Novice Bat

Indianapolis, IN. (April 8, 2022) - The following statement was released today by Novice Bat, through his personal attorney and business manager Ken Nunn, Kenn Nunn Law Office ("KNLO") located in Indianapolis, IN, in response to questions about his future career plans:
'I'm back.'
 
It's been a while friends.... Where has the time gone? Bring your hottest takes for the next season, the only rule - be willing to fight to the death to defend them.

Great story and great kid. Congrats Riley!

Looks like the stats do not sway far from the average post-transition, but this could be in part due to those that have transitioned are more likely to report an attempt. Still either way, a horrible stat to look into. 
 
Source: https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/AFSP-Williams-Suicide-Report-Final.pdf

Had Western Boone qualified any wrestlers, I believe we would have seen their robes!

2017 New Castle Semi-State Preview
New Castle Fieldhouse
801 Parkview Drive
New Castle, IN
 
This year, the New Castle Semi State delivers once again, with great matchups, outstanding wrestling, alongside a fantastic venue itself. From the first round of 106 all the way to the finals at 285, an awesome day of wrestling is ahead of us. There are great wrestlers facing off against one another here at every weight. Never a good time to get up from your seat, especially in the classic venue of the largest High School Gym in the nation. Could you ask for anything better?....Not a chance!
 
Team Race:
The top three teams seem to be in their own universe in terms of this event. Although there are a number of potential dark horses to fight for placement, no one will steal the crown from the favorites.
Predictions:
Perry Meridian
Cathedral
Carmel

Bracket Buster- If this kid catches fire, kiss your pick ‘ems goodbye. These grapplers are nothing but the most underrated dark horses out there.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: These matches are sure to make your insides queasy. Whether it be a state ranked wrestler going home early, or two seniors duking it out to take one last trip to the bank, something's not going to sit well with you when all is said and done.
 
106:
This year, 106 brings new faces and some returning ones as well, and is worth the price of admission itself! There are many talented wrestlers here, with #2 ranked sophomore Seth Johnson from North Montgomery, #3 ranked Brendan Mattingly from Carmel, #4 ranked Andrew Black from Shenandoah, #5 ranked Brayden Lowrey from Perry Meridian, #6 ranked Logan Bailey from Cathedral, and #12 ranked Gabe Smith from Lawrence Central. There are 6 ranked wrestlers here who all have great resumes, but only 4 can advance! Mattingly can be considered the slight favorite, but there are many talented wrestlers that could knock him off too! Don’t show up late, you do not want to miss the little guys kick things off at the Chrysler Arena.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Logan Bailey (Cathedral) 30-3 vs. Seth Johnson (North Montgomery) 40-1
Bracket Buster: Gabe Smith
Predictions:
Andrew Black
Brendan Mattingly
Seth Johnson
Brayden Lowery
 
