Perseverance

Congrats my friend! So much respect for you and your family. Your an awesome wrestler but your faith, respect and character is what makes you such an amazing young man. I have enjoyed so much getting to watch you and get to know you on the national trips and teams. You will do fantastic. Congrats again👍

Congrats champ! Now get that state title. 

Congratulations to Silas Allred from Shenandoah for signing with Nebraska. He is projected to wrestle 197.
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Sounds more to me like you’re probably unaware of the process.  Matches are paired using a formula between the 4 Regionals and their placements.  I realize at times it may seem like certain kids receive better draws than others.....and honestly, they have.  But it’s not because there is someone overseeing matters that ensures certain kids get an easier path, while others get the hard road.  That’s why working hard and trying to secure a #1 seed is so important.
I noticed you had just joined the site a couple weeks ago.  So my response to you is based on helping you better understand the process a bit.  And giving you the benefit of the doubt, that you’re not trying to create strife with a rival school.  Because I can attest to the fact that the individuals I personally know from SD......spill their guts year round to be the best version of themselves possible, and deserve all the success and good fortune that comes their way.
Hope this gives you some clarity. 

Sounds more to me like you’re probably unaware of the process.  Matches are paired using a formula between the 4 Regionals and their placements.  I realize at times it may seem like certain kids receive better draws than others.....and honestly, they have.  But it’s not because there is someone overseeing matters that ensures certain kids get an easier path, while others get the hard road.  That’s why working hard and trying to secure a #1 seed is so important.
I noticed you had just joined the site a couple weeks ago.  So my response to you is based on helping you better understand the process a bit.  And giving you the benefit of the doubt, that you’re not trying to create strife with a rival school.  Because I can attest to the fact that the individuals I personally know from SD......spill their guts year round to be the best version of themselves possible, and deserve all the success and good fortune that comes their way.
Hope this gives you some clarity. 

Sounds more to me like you’re probably unaware of the process.  Matches are paired using a formula between the 4 Regionals and their placements.  I realize at times it may seem like certain kids receive better draws than others.....and honestly, they have.  But it’s not because there is someone overseeing matters that ensures certain kids get an easier path, while others get the hard road.  That’s why working hard and trying to secure a #1 seed is so important.
I noticed you had just joined the site a couple weeks ago.  So my response to you is based on helping you better understand the process a bit.  And giving you the benefit of the doubt, that you’re not trying to create strife with a rival school.  Because I can attest to the fact that the individuals I personally know from SD......spill their guts year round to be the best version of themselves possible, and deserve all the success and good fortune that comes their way.
Hope this gives you some clarity. 

Sounds more to me like you’re probably unaware of the process.  Matches are paired using a formula between the 4 Regionals and their placements.  I realize at times it may seem like certain kids receive better draws than others.....and honestly, they have.  But it’s not because there is someone overseeing matters that ensures certain kids get an easier path, while others get the hard road.  That’s why working hard and trying to secure a #1 seed is so important.
I noticed you had just joined the site a couple weeks ago.  So my response to you is based on helping you better understand the process a bit.  And giving you the benefit of the doubt, that you’re not trying to create strife with a rival school.  Because I can attest to the fact that the individuals I personally know from SD......spill their guts year round to be the best version of themselves possible, and deserve all the success and good fortune that comes their way.
Hope this gives you some clarity. 

Sounds more to me like you’re probably unaware of the process.  Matches are paired using a formula between the 4 Regionals and their placements.  I realize at times it may seem like certain kids receive better draws than others.....and honestly, they have.  But it’s not because there is someone overseeing matters that ensures certain kids get an easier path, while others get the hard road.  That’s why working hard and trying to secure a #1 seed is so important.
I noticed you had just joined the site a couple weeks ago.  So my response to you is based on helping you better understand the process a bit.  And giving you the benefit of the doubt, that you’re not trying to create strife with a rival school.  Because I can attest to the fact that the individuals I personally know from SD......spill their guts year round to be the best version of themselves possible, and deserve all the success and good fortune that comes their way.
Hope this gives you some clarity. 

Sounds more to me like you’re probably unaware of the process.  Matches are paired using a formula between the 4 Regionals and their placements.  I realize at times it may seem like certain kids receive better draws than others.....and honestly, they have.  But it’s not because there is someone overseeing matters that ensures certain kids get an easier path, while others get the hard road.  That’s why working hard and trying to secure a #1 seed is so important.
I noticed you had just joined the site a couple weeks ago.  So my response to you is based on helping you better understand the process a bit.  And giving you the benefit of the doubt, that you’re not trying to create strife with a rival school.  Because I can attest to the fact that the individuals I personally know from SD......spill their guts year round to be the best version of themselves possible, and deserve all the success and good fortune that comes their way.
Hope this gives you some clarity. 

