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Per the current standings Indiana would be in 9th place as a country in the world right now.

We love the idea. Gives Jesse a chance to avenge a loss from last year at Super32 to Jack and then wrestle another amazing wrestler at same event. Giving Jesse a shot at 2 extremely tough matches in one day is totally worth it. Side note: Willie asked Jesse if he was ok with making it a 4 man bracket and he said he was down to wrestle anyone. It is definitely the hardest way to defend his ranking, but I am really excited to hopefully watch him wrestle twice at Carver Hall.

You may now refer to Mason Parris as WORLD CHAMPION Mason Parris. He got a fall in the first period in the finals....just doing Mason Parris things....

Apologies if I have missed a post on this already on the board. As you already know, Coach Rex Peckinpaugh has announced his retirement as head coach of the New Castle Trojans. I will not attempt to summarize his statement since it, like everything Rex does, was so well done. Check it out on Facebook. Rex thought long and hard about his decision and I am confident he has done the best thing, like always. Reading the posts from past Trojan wrestlers and friends of the program was like taking a walk back through time. Seeing the names with the posts sparked a lot of fond memories (except for when we wrestled them). Rex has been a leader and influential voice in Indiana high school wrestling so long that it is difficult to remember when he wasn't a force or to envision a future without him in that role. The good news is that Rex has no intention of disappearing. I'm sure we will see him at events and continue to enjoy his company. Thanks, Rex for all you have done to raise the profile of the sport in Indiana. The stats are truly amazing: Over 1000 dual meet wins, a win streak of over 100, dozens and dozens of state finalists, team runners-up in some epic matches and helping to host an awesome Semi-State, freestyle tournaments and Middle School State. But more than that, thanks for being such a great friend, rival and role model for how to treat athletes. There simply are no better people in the sport than the New Castle Wrestling Family. Dave Cloud

What? I didn't say it would be centrally located...but when I do I'll make a bullet train from Evansville to Fort Wayne.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2019/7/19/wrestling-hoosiers-add-ncaa-champion-jason-tsirtsis-to-coaching-staff.aspx

Dang okay dad

As a past state champ. Might want to reconsider. Look at some of the talent that has come out of this area. Look at the awesome guys we have coming up. It’s going to be an extremely fun year.

I would like to see us utilize the Pepsi Coliseum for Team State, but from what they powers that be told me is that it is very expensive to rent. We would probably also need the adjacent arena also to fit all the mats for the event. When I win the lottery I will build a wrestling only facility that can host NCAAs and every big event every year.

Congratulations to Brayden Littell from Center Grove for signing with Ohio. He is projected to wrestle 125, 133. View full signing

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Mason Parris gets a first period tech fall to make the finals. Another day, another dollar for Mason.

Davison will wrestle for a GOLD medal tomorrow! He got an early takedown and three guts to go up 8-0. He gave up a takedown then stepped over a gut attempt for the PIN! Way to go Lucas! Mason Parris is coming to the mat now.

https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6538278-mendez-will-defend-1-vs-serrano-at-whos-1

No.... I just legit got trolled by my son!!! A new low for me. Learning great things at Ohio! I’m cutting him off!!! Geeez! @Indychampget off here and get to practice!!!

His draw is released on Trackwrestling. He has Egypt first round and is in the top half of the bracket. https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/opentournaments/VerifyPassword.jsp?tournamentId=278618132 I'll await the experts on finding out information on his opponents, but traditional powers Iran, Azerbaijan, and Japan are all also on his half of the bracket. Just as a reminder if he makes the semi-finals he is guaranteed a top 5 finish. If he loses before the semi-finals he will need the guy that defeated him to advance to the finals. Wrestling will begin at 3:30am EST time on Trackwrestling, better get some extra coffee tonight.

When is East Chicago gonna catch up with the Fort Wayne semi state

Thanks for the breakdown Joe. Definitely hard to find anything on these other countries. Jesse told me yesterday he has never felt better for any tournament. His training and preparation is on point, now he just needs to cash in.

Freshman- 28-7 @ 126 - 7th place Sophomore- 33-6 @ 138 - 7th place Junior- 41-0 @ 145 - 1st place I think Matt Lee turned the corner his junior year. Would have liked to see him stick around one more year and win another title for the South and Mater Dei..

The County going to bring Logan Miller Cheaney Schoeff Jaden Reynolds Drake Campbell Kysen Montgomery Peyton Asbury Blaze Garcia Tyler Conley Logan Boe All kids that could place pretty high at state. A kid I like from down south is Macartney Parkinson. I think that he has a great shot of being a state champ.

For those that didn’t get to see it, here ya go. One of the prettiest throws is included for your viewing pleasure.

I may be sick to my stomach if I have to root for Mendez at IU for four years

Congrats to Brock Bobzein winning a Greco National Championship. Brock moved out of Indiana a few years ago... it would have been nice to have kept him and his younger brother in state.

Jesse will be defending his #1 ranking... hopefully in Carver Hall. The Viper pit looked like a cool venue, but I think Hawkeye nation will have way better attendance... plus are family and friends won't have that far to drive. We are so pumped about this.