113:
This weight recently had its “Fair” share of talk, due to the unfortunate news of hearing returning state placer Sammy Fair is having surgery Friday and will not be able to participate. This still leaves #2 ranked Alec Viduya from Roncalli, #3 ranked Skylour Turner from Warren Central, #7 ranked Gavin Rose from Greenfield Central, #13 ranked Nick Brady from Noblesville, and #16 ranked Kody Conaway from Beech Grove (alternate due to Fair injury) rounding out the weight, in terms of ranked wrestlers. There are 5 ranked wrestlers coming in here, along with Northmont Regional Champion Kyle Holman who are all looking to punch their ticket. Surprisingly, 3 time returning state placer Skylour Turner is not the favorite, instead it is freshman phenom Alec Viduya. Gavin Rose could potentially be in the mix to make some noise as well, as he has had close matches with some of the top dogs this year. Don’t count Nick Brady out either, as his greco style can keep him in nearly any match.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Nick Brady (Noblesville) 39-1 vs. Skylour Turner (Warren Central) 27-4
Bracket Buster: Gavin Rose
Predictions:
Alec Viduya
Skyler Turner
Gavin Rose
Kody Conway
120:
Paragraph: 120 offers more great wrestling, with the favorite being a toss up! The fans get a real doozy in the blood round with this one, as #12 ranked Sunny Nier and returning state placer #13 ranked Lukasz Walendzak square off in what is sure to be a wild match. Other notable wrestlers here are #15 Carter Noehre of Greenfield Central, and #18 Tyce Freije from Roncalli. All of these wrestlers have proven themselves all season, and anyone of them could win the entire thing. Northmont Regional Champion Ethan Greene who wrestled incredibly well last week might have something to say to that, as well as Dominic Pecoraro and Trevor Ragle, who were both ticket rounders last year.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Trevor Ragle (New Castle) 38-4 vs. Dominic Pecoraro (Carmel) 24-6
Bracket Buster: Ethan Greene  
Predictions:
Carter Noehre
Sunny Nier
Tyce Freije
Trevor Ragle
126:
Paragraph: The headliner of this weight class is most definitely #5 ranked Senior Alec White, who was a semi state champion last year at 113. Not far behind White, however, is #6 ranked Jordan Slivka who was runner up at this same tournament last year, losing to White in an overtime thriller. #9 ranked Carmel Senior Adam Jerde is also looking to add a state medal to his resume, and has been wrestling very well all season. #13 ranked Dallas Pugsley of Shenandoah meets up with former state qualifier Alexander Strueder in the ticket round. This should be a great match between 2 wrestlers who both have 30+ wins on the season. Although #17 ranked Dylan Culp of Warren Central has been having a down season after his 7th place finish at state last year, you can never count out a wrestler with his skill and experience.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Dallas Pugsley (Shenandoah) 39-2 vs. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 31-11
Bracket Buster: Alexander Strueder
Predictions:
Jordan Slivka
Alec White
Adam Jerde
Dallas Pugsley
132:
Leading the pack at 132 pounds is 3 time 3rd placer at state, #2 ranked Breyden Bailey, seeking to become a 4 time semi state champion. Although Bailey is the clear favorite, there are many other talented wrestlers in the weight looking to punch their tickets as well. #5 ranked Ethan Smiley from Beech Grove hopes to make a run on Saturday and hopefully return to the bank for a third time. #9 ranked Cainan Schaefer of South Dearborn is undefeated at 45-0 on the season and hopes to avenge his loss in last year’s ticket round. #10 ranked Zak Bowling of Lebanon will battle it out with #14 ranked Jack Servies of Perry Meridian in the elimination round. Both these wrestlers got axed in the blood round just a year ago, and will put everything on the line in hopes that they don’t have a similar fate this year. While Bailey has a large advantage over the rest of the field, he does run into #17 ranked Hayden Lohrey from Shenandoah who was a state qualifier last year, hopefully providing a match that won’t be just any cake walk.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Zak Bowling (Lebanon) 35-5 vs. Jack Servies (Perry Meridian) 28-7.
Bracket Buster: Tim Wright  
Predictions:
Breyden Bailey
Cainan Schaefer
Ethan Smiley
Jack Servies
138:
New Castle sees another familiar face in #2 ranked Zach Melloh from Cathedral, a seasoned Junior who was a state placer back in 2015. He comes back this year after being upset last year in the ticket round as the favorite to win the weight, and continue his dominance as he has done so all season. Other wrestlers here include #13 ranked Kody Wagner from Zionsville, who is set to face #10 ranked sophomore Brooks Davis from Perry Meridian in a juicy ticket round match. #6 ranked Riley White from Hamilton Heights takes on Ryan Surguy from Shenandoah who has been very solid with 40+ wins this year. Another great pair of wrestlers are set to meet in the ticket round with #17 Jesus Mancara of Lawrence Central meeting up with #18 Bailey Moore of Beech Grove battling it out to get their ticket punched.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Ryan Surguy (Shenandoah) 42-2 vs. Riley White (Hamilton Heights) 40-2.
Bracket Buster: Jesus Mancera
Predictions:
Zach Melloh
Riley White
Brooks Davis
Jesus Mancera
145:
On paper, 145 seems a bit weak in terms of top tier wrestlers, but that is anything but true. This weight class will be a dogfight the entire day, from first round matches all the way to the finals. There is not a clear favorite in this weight, as #4 Clayton Cowan from Hamilton Heights and undefeated senior #15 ranked Boone Welliver from Southmont, both returning state qualifiers looking to make it back to the bank. Kain Rust ranked #9 from Perry Meridian meets Cowan in the ticket round in a fantastic ticket round matchup, in a battle of 2 seasoned seniors. Physical specimen Antwan Graves ranked #13 from Warren Central is a sophomore that has been wrestling fantastic all season, and hopes to punch his ticket as well. The top quarter bracket at 45 possesses the potential to be extremely unpredictable, as all the wrestlers have the potential to punch their ticket. Regional Champ Mike Humbert from Franklin County has an intriguing first round matchup with 30+ win Southport sophomore Chad Rothwell. Whoever shall win this first round match faces the winner of a senior matchup between North Central’s Darian Padgett and Fishers’ Beau Wilbrandt, who have been very good this year as well.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Mike Humbert (Franklin County) 33-7 vs. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers) 28-10
Bracket Buster: Darian Padgett
Predictions:
Clayton Cowan
Antwaun Graves
Boone Welliever
Beau Wilbrant
152:
This weight class could not be more thrilling. The top dog at 152 is returning state placer #2 ranked Noah Warren of Perry Meridian, who looks to repeat as semi state champion at 152 once again. At first, Warren seems like the clear favorite, due to the experience at the state level and fantastic physical wrestling style, but not far behind is #7 ranked Jack Eiteljorge from Carmel, who has been consistent and wrestled very well all year, and hopes to punch his ticket after coming up short last year, but #19 ranked Tucker Coffman of Union County might have something to say about this, as him and Eiteljorge meet in the blood round. #11 ranked Andrew Negangard of East Central has only one loss to Eiteljorge and has been fantastic all year, and hopes to punch his ticket to add on to the success of his senior campaign. The bottom quarter bracket is very intriguing as well, with Samuel Gobeyn and David Kitko likely meeting in the ticket round for a battle between 2 seasoned seniors. This will be a close one too, as the last time they wrestled was a 1 point match, with Gobeyn coming out on top.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: David Kitko (Noblesville) 37-8 vs. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville) 29-10.  
Bracket Buster:David Kitko
Predictions:
Noah Warren
Andrew Negangard
Jack Eiteljorge
David Kitko
160:
If you're planning to take a brief trip out of the New Castle Coliseum to grab some lunch, think again. The 10th weight class brings with it some of best wrestlers statewide, including Seniors #2 Alston Bane, #3 Laine Frazee, and #4 Christian Warren. Other lesser-known quality grapplers include #9 Dru Berkebile of Frankton, #19 Elijah Mahan of Roncalli, Matthew Wertz of Zionsville, Justin Miller of Westfield, and Josh Gee of Shenandoah. There are nearly no easy matches left within this weight, as the worst record among these wrestlers still contains 24 wins. Frazee versus Warren in a ticket round bout makes for a truly intriguing matchup, assuming that Frazee can squeak past the aforementioned Gee. Wertz vs JT Lazzara of Guerin Catholic also makes for an interesting elimination contest. One of the undefeated wrestlers in this field will go home with a blemish on their record, likely after a potential finals meetup between Bane and Warren.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Christian Warren (Perry Meridian) 39-0 vs. Laine Frazee (Fountain Central) 26-2.
Bracket Buster: Justin Miller, Drake Tackett
Predictions:
Christian Warren
Alston Bane
Dru Berkebile
Matthew Wertz
170:
Paragraph: A true battle of the brutes, 170 is home to 3 of the top 4 ranked wrestlers in the state. #2 Tanner Webster, #3 Thomas Penola, and #4 Silas Allred all will compete in what is sure to be a slaughterhouse. Don’t over look #9 Jake Ruberg of Lawrenceburg, or senior sleeper Joe Mazero of HSE. Both these wrestlers have put together excellent seasons with a handful of wins against ranked opponents. The finals match here could be one that we will see at Banker’s Life. This weight is truly open to any of these elite guys, just look for whoever wants it most to be atop the podium this Saturday afternoon. With that being said, Brad Lowe of Greenfield Central looks to have a strong chance to qualify in the lower quarter bracket, but he doesn’t stand a chance against these other top dogs.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Thomas Penola (Zionsville) 36-1 vs. Jake Ruberg (Lawrenceburg)
Bracket Buster: Joe Mazero
Predictions:
Tanner Webster
Jake Ruberg
Joe Mazero
Jake Lowe
182:
This weight class may look a bit down this year at first glance, but the competition should be as fierce as ever. The top two guys within this weight, #6 Evan Stambaugh of Lebanon and #9 Alec Jessop of HSE, share a combined 3 losses this season. 2 of these losses come against each other, as Stambaugh defeated Jessop in an electrifying double overtime match. This happened just a week after Jessop had received a win of his own, defeating Stambaugh in the sectional finals to the tune of a 3-2 decision. If this finals match comes to fruition, it's sure to be another barn burner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don’t count out the other guys, though, as #10 Cameron Simmons of Lawrence Central, junior Jonah Rolfes of Lawrenceburg, and perennially underrated Josue Hill of Zionsville look to knock off the top two and find themselves a path to the finals. There will be upsets within this weight class, it's just a matter of when and where.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Cameron Simmons (Lawrence Central) 31-6 vs. Josue Hill (Zionsville) 32-9
Bracket Buster: Josue Hill
Predictions:
Alec Jessop
Evan Stambaugh
Josue Hill
Jonah Rolfes
195:
Two familiar foes here headlining 195 with #1 ranked Tristen Tonte from Warren Central, a two time runner up and a 3 time qualifier takes on #2 ranked Ben Stewart of Cathedral, a returning state placer as well as a division one football recruit. These two wrestlers (and football studs) separate themselves from the field tremendously, as they are both nationally ranked and both have serious state title hopes this year. Besides these two cold blooded killers leading the pack, in the uppermost quarter bracket creates interesting matchups to begin the day. 30+ win senior John Owensby of Franklin Central faces off against regional champion #12 ranked Drew Williamson of Zionsville  in the first round, both who have had great seasons and have competed with the best as well. And the winner is set to face David Delph of Frankton who is another 30+ win wrestler who has been solid throughout the season. #10 ranked Cole Slavens of North Montgomery, another 30+ win senior gets the same death draw as last season, Ben Stewart, and despite Slavens being a top tier guy, the odds of him knocking off Stewart are slim. Regional Champ Sam Tibbetts of Lawrenceburg hopes to keep his momentum going, but runs into #10 Liam Jagow of Westfield who has battled against the best all year and had some big wins as well.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Ben Stewart (Cathedral) 30-0 vs. Cole Slavens (North Montgomery) 39-2
Bracket Buster: David Delph, John Owensby
Predictions:
Ben Stewart
Tristen Tonte
Liam Jagow
Drew Williamson
220:
The Mason Parris show will be in full effect Saturday as the nationally ranked phenom has his eyes set on nothing less than first place. However, for the rest of the field, a competitive and bruising day is among us. There are intriguing matchups all throughout the rest of the field, including some fantastic blood round matchups that will be the talk of the day. Undefeated Jacob McClaine of Lebanon ranked #7 looks to take on bruiser Rilee Miller of Perry Meridian in the ticket round. Plan for this one to be a close one, as McClaine barely walked away with a win in an ultimate tiebreaker, so consider this a toss up. Also, another riveting matchup is #10 ranked Kyle Cornwell of Elwood vs Joe Myren of Hamilton Southeastern. These two have wrestled twice before, with Cornwell coming out on top both times, but by a slim margin. Both have been wrestling great as of lately, there is no doubt that this match will be another toss up. The very bottom quarter bracket is extremely intriguing, where anyone is capable of making it out and punching their ticket. Regional Champ #19 ranked Landon Burton of New Palestine takes on Cathedral junior Andy Guhl in the first round, who have faced before, with Burton coming out on top by a slim margin. The winner of this faces the winner of Frankfort’s Corbin Mata and Blake Rippinger of Franklin County both who are tough seniors making their case as well for a state berth.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Kyle Cornwell (Elwood) 42-1 vs. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern) 30-11
Bracket Buster: Joe Myren, Rilee Miller
Predictions:
Mason Parris
Joe Myren
Jacob McClaine
Landan Burton
285:
Similarly to how the little guys will kick off the day with a plethora of quality matchups, the day will come to a close with what is sure to be one hell of a dogfight. Ranked wrestler among the big boys include #9 Robert Samuels of Lawrence North, #10 Elijah Bailey of North Central, and #17 Peyton Wuerch of Mount Vernon. Although the depth of this weight appears to be lacking, the opening round matches are sure to be a significant factor in the team race. Expect Samuels and Bailey to meet in the finals just as they did in regionals, and for the match to be just as close as the overtime nail biter just a week ago. A number of underdogs could pull some upsets and stir the pot a little in this one, as Steve Woolbright of Perry Meridian, Jaden Powell of Speedway, Crae Kunkleman of HSE, and Austin Dollens of Westfield all look to extend their seasons.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Austin Dollens (Westfield) 26-9 vs. Robert Samuels (Lawrence North) 37-5
Bracket Buster: Steve Woolbright
Predictions:
Robert Samuels
Elijah Bailey
Jaden Powell
Steve Woolbright

2017 New Castle Semi-State Preview
New Castle Fieldhouse
801 Parkview Drive
New Castle, IN
 
This year, the New Castle Semi State delivers once again, with great matchups, outstanding wrestling, alongside a fantastic venue itself. From the first round of 106 all the way to the finals at 285, an awesome day of wrestling is ahead of us. There are great wrestlers facing off against one another here at every weight. Never a good time to get up from your seat, especially in the classic venue of the largest High School Gym in the nation. Could you ask for anything better?....Not a chance!
 
Team Race:
The top three teams seem to be in their own universe in terms of this event. Although there are a number of potential dark horses to fight for placement, no one will steal the crown from the favorites.
Predictions:
Perry Meridian
Cathedral
Carmel

Bracket Buster- If this kid catches fire, kiss your pick ‘ems goodbye. These grapplers are nothing but the most underrated dark horses out there.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: These matches are sure to make your insides queasy. Whether it be a state ranked wrestler going home early, or two seniors duking it out to take one last trip to the bank, something's not going to sit well with you when all is said and done.
 
