WrestlingTruth

There were several responses to the original post reference the 160 lb. match at the Fort Wayne Semi-state in which the Adam Central wrestler won via injury default over the Carroll wrestler after an illegal move was called against the Carroll wrestler, and he informed the official that he could not continue the match.. Some people blamed the referee, some people blamed the AC wrestler for taking a “dive”, some blamed the coach for not allowing the Carroll wrestler to win and go on, and there is even speculation whether the trainer said he could wrestle or not. Before I go on, lets set one record straight…..The trainer NEVER said the AC wrestler could not continue that match. That was researched and is FACT! However, I think we should look at the real issue. HOW WAS THIS STUDENT ATHLETE EVEN ELLIGIBLE TO WRESTLE THAT DAY? There was an incident at Adam Central High School during the week of semi-state in which the 160 lb. wrestler was CAUGHT spray painting school property in the weight room. This is FACT from a very reliable source at Adam Central. According to the source, it was decided on Thursday, February 7th the 160 lb. wrestler was not going to be allowed to wrestle do to the vandalism offense. At some point obliviously A DECISION WAS MADE TO allow him to participate. According to my source this incident has been in question and the School’s response is “IT NEVER HAPPENED!” I might expect that response and behavior from a student, maybe a lay coach, but the School’s Administration, I find it shocking and appalling to say the least! Apparently some teachers from AC were appalled too, when they learned the wrestler was going to be allowed to participate. It is my understanding according to the AC handbook ANY damage to school property that exceeds $100, the Law Enforcement SHALL BE CALLED. I would like to know whether they were called or not. Furthermore, it is my understanding that the parents of the 160 lb. wrestler have agreed to pay for the damaged property. You know….the damaged school property that the school is denying is damaged. What is wrong w/ this world!!!! Teach our kids there is no consequence and then teach them to lie! There is another victim in this sharade. The 160 lb. Belmont wrestler who was the alternate that should have replaced the AC wrestler when committed the offense. In conclusion, I think most ethical people will read this and think to themselves what should happen in this situation? There’s a real simple answer! The Carroll wrestler is the alternate and should replace the AC wrestler. The AC administration should realize this student/athlete should NOT have been allowed to wrestle in the first place and this situation would have never taken place. The Carroll wrestler is a good student and not a troublemaker. He should be allowed to participate in the IHSAA State Finals that he has worked so hard for.