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Evansville.. without a doubt. Eville has several kids who won't make it to state but could win other semi states or be favored to place top four in other semi states. Maybe the IHSAA will redistrict and break up the teams heading south for February. This year Evansville has the top two 1A teams, #19 2A team, five of the top 10 3A teams, three of the top nine 4A teams. Lets give West Lafayette the ECC semi state and send some Evansville teams up there! Looking at the state map, literally, the entire south of Indy goes to one semi state but the north has two and east side has one. I understand the population aspect but dang! The loser of Hayhurst and Watson could WIN FW and ECC and place top 2 at NC. The loser of Conway and Rust could win ECC and FW and place top 4 at NC but one will be sent home. The loser of Hunter May and Blaze Garcia could place at any other semi state but one will be sent home. Cash Turner is a state placer and will run into Super Frosh Brady Ison in the ticket round. He would be top 2 at Fort Wayne. Diesel Duncan, Colin Knox, and Colton Roberts are top 15 kids who could place top 4 at any other semi state

Thanks for the shout outs, and my reply is only one year late. Hope you all are healthy and prosperous.

My kids have wrestled in both the NC semi state and Evansville. I won’t speak for EC cause I’ve never been to it. I will say that top to bottom, Evansville is a dream crusher for so many kids that win their regional. Don’t get me wrong, there’s a lot of talent with Perry, Warren Central, Cathedral and others at NC. But having Avon, Brownsburg, Mater Dei, Franklin, Center Grove, etc feeding Evansville just crushes the hopes of kids from the smaller schools in the south. Evansville is so tough every year. Honestly, based on my kid’s weight, I am really glad he’s gonna be at NC.

Fort Wayne

Then don't complain when the rankings aren't as you wish they were. If you don't report the result then you can't blame the rankers for missing something. All of the rankers do a fantastic job of compiling information from hundreds of kids. Missing one result isn't the end of the world.

Congratulations to the 258 Freshmen and Sophomores who qualified for their IHSAA Semi-States ... of the 896 Semi-State spots. Good luck on Saturday at your respective IHSAA Semi-States. They have been imported into the Indiana Frosh-Soph State Championship with a "3" Separation Criteria (similar to seed). These wrestlers are not permitted in the North or South Frosh-Soph Qualifiers. Advancement to the Semi-State Quarter-Finals changes the Separation Criteria to "2", and State Qualifiers become a "1". Congrats in advance to any IHSAA State Place-winners ... they will be removed from the Frosh-Soph event. Good luck to all.

I could not agree less. Annually for 10+ years I have created dozens of spreadsheets detailing the accuracy of the rankings. IndianaMat rankings is incredibly accurate/consistent. I do not want the SS to be seeded, but if they did decide to do it, using the rankings would be an intelligent start for the process.

Yes it's him! He does show the kids stuff and he's still in great shape.. Couldn't ask for a better AD especially for wrestling... He already has seen to it the team is getting resources and not putting the team on the back burner to basketball, our school is really really big into basketball

Wait!!!... the AD is Ben Wissel? The same one that wrestled at Purdue and coached at Duke??? He’s the AD at New Castle? If that is him.... does he come in and wrestle? That dude is awesome.

East Chicago has 68 state ranked wrestlers. Fort Wayne has 71 state ranked wrestlers. New Castle has 88 state ranked wrestlers. Jasper has 103 state ranked wrestlers. --however-- East Chicago has 27 wrestlers ranked in the top 8. Fort Wayne has 12 wrestlers ranked in the top 8. New Castle has 29 wrestlers ranked in the top 8. Jasper has 37 wrestlers ranked in the top 8. --HOWEVER-- East Chicago has 5 #1 ranked wrestlers. Fort Wayne has 1 #1 ranked wrestler. New Castle has 5 #1 ranked wrestlers. Jasper has 3 #1 ranked wrestlers. These numbers probably aren't exact but I think it gives accurate enough to start forming an argument on which semi-state is the toughest, it really all depends on how you judge the toughness of a semi-state. If you go purely by ranked wrestlers, there could be a semi-state with a lot of lower ranked wrestlers, but more overall than a semi-state with less ranked wrestlers but more quality wrestlers. And of course, if you go strictly by the amount of champs that a semi-state produces, there's an argument to be made there too.

