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As opposed to Avon High School? You consider that a big arena?

I’m bored so here goes!
No particular order but my best guess on who goes where and top 3 in each: 
106: 1.) Chundi - Carmel
        2.) Goin - CP
        3.) Miller - BB
113: 1.) Cottey - PM
         2.) Nelson - BB
         3.) Lemley - CHS
120: 1.) Seltzer - Cathedral 
         2.) Dalton - Monrovia
         3.) Bettich - CP
126: 1.) Littell - CG
        2.) Lowery - RHS
        3.) Montgomery - BB
132: 1.) Boarman - EMD
        2.) Rioux - Avon
        3.) Heath - Leo
138: 1.) Mendez - CP
         2.) Bailey - Cathedral
         3.) Campbell - BB
145: 1.) Viduya - RHS
         2.) Reynolds - Avon
         3.) Goodwin - CP
152: 1.) Noehre - GC
         2.) Coleman - WC
         3.) Levitz - PH
160: 1.) Rogers - Cathedral 
         2.) Warren - PM
         3.) Ellis - CHS
170: 1.) Dickens - EMD
        2.) Welch - Culver
        3.) Fielden - Garrett
182: 1.) Calhoun - Plymouth
         2.) Walker - MHS
         3.) Parkinson - EMD
195: 1.) Allred - SHS
        2.) Bates - CHS
        3.) LaPlace MHS
220: 1.) Irick - HSE
        2.) Webster - NM
        3.) Stewart - S. Spencer
285: 1.) Keys - BB
         2.) Crider - HWL
         3.) Parsons - Yorktown
 
 

I’m bored so here goes!
No particular order but my best guess on who goes where and top 3 in each: 
106: 1.) Chundi - Carmel
        2.) Goin - CP
        3.) Miller - BB
113: 1.) Cottey - PM
         2.) Nelson - BB
         3.) Lemley - CHS
120: 1.) Seltzer - Cathedral 
         2.) Dalton - Monrovia
         3.) Bettich - CP
126: 1.) Littell - CG
        2.) Lowery - RHS
        3.) Montgomery - BB
132: 1.) Boarman - EMD
        2.) Rioux - Avon
        3.) Heath - Leo
138: 1.) Mendez - CP
         2.) Bailey - Cathedral
         3.) Campbell - BB
145: 1.) Viduya - RHS
         2.) Reynolds - Avon
         3.) Goodwin - CP
152: 1.) Noehre - GC
         2.) Coleman - WC
         3.) Levitz - PH
160: 1.) Rogers - Cathedral 
         2.) Warren - PM
         3.) Ellis - CHS
170: 1.) Dickens - EMD
        2.) Welch - Culver
        3.) Fielden - Garrett
182: 1.) Calhoun - Plymouth
         2.) Walker - MHS
         3.) Parkinson - EMD
195: 1.) Allred - SHS
        2.) Bates - CHS
        3.) LaPlace MHS
220: 1.) Irick - HSE
        2.) Webster - NM
        3.) Stewart - S. Spencer
285: 1.) Keys - BB
         2.) Crider - HWL
         3.) Parsons - Yorktown
 
 

This semi state is STACKED. 
Lets see a way too early EV vs NC head to head (favorites from each weight). Who’s got me???!!!

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.  

Just curious at what point is it considered "bashing?" For example, Goldman (former IU coach) got "bashed" all the time- whatever that term even means. Is it acceptable because he is a college coach? My assumption is it cannot be based on compensation since I suspect a majority of high school coaches are compensated in some capacity- even though that compensation is likely inconsequential since teachers and coaches are widely underappreciated and underpaid. 
It seems as though we live in a society that is thin skinned and really takes any form of critique as "bashing."
Coach TJC seemed to present a reasonable explanation without naming specifics a fair and appropriate response.

We haven’t seen the best Jesse Mendez yet. He gets better and better each match, that’s scary good. Yes, I believe he will be the best this state has ever had once it’s all said and done!!

We haven’t seen the best Jesse Mendez yet. He gets better and better each match, that’s scary good. Yes, I believe he will be the best this state has ever had once it’s all said and done!!

