Kyle Ayersman Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 A couple from Lake Central...Gelen Robinson and James Torres. Gelen was such an animal and would throw it all on line every match. Funny story about James Torres, my dad coached him and James was starring in the stands and my dad asked him what he was starring at and James replied with "Coach Ayersman, do you see that girl up there?". Some guys could be like James Torres whether other guys would be super tight and were only focused on the match. FCFIGHTER170, indianmorg and Paycheck141 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayruss Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 1 hour ago, FCFIGHTER170 said: No will Hill majored Brimm you were right. Ah, thanks! I remember Brimm also running into Dan Pleak from Cathedral! That guy was underrated and should be more talk about him and Pat Cassidy on here! FCFIGHTER170 and PreparetoWin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Williams Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 9 hours ago, maligned said: Jim Ledbetter was an outstanding mentor to many in both his coaching and officiating. I loved watching the interactions with his guys and with younger referees. Such a father figure type with constant pieces of simple, gentle truth. Jim Ledbetter is the best! Amazing coach, role model, educator, father figure, human being, etc. He has impacted so many peoples lives on and off the mat. I was lucky enough to have him as a coach 6th-12th grade. MTXE New Palestine Wrestling, FCFIGHTER170 and 08grad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jayruss said: Ah, thanks! I remember Brimm also running into Dan Pleak from Cathedral! That guy was underrated and should be more talk about him and Pat Cassidy on here! Pat Cassidy was def the truth! Pleak Was state champ then Pleak lost in the finalsb his senior year..Nc 4th placer Jayson madden Hit Pleak with the nastiest left handed head lock then Pleak Fought it off only to stand up and get hit with Maddens right handed headlock and pinned, madden had one of the tightest headlocks to the point it out you to sleep similar to a Head and Arm choke in BJJ... Edited February 18, 2021 by FCFIGHTER170 Jayruss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CannaJay Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Decatur Centrals - Leavell Brothers FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreparetoWin Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 4 hours ago, FCFIGHTER170 said: You ever Wrestle Lee sutton, Pickle or motl? OrJayson madden by chance? Those names dont sound familiar but details have gotten fuzzy over the years. FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 22 minutes ago, PreparetoWin said: Those names dont sound familiar but details have gotten fuzzy over the years. I feel ya big dog... New castle placers back from the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreparetoWin Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, PreparetoWin said: Those names dont sound familiar but details have gotten fuzzy over the years. What was Motl first name. If I remember right he was around 130-135? If thats who I think it is might have ran into him back then. FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavyHandz Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Snider: Elbert Starks 1985 Anthony Lapsley 1998 Jason Woodson 2001 South Bend Lasalle :David White 1985 Deron Phillips 1988 SB Washington: Carl Evans 1969 Demetrius Jackson 1990 I wrestled for all 3 high schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayruss Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 2 hours ago, FCFIGHTER170 said: Pat Cassidy was def the truth! Pleak Was state champ then Pleak lost in the finalsb his senior year..Nc 4th placer Jayson madden Hit Pleak with the nastiest left handed head lock then Pleak Fought it off only to stand up and get hit with Maddens right handed headlock and pinned, madden had one of the tightest headlocks to the point it out you to sleep similar to a Head and Arm choke in BJJ... Geez!! And good stuff thanks! FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, Jayruss said: Geez!! And good stuff thanks! Np brudda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J7192 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Jayruss said: Ah, thanks! I remember Brimm also running into Dan Pleak from Cathedral! That guy was underrated and should be more talk about him and Pat Cassidy on here! It was fun watching Brimm back in the day. He looked like a man-child even in middle school. His dad, Jim Shannon, was my freestyle coach for several years & he was such a great guy. Jay definitely had a good support crew there. As for your reference to Pat Cassidy...I had the good fortune of wrestling him several times. Never turned out well for me. lol Jayruss and FCFIGHTER170 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, PreparetoWin said: What was Motl first name. If I remember right he was around 130-135? If thats who I think it is might have ran into him back then. Eric Motl was 135-140 2x placer that was a slick slick slick wrestler.. Always beat Eric Kerkhof handily when they Wrestled.. He lost to Jarrod Werst his senior year, then Werst lost to kerkof in the finals. FWwrestling1996 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreparetoWin Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, FCFIGHTER170 