Fort Wayne
https://indianamat.com/brackets/2019/FortWayne.pdf
East Chicago
https://indianamat.com/brackets/2019/EastChicago.pdf
New Castle
https://indianamat.com/brackets/2019/NewCastle.pdf
Evansville
https://indianamat.com/brackets/2019/Evansville.pdf
 

Thought I’d piggyback off this a bit and include some other notable rankings Matt.  It gives some other worthy Indiana hammers a little acknowledgement for the countless hours of hard work and sacrifice it takes to find your name on these National lists.
 -Trackwrestling-
113- Moran 12th
126- Mendez 20th
132- Asa 18th
160- Washington 13th
170- South 6th
195- Silas 5th
-Adidas-
132- Asa 14th
145- Lee 20th
152- Slivka 19th
160- Washington 17th
195- Silas 6th
285- Pokorney 4th
-InterMat-
113- Moran 19th
120- Littell 20th
132- Garcia 16th
145- Lee 15th
160- Washington 10th
170- South 17th
170- Calhoun 20th
182- Brewer 16th
195- Silas 7th
220- Irick 18th
220- Cornwell 20th
 

Thought I’d piggyback off this a bit and include some other notable rankings Matt.  It gives some other worthy Indiana hammers a little acknowledgement for the countless hours of hard work and sacrifice it takes to find your name on these National lists.
 -Trackwrestling-
113- Moran 12th
126- Mendez 20th
132- Asa 18th
160- Washington 13th
170- South 6th
195- Silas 5th
-Adidas-
132- Asa 14th
145- Lee 20th
152- Slivka 19th
160- Washington 17th
195- Silas 6th
285- Pokorney 4th
-InterMat-
113- Moran 19th
120- Littell 20th
132- Garcia 16th
145- Lee 15th
160- Washington 10th
170- South 17th
170- Calhoun 20th
182- Brewer 16th
195- Silas 7th
220- Irick 18th
220- Cornwell 20th
 

Although 1 has suffered a loss........I can’t imagine any bigger match-up than Walker vs Calhoun at the Penn Regional (170).  

Thought I’d piggyback off this a bit and include some other notable rankings Matt.  It gives some other worthy Indiana hammers a little acknowledgement for the countless hours of hard work and sacrifice it takes to find your name on these National lists.
 -Trackwrestling-
113- Moran 12th
126- Mendez 20th
132- Asa 18th
160- Washington 13th
170- South 6th
195- Silas 5th
-Adidas-
132- Asa 14th
145- Lee 20th
152- Slivka 19th
160- Washington 17th
195- Silas 6th
285- Pokorney 4th
-InterMat-
113- Moran 19th
120- Littell 20th
132- Garcia 16th
145- Lee 15th
160- Washington 10th
170- South 17th
170- Calhoun 20th
182- Brewer 16th
195- Silas 7th
220- Irick 18th
220- Cornwell 20th
 

Thought I’d piggyback off this a bit and include some other notable rankings Matt.  It gives some other worthy Indiana hammers a little acknowledgement for the countless hours of hard work and sacrifice it takes to find your name on these National lists.
 -Trackwrestling-
113- Moran 12th
126- Mendez 20th
132- Asa 18th
160- Washington 13th
170- South 6th
195- Silas 5th
-Adidas-
132- Asa 14th
145- Lee 20th
152- Slivka 19th
160- Washington 17th
195- Silas 6th
285- Pokorney 4th
-InterMat-
113- Moran 19th
120- Littell 20th
132- Garcia 16th
145- Lee 15th
160- Washington 10th
170- South 17th
170- Calhoun 20th
182- Brewer 16th
195- Silas 7th
220- Irick 18th
220- Cornwell 20th
 

113- Moran 19th
132- Asa 16th
160- DJ Washington 17th
170- South 19th
182- Brewer 14th
195- Silas 5th
220- Irick 20th

Although 1 has suffered a loss........I can’t imagine any bigger match-up than Walker vs Calhoun at the Penn Regional (170).  

Yeah brother.......that’s on another level of loaded.
 
What I really like about the Walker vs Calhoun match-up goes far beyond their state ranking and opportunity to contest South at 170.  Both of these young men have been Nationally ranked at some time.  In fact.....I believe Calhoun was 20th in the last Intermat Rankings.  Walker has been 18-20 via Flo on a couple different occasions.  This match, and their performances the next couple weeks could solidify them a semi-permanent spot. 

Yeah brother.......that’s on another level of loaded.
 