We haven’t seen the best Jesse Mendez yet. He gets better and better each match, that’s scary good. Yes, I believe he will be the best this state has ever had once it’s all said and done!!

We haven’t seen the best Jesse Mendez yet. He gets better and better each match, that’s scary good. Yes, I believe he will be the best this state has ever had once it’s all said and done!!

Bryan Bailey @Brey and his boys have made their marks on the mat. With that said, Bryan is currently providing more opportunities for more kids than any single person that I know of here in Indiana. The Baileys are the best wrestling family going. Just sayin 

God I remember seeing bracket of 65 78 kids in state bracket while being In vertical pairing. Good ole Indiana state fair grounds.

Brady McKivitz and Jacob Sheets from PM

Brady McKivitz and Jacob Sheets from PM

2013 Perry Meridian Wrestling Team - 102.5 points scored w/o scoring Friday Night (started scoring Friday Night the next year)
106: Brett Johnson SQ
113: Jacob Cottey 5th
126: Brandon James: 5th
132: Cody LeCount: 1st
138: Nick Bova: 7th
160: Riley McClurg: 1st
182: Jake Masengale: 2nd
HWT: Donte Winfield: 1st
 
Not saying it was the best team, but I'd throw this squad in the mix. 4 in the finals with 3 champs. Just think - if James doesn't lose that heart breaker to Welch on Saturday morning.. or if Cottey doesn't drop a heart breaker to Davis, who he had beaten earlier in the year, on Saturday morning.. pretty solid team. Grateful to have been apart of it.
ALSO - won the IHSWCA 3A State Duals
57-13 over Cathedral (Quarters)
40-15 over Penn (Semis)
46-11 over Franklin Community (Finals)

I remember the Indianapolis Star doing these years ago, last I remember 2012, but I’m not sure if these are a thing anymore. It’s been awhile since I’ve followed wrestling and this was the first state tournament I’ve seen top to bottom in years. With that being said, here’s my crack at it.
106 - Alex Cottey of Perry Meridian
113 - Zeke Seltzer of Cathedral
120 - Brayden Littell of Center Grove
126 - Ray Rioux of Avon
132 - Asa Garcia of Avon
138 - Tyce Freije of Roncalli
145 - Alex Mosconi of Cathedral
152 - Elliott Rodgers of Cathedral
160 - Jordan Slivka of Cathedral
170 - Elijah Mahan of Roncalli
182 - Carson Brewer of Avon
195 - Nick Willham of Greenwood
220 - Lawson Aiken of Brownsburg
285 - Dorian Keys of Brownsburg
 
A pretty solid squad I’d say, don’t ya think? 6 state champs, 6 runner-ups, a third, and a fourth place. I’d like to see this team against like a Team Indiana from every area. If anyone could put one together, please do.

Grizzly Ironman Folkstyle (04/21 - 04/21/2013)
    Schoolboy/Schoolgirt - 77 (1st)
        Quarterfinal: Asa Garcia (Danville) over () (Bye) 
        Semifinal: Asa Garcia (Danville) over Dalton Craig (Dupont) (Dec 5-2) 
        1st Place Match: Asa Garcia (Danville) over Andrew Black (New Castle) (Dec 3-0) 

Southmont Jr High Conference 2014 (03/15 - 03/15/2014)
    85 (1st)
        Quarterfinal - Asa Garcia (Danville) 19-0 received a bye () (Bye) 
        Semifinal - Asa Garcia (Danville) 19-0 won by fall over Gavyn Warren (Northridge ) 13-6 (Fall 1:48) 
        1st Place Match - Asa Garcia (Danville) 19-0 won by tech fall over Zack Brown (Southmont) 20-6 (TF-1.5 0:00 (19-4)) 

