jamesjo328 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Crazy intense and fun Mother's Day weekend at the Indiana Freestyle Duel Championship in Indianapolis! There were 27 total teams participating, loads of nationally ranked wrestlers, several National Champs, State Champions, Triple Crowners, and winners of all age groups that came together to battle it out in an electric team environment. The Outlaws racked up team titles in both the Elementary and Middle School Division and almost buttoned up the Triple-Crown in the High School Division, but we will get to that later. Elementary Division There was some great wrestling all around with the little ones and it was enjoyable watching Indiana's future stars scrap it out in Freestyle. Although there were dozens of elite elementary kids wrestling, there were also many who had never wrestled Freestyle before, so this was an awesome opportunity to be introduced to the style in safety of their team. There were certainly some converts and believers. Still, The Outlaws and their impressive roster of All-Stars pretty much ran through the elementary division defeating the High Rollers 43-21 in the championship match. Final Results: 1st - Outlaws 2nd - High Rollers 3rd - Delta 4th - Maurer Coughlin 5th - Perry Meridian 6th - Southport 7th - Greenfield-Central 8th - Indian Creek 9th - Franklin Community 10th - Legacy Middle School Division Although the smallest division of the tournament, Indiana's up-and-coming middles schoolers still went at it. The Outlaws and their impressive roster walked away with another championship, but not without a fight from RWA's future stars, winning a tough final 49-30. Additionally, the team environment proved again to be a great opportunity for good, fun competition, whether a Triple Crown winner or beginner in Freestyle. Final Results: 1st - Outlaws 2nd - Region Wrestling Academy 3rd - High Rollers 4th - Punishers 5th - Maurer Coughlin Wrestling 6th - Legacy 7th - Legends of Gold High School Division Epic. Absolutely epic. The tournament started out on fire from the first whistle as many of Indiana's best high school wrestlers and teams converged on Indianapolis to battle it out for bragging rights - and it was lit. Each duel was competitive, intense, and a great learning opportunity for all. The finals however took the cake as an absolutely loaded Outlaws team matched up with an extremely talented Brownsburg squad. EVERY match fans were able to witness a great wrestling and, in epic fashion, the championship came down the final match between a high profile Preston Haines and a tough scrappy Evan Dickey - and these two guys did not disappoint as both wrestled their hearts out in an intense, high scoring fight. In the end, however, Brownsburg won a close and emotional victory this year. Final Results: 1st - Brownsburg 2nd - Outlaws 3rd - Legacy 4th - Center Grove 5th - Warren Gold 6th - Greenfield-Central 7th - Yorktown 8th - Legends of Gold 10th - Warren Black 10th - Franklin Community After all the smoke cleared, Indiana was able to witness a great inaugural event and we have already began planning the 2nd annual Freestyle Duel Championship. We are expecting an even bigger and better turnout and event next year in all facets. In the end, Indiana was able to enjoy another great team event and Freestyle experience in preparation for the upcoming Central Regionals, National Duels, Kids Nationals and Fargo. Thank you to all the teams, coaches, wrestlers and parents who participated, and especially the Mother's who came out on their special Day! Edited May 10, 2021 by jamesjo328 coach_worden, TeamGarcia, FCFIGHTER170 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogoplata89 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 This was a great event and I'm glad we were a part of it. Looking forward to more freestyle duals. jamesjo328 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Morgan Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 It was unbelievable this weekend. So many duels were decided by just a match or two. Comebacks from down 7-9 points were not uncommon including the Dickey Haines match. Haines took a 7-0 lead, Dickey came storming back with a takedown and trapped arm gut to take a 12-7 lead. With less than 45 seconds left, Haines got a takedown to a lace to take the lead back and held on. Every weight class had multiple state qualifiers, placers and champs in them. Can’t wait to see how this event grows in the future! jamesjo328 and FCFIGHTER170 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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