and he’s the real deal. Think he’s always been undersized until this year really. Also, think Tishner from Western can place high and compete with anyone. 113- This one is tough. Outside the top 4 I can’t see anyone else winning and throw Cottey into the mix and it’s a party. I think Demarco can shock some people in the state series. 120- I think Tony Wood from Jay County is very solid and could place. I also like Preston Teusch from HN to place high. 126- Don’t think anyone can really contend with Zeke but some dark horses to place could be guys like Bertch, Wolf, Dedman and Uhlman. Ft. Wayne is stacked at this weight. 132- Absolutely loaded weight, hard to pick a dark horse here really but I could see Solomey, Stroud and Thrine shocking some people. 138- No one touches Jesse but Brody Arthur, Glithero, Aj Gunn and Roberts could all do some damage. 145- look for Naselroad to be a dark horse and I like Hayden Shepherd breaking through and getting on the podium this year after being a 2x qualifier. 152- Another pretty deep weight class. I think there are numerous guys that win it all. Maybe Koontz here as well? I think anyone 1-11 can win. Tyler Williams is a good dark horse he’s been wrestling well. 160- Fuqua is my major dark horse here. He can beat anyone. 170- Jajuan Dale is my dark horse here along with Khawaja from Floyd Central. 182-Lundy, ward and Willems are my dark horses here. 195- Carrington my dark horse to win it all. I think Juan Grange places very high as well. 220- Aataeveon Jordan and Keshawn Dickens are both super athletic. Watch for them in the state series. 285- Hunter Whitenack is an absolute unit when we saw him at team state. Also Munoz and Hartwell can do some damage. wrestler32, Lori Speakman, FCFIGHTER170 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 120 New Castle Gavyn Whitehead is a stud freshman and give guys problems. BrodyHardcastle and gsmith58 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gold Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Lane Deckard from Edgewood looked impressive this morning at 132 .. He is smooth with the takedowns and I know 132 is Loaded. BrodyHardcastle and FCFIGHTER170 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy80 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Dark Horses for me is anyone outside the top 4. 113-Hammack TC. Bahl CP. Reiley Jay County. Driver Westfield 120-Ross Mater Dei. 132-Kysen Montgomery BB. Stephen Roberson CP. Ben Dalton Monrovia. Christian White NP. Cole Solomet KV.Wow 132 is stacked. 145- Ross WC. Hayhurst MD. Garcia BB. 152- Ellis Chesterton. Conley AV. 195- Carrington GC. 285- Munoz JEF. Johnson Franklin BrodyHardcastle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1gold Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Coy Hammack at 113 looks pretty impressive today . The kid likes to scrap , and never shys away from competition. At Castle Today . John Purdy is cleaning house today as well . BrodyHardcastle, FCFIGHTER170 and navy80 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I personally don't think there can be dark horses any more with the great ranking effort on this site. We all know,, in most classes the top 3 or 4 rated, have a high percentage of winning it. And in a lot of classes most of the top 10 will reach the podium.But once in a while with a good draw a top 15 guy, who slips through the rankings, will reach the podium. BrodyHardcastle and ontherise219 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 11 minutes ago, Disco said: I personally don't think there can be dark horses any more with the great ranking effort on this site. We all know,, in most classes the top 3 or 4 rated, have a high percentage of winning it. And in a lot of classes most of the top 10 will reach the podium.But once in a while with a good draw a top 15 guy, who slips through the rankings, will reach the podium. Eli Stock is all I have to say.... FCFIGHTER170, goalittlegreco and slingerbailey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingerbailey Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 120 - Ross (MD) 132- Dalton (Monrovia) 138 - Roberts (Avon) 145 - Mckivitz (PM) 152 - Conley (Avon) 160 - Fuqa (Franklin) These would be my dark horse picks this year considering multiple previous wins over top 5 opponents within the last 3 years. These are guys that are always in the mix producing solid victories and results. navy80, goalittlegreco, BrodyHardcastle and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonm625 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 45 minutes ago, slingerbailey said: 120 - Ross (MD) 132- Dalton (Monrovia) 138 - Roberts (Avon) 145 - Mckivitz (PM) 152 - Conley (Avon) 160 - Fuqa (Franklin) These would be my dark horse picks this year considering multiple previous wins over top 5 opponents within the last 3 years. These are guys that are always in the mix producing solid victories and results. Definitely agree. All being seniors this year I think they can all make the podium and make a deep run at bankers life especially if they’re having a good day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog195 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 These will be my dark horse picks to place very high in the state tournament and shock some heads (No order) 106- Nathan smith , Tanner Tishner , Zachary Dray 113- Keaton morton , Aden reyes 120- Cottey and Lemley is going to be one fun finals match to watch if they can both pull through 126- Nobody will come close to Zeke 132- Ian Heath, Christian White, Dylan Stroud 138- Gavin Alstott , Jace alexander, Jared Brown 145- Jeivan Ross , Ashton Hayhurst 152- Alex Currie , Aiden Hardcastle , Tyler Conley 160- Andrew wilson ,Tyler Fuqua 170- Bryer Hall is the man at this weight . I think the guy with the best shot against him is Brodie porter 182- Johnny parker , Clayton Lundy 195- Nobody will Beat Eli pack 220- Nobody will beat Evan bates 285- Braydon Erb , Leighton Jones JORVILLE, Sig40 and BrodyHardcastle 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JORVILLE Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, maddog195 said: These will be my dark horse picks to place very high in the state tournament and shock some heads (No order) 106- Nathan smith , Tanner Tishner , Zachary Dray 113- Keaton morton , Aden reyes 120- Cottey and Lemley is going to be one fun finals match to watch if they can both pull through 126- Nobody will come close to Zeke 132- Ian Heath, Christian White, Dylan Stroud 138- Gavin Alstott , Jace alexander, Jared Brown 145- Jeivan Ross , Ashton Hayhurst 152- Alex