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    Juggernaut reacted to LionsFan in State Finals 2022- Notable Matches, Upsets, etc.   
    Glad Tuttle pulled out the win. I think the slam call was terrible…Gonzalez was trying to wrestler after he had been returned. Was very impressed with the Delta boys, LeCount has them looking tough. Really enjoyed the Sprague/Tharpe match too…tomorrow is going to be fun!
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    Juggernaut got a reaction from Paycheck141 in Best Wrestlers that didnt wrestle their Senior Year   
    2012 Blake Giffin (South Dearborn) placed 3rd at state (145) , lost to runner up Vinnie Cassaro who lost to Jason Tsirtsis in the finals. Blake did not wrestle his senior year for personal reasons. 
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    Juggernaut got a reaction from Caleb Spires in Jesse Mendez of Crown Point commits to   
    GO BUCKS 
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    Juggernaut reacted to Y2CJ41 in Jesse Mendez of Crown Point commits to   
    Congratulations to Jesse Mendez from Crown Point for signing with Ohio State. Projected to wrestle 141.
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    Juggernaut reacted to FCFIGHTER170 in Silas Alred   
    His father and myself became good friends after Silas and my guy Trizton Carson put on an instant classic at the first ever Freshman/sophmore state championships  5 years ago in a war.. after that We spent many nights talking about not only wrestling but life in general.. He was so passionate and educated in this this thing we call life.. He was without a doubt One the most reformed and thankful ppl I have ever known who was constantly working on being better then the day before..
     
    Never hid from his past and worked everyday to strengthen his faith and strive to give his family the best life possible.. He was so strong not only physically but mentally and spiritually.. He suffered really bad the last year he was on this earth but never once Griped or wanted pity.. He always wanted to help the next man and never wanted ppl to feel sorry for him..Big E was one of the greatest men I ever met and one of the best ppl this sport had lead me to..
     
    Loved that dude and he wants silas to not only be an elite wrestler but seen him becoming UFC champ one day after his wrestling days... Loved that dude and will always remember our bond and good times.. Just glad he's no longer suffering.
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    Juggernaut got a reaction from Caleb Spires in Bryer Hall   
    Bryer Hall has committed to The Ohio State University. 
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    Bryer Hall has committed to The Ohio State University. 
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    Juggernaut reacted to CoachLionheart in Bryer Hall of East Central commits to   
    Congrats!!!!  Outstanding young man.  I look forward to watching you for the Buckeyes.
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    Juggernaut reacted to QuinnHarris in Bryer Hall of East Central commits to   
    Congrats young man! Another Indiana stud headed to the BIG10!
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    Juggernaut reacted to Y2CJ41 in Bryer Hall of East Central commits to   
    Congratulations to Bryer Hall from East Central for signing with Ohio State. Projected to wrestle 174.
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    Juggernaut got a reaction from QuinnHarris in Bryer Hall   
    Bryer Hall has committed to The Ohio State University. 
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    Juggernaut reacted to Y2CJ41 in Alex Freeman of Mater Dei commits to   
    Congratulations to Alec Freeman from Evansville Mater Dei for signing with Indiana. Projected to wrestle 133, 141.
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    Juggernaut reacted to TeamGarcia in INDIANA'S BRYAR HALL GETTING LOVE ON TRACKWRESTING PAGE   
    Bryer went Maximus on us !
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    Juggernaut reacted to HawkinIndy in New Castle Semi-State Predictions (152-285)   
    Predictions for the upper seven weights at New Castle semi-state, starting with a top-heavy bracket at 152.
     