106:
This year, 106 brings new faces and some returning ones as well, and is worth the price of admission itself! There are many talented wrestlers here, with #2 ranked sophomore Seth Johnson from North Montgomery, #3 ranked Brendan Mattingly from Carmel, #4 ranked Andrew Black from Shenandoah, #5 ranked Brayden Lowrey from Perry Meridian, #6 ranked Logan Bailey from Cathedral, and #12 ranked Gabe Smith from Lawrence Central. There are 6 ranked wrestlers here who all have great resumes, but only 4 can advance! Mattingly can be considered the slight favorite, but there are many talented wrestlers that could knock him off too! Don’t show up late, you do not want to miss the little guys kick things off at the Chrysler Arena.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Logan Bailey (Cathedral) 30-3 vs. Seth Johnson (North Montgomery) 40-1
Bracket Buster: Gabe Smith
Predictions:
Andrew Black
Brendan Mattingly
Seth Johnson
Brayden Lowery
 
113:
This weight recently had its “Fair” share of talk, due to the unfortunate news of hearing returning state placer Sammy Fair is having surgery Friday and will not be able to participate. This still leaves #2 ranked Alec Viduya from Roncalli, #3 ranked Skylour Turner from Warren Central, #7 ranked Gavin Rose from Greenfield Central, #13 ranked Nick Brady from Noblesville, and #16 ranked Kody Conaway from Beech Grove (alternate due to Fair injury) rounding out the weight, in terms of ranked wrestlers. There are 5 ranked wrestlers coming in here, along with Northmont Regional Champion Kyle Holman who are all looking to punch their ticket. Surprisingly, 3 time returning state placer Skylour Turner is not the favorite, instead it is freshman phenom Alec Viduya. Gavin Rose could potentially be in the mix to make some noise as well, as he has had close matches with some of the top dogs this year. Don’t count Nick Brady out either, as his greco style can keep him in nearly any match.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Nick Brady (Noblesville) 39-1 vs. Skylour Turner (Warren Central) 27-4
Bracket Buster: Gavin Rose
Predictions:
Alec Viduya
Skyler Turner
Gavin Rose
Kody Conway
120:
Paragraph: 120 offers more great wrestling, with the favorite being a toss up! The fans get a real doozy in the blood round with this one, as #12 ranked Sunny Nier and returning state placer #13 ranked Lukasz Walendzak square off in what is sure to be a wild match. Other notable wrestlers here are #15 Carter Noehre of Greenfield Central, and #18 Tyce Freije from Roncalli. All of these wrestlers have proven themselves all season, and anyone of them could win the entire thing. Northmont Regional Champion Ethan Greene who wrestled incredibly well last week might have something to say to that, as well as Dominic Pecoraro and Trevor Ragle, who were both ticket rounders last year.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Trevor Ragle (New Castle) 38-4 vs. Dominic Pecoraro (Carmel) 24-6
Bracket Buster: Ethan Greene  
Predictions:
Carter Noehre
Sunny Nier
Tyce Freije
Trevor Ragle
126:
Paragraph: The headliner of this weight class is most definitely #5 ranked Senior Alec White, who was a semi state champion last year at 113. Not far behind White, however, is #6 ranked Jordan Slivka who was runner up at this same tournament last year, losing to White in an overtime thriller. #9 ranked Carmel Senior Adam Jerde is also looking to add a state medal to his resume, and has been wrestling very well all season. #13 ranked Dallas Pugsley of Shenandoah meets up with former state qualifier Alexander Strueder in the ticket round. This should be a great match between 2 wrestlers who both have 30+ wins on the season. Although #17 ranked Dylan Culp of Warren Central has been having a down season after his 7th place finish at state last year, you can never count out a wrestler with his skill and experience.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Dallas Pugsley (Shenandoah) 39-2 vs. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 31-11
Bracket Buster: Alexander Strueder
Predictions:
Jordan Slivka
Alec White
Adam Jerde
Dallas Pugsley
132:
Leading the pack at 132 pounds is 3 time 3rd placer at state, #2 ranked Breyden Bailey, seeking to become a 4 time semi state champion. Although Bailey is the clear favorite, there are many other talented wrestlers in the weight looking to punch their tickets as well. #5 ranked Ethan Smiley from Beech Grove hopes to make a run on Saturday and hopefully return to the bank for a third time. #9 ranked Cainan Schaefer of South Dearborn is undefeated at 45-0 on the season and hopes to avenge his loss in last year’s ticket round. #10 ranked Zak Bowling of Lebanon will battle it out with #14 ranked Jack Servies of Perry Meridian in the elimination round. Both these wrestlers got axed in the blood round just a year ago, and will put everything on the line in hopes that they don’t have a similar fate this year. While Bailey has a large advantage over the rest of the field, he does run into #17 ranked Hayden Lohrey from Shenandoah who was a state qualifier last year, hopefully providing a match that won’t be just any cake walk.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Zak Bowling (Lebanon) 35-5 vs. Jack Servies (Perry Meridian) 28-7.
Bracket Buster: Tim Wright  
Predictions:
Breyden Bailey
Cainan Schaefer
Ethan Smiley
Jack Servies
138:
New Castle sees another familiar face in #2 ranked Zach Melloh from Cathedral, a seasoned Junior who was a state placer back in 2015. He comes back this year after being upset last year in the ticket round as the favorite to win the weight, and continue his dominance as he has done so all season. Other wrestlers here include #13 ranked Kody Wagner from Zionsville, who is set to face #10 ranked sophomore Brooks Davis from Perry Meridian in a juicy ticket round match. #6 ranked Riley White from Hamilton Heights takes on Ryan Surguy from Shenandoah who has been very solid with 40+ wins this year. Another great pair of wrestlers are set to meet in the ticket round with #17 Jesus Mancara of Lawrence Central meeting up with #18 Bailey Moore of Beech Grove battling it out to get their ticket punched.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Ryan Surguy (Shenandoah) 42-2 vs. Riley White (Hamilton Heights) 40-2.
Bracket Buster: Jesus Mancera
Predictions:
Zach Melloh
Riley White
Brooks Davis
Jesus Mancera
145:
On paper, 145 seems a bit weak in terms of top tier wrestlers, but that is anything but true. This weight class will be a dogfight the entire day, from first round matches all the way to the finals. There is not a clear favorite in this weight, as #4 Clayton Cowan from Hamilton Heights and undefeated senior #15 ranked Boone Welliver from Southmont, both returning state qualifiers looking to make it back to the bank. Kain Rust ranked #9 from Perry Meridian meets Cowan in the ticket round in a fantastic ticket round matchup, in a battle of 2 seasoned seniors. Physical specimen Antwan Graves ranked #13 from Warren Central is a sophomore that has been wrestling fantastic all season, and hopes to punch his ticket as well. The top quarter bracket at 45 possesses the potential to be extremely unpredictable, as all the wrestlers have the potential to punch their ticket. Regional Champ Mike Humbert from Franklin County has an intriguing first round matchup with 30+ win Southport sophomore Chad Rothwell. Whoever shall win this first round match faces the winner of a senior matchup between North Central’s Darian Padgett and Fishers’ Beau Wilbrandt, who have been very good this year as well.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Mike Humbert (Franklin County) 33-7 vs. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers) 28-10
Bracket Buster: Darian Padgett
Predictions:
Clayton Cowan
Antwaun Graves
Boone Welliever
Beau Wilbrant
152:
This weight class could not be more thrilling. The top dog at 152 is returning state placer #2 ranked Noah Warren of Perry Meridian, who looks to repeat as semi state champion at 152 once again. At first, Warren seems like the clear favorite, due to the experience at the state level and fantastic physical wrestling style, but not far behind is #7 ranked Jack Eiteljorge from Carmel, who has been consistent and wrestled very well all year, and hopes to punch his ticket after coming up short last year, but #19 ranked Tucker Coffman of Union County might have something to say about this, as him and Eiteljorge meet in the blood round. #11 ranked Andrew Negangard of East Central has only one loss to Eiteljorge and has been fantastic all year, and hopes to punch his ticket to add on to the success of his senior campaign. The bottom quarter bracket is very intriguing as well, with Samuel Gobeyn and David Kitko likely meeting in the ticket round for a battle between 2 seasoned seniors. This will be a close one too, as the last time they wrestled was a 1 point match, with Gobeyn coming out on top.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: David Kitko (Noblesville) 37-8 vs. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville) 29-10.  
Bracket Buster:David Kitko
Predictions:
Noah Warren
Andrew Negangard
Jack Eiteljorge
David Kitko
160:
If you're planning to take a brief trip out of the New Castle Coliseum to grab some lunch, think again. The 10th weight class brings with it some of best wrestlers statewide, including Seniors #2 Alston Bane, #3 Laine Frazee, and #4 Christian Warren. Other lesser-known quality grapplers include #9 Dru Berkebile of Frankton, #19 Elijah Mahan of Roncalli, Matthew Wertz of Zionsville, Justin Miller of Westfield, and Josh Gee of Shenandoah. There are nearly no easy matches left within this weight, as the worst record among these wrestlers still contains 24 wins. Frazee versus Warren in a ticket round bout makes for a truly intriguing matchup, assuming that Frazee can squeak past the aforementioned Gee. Wertz vs JT Lazzara of Guerin Catholic also makes for an interesting elimination contest. One of the undefeated wrestlers in this field will go home with a blemish on their record, likely after a potential finals meetup between Bane and Warren.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Christian Warren (Perry Meridian) 39-0 vs. Laine Frazee (Fountain Central) 26-2.
Bracket Buster: Justin Miller, Drake Tackett
Predictions:
Christian Warren
Alston Bane
Dru Berkebile
Matthew Wertz
170:
Paragraph: A true battle of the brutes, 170 is home to 3 of the top 4 ranked wrestlers in the state. #2 Tanner Webster, #3 Thomas Penola, and #4 Silas Allred all will compete in what is sure to be a slaughterhouse. Don’t over look #9 Jake Ruberg of Lawrenceburg, or senior sleeper Joe Mazero of HSE. Both these wrestlers have put together excellent seasons with a handful of wins against ranked opponents. The finals match here could be one that we will see at Banker’s Life. This weight is truly open to any of these elite guys, just look for whoever wants it most to be atop the podium this Saturday afternoon. With that being said, Brad Lowe of Greenfield Central looks to have a strong chance to qualify in the lower quarter bracket, but he doesn’t stand a chance against these other top dogs.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Thomas Penola (Zionsville) 36-1 vs. Jake Ruberg (Lawrenceburg)
Bracket Buster: Joe Mazero
Predictions:
Tanner Webster
Jake Ruberg
Joe Mazero
Jake Lowe
182:
This weight class may look a bit down this year at first glance, but the competition should be as fierce as ever. The top two guys within this weight, #6 Evan Stambaugh of Lebanon and #9 Alec Jessop of HSE, share a combined 3 losses this season. 2 of these losses come against each other, as Stambaugh defeated Jessop in an electrifying double overtime match. This happened just a week after Jessop had received a win of his own, defeating Stambaugh in the sectional finals to the tune of a 3-2 decision. If this finals match comes to fruition, it's sure to be another barn burner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Don’t count out the other guys, though, as #10 Cameron Simmons of Lawrence Central, junior Jonah Rolfes of Lawrenceburg, and perennially underrated Josue Hill of Zionsville look to knock off the top two and find themselves a path to the finals. There will be upsets within this weight class, it's just a matter of when and where.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Cameron Simmons (Lawrence Central) 31-6 vs. Josue Hill (Zionsville) 32-9
Bracket Buster: Josue Hill
Predictions:
Alec Jessop
Evan Stambaugh
Josue Hill
Jonah Rolfes
195:
Two familiar foes here headlining 195 with #1 ranked Tristen Tonte from Warren Central, a two time runner up and a 3 time qualifier takes on #2 ranked Ben Stewart of Cathedral, a returning state placer as well as a division one football recruit. These two wrestlers (and football studs) separate themselves from the field tremendously, as they are both nationally ranked and both have serious state title hopes this year. Besides these two cold blooded killers leading the pack, in the uppermost quarter bracket creates interesting matchups to begin the day. 30+ win senior John Owensby of Franklin Central faces off against regional champion #12 ranked Drew Williamson of Zionsville  in the first round, both who have had great seasons and have competed with the best as well. And the winner is set to face David Delph of Frankton who is another 30+ win wrestler who has been solid throughout the season. #10 ranked Cole Slavens of North Montgomery, another 30+ win senior gets the same death draw as last season, Ben Stewart, and despite Slavens being a top tier guy, the odds of him knocking off Stewart are slim. Regional Champ Sam Tibbetts of Lawrenceburg hopes to keep his momentum going, but runs into #10 Liam Jagow of Westfield who has battled against the best all year and had some big wins as well.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Ben Stewart (Cathedral) 30-0 vs. Cole Slavens (North Montgomery) 39-2
Bracket Buster: David Delph, John Owensby
Predictions:
Ben Stewart
Tristen Tonte
Liam Jagow
Drew Williamson
220:
The Mason Parris show will be in full effect Saturday as the nationally ranked phenom has his eyes set on nothing less than first place. However, for the rest of the field, a competitive and bruising day is among us. There are intriguing matchups all throughout the rest of the field, including some fantastic blood round matchups that will be the talk of the day. Undefeated Jacob McClaine of Lebanon ranked #7 looks to take on bruiser Rilee Miller of Perry Meridian in the ticket round. Plan for this one to be a close one, as McClaine barely walked away with a win in an ultimate tiebreaker, so consider this a toss up. Also, another riveting matchup is #10 ranked Kyle Cornwell of Elwood vs Joe Myren of Hamilton Southeastern. These two have wrestled twice before, with Cornwell coming out on top both times, but by a slim margin. Both have been wrestling great as of lately, there is no doubt that this match will be another toss up. The very bottom quarter bracket is extremely intriguing, where anyone is capable of making it out and punching their ticket. Regional Champ #19 ranked Landon Burton of New Palestine takes on Cathedral junior Andy Guhl in the first round, who have faced before, with Burton coming out on top by a slim margin. The winner of this faces the winner of Frankfort’s Corbin Mata and Blake Rippinger of Franklin County both who are tough seniors making their case as well for a state berth.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Kyle Cornwell (Elwood) 42-1 vs. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern) 30-11
Bracket Buster: Joe Myren, Rilee Miller
Predictions:
Mason Parris
Joe Myren
Jacob McClaine
Landan Burton
285:
Similarly to how the little guys will kick off the day with a plethora of quality matchups, the day will come to a close with what is sure to be one hell of a dogfight. Ranked wrestler among the big boys include #9 Robert Samuels of Lawrence North, #10 Elijah Bailey of North Central, and #17 Peyton Wuerch of Mount Vernon. Although the depth of this weight appears to be lacking, the opening round matches are sure to be a significant factor in the team race. Expect Samuels and Bailey to meet in the finals just as they did in regionals, and for the match to be just as close as the overtime nail biter just a week ago. A number of underdogs could pull some upsets and stir the pot a little in this one, as Steve Woolbright of Perry Meridian, Jaden Powell of Speedway, Crae Kunkleman of HSE, and Austin Dollens of Westfield all look to extend their seasons.
Ticket Round Tummy Turner: Austin Dollens (Westfield) 26-9 vs. Robert Samuels (Lawrence North) 37-5
Bracket Buster: Steve Woolbright
Predictions:
Robert Samuels
Elijah Bailey
Jaden Powell
Steve Woolbright

