HawkinIndy

2 hours ago, Zach Richards said:

With the 1A/2A State Championship this weekend, it got me thinking … Is it time for Indiana to have different divisions for wrestling, similar to football or basketball?

 

I’ll save my opinion for later, but I’m curious as to what others think.

While it isn’t a representation of all 1A/2A teams across the state, some of the best in those lower classes were there today. That said, no. Most if not all of the champions today were Friday nighters or SS qualifiers/ticket rounders.

17 minutes ago, RAJR said:

Yep, IHSAA loves Indy and moves if needed.  Basketball is being pushed a week due to NCAA tournamnet games this year.

 

A few clarifications, Track & Field is Bloomington. Cross Country is Terre Haute. Softball is West Lafayette. Volleyball and Gymnastics are in Muncie.

I knew something involving running was in Bloomington.

Have only lived in Indiana since 2017 so still learning. Thank you!

1 hour ago, Cmoney125 said:

10 Bucks the IHSAA never puts the state championships back in Indy. Just a feeling.

The IHSAA loves having its championships in Indy. There’s a reason this was the first IHSAA state champion in any sanctioned sport to be crowned in Evansville. Outside of Bloomington for cross country, locations other than Indy are only sought when there’s a conflict in scheduling or renovations with a particular venue (NBA All-Star Game, Indy Indians playing at home, etc.)

See you at Gainbridge next February.

1 minute ago, CainBones said:

Center Grove has been hit with at least two fleeing the mats during the state tournament and several stall calls!

 

Center Grove has been such a boring team to watch! They do nothing and win close matches. Kudos to them for winning tough and close matches, but goodness just wrestle!

 

It’s like their coaches watched the “Stall Camp” Flowrestling special and took the “Why win by 2 when you can win by 1” mentality. 

This ^^^^
 

I have heard “Make them wrestle!” directed at Center Grove wrestlers from fans at least 13 times.

Chasers if you’re into $5 Busch Latte buckets for dinner.

3 hours ago, buttler73 said:

I got Keith in the quarters against Goss! Good Luck this weekend!

Can’t happen in the quarters, you thinking semis?

Who's coming out on the opposite side of Hockaday-Thrine?

I'd say that side is wide open between DeMarco, Bradley, Goss and Davis.

The Richmond and Jeffersonville regionals... woof.

26 minutes ago, Indianawrestler145 said:

“Classy response”  

Still waiting on your receipt

39 minutes ago, bdoss4545 said:

Doss- Graham semis (should have went OT Doss take down end of 2nd.) but I’m clearly biased.

lots of action for little scoring. 

Fun match between friends 

Great call. Unbiased, that was an outstanding match. Bryce is peaking at the right time!

7 minutes ago, datdude said:

Hats off to Jack for a good day of wrestling. Donald Bowie is a 14 year old (won’t be 15 until June) in his 3rd year wrestling. He will certainly be tough and has a high ceiling. Congratulations to both on good seasons. 

Bowie will certainly be a good one. Great raw skill and another building block for WC.

2 minutes ago, ontherise219 said:

138: new castle finals Kyrell Leavel vs Gavin whitehead 

 

Watching the end of that match, if that isn’t a DQ in Indiana I am not sure what needs to be. 
 

*** before any one says you don’t want to see a kids career ended like that, judging by his actions I don’t believe he cared 

Couldn’t agree more. Complete disrespect and utterly disgusting to watch.

I can’t imagine the coaching staff at The Citadel will tolerate that kind of behavior for long.

At New Castle 

113 Volz-Lian in the ticket (match of the day at NC)

132 Plahitko-Kuhn in the ticket (high scoring, end of match controversy)

132 Vandygriff-Volz in the ticket (Vandy gets over the hump after two regular season losses)

132 Thrine-Davis in the semis (last year’s 126 champ on the ropes)

138 Whitehead-Hornsby in the ticket (another great battle between these two)

138 Leonard-Jones in the ticket (end of match controversy, OT)

138 Leavell-Whitehead in the finals (post-match antics)

144 Arberry-Graham in the finals (OT)

150 Durham-Schott in first round (14-13 final)

157 Cashman-Kincaide in the finals (OT)

175 White-Harden in the semis 

190 Weaver-Penola in the finals (state finals preview potentially)

215 Woodall-Kendrex in the semis

On 2/7/2024 at 11:59 AM, TheTruth1 said:

Ya’ll thinking Waylon will walk through Xavier Smith is comical. 

Were 4 takedowns and a second-period pinfall good enough for you?

On 2/6/2024 at 9:34 PM, Indianawrestler145 said:

I’ll make sure to reference this post on Saturday don’t forget you said specifically by pin. 

The line on Davis by pinfall over Bowie has closed.