Guarantee ppl would not drag their feet on reporting results! Some Ppl think rankings don't matter and in relation to getting your guy prepped for a guy and competing it doesn't but when it comes to getting a kid looked at for college (I know many big schools only care about grades and National scene usually) opportunites and having educated insight on the quality and depth of our talent then Rankings are huge.. Then you add the seeding purposes in this kind of scenario, if needed...I appreciate the heck out of the hard work these guys dedicate and volunteer and too many times does it get taken for granted..I think we're going in a better direction and would like to know if we're improving in the Result reporting @Y2CJ41 do you have any stats on that or a guess on that? I'm going to make it a obligation next year too at least report NC results better and insert big results that I see that haven't been entered in the significant result categories that I see across the board.. I'm a stat head and enjoy doing that stuff.. Anyways I think we all can agree there needs to be Wrestle backs at SS and state!

If you can't tell, I am just a little bit bias.

That's where too much bias and corruption can come into play... Drawing is the closest thing to"fair" as it gets...

A ticket for the Ft Wayne semistate is $11.50 .... before the fees.... there is a $7.05 service fee and a $5.25 processing fee and a .50 facility fee PER ticket.... So the fees actually cost more than the ticket itself!!!!! Gotta love Ticketmaster.....

This is the response I received from the AD.

Last year I inputted individual results to earn 50,000+ bananas— if everyone would do their own it would most definitely make it more efficient/accurate, but the rankings are rock-solid.

It really does cycle, though. There are a bunch of Marion county schools that are way down right now and some of the southern schools on an upswing. There have been years when NC was clearly both the deepest and had the most champs. Merrillville/ECC had a good long run as both the deepest and most champ-filled semi-state too. Their depth has fallen way, way down despite some of the high-end talent keeping it very relevant in the later rounds at state. Even FW had long stretches historically of being strong--although it's current spot at #4 seems it's become systemic at this point since it's endured for nearly 20 years.

103...out of a possible 224.... So almost 50% of the time you are getting a ranked wrestler. I think this by far makes it the harder tournament. Yes kids ranked #1 will have an easy road (or should) and they make it hard on everyone around them... but if every kid you wrestle is ranked... thats like being at state already. Mooresville regional is what kills it. Having so many studs forces people that would normally win regionals to take 2nd or 3rd and set up death draws

All good, buddy; it's great reading material. I miss seeing you in the RTC room. I don't miss seeing you from the opposing corner. I'm just giving the Pinchy Cheese guys some gruff.

May vs Garcia

@Perseverance Eric Allred, met you back in 2007 at Muncie Pal Club as we introduce our sons into this great sport of wrestling. Our sons brought us together in many ways . I’ll always remember you as Big E, Coach Gonzales called you that many times . As Big E told me, “who would of ever thought 2 Fathers from The Mean Streets of Muncie would have 5 State Championships together” You will always be a inspiration to me & my Family. The wrestling community lost a great Man, Father, Husband & Friend . God Bless You My Friend Rest In Peace I’ll add Perseverance was Eric, not only his screen name here but he lived his life as that word . Next time you hear the word Perseverance remember Eric Allred as it . Always was a fighter, he was born a Champion .

Purdue loses to Iowa 18-31 and Ohio State 12-23. I only remember one Indiana wrestler getting a win and that was 197 Thomas Penola against OSU. He lost to Iowa's #5 ranked Warner 9-4. Wabash, Trine, and Manchester were supposed to have a tournament but I cant find results. Remember Manzona Bryant? He wrestles for Lehigh now. For Army, Christian Hunt and Brad Laughlin got a win in exhibition.

Evansville

My heart is broke, we became close the last 5 years and I'm going to miss not only our late night Wrestling convos but the knowledge and wisdom he always dropped on me about life.. We really lost a great man today and he loved this site and the sport all together. R.i.p @Perseverance, Love ya Big E