Hendricks County Middle School (03/12 - 03/13/2014)
    85 (1st)
        Quarterfinal - Asa Garcia (Danville) 19-0 won by forfeit over Forfeit (Brownsburg West) 0-1 (For.) 
        Semifinal - Asa Garcia (Danville) 19-0 won by tech fall over Jaxson Thomas (Plainfield) 9-5 (TF-1.5 3:52 (16-1)) 
        1st Place Match - Asa Garcia (Danville) 19-0 won by decision over Brayden Mahan (Brownsburg East) 22-7 (Dec 7-0) 

I would just like to give credit to the young men and coaches for carrying yourselves like champions win or lose this weekend.  The overwhelming majority showed great sportsmanship and respect for their competitors no matter the match outcome.  There are a lot of people that want to point out the negative, but I think it's important that we take a minute and point out the positive, as well.  Way to represent your school, your wrestling program, your coaches, and your family!  These young men have put a lot of time, sweat, and tears (and certainly a lot of blood) into this and when you don't get the outcome you desire, it is tough to control your emotions.  These life lessons are far more important than any win or loss.  Well done to the competitors and well done to the coaching staffs.  

Alex Cottey and Aiden Warren from Perry Meridian spent most of the year on the Flo Big Board for Sophmores. Both have wins over several nationally ranked guys over the years. 

Alex Cottey and Aiden Warren from Perry Meridian spent most of the year on the Flo Big Board for Sophmores. Both have wins over several nationally ranked guys over the years. 

Don't get me wrong...love me some Y2 and OTR...but does anybody else miss @Dingo Brigade pontificating from the Oldsmobile inside the garage/bunker with the 20watt overhead dome light shining on that the Edge from U2 hat wearing cranium? #BringBackDingo

Or download them here....
http://indianamat.com/brackets/2019/State2019.pdf

Fact check:
1.  i meant what i said:  Hendricks county has great wrestling.  Sticking a hashtag in front of a phrase does not change the conventions of the English language.
2.  There are not "millions" of Indiana high school wrestling fans.
3.  Penn State fans do not shout "We are one community".  Their chant is "We are Penn State".  I defy you to show one instance where a Penn State Kid has given the Iowa, Minnesota or Ohio State coaches or athletes "credit" for their success.  Pretty much all of the Big Ten contenders hate Penn State; the feeling is mutual.  Take a look at Penn State's wrestling forum to test this assertion.  Furthermore, i have never heard a "We are one community" chant at any Indiana high school wrestling meet.  
4.  Hendricks county kids train 365/24/7?  They do not sleep?  How do they maintain their academics if they do not go to school?  I thought human beings died after five days of sleep deprivation.
5.  Pretty much everyone "gets" that Contenders is an outstanding club.  Outside of #thecounty drum-beaters, everyone "gets" that Maurer-Coughlin wrestling club and Region Wrestling Academy makes their kids better.
6.  It is interesting to watch KT Nelson.  He has clearly moved to the next level...at Brownsburg.  Dorian Keys is a first-year wrestler?  Is that true?  if so, i'm sure that is a result of #thecounty, as opposed to wrestling for Brownsburg.  This year, i saw Brownsburg shock everyone and win the team duals and a month later, put seven in the finals at semi state.  If i lived in Hendricks county--based on results--i would want my kids at the Contenders club and a student at Brownsburg.
On the other hand, I could be wrong.  I fully expect Asa to win his third title next weekend.  It's not hard to imagine Avon getting three champs.  If forced to bet, i would put my money on the Orioles to win their first title.  Let's give this "We are one community" some legs:
1.  All Avon kids should scrap any apparel branded with "Avon".  That would extinguish this "1 schools ego" thing that you mention.  I suggest that the singlets are emblazoned across the chest with #thecounty and the back will state #weareonecommunity.
2.  During their post-match interviews, the Avon champs should not mention their "Avon" coaches or team mates, but should give credit to Derrick Snyder, Contenders and the kids from the land of the hashtag.
3.  Should Avon get grand prize, the trophy should reside at the Contenders club.
4.  Finally, and crucially, the IHSAA will NOT recognize Avon as the State Champion.  The championship clearly belongs to the "One Community" and should be so noted in the record books.  Avon's administration should refuse the trophy unless it is presented to #thecounty.