    152 (worth price of admission for the finals match)
    1st- Matthew Koontz, Perry Meridian (coin flip)
    2nd- JaJuan Anderson, Warren Central (lost the coin flip)
    3rd- Ben Wolf, East Central (Has to hope the loser of Koontz/Anderson at the Southport regional doesn't fall in his pod of 4)
    4th- Nathan Powell, Carmel (Honestly could see about 7 different wrestlers land in this spot)
    Others to consider - Gabe Phillips, Centerville; Chase Wagner, Zionsville; Zach Hoyt, New Pal; Ethan Childers, Pendleton Heights; Eli Bustamante, Bishop Chatard; Avery Wills, Eastern Hancock
     
    160
    1st- Robert Major, Carmel
    2nd- Andrew Wilson, Cathedral
    3rd- Leo Calderon, Centerville
    4th- Tyler Jones, Warren Central
    Others to consider - Jakob Sheets, Perry Meridian; Luke Penola, Zionsville; Evan Tilton, Hamilton Heights; Luke Hansen, Roncalli
     
    170
    1st- Bryer Hall, East Central
    2nd- Jake Shafer, Carmel
    3rd- Ulrik Urasky, Cathedral
    4th- Shane Bates, Zionsville
    Others to consider - JaJuan Dale, Perry Meridian; Jaylin Summers, Warren Central; Joseph Kitko, Noblesville
     
    182
    1st- Aiden Warren, Perry Meridian
    2nd- Keon Sullivan, Warren Central
    3rd- Sam Ringer, East Central
    4th- Riley Woodall, Southmont
    Others to consider- Cole Hughes, Shenandoah; Vincent McDonald, Zionsville; Sam Peeples, Roncalli
     
    195
    1st- Hayden Filipovich, Indianapolis Lutheran
    2nd- Johnny Parker, Cathedral
    3rd- Max Broom, Hamilton SE
    4th- Zach White, Carmel (feels wide open for the fourth spot in this bracket)
    Others to consider - Ryan Bovard, East Central; Colin Gillespie, Pendleton Heights
     
    220
    1st- Aataeveon Jordan, Franklin Central
    2nd- David Guhl, Cathedral
    3rd- Kole Viel, East Central
    4th- Jack Taylor, New Castle
    Others to consider - Jeff McClure, Perry Meridian
     
    285
    1st- Antone Alexander, Franklin Central
    2nd- Evan Shafer, Connersville
    3rd- Mihail Platonov, Westfield
    4th- Makhi Watts, North Central
    Others to consider - Lane Fowler, Cathedral; Tucker Keevers, New Palestine
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    Juggernaut reacted to HawkinIndy in New Castle Semi-State Predictions (106-145)   
    The New Castle semi-state traditionally features some of Indiana's top wrestlers and this year is no different. Here are some predictions for 106-145.
     
    106
    1st- Evan Dickey, Cathedral (Avenged an 8-4 loss to Billerman on Jan. 2 with a convincing 10-1 win less than two weeks later)
    2nd- Toby Billerman, Perry Meridian (Should win a tough Southport regional. Has beaten SP's Nathan Smith 4-3, 8-0 and 7-1 this year, along with 8-5 and 15-6 wins over Warren Central's Zac Dray)
    3rd- Nathan Smith, Southport (I like him to beat WC's Zac Dray in the semis at Southport regional and find a better draw at New Castle) 
    4th- Tommy Frazier, Zionsville
    Others to consider - Zac Dray, Warren Central; Oliver Wilson, North Central; Mat Benson, Hamilton SE
     
    113
    1st- Alex Cottey, Perry Meridian (3x state finalist, nothing much more to say)
    2nd- Kyrel Leavell, Warren Central
    3rd- Dylan Driver, Westfield (Could get dicey if Leavell lands in same group of 4)
    4th- Aden Reyes, Cathedral (see ^^^)
    Others to consider - Romello Williams, Anderson; Isaac Ward, Carmel
     
    120
    1st- Braxton Vest, Westfield 
    2nd- Carlton Perry, Warren Central
    3rd- Dillon Graham, Cathedral
    4th- Eitan Halevi, Carmel
    Others to consider - Keaton Morton, Perry Meridian; Gavyn Whitehead, New Castle
     
