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https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/23/5-braves-learn-opponents-for-redhawk-duals/

Check out our remaining previews from the High School Wrestling Weekly Media Day. If you missed out, please make plans to join us next season. Only we can promote ourselves, we know the regular media outlets aren't going to do it!

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/21/season-preview-area-wrestling-teams-set-to-begin-quest-for-state-titles/

Interesting, I wonder if some teams are only coming for one day or if they plan on wrestling six in a day instead of five this season. 

Who else is going to be there next weekend? I heard they were 1-2 teams short. 

The New Haven Bulldogs are going to be contenders this season wherever they go, and with Julianna O'Campo back on their side, who knows how far they will go.

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/13/ocampos-return-only-strengthens-bulldogs-hope-for-season/

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/08/bellmont-ready-to-set-lineup-for-first-dual-with-outdoor-wrestle-offs/

With a team headed to Team State and a returning state qualifier, the conference is excited about the upcoming season. 

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/08/sac-teams-ready-for-new-mat-season/

At the 2022 Jay County Sectional, the Southern Wells Raiders had just two wins.

Now, things are different. 

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/08/familiar-face-returns-to-lead-southern-wells-back-to-respectability/

The Barons are one of the highlights heading into what should be a very competitive season in the NE8.

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/07/barons-seeking-to-take-next-step/

Check out our conversation with coach Kraus from media day here: 

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/11/06/railroaders-continue-to-be-contender-in-2a/

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/10/31/winner-patriots-have-sights-set-high-as-girls-wrestling-continues-to-grow/

We are up to just about every coach in the ACAC, the SAC and the NE8. Please don't hesitate to join us at the last moment, coaches! It's free food and a great chance to network. 

Please join us for a new and expanded version of High School Wrestling Weekly on Sundays this season at 7 p.m.

Our first show is this Sunday, on the eve of the opening boys practice, and ahead of our first wrestling broadcast, when Jay County takes on North Miami and Blackford in girls wrestling. 

We will have our HS Wrestling Media Day from 4-6 p.m. at Cross Creek in Decatur and then the show will start at 7 p.m.

Our expanded format has a more local focus at the start of the show, but around 7:45 to 7:50 each week we will switch over to a state-wide show. This change will be reflected in our podcast options for those who listen to the show via the pod. 

You can stream WZBD live by going to wzbd.com and clicking on the listen live link.

We want to thank all our partners, including those in Fort Wayne and Evansville, who have stepped up and allowed us to make this expansion. 

Attached is a promo from one of our wonderful radio personalities, Wolf Rover, our long-time Z-Team roving reporter. 

I could not be more excited about our station's commitment to equality and to promoting girls wrestling. Thank you to all the sponsors who made this happen and please consider supporting our efforts, as well. 

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/10/03/wzbd-announces-new-girls-wrestling-schedule/

I could not be more excited about our station's commitment to equality and to promoting girls wrestling. Thank you to all the sponsors who made this happen and please consider supporting our efforts, as well. 

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/10/03/wzbd-announces-new-girls-wrestling-schedule/

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https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/09/22/myers-headed-to-big-ten-as-a-spartan/

Many wrestling fans remember the big heart shown by Kyle Lawson during his wrestling days at Bellmont. Now that big heart has taken on a big project - and he's asking you for help.

https://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/09/12/decatur-soldier-seeking-help-for-those-in-need-in-kenya/

I would like to invite all of you to our second annual High School Wrestling Media Day on October 29th in Decatur. 

When: October 29th, 4-6 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course in Decatur on US 224. 

Who: High School wrestling coaches and members of the media

What: Two hours to promote your team, network with other coaches and eat a free meal, provided by WZBD and IndianaMat. 

The event will happen prior to the opening episode of the new season of High School Wrestling Weekly. We will have local tv, print and radio personalities there doing interviews and taking pictures. 

Please share with as many people as possible!

Confirmed Attendance:

Eric Myers-Jay County

Bruce Wood-Jay County

Troy Jacks-Jay County Girls

Tony Currie-Adams Central

Robert Loshe-South Adams, along with assistants Barry Humble, Nathan Wynn and Sawyer Miller

Andy Oberlin-Homestead

Sam Riesen-East Noble

Tanner Boman-DeKalb

Brett Smith-Prairie Heights

Jimmy Linn-New Haven and assistant Harley Barrand

John Johnson-Norwell

Gary Myers-Hamilton Heights

Nick Kraus, Josh Buuck, Mike Poppe, Luke Fielden-Garrett

Ethan Hirschy-FW North Side

John Tone-Bishop Dwenger

Ben Sprunger-Bluffton

Jacob Duncan, William Fiechter-Southern Wells

Media Organizations:

Decatur Daily Democrat

Bluffton News Banner

WZBD Radio

Wrestling Matters Podcast

WANE 15

FW Journal Gazette

IndianaMat

I sat on the committee that was present when these changes were made. 

My thoughts after an eye-opening day in Indianapolis:

-The "strength" of regionals had zero effect on decisions. 

-The IHSAA does not have any intention to "balance" the semi-states.

-Most of the "data" driving the decisions was based on the number of beating hearts entered at each weight at each sectional and attempting to shift schools to keep them as even as possible. Basically 0.0% of the input was based on advancement results from previous years. 

http://wzbd.com/index.php/2023/04/12/gaskill-steps-down-from-starfire-wrestling-program/

Immediately goes to Bloomington South to see  how their pages looks....