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Have I missed a change already? I have David Carr as a 4 seed.

Maybe he just meant "3-4" category. Carr is still a 4 as far as any media and brackets I can find. 

Just came on here to say that I only missed one pick on this bracket, even through consis. Picked Linser over Sessa in match 206. Yes, I am a genius, thank you. 

Against the integrity of the rule and the sport, in my humble opinion.  Being tired is not an injury and it takes away the advantage of the wrestler who has put in the work to keep up the pace for the entire match.  I understand this is taking advantage of the way the rule is written, however if you believe it should include getting out of a not so favorable situation or taking a breather because you’re tired, we have a different definition of what an “injury” is.  

I want to get here before Sloan has the chance! Congrats to the kid from Rossville! Super proud of this young man!

He was fun to watch and I loved his semi-final celebration.  Taking off the headgear and chucking it from 15 feet away into your coach's nuts is the stuff legends are made of.  
 
Funniest thing I have seen in a long time

These student athletes have to be set to a standard, we have kids in the stands emulating and looking up to these guys!
 
How in the world does this warrant just an unsportsmanlike no diff than a ref getting upset for a coach yelling stalling.
 
These two actions are not the same and require different outcomes. We condone this behavior and the sport goes backwards and no kids worry about consequences. Honestly a shame if nothing gets done! Ihsaa or the school should take action! Ihsaa always post be the face of sportsmanship so here is the chance to show repercussions for actions when certain gestures are made. Dissapointing! 
 
Kudos to gavyn for showing composure considering all that happened

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

Congratulations coach. Good luck. 

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

1A Faith Christian broke our school record this year sending 6 to semi state!

We have people who claim they can predict the draws, but are holding that information secret.
 
Please reference @Bashin142 and @Clint Gard.
 
They seem to have them and are 100% accurate in predicting them. However, both refuse to show us what they will be.
 
In other news I can dunk a basketball, however do not ask me to prove it as I don't have to.

As the title says good luck to all involved tomorrow. Stay healthy and don’t look at the lights.

This may be the most unfortunate case of mistyping “on” for “in” that I’ve ever seen.

These kids are both great wrestlers, but even better young men! They are going to accomplish great things on and off the wrestling mat! 

Rochester is far and away the best team in 1A this year and would make some serious noise in 2A.  As far as seeding went, West Central went into this tournament in a no-win situation.  I was honestly just hoping for a top four seed after edging out a banged up Rochester team at the Joe Burvan Duals.  If we would’ve been seeded below Rochester, I guarantee there wouldn’t be one West Central supporter complaining about that.  
WC belonged in the small gym all day long with the product we put on the mat today.  I do not post on Indianamat, I just look like thousands of others do.  

However, being from one of the smallest schools in the state, competing with the great programs we did today (and in 2014, 2015 and 2023), it’s always been humbling and great for us.  Congratulations to all teams that competed today. 
 
Nathan Williams
West Central Assistant Coach

By Anna Kayser
 
Eleven months after securing their respective tickets to become Rossville’s first IHSAA state wrestling qualifiers since head coach Thomas Lynch in 2002, brothers Noah and Jacob Weaver are working towards a new feat for their school’s record books.
 
The Weaver brothers are two of four total state qualifiers in school history. In a little over a month, in what could be their penultimate year donning the same school colors, Noah and Jacob will look to build on recent winter success to become the Hornets’ first state place winners.
 
“It’s definitely been a unique experience, being able to be alongside Jake and see his growth over time, just being able to be watching him during practice or drilling with him and being able to help him out,” Noah said. “It’s just this back-and-forth advice, feedback between each other. I really like it’s a really neat experience and it’s cool to have.”
 
It’s an “iron sharpens iron” mentality, Jacob said so himself, that drives the two family-oriented brothers to help each other succeed. Close in age with one school year between the two – Noah as the No. 4-ranked 190-pound wrestler as a junior and Jacob, a sophomore ranked No. 6 at 150 pounds (rankings by IndianaMat as of Dec. 27) – the two’s bond through wrestling extends far beyond just the Hornets’ wrestling room.
 
“I’ve always been Noah’s partner throughout all the years even though there’s a size difference,” Jacob said. “Iron sharpens iron, we’re both always trying to make each other better whether it comes to mindset, technique or just training. We always try to motivate each other because we know we can do better.”
 
As sons of former Purdue wrestler Matthew Weaver, getting into wrestling around 5-6 years old and sticking with it was always about their love for the sport. A skill difference in the beginning transferred into a size difference, fostering a teammate-like relationship of collaboration between the two.
 
Where there wasn’t direct competition on the mat – they have always and continued to be in each other’s corner at home, practice and official matches – they made up for in brotherly battles like comparing the number of takedowns in a single season.
 
“Initially, around elementary school, there wasn’t very much competition,” Noah said. “I didn’t really understand wrestling very well, and at that time Jacob had a much better grasp on the fundamentals and he was much more aggressive than me.
 
“We did still have the same goal to eventually become high school state champions.”
 
That goal might not be far off for the two. On Dec. 13 at the Clinton Prairie Invitational, both brothers took home first-place finishes. Noah recorded three consecutive pins for the title, and his six wins logged on IndianaMat in December were via fall. At the same tournament, Jacob tallied two pins, a major decision and a 9-7 title match victory over No. 17 Jayden Jett of Cowan.
 
Although their roles have changed for each other in tournaments from wrestling unattached to as a team, Jacob and Noah are always in each other’s corners.
 
“When we didn’t carry a team with us, Noah was just my teammate through that,” Jacob said. “We would always cheer on each other and try to work with each other. We’d always be a warmup partner, grilling partner, we were kind of bonded with each other no matter what weight we were at.
 
“Even though now when we go to tournaments there’s a 40-pound difference, we still make each other sweat and work hard.”
 
As workout and practice partners, the brothers continuously strive to grow through each other’s guidance.
 
“There have been a couple times when we’ve helped each other be our best,” Noah said. “[One time], we were getting a practice in at our house, and Jacob was just really struggling through it. It was just one of those off days. I was drilling with him and was just trying to encourage him and keep up his attitude. He just pushed through and got through the practice.”
 
Following the 2024-25 season, Noah and Jacob will go their separate ways – for a year, at least – as Noah heads to college and Jacob finishes out his high school career.
 
Regardless of where their futures take them, through wrestling or not, their relationship will continue to grow with the same teammate foundation it’s had since they were kids.
 
“Jacob and I are very family-oriented individuals… so I feel like depending on where we go to college, I don’t believe [our relationship with each other] will change too much,” Noah said. “If we do wrestle, we’ll still probably have that competitive spirit to see who could keep the highest GPA or who could score the most points. I feel like we’ll still keep that competitive spirit, but it’d still be friendly and loving.”
 
 

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1A team state is going to be amazing this season! There are a lot of VERY talented teams in the tournament! I can't wait! 

Florida State Football is on the line with a question…
Is this order of importance for seeding correct?
   1. Results head to head 
   2. results against common opponents
   3. subjective insights  

Head to heads should be taken heavily into consideration in all classes. Beating a team straight up should count for a lot when it comes to seeding. If it doesn't then we will have to rethink what it means to seed the event.