    126 (fight for 2nd)
    1st- Zeke Seltzer, Cathedral
    2nd- Bryce Lowery, Roncalli
    3rd- Elijah Anthony, Frankfort
    4th- Blake Wolf, East Central
    Others to consider - Jeremiah Henderson, Lawrence North; Dason Tichenor, Warren Central
     
    132
    1st- David Pierson, Warren Central (Beat New Pal's White 9-3 at sectionals)
    2nd- Brac Hooper, Carmel
    3rd- Anthony Hughes, Lawrence North
    4th- Christian White, New Palestine
    Others to consider - Brevan Thrine, New Castle; Drew Willis, Roncalli
     
    138 (feels like a wide open weight class)
    1st- Hudson Harreld, Zionsville
    2nd- Luke Goodwin, Southport
    3rd- Kody Glithero, Roncalli
    4th- Jared Brown, Pendleton Heights
    Others to consider - Alec McLaren, Westfield; Jeremiah Hernandez, Warren Central; Luke Gonzalez, Cathedral; Corbin Walston, Lawrenceburg
     
    145 (Wagner in his own class at this weight)
    1st- Logan Wagner, Zionsville
    2nd- Max Naselroad, Alexandria
    3rd- Jeivan Ross, Warren Central
    4th- Eli Otto, South Dearborn
    Others to consider - Brady McKivitz, Perry Meridian (runner-up finish at sectionals sets him up for a likely 3rd place finish at regionals, tougher draw at SS); Zach Wilson, Roncalli; Tyler Lindamood, Fishers
     
    Will create a separate thread for 152-285. Thoughts on the above?
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    Juggernaut reacted to JMILL in Way Too Early State Predictions   
    I def agree about Gabe, great kid from a great family.  Only issue here @IU89 & @TeamGarcia is that he did not actually sleep on Gabe, he put him in the write up and covered his bases by saying:
    "#3 Gabe Sollars and #5 Cody Timmerman are talented wrestlers too that could contend for that spot, and maybe even see themselves under the lights"
     
    So with that said, I would say great write up overall @TysonNisley ; best of luck to you in college and the remainder of your journey.
     
    Good luck to all the kids competing and I hope for safe competition for all.
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    Juggernaut reacted to TysonNisley in Way Too Early State Predictions   
    As a freshman in college, this will be my first year looking at the state tournament as a fan rather than a competitor, and I thought that maybe I'd make some predictions way early on to see how well I can do. I am going to state my top 3 picks in each weight class, as well as my reasoning for each of those picks, as well as a dark horse in each weight class (these aren't necessarily guys that I believe are top 3 candidates, but rather guys that I believe will place well above their ranking when we get to the state finals). Feel free to argue my picks, and maybe throw some other potential dark horses out there.
     
    106: Jeffrey Bailey, Evan Dickey, Evan Seng
    This became a very interesting weight class after Evan Dickey saw his #1 ranking go away at Team State after a loss to Toby Billerman. Since then, Billerman has taken two losses of his own, one to Preston haines, and a convincing revenge match from Dickey. While Jeffrey Bailey has not wrestled many of the top competitors at this weight class this year, I believe he has what it takes to win it all, and with an impressive second period tech fall over #23 E'Shawn Tolbert, my thoughts were definitely reinforced. I like Evan Seng over Toby Billerman for the third place spot, however, I think that both these guys could very easily find themselves in the first place match.
     
    Dark Horse: Ashton Jackson
    I'm going to try my best to keep my LaPorte bias out of these predictions, but I truly believe that Jackson could be a top 4 guy when the time comes. He has had very impressive wins during the season, such as a dominating fall over #8 Tanner Tishner and a 18-6 major decision over #12 Johnny Cortez, and has only lost to #9 at 113 Anthony Bahl, and a hiccup against #18 Jalen May. Don't count Jackson out against anybody in the state.
     