said: Eric Motl was 135-140 2x placer that was a slick slick slick wrestler.. Always beat Eric Kerkhof handily when they Wrestled.. He lost to Jarrod Werst his senior year, then Werst lost to kerkof in the finals. yup, thats him. Man you are taking me on a stroll down memory lane! I def recall Eric, cant recall any of our matches...I do remember 1 match I had with Kerkof though, Free Style State in 94 I believe, there were 64 kids in a stacked weight class. Getting toward the end of the day, Kerkof beat Leavell and was assured he was going to win the weight class. He was none to happy when I beat him 3-2. Very strong kid and was rarely in a bad position, hard to score on. Lots of good memories. FCFIGHTER170 and Jayruss 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrodd1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I can't remember for sure but wasn't there some real stud out of Tech, light weight, back in the late 70's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrodd1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 5:10 PM, FCFIGHTER170 said: His boy Demarcus was a bad boy.. His nephew Deangelo actually moved to NC and never had wrestled.. Came out, made varsity and went like 35-6 before quitting before state tournament if I remember correctly sheet inning a NCC title 3 months after starting.. Kid was a Enigma that could've really went far head he stuck with it.. He quit right before sectionals iirc... All his losses see to ranked kids too and beat few studs that year... He'd blast DOUBLE you to a half on the way down. DeMarcus was a very well grounded kid that was as nice as the day is long. FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 hours ago, PreparetoWin said: yup, thats him. Man you are taking me on a stroll down memory lane! I def recall Eric, cant recall any of our matches...I do remember 1 match I had with Kerkof though, Free Style State in 94 I believe, there were 64 kids in a stacked weight class. Getting toward the end of the day, Kerkof beat Leavell and was assured he was going to win the weight class. He was none to happy when I beat him 3-2. Very strong kid and was rarely in a bad position, hard to score on. Lots of good memories. Hell yea big dog, you must be a stud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 8:43 PM, Ironbear said: Have we already forgotten Frank Anderson 133lbs state champ from Indianapolis Shortridge1st 1955 133lbs 2nd 1956 145lbs and 1953 95lbs 3rd. Frank Anderson was a 2x State Champion from Indianapolis Shortridge. He later served as the first black sheriff for Marion County from 2003 to 2011 Frank Anderson - Marion County Sheriff bio 08grad, FCFIGHTER170 and Jcjcjc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Palestine Wrestling Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 11 hours ago, rdrodd1 said: I can't remember for sure but wasn't there some real stud out of Tech, light weight, back in the late 70's? Russ Toliver '79....long time coach for Creston Junior High in Warren Township. Add Darren Arberry to the list of Tech greats too! rdrodd1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
base Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 After quite a bit of research looking through IHSAA records and old yearbooks - I'm fairly certain that the first black State Champion in Indiana was sophomore David Jeter of Indianapolis Shortridge in 1953 @ 165 pounds. Frank Anderson was a freshman teammate and finished 3rd Jcjcjc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellrs Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 8:26 AM, ehscoach said: 2014 State Finals That particular match is at the 2 hour 30 minute mark. It's worth the watch! I have not seen that match in 7 years and it was just as painful watching it now as it was back then. It was one heck of a match though. Greg Ratliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Schroeder Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Dr. John Hobbs of Shortridge -- two timer ...about 119 pounds 1971 and '72 Phil Leslie of Indianapolis Washington -- Heavyweight in the same era FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paycheck141 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Isiah McWilliams definitely one of the best HWT guys of color in his time 3X qualifier 4th Place and Two 2nd place finishes the 3rd place match between Richie Clark (Brownsburg) and Robert Samuels (Lawrence North) was one of the most exciting matches at a State tournament ever. Websterk149 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Ratliff Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 18 hours ago, bellrs said: I have not seen that match in 7 years and it was just as painful watching it now as it was back then. It was one heck of a match though. They wrestled one week before season with eerily similar results. Both the match at starlet and before season both ended regulation tied 8-8. With Blake winning the preseason OT battle. They were both so exciting to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavyHandz Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 On 2/17/2021 at 4:03 PM, LionsFan said: Gralan Early Ft Wayne Northside Anthony Williams Evansville Central Big John Sewell Fort Wayne Northside Hwt 1983 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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