Speaking of crap draws, here are a few 1st Round tough draws and interesting matches at the Jasper/Evansville SS.... 1. @106 Zane Schreck vs. Blake Zirklebach - Winner likely draws Jackson Heaston in the ticket round. Whoever gets to the Semifinal will have earned it! 2. @126 I see 3 interesting 1st round matches, 2 are rematches from earlier in the year. - Memorial's Keegan Williams will look to avenge a 5-0 loss to New Albany's Paul King in a 1-4 matchup. - Harrison's Kaliq Boyd owns a 7-4 win over Tell City's Brayden Lain. Can he do it again? - MD's Jacob Pierre will look to avoid early elimination as an underdog against Edgewood's Cash Turner. 3. @138 the bracket is loaded with top talent, with 4 of the top 6 in the State. Unfortunately, two of those will square off in round 1. Ben Davis Diesel Duncan will face Delaney Ruhlman from Bloomington South. 4. Can't consider these bad draws, but two interesting matches at 152 nonetheless. - Ev. Central's Luke Robards will face off against Jasper's Jeb Prechtel. Both tough wrestlers. - Undefeated Ben Phillips from Charlestown squares off against Logan Carrington of Greencastle. Could we see a 4 over 1 here? 5. @195 2 1st round matchups will send a solid wrestler home. - Harris Eason should be favored over Mt. Vernon's Blake Ritzert, but Ritzert won't be an easy out. - Another favorite from the Mooresville Regional will be Avon's Ke'Shawn Dickens over Mater Dei's Clay Martin. Martin is sneaky good, but hasn't been able to solve NP's Wyatt Willman the last 2 weeks. Don't sleep in Martin, but he'll have to start the day off with an upset. 6. Mater Dei's James Ralph has improved immensely this year @285 and is a Regional Champion. But his reward is State 5th Ranked Jacob Johnson of Franklin Community. Ralph will have an uphill battle to qualify for State. Johnson beat Ralph 2-1 in the 2019 Mater Dei Holiday Classic in the 3rd Place Match.

Hello: Portage is excited to be hosting the Indiana Frosh-Soph North Qualifier. We hope that all will follow the below rules for the event. Frosh/Soph State Qualifier: February 14th, 2021 COVID-19 Protocol & Procedures Schools attending will only be allowed 3 coaches for the event. Also, each athlete will be allowed to designate two attendees for the event. The attendees can only be the parents of the wrestler participating in the tournament. The Coach of each school attending needs to designate the person(s) attending via email by Friday February 12th, 2021. (andrew.bradbury@portage.k12.in.us) All attendees MUST wear face masks. Athletes will be exempt from this when they are warming-up or competing. If you are not feeling well, experiencing symptoms or may be at a higher risk for getting very sick, we recommend you stay home. Each person entering the event will be subject to a screening for COVID-19 symptoms. In order to encourage social distancing there will be extremely limited seating, it is highly recommended that spectators bring their own "camp" chairs for seating. Spectators from different households must always be seated 6’ away from each other. A designated monitor will be assigned to ensure social distancing and mask wearing throughout the tournament. There will be no physical interaction with the referee. The referee will maintain 6’ distance as much as possible. Handshaking and normal match procedures such as raising an athlete's hand will be eliminated from this tournament.

Let see those FW Semi state predictions! Here are mine! 106: Malott, rowles, tishner, eckman 113: Ruble, brooks, Cronwell, Brady 120: Sprague, Puckett, Wood, Lewis 126: Bertsch, Olsen, uhlman, kinnick 132: Heath, stroud, Clark, litchfield 138: Arthur, Hooley, gerencser, forrester 145: chacon, shepherd, Abbott, Levitz 152: Currie, ulrick, hardcastle, stockman 160: Buchanan, hilger, sheets, cope 170: porter, Myers, Lundy, graden 182: brege, summersett, Lockwood, Thompson 195: Lepper, khaoucha, heyerly, grider 220: Hinton, bills, Harris, Clifford 285: Erb, Muncie, villafuerte, Orr

Mater Dei will be hosting the Indiana Frosh-Soph South Qualifier. For this event to be a success we will need participants and coaches to cooperate with the guidelines below. Frosh/Soph State Qualifier: February 14th, 2021 This tournament will be ran using two sessions TWO SESSIONS Session I - Doors Open 8:00 a.m. CST for 106-145 Proceed directly to Scales for Weigh-In’s Weigh-In’s CLOSE at 9:00 CST. Singlet and shoes (4 pound total allowance) Session II … 152-285 Weigh-in’s begin at Noon, closing at 1:00 … Wrestling begins at 1:30 p.m. Weight Class changes will be permitted with no fee. COVID-19 Protocol & Procedures Athletes enter door #6 This is where weigh-ins take place Coaches enter door #5 (must be on the list) There will not be spectators at this event. The amount of coaches allowed will be based on the number of participants per school. 1-3= 2 coaches 4-7=3 coaches 8 = 4 coaches Each School attending should email a list of coaches attending via email by Friday February 12th(gschaefer@evdio.org) Wrestlers should be in stands unless they are on deck or in the hole. No Concessions, plan accordingly. All attendees MUST wear face masks. Athletes will be exempt from this when they are warming-up or competing. If you are not feeling well, experiencing symptoms or may be at a higher risk for getting very sick, we recommend you stay home. Each person entering the event will be subject to a screening for COVID-19 symptoms. Teams should do their best to be seated 6’ away from each other teammates and other participants while in the facility. A designated monitor will be assigned to ensure social distancing and mask wearing throughout the tournament. There will be no physical interaction with the referee. The referee will maintain 6’ distance as much as possible. Handshaking and normal match procedures such as raising an athlete's hand will be eliminated from this tournament.

