Crazy intense and fun Mother's Day weekend at the Indiana Freestyle Duel Championship in Indianapolis! There were 27 total teams participating, loads of nationally ranked wrestlers, several National Champs, State Champions, Triple Crowners, and winners of all age groups that came together to battle it out in an electric team environment. The Outlaws racked up team titles in both the Elementary and Middle School Division and almost buttoned up the Triple-Crown in the High School Division, but we will get to that later.
Elementary Division
There was some great wrestling all around with the little ones and it was enjoyable watching Indiana's future stars scrap it out in Freestyle. Although there were dozens of elite elementary kids wrestling, there were also many who had never wrestled Freestyle before, so this was an awesome opportunity to be introduced to the style in safety of their team. There were certainly some converts and believers. Still, The Outlaws and their impressive roster of All-Stars pretty much ran through the elementary division defeating the High Rollers 43-21 in the championship match.
Final Results:
1st - Outlaws
2nd - High Rollers
3rd - Delta
4th - Maurer Coughlin
5th - Perry Meridian
6th - Southport
7th - Greenfield-Central
8th - Indian Creek
9th - Franklin Community
10th - Legacy
Middle School Division
Although the smallest division of the tournament, Indiana's up-and-coming middles schoolers still went at it. The Outlaws and their impressive roster walked away with another championship, but not without a fight from RWA's future stars, winning a tough final 49-30. Additionally, the team environment proved again to be a great opportunity for good, fun competition, whether a Triple Crown winner or beginner in Freestyle.
Final Results:
1st - Outlaws
2nd - Region Wrestling Academy
3rd - High Rollers
4th - Punishers
5th - Maurer Coughlin Wrestling
6th - Legacy
7th - Legends of Gold
High School Division
Epic. Absolutely epic. The tournament started out on fire from the first whistle as many of Indiana's best high school wrestlers and teams converged on Indianapolis to battle it out for bragging rights - and it was lit. Each duel was competitive, intense, and a great learning opportunity for all. The finals however took the cake as an absolutely loaded Outlaws team matched up with an extremely talented Brownsburg squad. EVERY match fans were able to witness a great wrestling and, in epic fashion, the championship came down the final match between a high profile Preston Haines and a tough scrappy Evan Dickey - and these two guys did not disappoint as both wrestled their hearts out in an intense, high scoring fight. In the end, however, Brownsburg won a close and emotional victory this year.
Final Results:
1st - Brownsburg
2nd - Outlaws
3rd - Legacy
4th - Center Grove
5th - Warren Gold
6th - Greenfield-Central
7th - Yorktown
8th - Legends of Gold
10th - Warren Black
10th - Franklin Community
After all the smoke cleared, Indiana was able to witness a great inaugural event and we have already began planning the 2nd annual Freestyle Duel Championship. We are expecting an even bigger and better turnout and event next year in all facets. In the end, Indiana was able to enjoy another great team event and Freestyle experience in preparation for the upcoming Central Regionals, National Duels, Kids Nationals and Fargo. Thank you to all the teams, coaches, wrestlers and parents who participated, and especially the Mother's who came out on their special Day!