Great posts! I hear some great names on this and can think of dozens of matches that were awesome! Leavell vs. Maldanado part 1 and 2, Cannon vs. Leavell part 1 and 2, Bradley vs. Torres, Hill vs. Brimm, Hill vs. Pleak part 1 and 2, Bradley vs. Leavell, etc.
So, because it's hard to lock in on one, I will have to go with one I know for sure: an exhibition match the other day between two autistic kids that went harder than most people I've seen. The entire 6 minutes was just one big scramble, so much so that when the match was over the ref raised both hands and the crowd went wild! I am not being funny by any means as all coaches know that we can't teach heart, and I wish I could take just a piece of theirs and spread it throughout our entire room. It meant so much to both. Great kids and great match!
Thegreatest H.S. match I've ever wrestled? Probably Ryan Schoettle in the Semi-State Finals my sophomore year. I would choose this match above all of my state finals and national matches because of two reason: 1) it gave me the confidence to be considered among the state's elite, and 2) was the start of my media coverage throughout my H.S. career. I've had some other good matches I can recall (vs. Steve Bradley part 3,4, and 5, Leroy Vega, Mac Taylor, Nathan Challis, Justin Slone, Corey Williams, etc.) and others (two in H.S.) I'd like to get back (Sessa and Kelly) Arrghhhh. Sounds like a new post!!!!