I swear this guy is talking to himself on three different accounts.

You shouldn't use urban dictionary to define "legend"

You shouldn't use urban dictionary to define "legend"

is this in left to right order???

106
Seeds
1. Brendan Mattingly (Carmel) 19-3 Freshman
2. Keegan Padgett (Clinton Central) 26-6 Sophomore
3. Reece Luhmann (Hamilton Southeastern) 27-8 Freshman
4. Carson Eldred (Westfield) 25-10 Freshman
5. Ryan McConnahan (Lebanon) 17-14 Sophomore
6. Josh Carney (Zionsville) 12-11 Freshman
7. PJ Pritchett (Fishers) 14-17 Freshman
8. Jacob Parsons (Western Boone) 7-15 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Brendan Mattingly (Carmel)
2. Reece Luhmann (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Carson Eldred (Westfield)
4. Keegan Padgett (Clinton Central)
 
Mattingly has looked stellar this season, taking out Previous number one Andrew Black during the Connersville tournament. Luhmann has put up an impressive freshman wrestling Hse’s tough schedule. Eldred and Luhmann have been back and forth this season, meeting at the North Central invite and the Conference tournament. Padgett has a solid record, but hasn’t been tested yet because of a weaker schedule. Look for him to shock some people this postseason.
 
113
Seeds
1. Tallon Surber (Clinton Central) 22-10 Sophomore
2. Reid Hutson (Westfield) 23-13 Senior
3. Kyle Holman (Carmel) 16-8 Sophomore
4. Jacob Simone (Hamilton Southeastern) 18-15 Freshman
5. Breydan Myers (Lebanon) 12-16 Freshman
6. Kevin Berrong (Zionsville) 6-7 Freshman
7. Lucas Baugh (Fishers) 10-15 Sophomore
8. Forfeit (Western Boone) 0-0 &n
 
Moving on
1. Reid Hutson (Westfield)
2. Tallon Surber (Clinton Central)
3. Kyle Holman (Carmel)
4. Jacob Simone (Hamilton Southeastern)  
 
A returning semistate qualifier, Hutson is looking to put an exclamation point on his senior campaign. Talon Surber might have something to say about that, having wrestled to a 22-10 record. Holman owns the previous match against Simone, but don’t count him out.
 
120
Seeds
1. Dominic Pecoraro (Carmel) 19-5 Senior
2. Ethan Greene (Lebanon) 23-7 Senior
3. Blake Forbes (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-11 Junior
4. Trenton McQuinn (Clinton Central) 22-10 Junior
5. Chase Poynter (Zionsville) 10-5 Freshman
6. Milo Merkel (Westfield) 13-17 Freshman
7. Truman Abel (Fishers) 14-16 Sophomore
8. Mace Bond (Sheridan) 16-14 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Dominic Pecararo (Carmel)
2. Blake Forbes (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Ethan Greene (Lebanon)
4. Trenton McQuinn (Clinton Central)
 
Pecararo beat Forbes in the last match, but it was close. I fully expect this one to be even closer. Ethan Greene is having a great senior campaign, the semi with Forbes will be a fiesta. McQuinn looks good for 4th place.
 
126
Seeds
1. Adam Jerde (Carmel) 21-2 Senior
2. Jacob Garcia (Hamilton Southeastern) 28-6 Junior
3. John Gobeyn (Zionsville) 22-7 Junior
4. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 27-8 Junior
5. Soren Bullock (Frankfort) 14-15 Senior
6. Jake Rokop (Westfield) 9-15 Junior
7. Cameron Toole (Lebanon) 9-20 Freshman
8. Forfeit (Western Boone) 0-0 &n
 
Moving on
1. Adam Jerde (Carmel)
2. Jacob Garcia (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 
4. John Gobeyn (Zionsville)
 
Jerde looks like the top dog here, but Garcia has been surging lately. He owns a win over Strueder and is a conference champion. Strueder is having a bit of a down year, but he has been to Bankers Life. Gobeyn could give Strueder a tough time in the third and fourth place match.  
 
132
Seeds
1. Zak Bowling (Lebanon) 29-5 Senior
2. Azariah Ellis (Zionsville) 23-8 Senior
3. Jaren Tunstill (Fishers) 15-6 Junior
4. Luke Brogan (Westfield) 9-13 Junior
5. Jacob Chastain (Hamilton Southeastern) 7-4 Sophomore
6. Garrett Sharp (Carmel) 10-10 Freshman
7. Skyelar Seward (Frankfort) 5-18 Sophomore
8. Evan Smith (Western Boone) 4-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Zac Bowling (Lebanon
2. Azariah Eliis (Zionsville)
3. Jaren Tunstill (Fishers)
4. Jacob Chastain (Hamilton Southeastern)
 
Zac Bowling has had solid results this season, after wrestling great last postseason. Ellis has been to semistate before and is looking to progress even further. Tunstill owns the previous matchup with Chastain, but Chastain was recovering from injury. That match is anyone’s game.
 