Did your register run out of receipt paper?

3 minutes ago, Johnpsulions said:

Every year someone comes out of nowhere and unexpectedly wins their respective semi state, peaking at just the right moment…
 

Who is one wrestler flying a little bit under the radar that you expect to make a BIG impact! 
 

For me, this grappler is Cameron Volz of Hancock! 
 

I expect serious noise to be made. Who is your dark horse semi state champ?

 

The anticipation is killing me! 

 

WRESTLERS - CLEAR - THE - MATS

Cameron is on the radar with three narrow losses to Thrine already this season. However, I'll stick with the same school and same family for my darkhorse.

Bradyn Volz. Give me little Volz with wins over Lian in the ticket, Bayliss in the semis and Getz in the championship.

Mishawaka 113 Smith is scrappy, could surprise some in Eastern Chicago.

1 minute ago, Wrestlingfan937 said:

Imo thrine vs Davis will be the March to watch at 132. 

Davis is solid, strong, and by god don't let him get a wrist and half or it's all over. 

That could be a fun one. I believe Thrine has two wins over Davis, including a ticket-round bout last season.

9 minutes ago, TheTruth1 said:

Ya’ll thinking Waylon will walk through Xavier Smith is comical. 

I’ve watched Xavier Smith. Everyone take notes during Waylon’s takedown clinic.

13 minutes ago, Coach Moore said:

Do not sleep on FC 150 Moses Stevenson... or FC 120 Richard Rogers. 

Both very talented wrestlers. Moses is tough, just think him catching injured Getz was the reason for the swing from their previous match.

12 hours ago, Johnpsulions said:

106 - this is shoettles weight this kid is a stud and he WALKS through this bracket.

 

Jonny bissmeyer of Indy CHS gives him his closest match of the day.

 

113 - Bradyn Volz makes his presence KNOWN and takes GOLD. Many will know his name after Saturday this kid is a young STUD.

 

he will take on the victor of a tough ticket between Reyes and bayliss. I suspect Reyes prevails.

 

120 chase yant brings home the Gold medal After potentially his toughest match of the day with Perry Meridians RJ taylor.

 

upset alert? Look out for Ezra fye - he will not go down without a fight in his likely ticket round matchup with FC’s Rich rodgers:

 

126 Cathedrals Bragg takes home gold after a semis thriller with broady and wins a tough battle with returning placer “Butt” of New pal.

 

132 Tylin Thrine electrifies his home crowd as he hits postseason stride. Looking for fireworks as he meats common foe, cam Volz in the finals.

 

Jack Davis of Bishop wins a couple matches by fall and cruises for bronze 

 

138 oh boy do we have ourselves a ticket round match In whitehead vs Hornsby 

 

these two have an electrifying style matchup and I plan to have my buttery popcorn ready for this one 

 

Winner likely finds themselves a date with Warren Central JUGGERNAUT KYRELLLLL LEAVALLLL

 

144 Another Warren Central WARRIOR finds his way to the finals for a finals matchup that I am ready to watch 

 

Indy cathedrals DYLAN GHRAHAM looks to avenge an early season loss 

 

flip a coin on this matchup - I’ll take “the luck of the Irish” in a close one

 

150 - #4 Jacob weaver finds himself in a TOUGH ticket round match with roncallis Getz 

 

Getz injury defaults out of regionals to 4th and weaver loses by fall in a match in which he was searching for a technical fall….

 

the beauty of the regional! Now these two studs battle for a trip to THE FORD CENTER

 

hamilton heights fettig is a tough out - look for him to surprise some people and take home gold this weekend

 

157

 

silas foster meets freshman standout Aidan Kincaide of Noblesville in the semis 

 

I suspect foster is hungry after two straight losses to Warrens Anthony Cashman 

 

foster puts up a great fight but I’m giving the edge to Warrens CASH MONEY MAN

 

165

 

Waylon Cressell of Warren might not drip a single drop of sweat this weekend 

 

He might win this thing blindfolded, respectfully! 
 

175

 

This weight intrigues me! Is Kyle harden back to health? What can we expect out of this young stud? 
 

If healthy, I’ve got him in a 2 point match over Warrens Brenton Russell….

 

but I am not sure that he IS healthy… I’m intrigued to find out

 

190 FIREWORKS IN THE TICKET ROUND 

 

Penola of zville vs Guenin of GC! what a matchup…. 
 

I’ll stick with my guns and take Penola in a close one 

 

Penola waltzes to the finals for a REMATCHHH with Rossvilles UNDEFEATED  WEAVER

 

Penola is my state champion pick. I’ll take him in an electrifying finals. Penola with  last second takedown for the win!