    113: Alex Cottey, Isaac Ruble, Kyrel Leavell
    With Logan Miller out, we won't get to see the clash of returning state champs in Miller and Cottey, but don't count Ruble out either. You would definitely think that after a year of training, and the sting of losing under the lights, that he isn't going to give up so easy. Freshman Kyrel Leavell is also somebody I wouldn't count out to make it under the lights, as he has been impressive all year. #5 Hayden Brady is another high level competitor I could see making the top 3 this year.
     
    Dark Horse: Hayden DeMarco
    #10 Hayden DeMarco has proven himself to be very dangerous, taking out former #1 at 106 Evan Dickey at Team State. He also has many other quality wins, and I believe he could place quite high this year. That might come down to who wins the East Chicago Semi-State between him and #9 Anthony Bahl.
     
    120: Sergio Lemley, Logan Frazier, Cole Ross
    Sergio Lemley seems to be the big dog in this weight class, as he is the only one with a national ranking, but I wouldn't call it a lock either. I believe that Logan Frazier has what it takes to push Sergio in the first place match, and possibly dethrone him under the lights. #3 Lane Gilbert is ranked above Cole Ross, claiming a 4-2 decision over him this season, but Ross is a senior, while Gilbert is a sophomore, and I believe that factor could give Ross a little extra juice to win that match. #5 Preston Teusch, #6 Aiden Sprague, and #7 Braxton Vest are also very capable wrestlers, and could very easily claim that 3rd place spot, or even more than that.
     
    Dark Horse: Zar Walker
    #17 Zar Walker sure has some footsteps to follow, and I think he's done a very good job thus far during his freshman year season. His only two losses are to #14 Justin Puckett, and #7 Braxton Vest, both by three points, and I think that Walker could most definitely reverse those outcomes when the time comes.
     
    126: Zeke Seltzer, Brady Ison, Cheaney Schoeff
    Zeke Seltzer is one of the few wrestlers in the state that many might consider a lock, and for good reason, as he is ranked #5 in the country right now. The big story of this weight class, however, is the rivalry between #2 Brady Ison and #3 Cheaney Schoeff. Ison leads the series 2-0, but their last encounter at sectionals a few days ago ended in an overtime bout, and it should show that Schoeff could very easily take down Ison on any given day. Wrestlers like #4 Bryce Lowery and #5 Sam Goin could also very well claim one of these top 3 spots and break up this exciting rivalry.
     
    Dark Horse: Landon Bertsch
    Undefeated on the year, I would imagine that #9 Landon Bertsch is hungry this year, and is looking to finally break through to the second day of the state tournament, and even make a good run on that second day as well, after two years of taking losses Friday night. Throw Bertsch right into the mix with Ison, Schoeff, Lowery, and Goin, as guys that could make a deep run this year.
     
    132: Ian Heath, Alec Freeman, Aiden Torres
    This weight class is WILD. Making predictions for this weight class is a very tough thing to do, as there are so many quality guys that could make a deep run in this weight class, with no clear #1 in my opinion. I like Ian Heath winning it all this year, as he has made it to the show every year in his high school career such far, and is able to compete with anybody. However, let's not forget Alec Freeman's stellar season, in which he has taken out plenty of high level guys, such as #4 Kysen Montgomery, #6 Jack Coyle (16-3!), #3 at 126 Cheaney Schoeff, and #9 David Pierson. I think that sophomore Aiden Torres is very capable of winning it all as well, but not including himself, the top NINE guys in this weight class are seniors, and I think everybody in the top nine can win this weight class.
     
    Dark Horse: Cole Solomey
    #10 Cole Solomey is just outside of the top nine guys I mentioned earlier, but I think that Solomey could also make a run to the top of the podium, as he lost to #3 Aiden Torres only 3-1, and is a returning placer himself.
     
