JMILL

sorry @ENoblewrestling just seeing this post. 

We have done this in the past with a wrestle off challenge date for all spots.  It started off well attended and then with timing wise people stopped coming due to conflicts with FS wrestling and spring breaks and they also started to figure out they could still get on team even if they did not come and we had to call people to fill spots.
We decided to form a committee this year of 2 ISWA board members (Myself--Kids director & Ryan Parrish--folkstyle development director). 
We then took the elementary duals team state large division coach and small division coach, the Middle school team duals winning coach. (Garland Cooper--New Pal; Cameron Harris--Leo; Doug Strayer--CP)
We then looked at the state representation for all those people and had 2 at large spots for any other part of the state not represented or a person who just knows kids in the state (for those we had Matt Kelly and Dustin Bentz)
With this group of guys we had 3 zoom calls and used the last years Folkstyle State, National level events, MS state, elementary duals results, MS duals results, head to head results and also just common sense and we all agreed who are the 2 best kids 6th grade and under for elementary and 6th grade to 8th grade for MS.
We then listed the team and opened it up for any challenges by non selected kids for the selected spots and we did have about 10 of those on a Friday/Sat at a centrally located facility with an IHSAA/ISWA mat official.  There was only 1 instance that I can think of that the selections made were changed.
Bottom line is people in the know always know who the kids are that are the best at each weight for these teams.  In the past we were not always getting them due to vacation and other conflicts and kids coming to the wrestle offs to wrestle off were getting the spots but maybe not our best kids at that weight.
If this process does not seem like it worked then we will look to modify or tweak it again because our goal is to send the best Team IN teams we can out to Heartland to represent the state.
 
Thanks for your question and if you have any others please do not hesitate to reach out. 

sorry @ENoblewrestling just seeing this post. 

We have done this in the past with a wrestle off challenge date for all spots.  It started off well attended and then with timing wise people stopped coming due to conflicts with FS wrestling and spring breaks and they also started to figure out they could still get on team even if they did not come and we had to call people to fill spots.
We decided to form a committee this year of 2 ISWA board members (Myself--Kids director & Ryan Parrish--folkstyle development director). 
We then took the elementary duals team state large division coach and small division coach, the Middle school team duals winning coach. (Garland Cooper--New Pal; Cameron Harris--Leo; Doug Strayer--CP)
We then looked at the state representation for all those people and had 2 at large spots for any other part of the state not represented or a person who just knows kids in the state (for those we had Matt Kelly and Dustin Bentz)
With this group of guys we had 3 zoom calls and used the last years Folkstyle State, National level events, MS state, elementary duals results, MS duals results, head to head results and also just common sense and we all agreed who are the 2 best kids 6th grade and under for elementary and 6th grade to 8th grade for MS.
We then listed the team and opened it up for any challenges by non selected kids for the selected spots and we did have about 10 of those on a Friday/Sat at a centrally located facility with an IHSAA/ISWA mat official.  There was only 1 instance that I can think of that the selections made were changed.
Bottom line is people in the know always know who the kids are that are the best at each weight for these teams.  In the past we were not always getting them due to vacation and other conflicts and kids coming to the wrestle offs to wrestle off were getting the spots but maybe not our best kids at that weight.
If this process does not seem like it worked then we will look to modify or tweak it again because our goal is to send the best Team IN teams we can out to Heartland to represent the state.
 
Thanks for your question and if you have any others please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Every parent out there will automatically say their favorite name said in the Mr. Whitehead voice is their own kid's name after being announced a state champion to stand at the top of the podium. 

I literally can still hear the echo of that voice & announcement in my head to this day like I was in Bankers Life listening to it live.  This will be a tough act to follow for someone for sure.  Thanks for all your time and dedicate and we look forward to 2 more days of this !!!

Every parent out there will automatically say their favorite name said in the Mr. Whitehead voice is their own kid's name after being announced a state champion to stand at the top of the podium. 

I literally can still hear the echo of that voice & announcement in my head to this day like I was in Bankers Life listening to it live.  This will be a tough act to follow for someone for sure.  Thanks for all your time and dedicate and we look forward to 2 more days of this !!!

Every parent out there will automatically say their favorite name said in the Mr. Whitehead voice is their own kid's name after being announced a state champion to stand at the top of the podium. 

I literally can still hear the echo of that voice & announcement in my head to this day like I was in Bankers Life listening to it live.  This will be a tough act to follow for someone for sure.  Thanks for all your time and dedicate and we look forward to 2 more days of this !!!

Heartland Wrestle Off Process
 
 
The following roster was selected by the committee for Heartland Duals. If you would like to challenge for a spot the process will go as follows.
 
 
1.    You must request a challenge via email to Ryan@contenderswrestling.com. Request will be taken up to 14th at 6pm.
2.    The challenge date will be either February 22 or 25. This will be chosen by the team member and will be held in the Indianapolis area. You must be able to make the date given there will be no make up dates.
3.    If multiple people request a challenge, there will be a mini- tournament with the winner of that challenging the team member.
4.    You must win a best of three series with the team member.
 