 

215

 

This could easily be the best weight in the semi state - I could see all FOUR advancements taking home a medal in Evansville 

 

Weingart vs Glass ticket will be a close one

 

weingart is probably the light betting favorite heading into this matchup 

 

Woodall vs Kendrex 

 

Weingart vs BRANDON JOHNSON of LN

 

flip a cube… I have no idea who comes away with Gold at the 215

 

285 

 

THE BIG BOY RUMBLEEEE 

 

In one of the most intriguing ticket round matchups of the tournament, Cathedrals Hosia Smith finds himself in a matchup that he has seen major issues with in the past 

 

Jacob McClure looks to defend his early season victories and I’ll take him for a victory for the third time this year over smith

 

HOWEVER - IF SMITH makes the leap and comes away with a victory - I suspect he wins New castle, and makes a RUN at a state title in Evansville. This is a matchup you do not want to miss. 
 

Hastings of Noblesville looks to make a statement as well. This is an athletic big man. 
 

Best of luck to all competing at the new castle Semi State! And happy spectating WRESTLING FANS

Agree with you at 106, this is Peyton Schoettle's bracket to lose. He beat Heather Crull by a point in the first round last year, I expect a major decision or fall in the championship this time around.

At 113, Bradyn Volz has flown under the radar all year. It's criminal that he is unranked in the semi-state. He will show that rankings don't matter and win this bracket with a thrilling victory over little Getz in the finals.

Moving to 120, Chayce Yant -- after suffering a narrow ticket-round loss to Eli Broady last year -- will roll to a semi-state title.

Killer B's at 126. Bragg, Butt, Broady go top 3, couldn't agree with you more.

At the 132, the phenom Tylin Thrine has three wins over Cameron Volz this season, all by four points or less. Can Volz get over the hump? Give me Thrine, Volz, Davis, Kuhn.

138 bracket is Kyrel's to lose, and let me put it this way, AIN'T HAPPENIN'. Who comes out on the other side? The winner of Whitehead-Hornsby Part III likely has a date with Chatard's Bustamante in the semis.

Jumping to 144, Dillon Graham is wrestling with confidence after sticking Jack Todd's shoulder blades to the mat at regionals. He's dropped two close decisions to Arberry of Warren Central, expect those two to clash in the championship for another tight one.

Is there a more open weight class than 150 at New Castle? Maybe 113, 215 or HWT have something to say about this, but I like Fettig on a much less challenging side of the bracket to steam into the finals. Getz-Weaver and Stevenson-Adams on the top half in the ticket round could spark fireworks. I like Weaver to bounce back after a stunning loss at regionals with three hard-earned wins over Getz, Adams and Fettig.

For a third straight week at 157, Anthony Cashman and Silas Foster will meet with a championship on the line. Foster won their first matchup early in the season, but Cashman has had his number each of the last two weeks. This simply comes down to scrapping in a better room over the course of a long season, and needless to say... Warren >>> Purdue Polytechnic.

Waylon Cressell is that dude at 165. Does he want to pin his way through the bracket or tech fall each opponent?

At 175, all eyes will be on Kyle Harden. Expect him to sneak into the finals for Cathedral, but will the lack of mat time be too much against Russell? Sleeper here is Mikey White of LN, has taken huge strides in the last year and lost to Russell last week, 17-12.

Jumping to 190, sheesh, talk about some brutal ticket-round matchups. Penola-Guenin and Weaver-Young. Penola and Weaver are in a different class here, I like Penola to get revenge on Weaver this week. Guenin, after bowing out to Harden in the ticket round last year, never finds his way into the top 16. The IHSAA rarely giveth, often taketh.

215 features some really talented grapplers, and fortunately the top 4 kids in the semi-state are all spread out evenly. The best ticket round matchup is Weingart-Glass, the latter being a tough go on top. I like Weingart's history vs. Johnson and Kendrex to take the title. Woodall is no slouch either and could surprise in the semis.

At HWT, I like McClure to take the title after falling to Flener last week. But as we know with HWT, all it takes is one fatman roll or go behind to flip a bout. Hosia Smith, after placing two years ago, never finds himself back at the state tournament. McClure defeats Hastings in the championship while Flener takes third.

1 minute ago, Indianawrestler145 said:

I’ll make sure to reference this post on Saturday don’t forget you said specifically by pin. 

Don’t worry, I won’t forget.

2 minutes ago, Indianawrestler145 said:

The odds that you’re a clown have moved to -1000000000000000

There’s only one Donny I believe in and it ain’t Bowie.

Just now, Indianawrestler145 said:

Wanna bet?

The pinfall line has moved to -1000.

1 hour ago, datdude said:

Donald Bowie from Warren Central will be a tough out for anyone. 

Davis by pinfall is -800