    138: Jesse Mendez, Blake Boarman, Delaney Ruhlman
    Jesse Mendez is good. Very good. Most people would consider him to be a lock, and I would probably agree. But you have #3 Blake Boarman, who won a state title last year, and you'd think that he would be looking for another. He could've dropped to 132, or bumped to 145, and possibly won his second state title there. But here he is, at 138, and I think it was on purpose. But then you have #2 Delaney Ruhlman, only a sophomore, and was only a qualifier last year, three weight classes below. And this season, he goes and claims a MAJOR decision against Boarman, the returning state champion at this weight class. I think there is a chance, a good chance at that, that Mendez will roll through this weight class. But I also think there's a chance that it's not gonna be that easy. I am excited to see who wrestles Jesse under the lights, and if they could threaten Jesse's third consecutive title.
     
    Dark Horse: Colton Roberts
    #18 Colton Roberts has a decent number of losses on this season. However, when you look at these losses, you can see that he has been challenged many times this season against some of the best in the state, and he has put up a fight in all of those challenges, losing by only one point to #6 Diesel Duncan, and decision losses to both Delaney Ruhlman and Blake Boarman. Don't be surprised if you see Roberts competing for a medal this  year.
     
    145: Logan Wagner, Hayden Watson, Jaden Reynolds
    This is another weight class where there is definitely not a clear winner. Both Jaden Reynolds and Logan Wagner have had awesome seasons, and their only losses on the season are to each other. Hayden Watson is a guy that I think could definitely beat both of them, however, and I'm predicting that he does end up getting that win. Don't forget about #4 Cody Goodwin, who is also a state title contender, and could beat any of these three, as shown with a mere 3-1 loss to Watson.
     
    Dark Horse: Brady McKivitz
    It surprises me to see #25 Brady McKivitz down so low, because I feel like he most certainly has the tools to make it to the show, and even place. He has 3-0 and 4-0 losses to Goodwin and Watson, respectively, and has wins over #9 Blaze Garcia and #7 at 138 Luke Goodwin, so I think he has the tools to make it far. He did take a loss at sectionals to UR Zach Wilson, but he has beaten him earlier in the season, and I expect him to avenge that loss down the road.
     
    152: Javen Estrada, Matt Koontz, Riley Rust
    Matt Koontz has wrestled 132, 138, 145, and 152 this season, and it's surprising to see him settle at the heaviest of these weights. However, he has stuck both Riley Rust, and Javen Estrada, so he is no joke despite going up so much weight. However, aside from the loss to Koontz, Estrada has been extremely dominant this year, pinning #6 Brock Ellis early in the season, and claiming many more state ranked wins. #1 JaJuan Anderson is also a serious threat at this weight class, but he has not seen either Estrada or Koontz this season so far, and had one encounter with #4 Riley Rust, who he beat in overtime. Riley Rust has beaten Anderson in the past though, and both of these wrestlers last year were probably not on many people's radar, when they blew through the state tournament, and met in the semis, in which JaJuan lost an overtime match to Alec Viduya to claim second, while Rust was stuck by Reynolds to place 4th. In other words, these guys are historically ready to go when the big show comes. Other possible contenders for a top 3 spot are #5 J Conway, who is undefeated on the year, #6 Brock Ellis, who has taken a few lumps this year, but is nonetheless a great wrestler that should not be overlooked, and #7 Tyler Conley, who can compete with anybody in the state.
     
    Dark Horse: Scott Fitts
    #22 Scott Fitts was a state qualifier his freshman year, and has not been able to make it back to the show for another shot. However, despite being ranked so low, he wrestled a 3-1 match against the #1 guy in the weight class, showing that he has the capability to hang with anybody in the state.
     