138
Seeds
1. Nevin Freestone (Clinton Prairie) 28-3 Senior
2. Kody Wagoner (Zionsville) 21-4 Junior
3. Tyler Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-9 Freshman
4. Noah Robinson (Westfield) 24-12 Junior
5. Levi Jones (Lebanon) 13-12 Junior
6. Roel Reyes (Frankfort) 15-10 Senior
7. George Vrachnos (Fishers) 12-18 Sophomore
8. Corbin Went (Sheridan) 17-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Kody Wagoner (Zionsville)
2. Nevin Freestone (Clinton Prairie)
3. Tyler Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern)
4. Noah Robinson (Westfield)
 
Kody Wagoner has had a solid year and I think he’ll make it far this postseason. Freestone could give him some trouble in the finals. Tyler Wagner has been impressive so far this season winning the North Mont. Holiday Classic as a freshman. Robinson is a returning semistate qualifier and regional finalist.
 
145
Seeds
1. Chad Sauder (Carmel) 13-12 Senior
2. Justin Delph (Sheridan) 31-3 Junior
3. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers) 23-9 Senior
4. Cale Lucas (Clinton Central) 24-11 Junior
5. Jack Banks (Zionsville) 15-8 Senior
6. Easton Williamson (Lebanon) 19-14 Freshman
7. Kyle Saez (Westfield) 16-16 Sophomore
8. Nicholas Emery (Frankfort) 16-13 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Justin Delph (Sheridan)
2. Jack Banks (Zionsville)
3. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers)
4. Chad Sauder (Carmel)
 
It’s a little bit surprising to me that Sauder got the top seed with a 13-12 record, while Delph gets the second seed with a 31-3 record. I would assume that strength of schedule had a factor in this decision. I look for Delph to take the title, and for Banks to knock off Sauder. Wilbrandt swoops in and nabs a ticket to regionals.
 
152
Seeds
1. Jack Eitlejorge (Carmel) 22-1 Junior
2. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville) 25-8 Junior
3. Kyle Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-12 Senior
4. Spencer Bischoff (Fishers) 22-12 Senior
5. Austin Sattler (Clinton Prairie) 20-10 Junior
6. Andrew Morgan (Lebanon) 18-12 Sophomore
7. Gage Eli (Clinton Central) 9-13 Junior
8. Drew Collier (Westfield) 5-10 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Jack Eiteljorge (Carmel)
2. Kyle Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville)
4. Spencer Bischoff (Fishers)
 
Look for the real battle to be for 2nd-4th place. Eiteljorge has the sectional championship on lock. Wagner could very well wrestle higher than his seed and make the finals. He has a win over the four seed Bischoff. Gobeyn is having a great junior campaign and has his eyes set on semistate.
 
160
Seeds
1. Matthew Wertz (Zionsville) 21-8 Senior
2. Dallas Davis (Frankfort) 21-3 Senior
3. Justin Miller (Westfield) 29-9 Senior
4. Teegan Heiniger (Fishers) 22-14 Junior
5. Cameron Bacon (Carmel) 7-7 Sophomore
6. Brenden Montgomery (Lebanon) 9-15 Senior
7. Dakota Halford (Western Boone) 11-10 Freshman
8. Rayce Russell (Clinton Prairie) 10-15 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Matthew Wertz (Zionsville)
2. Justin Miller (Westfield)
3. Dallas Davis (Frankfort)
4. Teegan Heiniger (Fishers)
 
Quite a drop off of talent after the top 4 seeds, look for all of these wrestlers to move on. I expect that Wertz is improving exponentially practicing with Penola in the room. Miller and Davis will battle for a spot in the finals. Heininger moves on as the fourth seed.
 
170
Seeds
1. Thomas Penola (Zionsville) 30-1 Junior
2. Joe Mazero (Hamilton Southeastern) 29-7 Senior
3. Logan Hart (Carmel) 12-8 Sophomore
4. Evan Jones (Lebanon) 24-13 Senior
5. Spencer Mendez (Fishers) 14-18 Senior
6. Collin Ells (Sheridan) 23-12 Junior
7. Josue Antonino (Frankfort) 4-9 Junior
8. Noah Rynearson (Clinton Prairie) 2-11 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Thomas Penola (Zionsville)
2. Joe Mazero (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Evan Jones (Lebanon)
4. Logan Hart (Carmel)
 
Wow this weight’s final match will be a battle. Penola and Mazero will be worth the price of admission. Don’t let Mazero’s record mistake you, he is just as much in this match as Penola is. That aside, Penola is the favorite. I expect Jones of Lebanon will beat Hart of Carmel in the 3rd/4th place match.
 
182
Seeds
1. Evan Staumbaugh (Lebanon) 28-0 Senior
2. Alec Jessop (Hamilton Southeastern) 15-1 Senior
3. Bryce Sharp (Carmel) 18-3 Senior
4. Josue Hill (Zionsville) 27-7 Senior
5. Alec Sherrick (Clinton Prairie) 16-13 Sophomore
6. Brody Martin (Westfield) 18-15 Senior
7. John Moore (Clinton Central) 12-11 Sophomore
8. Ryan Williams (Fishers) 13-18 Junior
 
Moving on
1. Alec Jessop (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Evan Stambaugh (Lebanon)
3. Josue Hill (Zionsville)
4. Bryce Sharp (Carmel)
 
Back to back weights in which the finals match is a real scrap. Stambaugh comes in to the weekend undefeated, however Jessop might have something to say about that. He recently wrestled Number 1 Nathan Walton to an 8-6 decision. I think that Hill will beat sharp due to practicing with Penola. Iron sharpens iron.
 
195
Seeds
1. Liam Jagow (Westfield) 33-1 Senior
2. Drew Williamson (Zionsville) 22-2 Senior
3. Tristen Hoffman (Clinton Central) 28-4 Junior
4. Jayden Williams (Carmel) 11-12 Sophomore
5. Max Burris (Hamilton Southeastern) 22-14 Senior
6. Ethan Reynolds (Sheridan) 19-11 Junior
7. Kaleb Ragians (Frankfort) 3-2 Freshman
8. Patrick Tubbs (Lebanon) 18-20 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Liam Jagow (Westfield)
2. Drew Williamson (Zionsville)
3. Max Burris (Hamilton Southeastern)  
4. Tristen Hoffman (Clinton Central)
 
One great wrestler will not be moving on this weekend. Burris and Williams second round could help decide the team race. Jagow looks to be the top dog here, coming in with a 33-1 record. I think that Burris wrestles above his seed, moving on to regionals. Jagow will claim the title over Williamson and Hoffman will punch his ticket.
 
220
Seeds
1. Jacob McClaine (Lebanon) 33-0 Junior
2. Levi Gleason (Westfield) 25-9 Senior
3. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-9 Senior
4. Eric Boleman (Carmel) 17-8 Senior
5. Corbin Mata (Frankfort) 19-4 Senior
6. Braxton Barnett (Clinton Prairie) 20-3 Senior
7. Brian Fuller (Zionsville) 19-11 Junior
8. Nathan Pairitz (Fishers) 16-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Jacob McClaine (Lebanon)
3. Levi Gleason (Westfield)
4. Eric Boleman (Carmel)
 
McClaine comes in to sectionals with a flawless 33-0 record. With that being said, I think that Myren beats him. Matches between them these past two years have been close decisions skewing in McClaine’s favor. I look for Myren to break the curse this weekend. Gleason will defeat Boleman in the 3rd/4th place match.
 
285
Seeds
1. Austin Dollens (Westfield) 21-8 Senior
2. Crae Kunkleman (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-11 Sophomore
3. Jack Williams (Carmel) 19-7 Junior
4. Matthais Einterz (Zionsville) 16-14 Junior
5. Ian Pence (Sheridan) 27-7 Sophomore
6. Jacob Garrett (Clinton Prairie) 27-2 Senior
7. Brenden Perrigo (Fishers) 9-17 Senior
8. Kolton Keller (Clinton Central) 17-12 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Crae Kunkleman (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Austin Dollens (Westfield)
3. Jack Williams (Carmel)
4. Ian Pence (Sheridan)
 
Dollens, a returning state-qualifier is not the favorite? That is the case. Rising sophomore Crae Kunkleman recently wrestled him to a 2-0 decision. He also recently notched wins over semistate qualifier Kevin Pierce, and semistate ranked Jack Williams. Jack should be able to beat Pence for 3rd place. The finals, I predict will go into utb where Crae will win. 

106
Seeds
1. Brendan Mattingly (Carmel) 19-3 Freshman
2. Keegan Padgett (Clinton Central) 26-6 Sophomore
3. Reece Luhmann (Hamilton Southeastern) 27-8 Freshman
4. Carson Eldred (Westfield) 25-10 Freshman
5. Ryan McConnahan (Lebanon) 17-14 Sophomore
6. Josh Carney (Zionsville) 12-11 Freshman
7. PJ Pritchett (Fishers) 14-17 Freshman
8. Jacob Parsons (Western Boone) 7-15 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Brendan Mattingly (Carmel)
2. Reece Luhmann (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Carson Eldred (Westfield)
4. Keegan Padgett (Clinton Central)
 
Mattingly has looked stellar this season, taking out Previous number one Andrew Black during the Connersville tournament. Luhmann has put up an impressive freshman wrestling Hse’s tough schedule. Eldred and Luhmann have been back and forth this season, meeting at the North Central invite and the Conference tournament. Padgett has a solid record, but hasn’t been tested yet because of a weaker schedule. Look for him to shock some people this postseason.
 