I talked to him a bit at the Richmond regional. I actually wrestled with some cousins of his. I fanboy'd a little bit because I had some autographed Purdue posters from him when I was younger.

https://www.thestarpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2020/08/06/new-castle-approves-dalevilles-benjamin-wissel-athletic-director/3309002001/

I sure am missing the breakdowns and predictions that the Dingo Brigade used to provide. I sure hope all the Australian wild fires didn’t eliminate the world’s population of dingoes. I hope there is at least one brigade of them left.

I really think Phillips is on a different level this year. He just majored a REALLY tough Tyler Williams that lost to Rust 9-7. And he beat state 4th in state last year Jordan Fulks 8-2. Not saying he can't lose but saying he is really looking good. Also his teammate Colin Knox got one of if not the worst draw in the state. He is undefeated and lost in ticket round last year in a tough match. He has to get thru Ruhlman. Although i dont think there is no way that is gonna happen i think there should be more talk about this death draw. My buddy Adam Doherty has done a nice job with a small school and has a few shots at some wrestlers punching their ticket.

It's in the main page under the Semi-state information center article. Here you go...Track Wrestling releases them tomorrow or Wednesday I think. https://indianamat.com/brackets/2021/NewCastleSS.pdf

I always hated it when they called it that!

Here is an update since IndianaMat was started, note we did not have semi-state pick'ems in 2010 because I am a bad person. I know I did them before IndianaMat was created, just need to find the results hidden in my old hard drives. Overall State Fort Wayne East Chicago Evansville New Castle 2020 Caleb Sprunger Caleb Sprunger IndySportsFan Brad Clark Monica Mendez Kevin Arnett (Navy80) 2019 Joshua Roehm Robert A Weaver Tyler Goudy ontherise219 Trizton Carson Caleb Spires 2018 Caleb Sprunger Grant Duncan Nick Nathan Wynn Hunter Stevens Ron Davis 2017 Ontherise219 Thomas Pompei Caleb Spires Jason Ward Keith Lauderbaugh Caleb Spires 2016 Caleb Sprunger Brad Clark Jonathan Greathouse Ryan Denton Matt Brewer Max Burris 2015 Eric McGill Cael McCormick Eric McGill Eric McGill Dan Wiseman Max Burris 2014 Caleb Spires Chad Hollenbaugh Thomas Pomepi Caleb Spires tyandky spot on 2013 Ontherise219 Y2CJ41 Kyle Ullery rebels8 FANMAN Ontherise219 2012 Matt Loshe Matt Loshe Keith Lauderbaugh (tyandky) Earl Fleener Brad Fenwick Mike Cmehil 2011 RankingsGuy zachpierson bghamer Ontherise219 RankingsGuy Ron Davis 2010 A Richardson 2009 Eric McGill wrestlinggods bwfan Bill Tabler Nick Antey Eric McGill

Wabash meet was cancelled, Trizton is really bummed.

That Mooresville regional kills kids from other regionals feeding Evansville!

Dont count out Jacob Stepek at 182 hes been on a tear lately stepping up after his loss at sectionals he ran through everyone at Regionals should be a good match with Browder

This showcases how talented he was and hits me in the Listen and never forget our brother, this song so ironic and fitting for the moment.. Got me in my feelings, loved that dude, he could chop it up with the best of them. https://youtu.be/_LmwdOhz3Cw

Eric and I go way back.... All I can say right now is that his light in this world will be missed!!!

He battled to the end. I enjoyed watching his Facebook videos and hearing how positive he was. I think we all are better for what he went through and shared with us.

Linser is a solid wrestler! What a hard draw

Where do I order at?

The emotion I'm talking about was after the pin call, although the throw was sweet.

The rankings are a reflection of almost 2000 individual results and past accomplishments.

So, who are the “right kids”? And what’s the “right spot”?

Ben Phillips Colin Knox both undefeated

Here is the 1A leaderboard through sectionals. This leaderboard is already very meaningful--especially for the top couple teams, who have most likely already qualified. Classification is now finalized (update 2-10). Only changes from last year were Southridge and Western Boone moving down to 1A. (click 2-3 times to zoom)

For them too, I imagine. I remember hearing a podcast a while back where Nick Lee talked about how much he wanted that to happen because it is, in his opinion, the best room in the country.

I know it was a LOT of work and time involved with those inputs from Dingo and all those who did similar for the other semi-states.