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Alfred Warren from Mooresville. He was the younger brother of '06 state champion, Alex Warren. Alfred was 37-0 his senior year and ranked #4 but was upset in the ticket round. He also had one loss his junior year and I believe four his sophomore year.

I'd add Kirk Johnson from Perry Meridian too. 4th 2X, and a 3rd his senior year if I'm correct.

After reviewing the many arguments, data, statistics, and other states' state tournaments, I believe class wrestling can grow the sport of wrestling in Indiana. I was initially overlooking the entire sport based upon the atmosphere of Bankers Life during the finals anticipating Red and Lee, but then I thought, "It would be awesome if a team like Prairie Heights was in contention for a state championship." The crowd eruptions I was previously pointing towards has nothing to do with us being a single class. I remember watching the 1A team fans going nuts at the IHSWCA Team State watching their teams go back and forth in wild dual meets. Small schools rarely appear in our finals, and when they do, they have the crowd behind them. I would love to see MORE small schools in the IHSAA State Finals. The argument of being THE state champion is kind of overrated and overused. I understand population is a slight factor, but we have enough depth in Indiana for talent to be spread out and for kids to wrestle great matches. I don't think a kid like Mason Parris would feel any different winning a 2A state title vs. a 3A title. Classing wrestling would grow the sport in smaller schools, see more events pop up, and it would be a regular thing in Indiana. I'm all for it.

After reviewing the many arguments, data, statistics, and other states' state tournaments, I believe class wrestling can grow the sport of wrestling in Indiana. I was initially overlooking the entire sport based upon the atmosphere of Bankers Life during the finals anticipating Red and Lee, but then I thought, "It would be awesome if a team like Prairie Heights was in contention for a state championship." The crowd eruptions I was previously pointing towards has nothing to do with us being a single class. I remember watching the 1A team fans going nuts at the IHSWCA Team State watching their teams go back and forth in wild dual meets. Small schools rarely appear in our finals, and when they do, they have the crowd behind them. I would love to see MORE small schools in the IHSAA State Finals. The argument of being THE state champion is kind of overrated and overused. I understand population is a slight factor, but we have enough depth in Indiana for talent to be spread out and for kids to wrestle great matches. I don't think a kid like Mason Parris would feel any different winning a 2A state title vs. a 3A title. Classing wrestling would grow the sport in smaller schools, see more events pop up, and it would be a regular thing in Indiana. I'm all for it.

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My guess is this match has already happened un-officially several times and the parents or coaches probably know the results.......LOL

I personally agree with this statement here. The atmosphere inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse was incredible. All eyes on one mat watching one match. I understand the classed system would give a somewhat better chance for smaller schools to compete for a state title, but imagine having another or maybe two state championship matches going on during Red vs. Lee or Garcia vs. Murphy. The building wouldn't erupt like it did, and it would look rather awkward. I'm sure champions like Chad Red, Mason Parris, Asa Garcia, and place-winners/qualifiers like Brycen Denny and Dristin McCubbins feel great knowing they went toe-to-toe with Indiana's best in the wildest atmosphere with all eyes on them at most times, in comparison to facing lesser quality opponents and calling themselves state qualifiers because it was easier to make it to the big tournament. At the end of the day, the class system would effectively diminish the sport in Indiana.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.

I feel as if lots of kids these days are getting caught up in the idea of being Division I athletes. While being a Division I athlete is stellar, it isn't the only level. I feel as if being a Division I athlete is something you should shoot for and to train like, but you don't have to become one. You see kids with their social media bios saying "D1 dreams" or "D1 bound", or something of that nature, but I wouldn't want my kids getting caught up in the idea of that. You should use collegiate athletic scholarships as a stepping stone into the next phase of your life and to help you earn an education. Some Division I institutions don't offer the things you're looking for in life. When you choose a college, you should choose one that you are most comfortable with. I don't care if you're a state champion, placewinner, semi-state, regional, or sectional qualifier. If you want to continue to wrestle in college, you should do as you wish, and you should still work hard. Kids who were semi-state qualifiers and don't necessarily get that shot at being a Division I athlete for a top program shouldn't be down and out. You can be a semi-state qualifier in high school and continue to wrestle in college at a D2, D3, NAIA, or Junior College and still train hard to win something big. You may want it even more then because you didn't have it in high school. You can still train and become a national champion. I hear kids too often who love the sport that don't make it out of semi-state or regionals and quit the sport because they believe they're no good. Sometimes, it's just not your time, but in college you can still train at a higher and more intense level to become an All-American or champion. If you become a Division III national champion, you're not any less of a national champion than a Division I or Division II or any more of a national champion than an NAIA or Junior College. I just don't want my kids to believe that they have to quit doing something they love because they didn't get a big time shot or get as far as they hoped.