Currie , Aiden Hardcastle , Tyler Conley 160- Andrew wilson ,Tyler Fuqua 170- Bryer Hall is the man at this weight . I think the guy with the best shot against him is Brodie porter 182- Johnny parker , Clayton Lundy 195- Nobody will Beat Eli pack 220- Nobody will beat Evan bates 285- Braydon Erb , Leighton Jones Cottey going 113 now and you have no one close to Zeke........ but three guys at 138 next to Mendez. IMO Mendez is the most dominant wrestler in any weight class and not a knock to Zeke. Also I think Pack will definitely be challenged. Interesting to see where and who will all settle at come sectionals slingerbailey and Sig40 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavyHandz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 My favorite dark horse is an Arabian Stallion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmith58 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 At 106, Donnie Feeler is underrated. I am sure he's on the short list, but with all due respect to Mike, there is absolutely, no way that he is not a top twenty kid. slingerbailey, FWwrestling1996, graham and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 22 hours ago, bigballerb said: Eli Stock is all I have to say.... That 170 mooresville regional that year got all 4 to state.. Unreal BrodyHardcastle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavyHandz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Buchanon from the Jimmies(The Fighting Spires) is a threat to win the Fort Wayne Semi-State. He just beat my Darkhorse: The White Panther. He’s done the rounds and is a dangerous opponent. He treated crowd favorite Kreager from Snider( The other White Panther) to a lesson in solidness last year. He is a problem. I wouldn’t be surprised if he medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scallywag Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 16 minutes ago, GenHeavyHandz said: Buchanon from the Jimmies(The Fighting Spires) is a threat to win the Fort Wayne Semi-State. He just beat my Darkhorse: The White Panther. He’s done the rounds and is a dangerous opponent. He treated crowd favorite Kreager from Snider( The other White Panther) to a lesson in solidness last year. He is a problem. I wouldn’t be surprised if he medals. Kreager hasn't wrestled Buchanon. When Snider wrestled Jimtown last year Buchanon was at 145, Kreager at 160 (and wrestled Werts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 25 minutes ago, GenHeavyHandz said: Buchanon from the Jimmies(The Fighting Spires) is a threat to win the Fort Wayne Semi-State. He just beat my Darkhorse: The White Panther. He’s done the rounds and is a dangerous opponent. He treated crowd favorite Kreager from Snider( The other White Panther) to a lesson in solidness last year. He is a problem. I wouldn’t be surprised if he medals. Good take general. Little brother beat him 3-1 and 2-1 this summer in two great matches. Kids a gamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavyHandz Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 52 minutes ago, Scallywag said: Kreager hasn't wrestled Buchanon. When Snider wrestled Jimtown last year Buchanon was at 145, Kreager at 160 (and wrestled Werts). Noted: it still was a lesson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 At 126, I like Elijah Anthony to break through and get on the podium. RKCross, gsmith58 and FCFIGHTER170 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven27 Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 I haven't been able to watch as much as I would have liked this year but I am going to be a homer and go with Naselroad from Alex to be on the podium this year at 145. I also think Gerencser from Daleville will be making an appearance at Bankers this year at 138. I love rooting for the small school kids. I also see Hardcastle from Oak Hill making a run as well as Dedman. 113 Romello Williams from Anderson has a great shot in this his Senior season. I really like Anthony (26) from Frankfort too. He is a great kid. Hopefully I am able to watch it this year. BrodyHardcastle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilergrappler Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Every year all we say to each wrestler "......is just advance each week during the state series". This year that is even going to be even more important. With contact tracing and COVID challenges, this could be the year that possibly there is going to be a lot of "dark horses" winning state or placing high. I believe we will be talking about a lot of these dark horses come State time. AdamsCoBuschhh, Bigtoe19 and BrodyHardcastle 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkraus Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 6:29 PM, maddog195 said: These will be my dark horse picks to place very high in the state tournament and shock some heads (No order) 106- Nathan smith , Tanner Tishner , Zachary Dray 113- Keaton morton , Aden reyes 120- Cottey and Lemley is going to be one fun finals match to watch if they can both pull through 126- Nobody will come close to Zeke 132- Ian Heath, Christian White, Dylan Stroud 138- Gavin Alstott , Jace alexander, Jared Brown 145- Jeivan Ross , Ashton Hayhurst 152- Alex Currie , Aiden Hardcastle , Tyler Conley 160- Andrew wilson ,Tyler Fuqua 170- Bryer Hall is the man at this weight . I think the guy with the best shot against him is Brodie porter 182- Johnny parker , Clayton Lundy 195- Nobody will Beat Eli pack 220- Nobody will beat Evan bates 285- Braydon Erb , Leighton Jones 220: Tristan Ruhlamn can beat Bates. It'll be a tight match. No One Famous, Bigtoe19, Coach Moore and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slingerbailey Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 13 hours ago, gsmith58 said: At 106, Donnie Feeler is underrated. I am sure he's on the short list, but with all due respect to Mike, there is absolutely, no way that he is not a top twenty kid. no cap in the hood gsmith58 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavyHandz Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 11 hours ago, nkraus said: 220: Tristan Ruhlamn can beat Bates. It'll be a tight match. Both Ruhlmans are a problem with a capital P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtoe19 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Yes they are !! A few of them Bloomington South guys will be on the Podium. Pinning machines!! Ruhlman's may both be under the LIGHTs. The Zebra and gsmith58 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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