113
Seeds
1. Tallon Surber (Clinton Central) 22-10 Sophomore
2. Reid Hutson (Westfield) 23-13 Senior
3. Kyle Holman (Carmel) 16-8 Sophomore
4. Jacob Simone (Hamilton Southeastern) 18-15 Freshman
5. Breydan Myers (Lebanon) 12-16 Freshman
6. Kevin Berrong (Zionsville) 6-7 Freshman
7. Lucas Baugh (Fishers) 10-15 Sophomore
8. Forfeit (Western Boone) 0-0 &n
 
Moving on
1. Reid Hutson (Westfield)
2. Tallon Surber (Clinton Central)
3. Kyle Holman (Carmel)
4. Jacob Simone (Hamilton Southeastern)  
 
A returning semistate qualifier, Hutson is looking to put an exclamation point on his senior campaign. Talon Surber might have something to say about that, having wrestled to a 22-10 record. Holman owns the previous match against Simone, but don’t count him out.
 
120
Seeds
1. Dominic Pecoraro (Carmel) 19-5 Senior
2. Ethan Greene (Lebanon) 23-7 Senior
3. Blake Forbes (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-11 Junior
4. Trenton McQuinn (Clinton Central) 22-10 Junior
5. Chase Poynter (Zionsville) 10-5 Freshman
6. Milo Merkel (Westfield) 13-17 Freshman
7. Truman Abel (Fishers) 14-16 Sophomore
8. Mace Bond (Sheridan) 16-14 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Dominic Pecararo (Carmel)
2. Blake Forbes (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Ethan Greene (Lebanon)
4. Trenton McQuinn (Clinton Central)
 
Pecararo beat Forbes in the last match, but it was close. I fully expect this one to be even closer. Ethan Greene is having a great senior campaign, the semi with Forbes will be a fiesta. McQuinn looks good for 4th place.
 
126
Seeds
1. Adam Jerde (Carmel) 21-2 Senior
2. Jacob Garcia (Hamilton Southeastern) 28-6 Junior
3. John Gobeyn (Zionsville) 22-7 Junior
4. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 27-8 Junior
5. Soren Bullock (Frankfort) 14-15 Senior
6. Jake Rokop (Westfield) 9-15 Junior
7. Cameron Toole (Lebanon) 9-20 Freshman
8. Forfeit (Western Boone) 0-0 &n
 
Moving on
1. Adam Jerde (Carmel)
2. Jacob Garcia (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 
4. John Gobeyn (Zionsville)
 
Jerde looks like the top dog here, but Garcia has been surging lately. He owns a win over Strueder and is a conference champion. Strueder is having a bit of a down year, but he has been to Bankers Life. Gobeyn could give Strueder a tough time in the third and fourth place match.  
 
132
Seeds
1. Zak Bowling (Lebanon) 29-5 Senior
2. Azariah Ellis (Zionsville) 23-8 Senior
3. Jaren Tunstill (Fishers) 15-6 Junior
4. Luke Brogan (Westfield) 9-13 Junior
5. Jacob Chastain (Hamilton Southeastern) 7-4 Sophomore
6. Garrett Sharp (Carmel) 10-10 Freshman
7. Skyelar Seward (Frankfort) 5-18 Sophomore
8. Evan Smith (Western Boone) 4-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Zac Bowling (Lebanon
2. Azariah Eliis (Zionsville)
3. Jaren Tunstill (Fishers)
4. Jacob Chastain (Hamilton Southeastern)
 
Zac Bowling has had solid results this season, after wrestling great last postseason. Ellis has been to semistate before and is looking to progress even further. Tunstill owns the previous matchup with Chastain, but Chastain was recovering from injury. That match is anyone’s game.
 
138
Seeds
1. Nevin Freestone (Clinton Prairie) 28-3 Senior
2. Kody Wagoner (Zionsville) 21-4 Junior
3. Tyler Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-9 Freshman
4. Noah Robinson (Westfield) 24-12 Junior
5. Levi Jones (Lebanon) 13-12 Junior
6. Roel Reyes (Frankfort) 15-10 Senior
7. George Vrachnos (Fishers) 12-18 Sophomore
8. Corbin Went (Sheridan) 17-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Kody Wagoner (Zionsville)
2. Nevin Freestone (Clinton Prairie)
3. Tyler Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern)
4. Noah Robinson (Westfield)
 
Kody Wagoner has had a solid year and I think he’ll make it far this postseason. Freestone could give him some trouble in the finals. Tyler Wagner has been impressive so far this season winning the North Mont. Holiday Classic as a freshman. Robinson is a returning semistate qualifier and regional finalist.
 
145
Seeds
1. Chad Sauder (Carmel) 13-12 Senior
2. Justin Delph (Sheridan) 31-3 Junior
3. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers) 23-9 Senior
4. Cale Lucas (Clinton Central) 24-11 Junior
5. Jack Banks (Zionsville) 15-8 Senior
6. Easton Williamson (Lebanon) 19-14 Freshman
7. Kyle Saez (Westfield) 16-16 Sophomore
8. Nicholas Emery (Frankfort) 16-13 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Justin Delph (Sheridan)
2. Jack Banks (Zionsville)
3. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers)
4. Chad Sauder (Carmel)
 
It’s a little bit surprising to me that Sauder got the top seed with a 13-12 record, while Delph gets the second seed with a 31-3 record. I would assume that strength of schedule had a factor in this decision. I look for Delph to take the title, and for Banks to knock off Sauder. Wilbrandt swoops in and nabs a ticket to regionals.
 
152
Seeds
1. Jack Eitlejorge (Carmel) 22-1 Junior
2. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville) 25-8 Junior
3. Kyle Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-12 Senior
4. Spencer Bischoff (Fishers) 22-12 Senior
5. Austin Sattler (Clinton Prairie) 20-10 Junior
6. Andrew Morgan (Lebanon) 18-12 Sophomore
7. Gage Eli (Clinton Central) 9-13 Junior
8. Drew Collier (Westfield) 5-10 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Jack Eiteljorge (Carmel)
2. Kyle Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville)
4. Spencer Bischoff (Fishers)
 
Look for the real battle to be for 2nd-4th place. Eiteljorge has the sectional championship on lock. Wagner could very well wrestle higher than his seed and make the finals. He has a win over the four seed Bischoff. Gobeyn is having a great junior campaign and has his eyes set on semistate.
 
160
Seeds
1. Matthew Wertz (Zionsville) 21-8 Senior
2. Dallas Davis (Frankfort) 21-3 Senior
3. Justin Miller (Westfield) 29-9 Senior
4. Teegan Heiniger (Fishers) 22-14 Junior
5. Cameron Bacon (Carmel) 7-7 Sophomore
6. Brenden Montgomery (Lebanon) 9-15 Senior
7. Dakota Halford (Western Boone) 11-10 Freshman
8. Rayce Russell (Clinton Prairie) 10-15 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Matthew Wertz (Zionsville)
2. Justin Miller (Westfield)
3. Dallas Davis (Frankfort)
4. Teegan Heiniger (Fishers)
 
Quite a drop off of talent after the top 4 seeds, look for all of these wrestlers to move on. I expect that Wertz is improving exponentially practicing with Penola in the room. Miller and Davis will battle for a spot in the finals. Heininger moves on as the fourth seed.
 
170
Seeds
1. Thomas Penola (Zionsville) 30-1 Junior
2. Joe Mazero (Hamilton Southeastern) 29-7 Senior
3. Logan Hart (Carmel) 12-8 Sophomore
4. Evan Jones (Lebanon) 24-13 Senior
5. Spencer Mendez (Fishers) 14-18 Senior
6. Collin Ells (Sheridan) 23-12 Junior
7. Josue Antonino (Frankfort) 4-9 Junior
8. Noah Rynearson (Clinton Prairie) 2-11 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Thomas Penola (Zionsville)
2. Joe Mazero (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Evan Jones (Lebanon)
4. Logan Hart (Carmel)
 
Wow this weight’s final match will be a battle. Penola and Mazero will be worth the price of admission. Don’t let Mazero’s record mistake you, he is just as much in this match as Penola is. That aside, Penola is the favorite. I expect Jones of Lebanon will beat Hart of Carmel in the 3rd/4th place match.
 
182
Seeds
1. Evan Staumbaugh (Lebanon) 28-0 Senior
2. Alec Jessop (Hamilton Southeastern) 15-1 Senior
3. Bryce Sharp (Carmel) 18-3 Senior
4. Josue Hill (Zionsville) 27-7 Senior
5. Alec Sherrick (Clinton Prairie) 16-13 Sophomore
6. Brody Martin (Westfield) 18-15 Senior
7. John Moore (Clinton Central) 12-11 Sophomore
8. Ryan Williams (Fishers) 13-18 Junior
 
Moving on
1. Alec Jessop (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Evan Stambaugh (Lebanon)
3. Josue Hill (Zionsville)
4. Bryce Sharp (Carmel)
 
Back to back weights in which the finals match is a real scrap. Stambaugh comes in to the weekend undefeated, however Jessop might have something to say about that. He recently wrestled Number 1 Nathan Walton to an 8-6 decision. I think that Hill will beat sharp due to practicing with Penola. Iron sharpens iron.
 
