From Bobby Cox:
B. Regionals to Semi-States ? The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place contestants in each weight class will advance to the semi-state.
1. Alternates ? If it becomes necessary to provide an alternate for any contestant eligible to advance, the following procedure will be used:
a. The alternate may be officially weighed in immediately after the end of the official weigh-in period.
b. The 1st alternate will be the last individual defeated by the champion who did not advance by placing.
c. When a 1st place contestant is unable to make weight or weigh-in and wrestle, the 2nd place contestant shall be advanced to the position vacated, the 3rd place contestant shall be advanced to the position vacated by the 2nd place contestant, and the 4th place contestant shall be advanced to the position vacated by the 3rd place contestant.
d. When a 2nd place contestant is unable to make weight or weigh-in and wrestle, the 3rd place contestant shall be advanced to the position vacated and the 4th place wrestler shall be advanced to the position vacated by the 3rd place contestant.
e. When the 3rd place contestant is unable to make weight or weigh-in and wrestle, the 4th place contestant shall be advanced to the position vacated by the 3rd place contestant.
f. Flagrant Misconduct ? The advancement procedure above shall also apply when a contestant has been disqualified for flagrant misconduct and is not permitted to advance to the next level of the tournament.