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One of our neighboring states used to have a very lively board, but it petered out and put all of its season-specific info under a paywall.  Joe has endured much for little and added a lot for less.  I will be forever grateful.

FW SS had 28 placers among 24 different schools, for example. Evansville had 37 among 17 schools.

WZBD getting them free crack pipes early!  

3 for New Prairie, I believe it's the first time they have ever had more than 1 qualify.

Rowles with size and experience.  10-6
Ruble with length and experience.  14-6
Litchfield.  Speed/power/quickness 9-8
Currie all day.  Speed/power/technique 12-6
Myers in a tough one.  Both have to be about the same age.  Duke is a more complete and cerebral wrestler.  5-4
I want to say Page, as he impressed me.  Igenito did as well.  Another great match I'd pay for.  Ingenito because of size 7-4
Heyerly all day.  If not by pin by Major at least.  He's on another level.
 
Great hypothetical post.  Love thinking about those matchups.

You know the fine folks at Double Eagle will hook you up with some wings and a beer if you get the Jay County Regional brackets up soon....j/k lol

It would be really cool if we as a state had a set number of weight classes that were all the same, instead of them changing each week due to different middle school conference rules/regulations. 

Hope this works...if I remember right the camera missed some of the best action, but still worth a watch
 
Samuels vs Clark

Nope not assuming the outcome of the match...just wanted the opportunity for Josh to earn it, that's my point. A caution for a false start ended a wrestlers career! 

I know and understand that Hardcastle has dreams of being a State Qualifier and that is why I said nothing negative about him. What I was frustrated with was that Josh wasn't given the opportunity because of a "Caution" and a questionable one at that. I was not impressed with the Oak Hill coaching staff and how they handled the situation and am pretty sure they are aware of that. I am sorry for the subtle comments I will make them clear! 
 
Ryan Landis - head coach at Southern Wells if that wasn't clear?? 

Beeks started on Mat 2’s whistle and got a caution for it. I saw it clearly while watching the Berne Witness live stream. 
 
 
I didn’t think it was a caution if you went on another mat’s whistle. 

There was a rule change a few years ago where if a kid was injured on a false start and couldn't continue that they would win via injury default. It was a good rule change for instances where a false start causes an injury to an opponent.
 
This situation is very interesting as it was a ticket round and the injured wrestler recovered enough to win semi-state.

The rule was interpreted correctly by the officials. The question of it being a true false start is not so clear in the video. I will try and post video at some point. Just like many things in life it is when the rule or situation is abused. I have coached for many years and never have been put in the situation that the Oak Hill coaching staff was put into on Saturday. I believe in all my heart I know what I would have done in the situation. However the problem and the "unfortunate situation" that this rule caused was that Josh Beeks will never get the opportunity that he has earned by working hard and puttting himself in the best possible situation you can by entering the Semi-State tournament has a Regional champ, will never happen. 30 secs. into the match a "Caution" ended the kids career and his dream of being a State Qualifier. 

For those that weren't there IMO the crowd ruined this match more than the ref. Adults from both sides were pretty ridiculous yelling for stall calls. Regardless if the stall calls were correct or not the "adults" in the stands need to set a better example and root for their wrestler vs rooting against his opponent.

Thank-you for broadcasting this for all of  the surrounding schools....

put Bobby Cox in a Jason Baker splatto until he says uncle & states wrestling is equal to basketball in this state....good luck

Adams County has 2 of the 5 medals earned in by 1A schools, both were in the top 4.
Great job Sawyer and Kaine.

I'm ashamed to say I missed the one in 1998 when AC didn't have any qualifiers. Other than that I've been to every one since 1980 (before many of the people on here were born).

It is going to be another good day of wrestling!!!

Nice stats Joe! Very cool to see...especially the breakdown by grade and weight

Jay County Regional spectators should be in for a day of top-notch wrestling as seventeen state ranked wrestlers toe the line this Saturday. Along with the seventeen ranked state ranked wrestlers, there are PLENTY more wrestlers ranked in the Fort Wayne Semi-State rankings.

106: The excitement starts early as the day should start off with two state ranked wrestlers toeing the line for the championship. South Adams freshman Wyatt Miller (#19) will face Yorktown’s freshman Christian Hunt (#8), there are only 3 losses between the two wrestlers. Other wrestlers looking to advance on are Adam Central’s Nick Liter, Union City’s Max Harris, and Muncie Central’s Brandon Wills.