195
Seeds
1. Liam Jagow (Westfield) 33-1 Senior
2. Drew Williamson (Zionsville) 22-2 Senior
3. Tristen Hoffman (Clinton Central) 28-4 Junior
4. Jayden Williams (Carmel) 11-12 Sophomore
5. Max Burris (Hamilton Southeastern) 22-14 Senior
6. Ethan Reynolds (Sheridan) 19-11 Junior
7. Kaleb Ragians (Frankfort) 3-2 Freshman
8. Patrick Tubbs (Lebanon) 18-20 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Liam Jagow (Westfield)
2. Drew Williamson (Zionsville)
3. Max Burris (Hamilton Southeastern)  
4. Tristen Hoffman (Clinton Central)
 
One great wrestler will not be moving on this weekend. Burris and Williams second round could help decide the team race. Jagow looks to be the top dog here, coming in with a 33-1 record. I think that Burris wrestles above his seed, moving on to regionals. Jagow will claim the title over Williamson and Hoffman will punch his ticket.
 
220
Seeds
1. Jacob McClaine (Lebanon) 33-0 Junior
2. Levi Gleason (Westfield) 25-9 Senior
3. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-9 Senior
4. Eric Boleman (Carmel) 17-8 Senior
5. Corbin Mata (Frankfort) 19-4 Senior
6. Braxton Barnett (Clinton Prairie) 20-3 Senior
7. Brian Fuller (Zionsville) 19-11 Junior
8. Nathan Pairitz (Fishers) 16-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Jacob McClaine (Lebanon)
3. Levi Gleason (Westfield)
4. Eric Boleman (Carmel)
 
McClaine comes in to sectionals with a flawless 33-0 record. With that being said, I think that Myren beats him. Matches between them these past two years have been close decisions skewing in McClaine’s favor. I look for Myren to break the curse this weekend. Gleason will defeat Boleman in the 3rd/4th place match.
 
285
Seeds
1. Austin Dollens (Westfield) 21-8 Senior
2. Crae Kunkleman (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-11 Sophomore
3. Jack Williams (Carmel) 19-7 Junior
4. Matthais Einterz (Zionsville) 16-14 Junior
5. Ian Pence (Sheridan) 27-7 Sophomore
6. Jacob Garrett (Clinton Prairie) 27-2 Senior
7. Brenden Perrigo (Fishers) 9-17 Senior
8. Kolton Keller (Clinton Central) 17-12 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Crae Kunkleman (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Austin Dollens (Westfield)
3. Jack Williams (Carmel)
4. Ian Pence (Sheridan)
 
Dollens, a returning state-qualifier is not the favorite? That is the case. Rising sophomore Crae Kunkleman recently wrestled him to a 2-0 decision. He also recently notched wins over semistate qualifier Kevin Pierce, and semistate ranked Jack Williams. Jack should be able to beat Pence for 3rd place. The finals, I predict will go into utb where Crae will win. 

106
Seeds
1. Brendan Mattingly (Carmel) 19-3 Freshman
2. Keegan Padgett (Clinton Central) 26-6 Sophomore
3. Reece Luhmann (Hamilton Southeastern) 27-8 Freshman
4. Carson Eldred (Westfield) 25-10 Freshman
5. Ryan McConnahan (Lebanon) 17-14 Sophomore
6. Josh Carney (Zionsville) 12-11 Freshman
7. PJ Pritchett (Fishers) 14-17 Freshman
8. Jacob Parsons (Western Boone) 7-15 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Brendan Mattingly (Carmel)
2. Reece Luhmann (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Carson Eldred (Westfield)
4. Keegan Padgett (Clinton Central)
 
Mattingly has looked stellar this season, taking out Previous number one Andrew Black during the Connersville tournament. Luhmann has put up an impressive freshman wrestling Hse’s tough schedule. Eldred and Luhmann have been back and forth this season, meeting at the North Central invite and the Conference tournament. Padgett has a solid record, but hasn’t been tested yet because of a weaker schedule. Look for him to shock some people this postseason.
 
113
Seeds
1. Tallon Surber (Clinton Central) 22-10 Sophomore
2. Reid Hutson (Westfield) 23-13 Senior
3. Kyle Holman (Carmel) 16-8 Sophomore
4. Jacob Simone (Hamilton Southeastern) 18-15 Freshman
5. Breydan Myers (Lebanon) 12-16 Freshman
6. Kevin Berrong (Zionsville) 6-7 Freshman
7. Lucas Baugh (Fishers) 10-15 Sophomore
8. Forfeit (Western Boone) 0-0 &n
 
Moving on
1. Reid Hutson (Westfield)
2. Tallon Surber (Clinton Central)
3. Kyle Holman (Carmel)
4. Jacob Simone (Hamilton Southeastern)  
 
A returning semistate qualifier, Hutson is looking to put an exclamation point on his senior campaign. Talon Surber might have something to say about that, having wrestled to a 22-10 record. Holman owns the previous match against Simone, but don’t count him out.
 
120
Seeds
1. Dominic Pecoraro (Carmel) 19-5 Senior
2. Ethan Greene (Lebanon) 23-7 Senior
3. Blake Forbes (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-11 Junior
4. Trenton McQuinn (Clinton Central) 22-10 Junior
5. Chase Poynter (Zionsville) 10-5 Freshman
6. Milo Merkel (Westfield) 13-17 Freshman
7. Truman Abel (Fishers) 14-16 Sophomore
8. Mace Bond (Sheridan) 16-14 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Dominic Pecararo (Carmel)
2. Blake Forbes (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Ethan Greene (Lebanon)
4. Trenton McQuinn (Clinton Central)
 
Pecararo beat Forbes in the last match, but it was close. I fully expect this one to be even closer. Ethan Greene is having a great senior campaign, the semi with Forbes will be a fiesta. McQuinn looks good for 4th place.
 
126
Seeds
1. Adam Jerde (Carmel) 21-2 Senior
2. Jacob Garcia (Hamilton Southeastern) 28-6 Junior
3. John Gobeyn (Zionsville) 22-7 Junior
4. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 27-8 Junior
5. Soren Bullock (Frankfort) 14-15 Senior
6. Jake Rokop (Westfield) 9-15 Junior
7. Cameron Toole (Lebanon) 9-20 Freshman
8. Forfeit (Western Boone) 0-0 &n
 
Moving on
1. Adam Jerde (Carmel)
2. Jacob Garcia (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Alexander Strueder (Fishers) 
4. John Gobeyn (Zionsville)
 
Jerde looks like the top dog here, but Garcia has been surging lately. He owns a win over Strueder and is a conference champion. Strueder is having a bit of a down year, but he has been to Bankers Life. Gobeyn could give Strueder a tough time in the third and fourth place match.  
 
132
Seeds
1. Zak Bowling (Lebanon) 29-5 Senior
2. Azariah Ellis (Zionsville) 23-8 Senior
3. Jaren Tunstill (Fishers) 15-6 Junior
4. Luke Brogan (Westfield) 9-13 Junior
5. Jacob Chastain (Hamilton Southeastern) 7-4 Sophomore
6. Garrett Sharp (Carmel) 10-10 Freshman
7. Skyelar Seward (Frankfort) 5-18 Sophomore
8. Evan Smith (Western Boone) 4-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Zac Bowling (Lebanon
2. Azariah Eliis (Zionsville)
3. Jaren Tunstill (Fishers)
4. Jacob Chastain (Hamilton Southeastern)
 
Zac Bowling has had solid results this season, after wrestling great last postseason. Ellis has been to semistate before and is looking to progress even further. Tunstill owns the previous matchup with Chastain, but Chastain was recovering from injury. That match is anyone’s game.
 
138
Seeds
1. Nevin Freestone (Clinton Prairie) 28-3 Senior
2. Kody Wagoner (Zionsville) 21-4 Junior
3. Tyler Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern) 25-9 Freshman
4. Noah Robinson (Westfield) 24-12 Junior
5. Levi Jones (Lebanon) 13-12 Junior
6. Roel Reyes (Frankfort) 15-10 Senior
7. George Vrachnos (Fishers) 12-18 Sophomore
8. Corbin Went (Sheridan) 17-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Kody Wagoner (Zionsville)
2. Nevin Freestone (Clinton Prairie)
3. Tyler Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern)
4. Noah Robinson (Westfield)
 
Kody Wagoner has had a solid year and I think he’ll make it far this postseason. Freestone could give him some trouble in the finals. Tyler Wagner has been impressive so far this season winning the North Mont. Holiday Classic as a freshman. Robinson is a returning semistate qualifier and regional finalist.
 
145
Seeds
1. Chad Sauder (Carmel) 13-12 Senior
2. Justin Delph (Sheridan) 31-3 Junior
3. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers) 23-9 Senior
4. Cale Lucas (Clinton Central) 24-11 Junior
5. Jack Banks (Zionsville) 15-8 Senior
6. Easton Williamson (Lebanon) 19-14 Freshman
7. Kyle Saez (Westfield) 16-16 Sophomore
8. Nicholas Emery (Frankfort) 16-13 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Justin Delph (Sheridan)
2. Jack Banks (Zionsville)
3. Beau Wilbrandt (Fishers)
4. Chad Sauder (Carmel)
 
It’s a little bit surprising to me that Sauder got the top seed with a 13-12 record, while Delph gets the second seed with a 31-3 record. I would assume that strength of schedule had a factor in this decision. I look for Delph to take the title, and for Banks to knock off Sauder. Wilbrandt swoops in and nabs a ticket to regionals.
 
152
Seeds
1. Jack Eitlejorge (Carmel) 22-1 Junior
2. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville) 25-8 Junior
3. Kyle Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-12 Senior
4. Spencer Bischoff (Fishers) 22-12 Senior
5. Austin Sattler (Clinton Prairie) 20-10 Junior
6. Andrew Morgan (Lebanon) 18-12 Sophomore
7. Gage Eli (Clinton Central) 9-13 Junior
8. Drew Collier (Westfield) 5-10 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Jack Eiteljorge (Carmel)
2. Kyle Wagner (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Sam Gobeyn (Zionsville)
4. Spencer Bischoff (Fishers)
 
Look for the real battle to be for 2nd-4th place. Eiteljorge has the sectional championship on lock. Wagner could very well wrestle higher than his seed and make the finals. He has a win over the four seed Bischoff. Gobeyn is having a great junior campaign and has his eyes set on semistate.
 