    160: Brody Baumann, Robert Major, Orlando Cruz
    This is probably my favorite weight class, simply because there are so many dominant wrestlers here that have what it takes to break into the top three. Robert Major has dominated everybody he has wrestled this year, with the exception of #4 Kade Law, who he beat 7-4. However, I personally have been very impressed with Brody Baumann, who has also dominated everybody he has wrestled, including a 20-5 technical fall over #6 Tyler Jones. #3 Andrew Wilson started the season looking practically untouchable, earning wins over Kade Law, Orlando Cruz, and Tyler Jones, but eventually Kade Law avenged his loss, and Robert Major beat him 6-0. It might be a bold prediction, but I like Orlando Cruz outplacing both Kade Law and Andrew Wilson this year, but of course, this weight could go drastically different, with guys like the previously mentioned Tyler Jones, #7 Tyler Turley, #8 AJ Steenbeke, and #9 Jordan Fulks. It should be worth mentioning that both Turley and Fulks spent time this year as the #1 wrestler in the weight class, so that should show you how stacked this weight class is.
     
    Dark Horse: Landon Buchanan
    #10 Landon Buchanan has never made it to the Bank, but that doesn't mean that he can't hang with the best. In fact, his lone loss this season is to #2 at 170 Pate Eastin, and that match went into double overtime. Buchanan can most certainly be a top 3 wrestler if he wrestles well.
     
    170: Bryer Hall, Tyler Fuqua, Pate Eastin
    Bryer Hall has been a high level wrestler for a long time now, placing his freshman year, getting upset in the ticket round his sophomore year, and earning a runner up placement last year. It most definitely seems like this year is the year for Hall to win. However, there is plenty of depth in this weight class, and with that, plenty of wrestlers that can challenge Hall for the top spot. Tyler Fuqua is an exciting wrestler that can put anybody on his back, and I think that Fuqua will be the guy to wrestle Hall under the lights, although I'm not ready to say that he will be able to beat Hall, although anything can happen. Pate Eastin can also challenge both these wrestlers, and is most certainly a title contender at this weight class. But talk about the amount of talented wrestlers in this weight! #4 Brodie Porter, #5 John Purdy, #6 Sam Morrill, and many more wrestlers that could challenge for a top 3 spot. I am very excited for this weight class to go down in three weeks.
     
    Dark Horse: Codei Khawaja
    I'm gonna be honest, I have never heard of #11 Codei Khawaja before this season. But Khawaja had shown that he can put points on the board against high level wrestlers, as shown with a pair of major decisions against #14 Blake Wiedner and #22 Van Skinner. I think Khawaja can get on the podium this year.
     
    182: Drake Buchanan, Gavin Layman, Aiden Warren
    I remember earlier this season when people were curious about the matchup between #1 Aiden Warren and #2 Drake Buchanan. Then, the matchup finally happened and, well, Buchanan PINNED him. And he hasn't looked back, with falls over #25 Jaden Durnil, #12 Keon Sullivan, and a 25-8 tech fall over #6 Jalen Ward. I'm not sure if anybody can compete with Drake Buchanan, but I wouldn't count anyone out yet. #4 Gavin Layman is undefeated on the year, and has not really had any close matches himself, beating #4 at 195 Johnny Parker 5-0, and pinning #8 Colin Kwiatkowski at sectionals. I think Gavin Layman gets the better of Aiden Warren, but I think Aiden Warren will secure the 3rd place spot, although #3 Gabe Sollars and #5 Cody Timmerman are talented wrestlers too that could contend for that spot, and maybe even see themselves under the lights. Gabe Sollars eliminated Layman last year Friday night, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Sollars take that match this year.
     
    Dark Horse: Keon Sullivan
    #12 Keon Sullivan has taken a few losses this season, but he also had a 3-2 match with Aiden Warren, showing that he can compete with the best. From a school like Warren Central, I wouldn't put it past Sullivan to wrestle deep into the medal rounds.
     