Kayla showing her arsenal. Some takedowns, a couple turns, even a cradle at one point, but finished thing with a crotch lift to take a 11-0 victory (12 after the challenge). She takes the top spot on the podium. Getting into that World Championship form.

Takedown to turns, and the title. Nice tune up event for her as she prepares for the World Championships.

I can’t lie.... what we have now is awesome. The drive may suck for those from way south. I think it is worth the drive. Just my opinion.

I think a case can be made that EC semi state will have the strongest group of freshmen in the state. 9 of the top 20 ranked kids. Assuming they all compete, I’m sure some will make it to State? Here is the list in no particular order. Sergio Lemley Sam Goin Cody Goodwin Orlando Cruz Aaron Steenbeke Aidan Torres Cole Solomey Christian Carroll Seth Williams Logan Frazier

Jesse was scored on 4 times. Dalton Huffman got a takedown, Ethan Kaiser got a reversal, JJ Conway got a takedown, and Watts scored on Jesse in the semi finals. Jesse’s only match against Serrano was the win at Akron(7-7 criteria win).

I’d be good with that. And will buy you a case of Pepto if you need it.

Fans at IU matches better strap in for a long day, where every match goes to tiebreakers at 1-1.

Best of luck to him. I was told by a good friend a couple years ago to keep an eye on this kid named Jesse Mendez. Was told that he is the next 4Xer and could possibly be the best ever here in Indiana. I always take that with a grain of salt, UNTIL his routing of everyone last year. His display that he put on at state was something special to watch and confirmed what my friend had told me. It’s truly a treat as a wrestling fan to witness something like this. The last person that I recall that was just this dominant was Jason Tsirtsis. And he very well could be even better than TShirts when it’s all said and done. Go get’em kid.

Alara goes down 4-0 early off of an arm spin takedown into a gut by the Asian champ Kuznetzava. Late in the first, Alara starts attacking underhooks aggressively; which leads to a counter takedown off of a Kuznetzava shot. Boyd attacks hooks hard out of the gate in the second, gets double unders and threatens a body lock, and Kuznetzava panics and goes for a throw. Alara puts her to her back for the comeback fall! On to the quarters.

You gotta figure he really couldn’t ever train full time year round, prior to this year. He was killing it in football and track. Which I’m sure that he does not regret and had tons of fun. As a middle school coach I try to encourage all my kids to do the same. Mason is a great example of what a young well rounded student athlete should be. My kids will hear about Masons journey no less than 10 times a season! Now that he is training for wrestling year round and full time, the sky is the limit. Can’t wait to see what the future holds!!

Hidlay’s loss was tough because the 4th point given up was a failed challenge. No challenge and hidlay wins on criteria.

Davison defeats the Canadian by tech fall.

Sure you are!!! lol So a "past state champ" made a profile (and wont say who he is) just to come bust chops? And you are not even good at anonymous trash talk! Im sure your on a bar stool with Al Bundy talking about his glory day at Polk High too! Troll elsewhere buddy. If you doubt our wresting here.... @TeamGarcia will hit you with the stats. If you want to learn on how to troll like a man then hit up @1prouddad. Now he is an anonymous dude that brings it and is respected. Just a little advice for you kiddo.

The 800lb Gorilla Fieldhouse has a nice ring to it.

Dick Clipp, the long time coach of Corydon High School and member of the Indiana Coaching Hall of Fame, passed away today. He was a great man that had great stories! If you were lucky enough to attend one of his legendary seeding meetings on a Sunday you know what I mean. Rest in Peace Coach Clipp

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Reminds me when we went to Cici’s after weighins one time with the team (terrible). Mom in front of us had kids that were six foot tall and had to shave. She insisted that they were under 12 so she could get half off!

That’s a ridiculous statement. He’s National top 10 in his weight class with a huge upside. Any top wrestling program would love to have him.

The fact that this forum is still completely free is mind-blowing. It’s really appreciated how much work is put into Indianamat. Every year there are some neat features added to the site that make it that much more enjoyable.

Thankfully the ignore poster button is working as @JMILL has been absent from my timeline for a good while finally!!! Sarcasm font still needs work tho, amirite? #TheCounty (test!)

A couple guys to keep an eye on Sam Scott(HH) and Deters(Ca)

Ancilla College is still looking to fill a couple of weights at 197 and 285. If you are undecided we would love to see what we can do for you. All weights are always open, but those are the two we most need. Those interested can contact Coach Line at 219-712-1861 or email at mark.line@ancilla.edu.

In my opinion how that match played out was a great turning point match for Mendez rise to a state title. I’m sure he knew he had the ability to take on the best in the state, but the course of that match put his feet to the fire enough to solidify that.

J.tsirtsis lost multiple times and had close match vs Devon jackson who's a 3x under the lights finalist(this takes nothing from his accomplishments and i'm splitting hairs here) .Jesse hasn't hardly given up any offensive points if any yet ...Angel Escobedo and Alex Tsirtsis were the most dominant I've seen next to mason parris... Lance Ellis ws ws decent too😂..but I'll say this Jason beat #1 nationally ranked guy as a freshman and no other guy can say that ...but then again Jesse is #1.

Brock is an OG Outlaw. @Brey