What I really like about the Walker vs Calhoun match-up goes far beyond their state ranking and opportunity to contest South at 170.  Both of these young men have been Nationally ranked at some time.  In fact.....I believe Calhoun was 20th in the last Intermat Rankings.  Walker has been 18-20 via Flo on a couple different occasions.  This match, and their performances the next couple weeks could solidify them a semi-permanent spot. 

Awesome Kid, Great Family and great partner to have in any room. 

By JEREMY HINES
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Jordan Slivka may not be the fastest wrestler in the state, the most powerful or the most dynamic – but, he just might have the most heart.
“He’s probably the most mentally tough wrestler I’ve ever had,” Cathedral coach Sean McGinley said. “He loves the big matches. As coaches we ask ourselves who we want to have out there, down one going into the third period. I’d put Jordan Slivka in that spot over anyone.”
Slivka, a senior for the Irish, showed just how much ice is in his veins in the state tournament last season. The Irish needed a win in the worst way if they were going to have a shot at winning the team state title. Slivka just told them to relax, he was going to win.
That’s what he did. He claimed his first individual state championship by beating Yorktown’s Christian Hunt 1-0. That win also sealed Cathedral’s team state title.
“Winning state felt amazing,” Slivka said. “I envisioned it before I won it. I told myself in the locker room before my match that I knew it was going to come down to my match. I said I was going to win it, and I knew that’s what I was going to do.”
Slivka has made a career out of winning the close matches. In the state tournament Slivka is 16-3 in matches determined by three points or less.
“I come out in each of my matches with a game plan,” Slivka said. “I don’t try to rush things and I don’t try to force points. I have the mentality that nobody can take me down, nobody can escape me and nobody can ride me. I’m confident that I own people on the mat.”
This season Slivka has continued to shine in the close matches. Recently in a dual meet with Indianapolis Roncalli Slivka bumped up to 170 to face No. 5-ranked Elijan Mahan. In that match Slivka injured his ribs and had to take two injury time outs, but he didn’t want to quit. He eventually escaped with a 6-4 victory which helped lead the Irish to the team win as well.
“He just gutted that win out,” McGinley said. “He was in a lot of pain. You really see his mental toughness in matches like that. As the seasons go on you just see how many of those close matches he wins, and you know he’s the guy you want out there in those situations.”
Slivka also edged No. 7-ranked (160) Peyton Asbury and No. 5-ranked (160) Nathan Conley by 1-0 scores. He beat No. 3-ranked Brooks Davis 3-2 and No. 4 ranked Peyton Pruett 5-2. He did lose one close match this season, falling to Conley 3-2.
Slivka started out in the Shenandoah school district. He went to Shenandoah until his freshman year. His dad was one of the coaches who helped turned that program around. His father, John, is a former state champion in Georgia.
“My dad, in that Shenandoah room made sure we were all tough,” Slivka said. “One of the drills we had was we would get in our stance and dad would walk around a bunch and snap our necks down. We kept going long after we were tired. It taught me to be tough.”
Slivka’s older brother, Johnny, was also a solid wrestler for the Raiders. Jordan even has a game plan for wrestling his older brother.
“If we do takedowns, Johnny might beat me,” Jordan said. “But in a full match I have him now. He’s a little out of shape. The first and second period he might get me, but come the third, he’s mine.”
Slivka is ranked No. 2 at 160 pounds behind Portage senior Donnell Washington. The two wrestled earlier in the season with Washington claiming the 8-3 victory.
“I am 1 and 1 against him,” Slivka said. “He beat me this year and I beat him last year. I’ve taken losses before and have been able to come back from them. I hope this is no different.”
Slivka’s goal this season is to win another state title. He admits it will be very hard to top last year’s title – with the team state championship being on the line as well.
“I have no clue how you top that,” Slivka said. “Only thing I can think of is doing it again and scoring more points.”
Next year Slivka will wrestle for Ohio University.
“My plan is to be as good as I can be in college. It’s the next challenge.

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Sorry to hear that brother.  Something our Head Coach said that has really helped him is the “Dashboard” on his IHSAA account.  It will give you the weight your wrestlers can legally be at week to week.  This may be something you can look into for yourself (with Head Coach if applicable) moving forward.  Genuinely hope your son still finds success at 145 man.

Sorry to hear that brother.  Something our Head Coach said that has really helped him is the “Dashboard” on his IHSAA account.  It will give you the weight your wrestlers can legally be at week to week.  This may be something you can look into for yourself (with Head Coach if applicable) moving forward.  Genuinely hope your son still finds success at 145 man.

There is a procedure for a change in a bracket that involves a seeded wrestler leaving a bracket for whatever reason be it injury, personal reason or a potential default.   The seeded wrestlers below the wrestlers exiting are moved up a spot.   I think the school who has a exiting wrestler, puts their substitute wrestler if they have one,  in the lowest remaining seeded spot.

Mendez.