    195: Hayden Filipovich, Juan Grange, Eli Pack
    This might be one of my bolder predictions, but I'm not really sure about this weight class to be honest. Eli Pack has stood as the #1 ranked wrestler at 195 all year, but has not wrestled a single ranked opponent all year, and I can't imagine that the best time to get your first test of the year is the state tournament. We will get to see Pack wrestle #3 Conner Barket at semi-state, so we will see if he is worthy of that #1 ranking. However, this is a way too early prediction, so unfortunately I will have to go with my gut here. Juan Grange is somebody that I think has been proving himself to be better and better all year, with pins against #8 Matt Lepper and #10 Gage DeMarco. I am making a bold prediction that Grange will take out Pack, and Barket too, since all three are at the same semi-state. That'll be a semi-state bracket to watch. Hayden Filipovich doesn't have many ranked wins either, but both of his ranked wins were quick falls, so you could assume that he has a good shot to win it all. But who knows, Connor Barket, or #4 Johnny Parker could claim any of these spots as well, to be honest, and #6 Harris Eason and #7 Brach Carrington should not be overlooked either.
     
    Dark Horse: Ibrahim Khaoucha
    #16 Ibrahim Khaoucha is better than this ranking implies. He is a former state qualifier, and was a runner-up at the always tough Al Smith classic. It looks like earlier in the year he look a weird loss, but I don't think that reflects the level that this wrestler is at. Expect to see this guy on the podium.
     
    220: Evan Bates, Tristan Ruhlman, Jason Streck
    Evan Bates and Tristan Ruhlman is a match that I am very excited to see. Both of these wrestlers have seen themselves in the FloWrestling national rankings, with Evan Bates being ranked as high as #5 in the country after his runner-up finish at Fargo Nationals, but is now at #13, and Tristan Ruhlman seeing himself at #19 in the country, after beating a nationally ranked opponent during an excellent run at IHPO. While Evan Bates is the clear favorite, Tristan Ruhlman is known for exceeding his expectations, as seen last year at Al Smith, when he stuck Garrett's Clayton Fielden, who was #1 in the state at the time, and was also in and out of the FloWrestling national rankings. Jason Streck looks to be the clear #3, and most certainly has the tools to place even higher. #4 David Guhl also had a 6-2 match with Evan Bates earlier this year, so he is definitely a wrestler that you cannot count out. As much as I would like to see Bates and Ruhlman, it would be awesome to see an upset happen.
     
    Dark Horse: Jeff McClure
    #10 Jeff McClure should make a deep run Saturday night. He has 4 losses on the season, which includes a 6-3 loss against David Guhl, a 13-3 loss against #8 Aataeveon Jordan, and two losses against Isaiah Street, who is not competing in the state tournament. Although his loss against Jordan was not close, his loss against Guhl was, and I think that his state run will depend on which version of himself shows up when the time comes.
     
    285: Braydon Erb, Reeve Muncie, Leighton Jones
    Braydon Erb and Reeve Muncie wrestled mid season, and Erb got the better of him, in a 3-1 win. To be honest, I think this match can go either way, but I think that I'm gonna go chalk with this matchup. Leighton Jones has not wrestled Erb or Muncie, and he is a very talented underclassman, so it would not be out of the ordinary to see him push Muncie or Erb in the semis of the state tournament to earn his spot under the lights. The reason I am not predicting that upset is because Erb and Muncie are seniors, and I think that you wrestle a little different when it's your last go. Otherwise, I might have tried to call the upset. #4 Antone Alexander is a previous qualifier, and his lone loss is a 3-1 loss against Jones, so don't count him out. #5 Jacob Johnson is another previous qualifier that could make some noise. Lastly, I'd like to note that #6 Hunter Whitenack has pinned every single opponent thus far in his junior year campaign, and this kid is a force to be reckoned with. He is a full 285 pound wrestler, and I'm pretty sure he cuts weight to make heavyweight, so watch out for this giant.
     
