Flash Attakk

Ok. I have tried to avoid statistical, mathematical and analytical conversations on these boards because it feels like work. But, the category system does not allow for comparing regional toughness. It is a system to predict where the 64 "best" wrestlers likely participated in a regional. It does not say it is tougher to make it to semi state; it says the 4/5/6 best kid here is likely a top 64 kid or not. Trying to use it in a vacuum to compare one region to another doesn't work, using it to compare the strength of teams one year away works well.

Great showing by Chesterton, looks like they may have edged us slightly. Thanks again coach Peck for the time and effort.

Avon Middle School North Total Score 107 MS 90 - Blaze Garcia's place is 8th and has 7.00 pts. MS 110 - Tyler Conley's place is 3rd and has 19.00 pts. MS 117 - Colton Roberts's place is 8th and has 10.00 pts. MS 125 - Brady Mckivitz's place is 1st and has 26.00 pts. MS 150 - Timothy Gamble's place is unknown and has scored 1.00 team points. MS 275 - Clayton Peters's place is 1st and has 22.00 pts. MS 132 - Jaden Reynolds's place is 2nd and has 22.00 pts. Coach Williams

Just wanted to take the time to say how proud I am of this group of wrestlers this year. Not only the success on the mat but off as well. It is a truly special set of eighth graders that I will be sad to see go. Very proud of you guys going 4 for 4 in the finals and even more proud of the compliments and praise I get from other schools athletic departments on your attitudes and sportsmanship. Keep up the good work! James Williams Head Coach Avon Middle School North

Very well run tournament. As far as team scores, I think if scoring started in the round of 8 or 16 it would help equalize weight classes and minimize the random draw effect. Either way glad to be apart of a great middle school tournament and hope to continue to compete for years to come.

Congrats Perry! Very solid wrestling from top to bottom of their lineup.

After talking with my AD about adjusting our current weight classes here are some things I learned and some that were confirmed. Many middle school ADs no little to nothing about wrestling (confirmed). The IHSAA has puts out a guide book for middle school sports (learned). Therefore the ADs just follow the guidelines set forth by the IHSAA. Now these are not rules but rather suggestions and ADs not wanting to have to explain to parents why little Billy doesn't have his weight class. They can just say "we use the IHSAA guidelines". These weight classes haven't changed in at least 17 years, probably longer. My AD's suggestion was to contact the IHSAA and have them change their guidelines if we want more support. Now as far as the weight classes that were suggested go, there are some good points and bad. 22 weight classes are too many but 17 is too few and eliminating middle weights is a terrible idea. I like the idea of spreading out the weights a little bit more instead of 5, 10, or 15 pound increments having it gradually increase to allow more growth and less cutting weight. I took your suggested weight classes and the current ones we use and am trying to enact the following weight classes for our school and hopefully for our county and conference (not holding my breath). 75-80-85-90-95-100-105-110-115-120-125-131-137-144-151-158-168-180-220-280 With a rule about the minimum weight for the 280 class being 220. And I absolutely want to thank you for attempting to make it uniform and for getting the ball rolling as it as opened up more dialogue on the subject and importance of it.