Dan_Williams

Jim Ledbetter is the best! Amazing coach, role model, educator, father figure, human being, etc. He has impacted so many peoples lives on and off the mat. I was lucky enough to have him as a coach 6th-12th grade. MTXE

Due to this being Black History Month and State Finals week, I think it is only fitting to celebrate both. Please list or talk chat about any past Black state champs or wrestlers from you school or program. Indiana has had numerous dominate Black wrestlers that got their hands raised last at the end of the season. Some from my past coaching experience: -Michael Tiger Johnson-Jones -Brandon Wright (4 x Finalist, 2 x champ) -Deondre Wilson (2 x undefeated champ) -Katrell Moss -Trent Pruitt (State champ to Jimmy Tonte) Additionally, we have had two 4 x State Champs of color. Best of luck to everyone competing this weekend.

Personally, I love the fact that Indiana wrestling is not classed. It makes us extremely unique and exciting. I've seen numerous State Championship tournaments from other states and none are as exciting as Indiana or California. The only classed state that is even close is Iowa (mainly because wrestling takes over Des Moines for the weekend). It's a special thing to have ONE State Champion for each weight and ONE State Championship Team. Please do not water it down! I also know it helps our student-athletes get recruited. College coaches from across the country scout our state tourny due to the fact that it is one class. Kids get serious D2, D3, NAIA looks for placing or qualify. In my opinion, wrestling is losing participation bc of generational obstacles and priorities that school, parents, and coaches need to address (I know it's a struggle). Indiana programs need to focus on building numbers, rivalries and Free/Greco. When Indiana starts bringing home 30+ All-Americans from Fargo, then it may be time to reevaluate. EVERY WRESTLER HAS ENOUGH RESOURCES IF THEY WANT IT ENOUGH...ONE CLASS ONE CHAMP!

Let's get some video rolling for the Semis and the Finals!!!!

Is there a reason behind not live streaming this event? Increase physical attendance? Protect scouting? I'm just curious, it would be great for ppl unable to attend to still have access. Broadcasting these types of events whether it be Flo, BTN, or ESPN has only helped our sport.

I was able to follow this event all day yesterday. I am so proud of all the Warren Wrestling community! Hats off to Coach Tonte and Staff...the boys were ready to wrestle from top to bottom. My family has been involved with Warren Wrestling since 1995 and have never witnessed WC pull off a County title. Warren has had some great teams, including an eight to state team in 2000. However, WC was never able to outlast the BG Hornets, Wildcats or Falcons. Great job Warriors, keep the pain train rolling! Lastly, big ups to my main man Matt McKinney. I know the work you have always put in...1% everyday! MTXE, Dan Williams