Bag of Hammers

I'm all for doing as many extra circular activities as possible. But if a kid isn't doing so then he/she needs freestyle and greco in their life. I always enjoyed freestyle more than folkstyle and like greco more than freestyle.

I had that when I competed in the 80's. I went to a small school and played football, wrestled and ran track. In the bigger schools it seems kids specialize a bit more. It is hard to be a multi-sport athlete bc everything is so competitive. Perhaps I'm wrong.

I know CG has a lot of Freestyle and Greco participation. I believe we sent 7 juniors and cadets last year to Fargo. All of them medaled at IHSAA state except 1 who lost in the blood round at Semi State. Nothing beats mat time and working on your feet. Greco is a whole different tool bag that can make the difference in a tight match.

Does your high school program encourage wrestling freestyle and greco? Why?

Fountain Central High School Other than Jim Helwig (The Ultimate Warrior), I'd say our most accomplished wrestler is Laine Frazee who placed 8th in state.

Nothing on injury time?

I can confirm Jim Helwig is a Fountain Central product. He does have family in beautiful Crawfordsville.

His work in “Log Jammin” alone should get him in.

I’d happily watch that dual.

The topic is "Who's your school's most accomplished wrestler". She's probably the most accomplished wrestler from Indiana. Olympic Bronze Medalist 4x World Championship Medalist

I see his picture on the wall of fame every time I go to CG. Couldn't remember his stats. Impressive.

Center Grove: This one would be hard to say without a little research. I believe Charlie Larocca with his 2 state titles would have to be the answer. They've had many state champions but I believe Charlie is the only multiple champ. Drake Buchanan Hayden Watson Brayden Littell (undefeated) Sean Mappes (undefeated) The Yates Brothers (can't remember if any were state champs or multiple state champs) Ron Gaskins It is a program with a rich history and its continuing to get better.

I think Gleason Mappes and Burk Van Horn wrestled the same weight a couple of consecutive years. They would've seen each other at the Johnson Co Tournament and the state tournament several times as they both went to the Mooresville Sectional. I wish I had the specifics but they could've wrestled 9-10 times.

Ellis was the most dominant Indiana wrestler I saw.