    Dark Horse: Brock Donati
    UR Brock Donati has taken some losses this season for sure, but it should be noted that he has been on the state rankings multiple times this season, and more importantly, he had a 5-2 match earlier in the year with Muncie. To be honest, I think that heavyweight is one of the most unpredictable weight classes there are, but I think that Donati has the tools to find himself at the Bank, and maybe even on the podium.
     
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    Juggernaut reacted to Y2CJ41 in Possibility of no fans at both semi state and state?   
    First off we have to be very thankful we are having a season. It doesn't look promising for the states that have moved their seasons and we are extremely lucky here. I wasn't sure we would get through a month of the football season. I wasn't sure we would get through a month of the wrestling season, but here we are. 
     
    We all want fans at our events to cheer on the kids. This year has been really weird without fans in the stands. Last night was our first home meet with fans and it felt different and nice to have to people yelling and screaming. 
     
    With everything else going on in this world our kids having wrestling is even more important. Be appreciative of the efforts of the administrations from the IHSAA to local schools for working with us during this time. Our kids are having a season and it is looks good that we will complete it. That is something many states may not be able to say.
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    Juggernaut reacted to SWINfan in Trackwrestling Team State Webcast - Live Only?   
    I can confirm it is letting me go back and watch a match wrestled earlier. 
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    Juggernaut reacted to Y2CJ41 in New Schools   
    Some updates, per our XTREME sources Christian Carroll attended practice at Penn yesterday.
     
    Name Old School New School Weight Juan Grange Conroe Woodlands(TX) Penn 195/220 Brock Donati St. Charles(IL) Penn 285 Matteo Vargo Fort Dorchester(SC) Penn 126 Tyler Jones Lawrence Central Warren Central 160 Sergio Lemley Mount Carmel(IL) Chesterton 120 Javen Estrada New Lenox(IL) Crown Point 145 Blaze Garcia Avon Brownsburg 138 Robert Major Downers Grove(IL) Carmel 160 Ison Robinson Bolingbrook(IL) Fort Wayne Snider 185 Andrew Sinkovics Culver Academy Mishawaka 126 Braden Welch Culver Academy Ohio 170 Jakob Sheets Plainfield Perry Meridian 160 Aaron Butts Roncalli Perry Meridian 285 Pate Eastin Unity(IL) Penn 170 Jack Coyle Oak Forest Portage 138 Blake Byerley Auburn(AL) East Noble 113
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    Juggernaut reacted to Ed Pendoski in Does Maconaquah still have a fall tournament   
    Joe,
     
    I completely agree, but what you may not know in the Indiana General Assembly 2020, Senate bill 398 was passed which allows for US Title 36 youth serving organizations with patriotic intent, which covers organizations like Girl Scouts, in their ability to still access school meeting spaces.  
     
    http://iga.in.gov/legislative/2020/bills/senate/398#document-cfbcd145
     
    Maybe we need to link youth wrestling in title 36.  Probably need to do a better job of being patriotic in our sport.  My vote is we eliminate hand shaking and add saluting before we compete.
     
    (ps....Just being silly here.  I kinda have inside info on girl scout stuff.  Hit me up if you need cookies btw)
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    Juggernaut reacted to battlingbraves in Tyce Freije commits to Wabash   
    Congratulations to Tyce Freije for attending Wabash College in the fall to wrestle! He plans to wrestle 141 & 149 next season! Good luck! 
     
    Tyce article on Indiana Mat
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    Juggernaut reacted to Y2CJ41 in Doug Annakin(backtothemat)   
    Longtime poster Doug Annakin passed away Friday after battling brain cancer. I know he was very active on the site.
     
    Thoughts out to his son Baxter and the rest of the family on their loss.
     
    https://obits.courierpress.com/obituaries/courierpress/obituary.aspx?n=douglas-annakin-doug&pid=196234384
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    Juggernaut reacted to MattM in Big10 Network showing Wrestling in 60 all day   
    To help honor America BTN wants to show America’s greatest sport all day long.
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