 
Heartland duals is held in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The dates for the tournament are March 24-26th. The cost of the trip is $300 and includes entry and Team Indiana gear.
 
Any further questions can be sent to Ryan Parrish  at the email above or via call: 317-213-8598
 
**MS team still being finalized and will be posted soon
 
 
 
Heartland Elementary                                 
Vincent Obergon
Suncere Dickman
  50
Layten Marsh
Colton Herigis
  55
Oliver Guernsey
Karsten Casteter
  60
D’Angelo Chavez
Colton Wiseman
  65
Max Kessinger
Henry Antrobus
  70
Deacon Gibbs
Haedyn Cochran
  75
Dron Scott
Alex Ponce
  80
Max Kleeberg
Max Cantu
  85
 Ty Whitten
Vaughn Wyatt
  90
JJ Doty
Harper Lee
  95
Brody Weimer
Dalton Jones
  100
Cameron Cooper
Noah Plahitko
  105
Hayden Mullins
River Lilly
  112
Noah Fitzgerald
Todd Gonzales
  120
Gavin Brown
Ellis Jones
  130
Bryce Harrel
Skylar Mack
  140
Mason Heidleberger
Max Creager
  160
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Middle School Heartland Wrestle Off Process
 
The following roster was selected by the committee for Heartland Duals. If you would like to challenge for a spot the process will go as follows.
 
1. You must request a challenge via email to Ryan@contenderswrestling.com. Request will be taken up to Feb. 21st at 6pm.
2. The challenge date will be done on a case by case basis. They will be held in the Indianapolis area. You must be able to make the date given there will be no make up dates. If multiple people request a challenge, there will be a mini- tournament with the winner of that challenging the team member.
3. You must win a best of three series with the team member.
4. Heartland duals is held in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The dates for the tournament are March 24-26th. The cost of the trip is $300 and includes entry and Team Indiana gear.
 
Any further questions can be sent to Ryan Parrish at the email above or via call: 317-213-8598 or Jason Miller 219-730-9489
 
Middle School
 
75 Connor Maddox; Javier Salas III
80 Cam Schofield; Lukas Scott
85 Traevon Ducking; Reed Whicker
90 Sabastian Gracia; Jacob Powers
95 Dallas Rosenberger; Nicholas Freeze
102 Justin Williamson; Pat Dowty
110 Colin Strayer; Lincoln Underwood
117 Tony Kessinger; Bo Jackson
125 Gavin Lewis; Cohen Long
132 Lincoln Cooper;  Amrin Pratt
140 Elijah Guyer;  Jonah Strain
150 MJ Staples;  Aidan Kincaide
160 Lucas Boe;  Aleksandar Tatum
175 Benjamin Clark;  Paul Woods
195 Ceasar Salas;  Kellan Fellure
220 Zachary Clark;  Colin McMahon
HWT Tony Brooks;  Carson Powell
 
 
 
 

Feb 29th 2023 at high noon.  We can do it in my garage as the current #1 seed gets choice, also I get to set the weight and I say no allowance and we will need to be scratch at 119 so if you are not able to make that then you will FF.  Rules are rules sir

Feb 29th 2023 at high noon.  We can do it in my garage as the current #1 seed gets choice, also I get to set the weight and I say no allowance and we will need to be scratch at 119 so if you are not able to make that then you will FF.  Rules are rules sir

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

Another 1 point match with Courtney taking it this time.  I guess Vanover was wrestling better than before too.  Or...  they are just very evenly matched. 

are they gonna finish the match ?

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

Feb 29th 2023 at high noon.  We can do it in my garage as the current #1 seed gets choice, also I get to set the weight and I say no allowance and we will need to be scratch at 119 so if you are not able to make that then you will FF.  Rules are rules sir

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

And so is Vanover.  I agree that the previous match will have zero bearing on a rematch, but head to head is all we have to go by when making predictions.

Feb 29th 2023 at high noon.  We can do it in my garage as the current #1 seed gets choice, also I get to set the weight and I say no allowance and we will need to be scratch at 119 so if you are not able to make that then you will FF.  Rules are rules sir

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

I have seen better write up's and better work (by better people..... I kid).    I did enjoy the family/sibling section and the shout out to Jmill was real nice.
 
EVSS still triggers me so I will not be in attendance this wknd, but I want to say to all kids wrestling best of luck and bring your best to reach your goals.  Dreams can come true for all the hard work you have put in all season.
 
To all the parents in the stands, enjoy the heck out of this day and the experience of your kids on a huge stage experiencing something that most people don't get to experience.  These are memories you will have for a lifetime I promise you all that.
 
Lastly @TripleB I guess if I am being honest that write up was slightly above average and a decent read & from Jmill that is about as big of a compliment as one can get (love ya brother and glad your healthy)
 
P.S. Best of luck to all my purple DOGS this wknd !!!  (stay alert for those headlocks)

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are they gonna finish the match ?

are they gonna finish the match ?

are they gonna finish the match ?

are they gonna finish the match ?