Brian518

I certainly don't mean to open up a can of worms on this topic, or hi-jack the original intent of this thread, but I feel compelled to offer my opinion on this topic. I have
long been a proponent of class wrestling. It works beautifully in many other states across our nation and offers magnificent opportunities for kids and teams from
all size schools and communities (that they likely may not have the opportunity to experience in a single class system). The notion and need for some form of class wrestling
in Indiana becomes glaringly evident if you were in attendance at the Classed Team State Duals event. Teams/Schools of all sizes afforded the opportunity to compete within
divisions with schools their own size with similar enrollments, similar size coaching staffs, and similar school resources to name a few "pro-class" characteristics.
 
I don't know that we can put our finger on hard statistics, but I have enjoyed a number of conversations that I have had with coaches and fans from primarily the middle and
small classes regarding the Classed Team State Duals. One coach I spoke with said, "our team numbers are up because our kids want to come back each year and shoot to win the
Team State Duals. They are actually out recruiting friends to come and join the program on our quest to compete and win at the Team State Duals." Another coach noted that the Classed Team State Duals was THE pinnacle event of the season for their team. It's neat to see the teams (from all of the classes) who bought event-specific gear just for
the Classed Team State Duals tournament.
 
As noted in another thread, the fan base for this event is growing. I couldn't help but notice Prairie Heights' fan section when they sealed their championship
yesterday. The roar from their large fan base made everyone's head turn. I realize many people have their varying opinion on the need for classed wrestling in Indiana,
but I think the Classed Team State Duals event is a pretty good indication of what is right and best for ALL wrestling programs in the state.
 
Thank you to all of the schools who participated in yesterday's event and thank you to the fans who made the trip to Ft. Wayne to support your teams.
 
Coach McCormick

Levi thank you for being a great wrestling partner for my son over the last couple of years. I know he thought of you as a great friend and we will all miss you so very much. R.I.P. Gary, you are in my thoughts everyday. 
 
 
Brian Phillips

Yes he did sir! But are you not gonna mention that I pinned him in under 30 seconds the round before? 

 
Yea your right. But that was a exhibition match no need to mention that. Please tell me why you couldn't repeat the same when it counted . I was letting them know this for ranking not to put you down in any way sorry if I offended you, not my intention. But since you showed your video I will show mine. https://youtu.be/yUqJ7CVSSkg 

JaVon Phillips from Centerville beat Skyler Collins from Frankfort 11-3 at Midwest Duals this Summer just for your info.

Centerville will be tough again this year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             106 Luke Markley(2014 TEC Champ) ,   113 Elijah Phillips(Tough Freshmen),  120 Alston Jenkinson(2013,14 TEC Champ),  126 JaVon Phillips(2014 TEC Champ)  152 Isiah Michaels(2014 TEC Champ),  HWT Issac Creigmile(2014 TEC runner up).