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Great write up Hook. I'll put in my 2 cents worth. I too noticed the crowd size. The roads weren't that bad, so not sure where all the faithful were at. At this time of the year, if you don't get at the Paradise Center early, you're fight for a seat, concessions and bathro breaks,not this year. With the talent there is here down home, and the level of competition, I was a little disappointed in the size of support. 106-While Egli and Casebolt are clearly the 2 front runners, Egli is just way too much for Casebolt. 113-I look forward to the Annakin and Horty rematch. Great to see Annakin back. There for a second, with his quickness and slick single leg, I thought I was seeing Konrath. Talented kid and should make some noise at state. 120- Luigs was too much for the field. He looked a little disgruntled after his win, maybe cause he was caught a little off guard from the freshman. Watch out for Bealmer in years to come. 126-In my opinion, the worst finals match of the day. After building a lead and going into the 3rd, Willis sprawled out on the mat for the whole period. In any other match, these refs we had would have called stalling. Not in this case. Good job by Craig(Re) trying to make something happen, just fell victim. 132-HUGE shout out to Embry. Probably the biggest shocker of the day. Knocking off one of Castles top guns and coming up just short against Elpers(No) who is having a great year. Very entertaining match. 138-Jourdan is going to make some big noise here at this weight. Definately see these 2 again in the finals at sectionals. Joudan made some sloppy mistakes that made this match closer than what it actually appeared before the fall. He's clearly the stronger of the 2 and I expect to see Jordan clean up his mistakes in route to Bankers. It won't be close in their rematch. 145-ALL LEE 152-possibly the toughest weight class there yesterday led by EMD Senior Lehman. Castles big fresan Nunn didn't back down from anyone. He beat a tough Williams(Me) who was battling flu like symptoms. I look forward to see these 3 again. Don't overlook this freshman. 160-While He was the favorite coming in and did take home the SIAC title, Farmer was battled by a tough Carr. 170-Dowell looked impressive. Completed dominated his finals for Garnett. I was a little suprised at the outcome. 182-In a rematch from just a coue days ago where Castle came away with an OT victory, Brown came out to take an early 5-2 lead before falling to yet another inj. Default. This kid is tough and I hope the inj bug Is done heading into the state series. We should see these 2 battling it out again 195-Wilderman is poised for a trip to Bankers with the year he's having. He didn't disappoint yesterday either. This kid is an athlete. 220-Good day for yet another Boots 285-I think this field is open for grabs Refs- Absolutely atrocious. They reminded me of the NFL commercial where the 4 refs are contemplating on what call should be made, yet still messed up. Come on SIAC, as the Hook stated, these kids deserve better. Coaches- What would a wrestling event be without the echoing sound of Coach Zuber. Love his passion and coaching style. Was Coach Harmon under illness, did the calls go his way, or did his wrestlers just go out and perform without flaw. I didn't see the normal Harmon out there. Maybe it was the comfortable chairs? Same goes for Centrals coach Lamant, fairly calm.

They will meet again and I doubt Jourdan allows that many pts. He got caught being sloppy a couple of times, but other than that, he's a different level than Ramsey. He'll clean up his mistakes and dominate in my opinion.

Kyle Embry(EMD) over Clopton(Ca) 10-1 Jourdan(EMD) fall Burke(No)

Better question may be, when was the last year there WASNT an Ervin?

You keep writing up articles like this and Y2 will kidnap you. You'll then be forced to do all this work for only skis and grippos. Always a good read and entertaining.

Looks good backtothemat. In my opinion, I'll put Buke(EN) vs Lee at 145 And Brown(EM) vs Orth(EMD) @182

Was it Laughlin for Yorktown.

Kind of like what EMD did to Caste. Directions were pretty simple, yes or no, that is unless ou really want to put yourself up on a pedastal.

Farmer from castle lost to CG wrestler.

Thanks

Just a few other names to not overlook 113-Annakin(Ca) goes to dr to see if he gets released 126-Craig(Reitz) he's beat a couple of ranked wrestlers already 138-Burke(North) may be undefeated right now 152-Williams(Memorial) 160-Farmer(Ca) 170-Brown(Memorial) Hwt-Kyles(Harrison)

Word has it on another topic that Jourdan(EMD) is going 138.

And now welcome back to our regular scheduled topic.

Ive mentioned his name a couple times this year. He has looked good from what I've seen and his win over Miller was at the Harrison 10 way. Good luck to him the remainder of the season.

nr Mappes(CG) dec #16 Farmer(Ca)

how does crow taste?

Also out of Evv SS :Seth Horty(EM) Kyle Luigs(EMD) Mitchell Brown(EM) Kurtis Wilderman(EMD)

Hook, while I sat at home on my comfortable couch, eating home made appetizers in a nicely climate controlled atmosphere viewing this event on track, I was kicking myself in the rear for not being there to see the matches. After reading your post and a few others, I'm fine with just picturing the matches in my head without physically enduring what it was like there.

Point is, there's no clear favorite in this weight class. RIGHT!!!

Not too bad of a day for an undisciplined wrestler. Losing a barn burner to the #1 and another close one to #2 at team state.

Lukasz Waldensak (Cathedral) over Sam Fair (PM) Dec 6-4 Kory Cavanaugh (Penn) over Lukasz Waldensak (Cath.) fall Keyuan Murphy (WC) over Asa Garcia (Avon) fall 0:41 sec. Sam Fair (PM) over Kory Cavanaugh (Penn) dec. 1-0 Then you have Murphy(WC) who lost by fall to Mills(BR) who lost by decision to Fair(PM) Let's not forget Egli(EMD) who lost a couple of close matches to Fair and Murphy. This weight class really is so close.

He didn't know that you knew someone that knew someone that knew Nick would be back is my guess. Good to know someone that knows the inside scoop. Lol

Congrats to all 3 Team Champs.

there may have been confusion due to till he went out injured, he was ranked #1 @ 138. Glad he's back though.

Track just had Wilderman(EMD) 10-5 over #1 Tonte(WC)