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I like how they match up 1 vs 4 and 2 vs 3. But with the pitiful job they do of alligning which schools are in which sectional…. regional… and semi-states. Wrestle backs are a must to make sure the best kids reach the state finals. Gibbs versus May is just nuts.

Arizona has classes. Then they try to have a tournament of Champions (privately ran … not through the HS association) but they have had a problem with not all of the champs wanting to participate. Not even half sometimes…

Definitely didn’t agree with that Call. But Tuttle didn’t let it phase him. Glad he pulled it out. Great Match by both guys!

That match was worth the price of the Ticket alone and all the frustration of getting in the building this morning. Tharpe was amazing and went out fighting… you couldn’t help but root for that kid. What an epic match!

Epic end to that match. Anthony really wanted it and earned it!!!

I thought the Stalemate was a bit quick and I am Ben’s dad. I think Ben would have still been able to hold that position, but it was quick for sure. The head scissor was definely there, and I think Ben would have been able to convert that one had it not been BUT… I am a little biased. I could easily see some frustration on the stalemate calls. Cast is a stud. I hate to see any Senior go down who has worked their butt off, but wrestling in Indiana is soooo Brutal and that is why we love it.

Blood Round is a common term used to describe the round before guaranteed placement… This wrestling lingo term is used all over the US. “Ticket Round” is Indiana Wrestling Lingo. It refer to the second round of semi-state. In order to qualify for state Indiana you have to win your first two matches to advance to state. So if you win in the 2nd round of semi-state “you punch your ticket” and qualify to compete at the state finals.

Fort Wayne SS is stacked at 170, but that Regional Final at Maconaquah really hurt Hayden Shepard

Now you know how we feel in Evansville…. It is just brutal. The reality is you must come out of regionals a champ to avoid a death draw… but even then you are not guaranteed. Last Year, we had Colin Knox a regional champ hit Delaney Ruhlman in the ticket round. I do wish there were some sort of wrestle-backs at SS.

Definitely a death draw…

Phillips is headed up to 170. This is typical of Evansville semi-state. Just a meat grinder…. But the real story is… Look at the quality of wrestlers coming out of Invicta this year… Phillips, Law, Conway and May all have trained there since middle school. Coach Knable and Coach K are producing some studs.

Dude... Serious mask “Dictators” in here. Make slip below your nose you’ll get called out. Quietly minding your own business and you mask is slightly down... hail the Mask patrol to the rescue... I get wearing masks to some degree... but these guys are just stupid about it.

Conway vs Rust... this has already been mentioned. But this is definitely a case that indicates a real need for wrestlebacks of some sort at Semi-State. I feel like Rust had some tough calls at regionals in the match versus Conley. Docked a point for hands to the face... no warning... looked incidental... then got nailed for a draping head scissor (with arm in) which from what I understand is legal if there is no pressure. He cut Conley twice trying to make up the difference with takedowns... So basically Conley won 4-3 without actually scoring points offensively at all. Also Conley should have gotten hit with a stalling point IMO also...to send it to SV. Rough Calls for Rust and then He gets Conway for the ticket round... Don’t count him out though... He is gonna give Conway a run for the money for sure.