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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.

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.

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.

Yeah.... shoooweeee.. bless the Mooresville Regional... .We just get guys like Coy Hammack who are semifinalist as a Sophomore and never make it back to state. This year Peyton Richards, beat Gunner Butt at Connersville and Jalen May at IHPO but gets beat in ticket round by Rioux.
 
We aren't competing if not for Mooresville, that's for sure!!!
 

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

The Ancient Elder. 

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

Gaskin's brother was very good too. It's been so long, I don't know which one it was but his battle with May was my introduction to serious wrestling.

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

If you are talking about a single season then I respectfully submit Wyatt Krejsa's current season.
 
-Undefeated in IN during the regular season.  29-2 coming into sectional.
- Went 3-2 at the Walsh Ironman.  His only losses of the season were at this tournament.  He upset the #5, 145 in the nation.
-Al Smith Title - Fall, Major, Fall, TF and Fall
-Mooresville Sectional - Bye, Inj Def, Fall, TF
-Mooresville Regional - Fall, Fall, TF
-Evansville Semi State - Fall, Major, Fall, Fall (against the #2 ranked wrestler)
-State Finals - Fall, Fall, TF, Dec (13-6 against the #2 ranked wrestler)
 
That is a pretty good bit of work.
 

If you are talking about a single season then I respectfully submit Wyatt Krejsa's current season.
 
-Undefeated in IN during the regular season.  29-2 coming into sectional.
- Went 3-2 at the Walsh Ironman.  His only losses of the season were at this tournament.  He upset the #5, 145 in the nation.
-Al Smith Title - Fall, Major, Fall, TF and Fall
-Mooresville Sectional - Bye, Inj Def, Fall, TF
-Mooresville Regional - Fall, Fall, TF
-Evansville Semi State - Fall, Major, Fall, Fall (against the #2 ranked wrestler)
-State Finals - Fall, Fall, TF, Dec (13-6 against the #2 ranked wrestler)
 
That is a pretty good bit of work.
 

If you are talking about a single season then I respectfully submit Wyatt Krejsa's current season.
 
-Undefeated in IN during the regular season.  29-2 coming into sectional.
- Went 3-2 at the Walsh Ironman.  His only losses of the season were at this tournament.  He upset the #5, 145 in the nation.
-Al Smith Title - Fall, Major, Fall, TF and Fall
-Mooresville Sectional - Bye, Inj Def, Fall, TF
-Mooresville Regional - Fall, Fall, TF
-Evansville Semi State - Fall, Major, Fall, Fall (against the #2 ranked wrestler)
-State Finals - Fall, Fall, TF, Dec (13-6 against the #2 ranked wrestler)
 
That is a pretty good bit of work.
 

I don't know why more coaches don't insist on their bigs wrestling greco.  More tools in the toolbox.  You can change the game if the match isn't going your way by breaking out the greco.  It teaches position control and develops good hips and balance.  A lot of people are afraid of getting thrown.  Learn how to be thrown safely by drilling throws with your partner.

It becomes very evident in those close matches with the bigs, who has a Greco background and who does not. 
Very interesting to watch a Greco guy go to work on his set ups and positioning, then BANG!

I don't know why more coaches don't insist on their bigs wrestling greco.  More tools in the toolbox.  You can change the game if the match isn't going your way by breaking out the greco.  It teaches position control and develops good hips and balance.  A lot of people are afraid of getting thrown.  Learn how to be thrown safely by drilling throws with your partner.

I don't know why more coaches don't insist on their bigs wrestling greco.  More tools in the toolbox.  You can change the game if the match isn't going your way by breaking out the greco.  It teaches position control and develops good hips and balance.  A lot of people are afraid of getting thrown.  Learn how to be thrown safely by drilling throws with your partner.

I’d say the only problem the OP had was getting the cart before the horse.  Strong CP supporter but perhaps a little too enthusiastic this time.  CP already had a bullseye on their back (for good reason, they are a great team).  No need to put a spotlight on it.
 
Second, hate in a public forum typically points toward excellence and success.  CP should embrace the vitriol bc it shows that they are doing things right to be successful.  Bburg gets it too and should give that hate and nitpicking a big hug bc people are envious of success.  People have hated Cathedral for years bc of the success of the program.  Throw EMD into that group as well.

I’d say the only problem the OP had was getting the cart before the horse.  Strong CP supporter but perhaps a little too enthusiastic this time.  CP already had a bullseye on their back (for good reason, they are a great team).  No need to put a spotlight on it.
 
Second, hate in a public forum typically points toward excellence and success.  CP should embrace the vitriol bc it shows that they are doing things right to be successful.  Bburg gets it too and should give that hate and nitpicking a big hug bc people are envious of success.  People have hated Cathedral for years bc of the success of the program.  Throw EMD into that group as well.

I’d say the only problem the OP had was getting the cart before the horse.  Strong CP supporter but perhaps a little too enthusiastic this time.  CP already had a bullseye on their back (for good reason, they are a great team).  No need to put a spotlight on it.
 
Second, hate in a public forum typically points toward excellence and success.  CP should embrace the vitriol bc it shows that they are doing things right to be successful.  Bburg gets it too and should give that hate and nitpicking a big hug bc people are envious of success.  People have hated Cathedral for years bc of the success of the program.  Throw EMD into that group as well.

McConnell wins a lot of matches.  He frustrates a lot of wrestlers.  Takes advantage of mistakes and gets his hand raised.