113: Fans don’t have to wait to the finals for excitement in this weight class as there should be two great semi-final match ups. All eyes will be on Yorktown’s Josh Stephenson (#13) as he battles Bellmont’s Mason Mendez (#20). On the other side of the bracket we should see South Adams' Briar Goodwin battle Adams Central’s Anthony Mosser, who has been red hot lately. After that action expect more in an anticipated final.

120: South Adams' (#2) Sawyer Miller leads the field in yet another very competitive weight class. Expect a nail bitter in the semis as Jon Becker of Bellmont battles the powerful freshmen of Yorktown, Colt Rutter.

126: Only three points separated these two hammers last time they met up. Look for a finals match of Bellmont’s Daniel Gunsett and Yorktown’s Remington Hiestand. The next spots will be for whoever is on.

132: They’ve met twice, and they will probably meet again. Yorktown’s Jacob Stephenson (#16) will look to avenge two earlier losses to Delta’s Sage Coy (#14). My hopes are high for this one. Dallas Dudelston of Jay County will look to continue his hot streak and finish a strong third.

138: Wrestlers won’t be laughing after wrestling Brad Laughlin. The Tiger is currently ranked 7th in state. Laughlin not finishing first would be a GIANT upset, second through fourth is up for grabs.

145: Adam Central’s Bates has been atop the podium the past two weeks, but to get there again he will have his hands full, really, really full. The terrific Tiger Cael McCormick has only suffered one loss this season and is currently ranked 2nd in the state. Also look for an intense 3rd and 4th place match between two seniors, Bellmont’s Joe Becker and Southern Well’s Daniel Beeks.

152: This weight class could be as unpredictable as Indiana’s weather and as even as the number two. Yorktown’s Dru Berkebile, Bellmont’s Brad Busse, and the Raider’s TC Perry are all title competitors. Throw Jay County’s Tyler Leonard in the mix and you have an interesting weight class.

160: He is currently unbeaten, but Delta’s Jacob Gray (#13) will be tested, not once, but maybe twice this Saturday. Adams Central’s Luke Liter has shown he can score on the best and will battle Gray in the semis. The winner will take on 10th ranked Bryce Baumgartner of Bellmont.

170: Oh boy, thinking about this finals match already has me on the edge of my seat. A battle of two top ten ranked grapplers. Yorktown’s Dillon Jackson (#4) will look to avenge an early season loss to Adam Central’s Kaine Luginbill (#7). This is a match between two highly explosive wrestlers. Look for Bellmont’s Brett Baker to be in the mix.

182: Another weight class loaded with solid wrestlers, this weight class could simply come down to who is on this Saturday. At the head of the class is, Y-Town’s Hunter Hiestand, Jay County’s Andy Kohler. Close behind are Union City’s Charlie Baron, and Daleville’s Corbin Maddox.

195: Currently ranked 3rd in the state, if anyone scores a point on Yorktown’s Myron Howard-Anderson I will call that an upset. The next best are Bellmont’s Carter Friedt and Delta’s Scottie Evans.

220: Another highly competitive weight class, 220 should be a fun one. Lead by Winchester’s Dustyn Hangen, the senior only has a one loss on the season. Union City’s Jesus Ulloa and Yorktown’s Noah little (who isn’t very little) will look to give him all he can handle.

285: Spectators better make sure they don’t leave early, as some of the better heavies in the Fort Wayne Semi-State will battle it out. Currently ranked 19th in the state, Adam Central’s Isiah Bollenbacher will be tested by Yorktown’s small, but powerful Dax Hiestand. Bollenbacher will also be tested in the semi’s by Kaiser Phillips of Monroe Central, the senior is currently 29-4.

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That would be awesome! I know Ersland wants to recruit Indiana studs and I hope his recent success is enough to make Red want to go there.

Congratulations to Adams Central 2014-15 Tournament Champions, smart coaching and good wrestling!!
 
Adams Central. 230.5
Leo 202
Southern Wells 168.5
Jay Co. 168
South Adams 143
Woodlan 129
Bluffton 91
Heritage 40

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