The guy

4 minutes ago, MattM said:

The IHSAA pretty much said they don’t have it for any other sport, so it’s not necessary for wrestling.   Although I’d point out that in several other individual sports cross-country, track, golf, swimming there is a pretty clear cut advancement due to those advancing topping the entire field.  Where as for wrestling you are only competing against one individual at a time and could be eliminated without having to prove themselves against more of the field of athletes.  

IHSAA should really pay attention to the wrestling state series then. Its clear every year that wrestle backs need in. Too many kids miss out due to drawing number 1s and there isnt much you can do about it, even winning the regional doesnt give you a sealed chance. 

2 minutes ago, awill0352 said:

I’m new to HS wrestling, but why don’t they do wrestle backs starting from the ticket/blood round? Wouldn’t this prevent these issues?

you would think so, im not sure why its never been implemented, but its very talked about.  

Does anyone have the numbers from last year state tournament that can break down state champs and placers based on the SS, to see which one produces the most champs/placers?  

Alright I Know its early, Lets not crucify me, but anyone wanna discuss early season dark horses/sleepers? Anyone you think is going to explode into the spotlight this year? Anyone that has made a big jump in skill level? (dont worry I wont judge if you're biased ) 

Thanks guys, this is all very entertaining. Been researching some of the names an im definitely impressed!

I was thinking last night about brothers that got to compete at the same time. So im curious to see which are your favorites. Im not to familiar with many so this is gonna be neat to read. Can be previous wrestlers or currently wrestling together or soon to be. Thanks guys!

11 hours ago, ontherise219 said:

145

1. Kasper Mcintosh Portage 12

2. Jacob Laplace Mishawaka

3. Cody Crary Munster 12

4. Aaron Griggs Merrillville 12

5. Jeffery Harper Penn 11

6. Evan Bates Chesterton 9

7. Tyler Turley Hobart 9

8. Brock Merkel Harrison(WL) 

152

1. Noah Lamore Crown Point 12 

2. Graham Calhoun Plymouth 10

3. Joesph Walker Mishawaka 10

4. Malik Hoover Merrillville 12

5. Mikey Hunter Hobart 12

6. Erik Ruiz Harrison(WL) 11

7. Zach Nugent Portage 12

8. Abel Verbeek Lowell 10

I heard Calhoun might be going 45 at least thats what he is signed up for at GFC also i heard from another person that he might go 60?