160
Seeds
1. Matthew Wertz (Zionsville) 21-8 Senior
2. Dallas Davis (Frankfort) 21-3 Senior
3. Justin Miller (Westfield) 29-9 Senior
4. Teegan Heiniger (Fishers) 22-14 Junior
5. Cameron Bacon (Carmel) 7-7 Sophomore
6. Brenden Montgomery (Lebanon) 9-15 Senior
7. Dakota Halford (Western Boone) 11-10 Freshman
8. Rayce Russell (Clinton Prairie) 10-15 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Matthew Wertz (Zionsville)
2. Justin Miller (Westfield)
3. Dallas Davis (Frankfort)
4. Teegan Heiniger (Fishers)
 
Quite a drop off of talent after the top 4 seeds, look for all of these wrestlers to move on. I expect that Wertz is improving exponentially practicing with Penola in the room. Miller and Davis will battle for a spot in the finals. Heininger moves on as the fourth seed.
 
170
Seeds
1. Thomas Penola (Zionsville) 30-1 Junior
2. Joe Mazero (Hamilton Southeastern) 29-7 Senior
3. Logan Hart (Carmel) 12-8 Sophomore
4. Evan Jones (Lebanon) 24-13 Senior
5. Spencer Mendez (Fishers) 14-18 Senior
6. Collin Ells (Sheridan) 23-12 Junior
7. Josue Antonino (Frankfort) 4-9 Junior
8. Noah Rynearson (Clinton Prairie) 2-11 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Thomas Penola (Zionsville)
2. Joe Mazero (Hamilton Southeastern)
3. Evan Jones (Lebanon)
4. Logan Hart (Carmel)
 
Wow this weight’s final match will be a battle. Penola and Mazero will be worth the price of admission. Don’t let Mazero’s record mistake you, he is just as much in this match as Penola is. That aside, Penola is the favorite. I expect Jones of Lebanon will beat Hart of Carmel in the 3rd/4th place match.
 
182
Seeds
1. Evan Staumbaugh (Lebanon) 28-0 Senior
2. Alec Jessop (Hamilton Southeastern) 15-1 Senior
3. Bryce Sharp (Carmel) 18-3 Senior
4. Josue Hill (Zionsville) 27-7 Senior
5. Alec Sherrick (Clinton Prairie) 16-13 Sophomore
6. Brody Martin (Westfield) 18-15 Senior
7. John Moore (Clinton Central) 12-11 Sophomore
8. Ryan Williams (Fishers) 13-18 Junior
 
Moving on
1. Alec Jessop (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Evan Stambaugh (Lebanon)
3. Josue Hill (Zionsville)
4. Bryce Sharp (Carmel)
 
Back to back weights in which the finals match is a real scrap. Stambaugh comes in to the weekend undefeated, however Jessop might have something to say about that. He recently wrestled Number 1 Nathan Walton to an 8-6 decision. I think that Hill will beat sharp due to practicing with Penola. Iron sharpens iron.
 
195
Seeds
1. Liam Jagow (Westfield) 33-1 Senior
2. Drew Williamson (Zionsville) 22-2 Senior
3. Tristen Hoffman (Clinton Central) 28-4 Junior
4. Jayden Williams (Carmel) 11-12 Sophomore
5. Max Burris (Hamilton Southeastern) 22-14 Senior
6. Ethan Reynolds (Sheridan) 19-11 Junior
7. Kaleb Ragians (Frankfort) 3-2 Freshman
8. Patrick Tubbs (Lebanon) 18-20 Senior
 
Moving on
1. Liam Jagow (Westfield)
2. Drew Williamson (Zionsville)
3. Max Burris (Hamilton Southeastern)  
4. Tristen Hoffman (Clinton Central)
 
One great wrestler will not be moving on this weekend. Burris and Williams second round could help decide the team race. Jagow looks to be the top dog here, coming in with a 33-1 record. I think that Burris wrestles above his seed, moving on to regionals. Jagow will claim the title over Williamson and Hoffman will punch his ticket.
 
220
Seeds
1. Jacob McClaine (Lebanon) 33-0 Junior
2. Levi Gleason (Westfield) 25-9 Senior
3. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-9 Senior
4. Eric Boleman (Carmel) 17-8 Senior
5. Corbin Mata (Frankfort) 19-4 Senior
6. Braxton Barnett (Clinton Prairie) 20-3 Senior
7. Brian Fuller (Zionsville) 19-11 Junior
8. Nathan Pairitz (Fishers) 16-16 Sophomore
 
Moving on
1. Joe Myren (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Jacob McClaine (Lebanon)
3. Levi Gleason (Westfield)
4. Eric Boleman (Carmel)
 
McClaine comes in to sectionals with a flawless 33-0 record. With that being said, I think that Myren beats him. Matches between them these past two years have been close decisions skewing in McClaine’s favor. I look for Myren to break the curse this weekend. Gleason will defeat Boleman in the 3rd/4th place match.
 
285
Seeds
1. Austin Dollens (Westfield) 21-8 Senior
2. Crae Kunkleman (Hamilton Southeastern) 26-11 Sophomore
3. Jack Williams (Carmel) 19-7 Junior
4. Matthais Einterz (Zionsville) 16-14 Junior
5. Ian Pence (Sheridan) 27-7 Sophomore
6. Jacob Garrett (Clinton Prairie) 27-2 Senior
7. Brenden Perrigo (Fishers) 9-17 Senior
8. Kolton Keller (Clinton Central) 17-12 Freshman
 
Moving on
1. Crae Kunkleman (Hamilton Southeastern)
2. Austin Dollens (Westfield)
3. Jack Williams (Carmel)
4. Ian Pence (Sheridan)
 
Dollens, a returning state-qualifier is not the favorite? That is the case. Rising sophomore Crae Kunkleman recently wrestled him to a 2-0 decision. He also recently notched wins over semistate qualifier Kevin Pierce, and semistate ranked Jack Williams. Jack should be able to beat Pence for 3rd place. The finals, I predict will go into utb where Crae will win. 

Thanks for taking the crown from Penn!!! #TheCounty...#UndisputedAnnoyers

Oh yes, I have something against him... keep making things up just like the rest of the Avon parents. As usual the Avon parents are the most annoying people on this site.

I think that everyone needs to take a step back and remove their hands from eachothers throats. All mentioned are great wrestlers, and many have reasons to not wrestle this offseason. No need to break out the pitchforks. Asa Garcia is a state champion as a freshman and is having a great season. Breydan Bailey has always been #1 until the state tourney, and has recently had great success on a national level. Those ranked all are great wrestlers and great people. Notice they aren't here arguing over it, they'll leave it all on the mat. Rankings don't matter, as it is more a pat on the back for your success (it is a great honor, but doesn't mean you will beat someone unranked or ranked lower). Be the bigger man and don't insult another man's son over the internet. Don't even do it in person. We are all here because we like wrestling, lets move past this. 

Huh, I wonder if Crown Point will challenge if Littell trys to transfer??? 

Even though the lack of punctuation does not bother me there is a way to fix this. When talking in the voice to text program (assuming this is an iphone), state your desired sentence and the word period, then pause. It should show up, after just repeat this process. (Not a dig, just trying to help)
Edit: The focus should be on his heartfelt words, not punctuation.

Agreed

Even though the lack of punctuation does not bother me there is a way to fix this. When talking in the voice to text program (assuming this is an iphone), state your desired sentence and the word period, then pause. It should show up, after just repeat this process. (Not a dig, just trying to help)
Edit: The focus should be on his heartfelt words, not punctuation.

I think that everyone needs to take a step back and remove their hands from eachothers throats. All mentioned are great wrestlers, and many have reasons to not wrestle this offseason. No need to break out the pitchforks. Asa Garcia is a state champion as a freshman and is having a great season. Breydan Bailey has always been #1 until the state tourney, and has recently had great success on a national level. Those ranked all are great wrestlers and great people. Notice they aren't here arguing over it, they'll leave it all on the mat. Rankings don't matter, as it is more a pat on the back for your success (it is a great honor, but doesn't mean you will beat someone unranked or ranked lower). Be the bigger man and don't insult another man's son over the internet. Don't even do it in person. We are all here because we like wrestling, lets move past this. 

I think that everyone needs to take a step back and remove their hands from eachothers throats. All mentioned are great wrestlers, and many have reasons to not wrestle this offseason. No need to break out the pitchforks. Asa Garcia is a state champion as a freshman and is having a great season. Breydan Bailey has always been #1 until the state tourney, and has recently had great success on a national level. Those ranked all are great wrestlers and great people. Notice they aren't here arguing over it, they'll leave it all on the mat. Rankings don't matter, as it is more a pat on the back for your success (it is a great honor, but doesn't mean you will beat someone unranked or ranked lower). Be the bigger man and don't insult another man's son over the internet. Don't even do it in person. We are all here because we like wrestling, lets move past this. 

Seems like a lot of drama surrounding this situation now. Really hope it's not true that they are forcing him out of his spot. Shame on his teammates if they led him to believe that it was his fault that they lost the title match. I can't even fathom how Littell must feel about people he trusted turning on him. I don't even think Fair would be more effective at 113. 

I really hope the CP coach is not just holding a grudge. 

Seth gross transferred to South Dakota St.