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    ARich reacted to Thor in Team Indiana: Classic All Star Duals: March 17   
    Either way, both should have at least been notified. Not sure the steps that got missed, but we now have a guy that lost first round of semi state and a guy down from 150 at the 144 spot that was a ticket rounder. I'm just saying, something is off here. Not saying Colt is the best senior 144 in the state, but if the guys ahead of him actively said no, then he deserves a chance to get the spot. Same with Liscano, like if they are able to and weren't contacted that sucks. 
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    ARich got a reaction from gsmith58 in Whose your schools most accomplished wrestler   
    He could be added as one of South's top wrestlers as well.
    Ralph Smith 2, 3, Q, X
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    ARich got a reaction from gsmith58 in Whose your schools most accomplished wrestler   
    Yes he would be with 1st, 1st, Qualifier
    then Carl Jackson 4th, 4th, Qualifier 
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    ARich got a reaction from piscis1956 in Whose your schools most accomplished wrestler   
    He could be added as one of South's top wrestlers as well.
    Ralph Smith 2, 3, Q, X
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    ARich got a reaction from Coplen187 in Whose your schools most accomplished wrestler   
    Monroe Central
    Hunter Page Q, Q, 6, X career record 148-18 (Only placer in program history) 3x Sectional Champ, 2x Regional Champ 
    Logan Swallow Q, Q, X, X career record 141-20 (1st multi qualifier) Sectional Champ, Regional Champ, Semi-State Champ
     
    Muncie Southside (David Palmer would be Delta's not Southsides)
    Tony Abbott 1, Q, 2, X career record 128-13
    Isiah Bradley 3, 1, 5, Q career record 150-16
    Marc Foreman 1, Q, X, Q career record 112-16
     
    Muncie Central 
    William Duffy 1,1,1 
    Richard Perkins 1,1,1 
    Pete Lee 1, 2, X (Last Bearcat to finish in the top 4 1969)
     
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    ARich reacted to piscis1956 in Whose your schools most accomplished wrestler   
    I assume Muncie North would be Bud Palmer?
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    ARich got a reaction from TeamGarcia in Whose your schools most accomplished wrestler   
    Monroe Central
    Hunter Page Q, Q, 6, X career record 148-18 (Only placer in program history) 3x Sectional Champ, 2x Regional Champ 
    Logan Swallow Q, Q, X, X career record 141-20 (1st multi qualifier) Sectional Champ, Regional Champ, Semi-State Champ
     
    Muncie Southside (David Palmer would be Delta's not Southsides)
    Tony Abbott 1, Q, 2, X career record 128-13
    Isiah Bradley 3, 1, 5, Q career record 150-16
    Marc Foreman 1, Q, X, Q career record 112-16
     
    Muncie Central 
    William Duffy 1,1,1 
    Richard Perkins 1,1,1 
    Pete Lee 1, 2, X (Last Bearcat to finish in the top 4 1969)
     
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    ARich reacted to BJMaldonado in Semi-State Supremacy   
    I’m going to blow your mind here but…..
     
    How many wrestlers are in a Semi-finals?….4 🤯🤯🤯
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    ARich reacted to AJ in State Day 1: Results and Discussion   
    It is in his DNA!!!!
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    ARich reacted to MattM in State Day 1: Results and Discussion   
    Can we count Jackson Bradley as a Muncie Southsider?   It’s about as close as we have left. 
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    ARich got a reaction from horseofadifferentcolor in Black Wrestlers and Coaches   
    KELVIN JACKSON 1992 State Champion for Anderson Highland
    was 118 pounds 1995 National Champion for Michigan State
    • Set the MSU single-season wins record with 42 victories during the 1994-95 campaign
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    ARich got a reaction from Coach Peck in Black Wrestlers and Coaches   
    KELVIN JACKSON 1992 State Champion for Anderson Highland
    was 118 pounds 1995 National Champion for Michigan State
    • Set the MSU single-season wins record with 42 victories during the 1994-95 campaign
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    ARich got a reaction from Holden in Qualifiers by Conference   
    MEC - 4
    Eastern Hancock 1 (113)
    Cowan - 3 (132, 150, 165)
     
    TEC - 2
    Northeastern 1 (106)
    Union City (126
     
    ACAC - 4
    Bluffton 1 (285)
    Jay County 2 (126, 138)
    South Adams 1 (144)
     
    EIAC - 1
    Batesville 1 (285)
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    ARich got a reaction from Thor in Qualifiers by Conference   
    MEC - 4
    Eastern Hancock 1 (113)
    Cowan - 3 (132, 150, 165)
     
    TEC - 2
    Northeastern 1 (106)
    Union City (126
     
    ACAC - 4
    Bluffton 1 (285)
    Jay County 2 (126, 138)
    South Adams 1 (144)
     
    EIAC - 1
    Batesville 1 (285)
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    ARich got a reaction from littlevito in Fort Wayne Semi-State- State Qualifiers by Regionals   
    Jay County
    1st - 7 (106,113,126,132,138,165,285)
    2nd - 6
    3rd - 4
    4th - 3
    Total:20
     
    Carroll
    1st - 3 (144,150, 175)
    2nd - 4
    3rd - 3
    4th - 3
    Total: 13
     
    Goshen
    1st - 1 (215)
    2nd - 2
    3rd - 5
    4th - 5
    Total: 13
     
    Peru
    1st - 3 (120,157,190
    2nd - 2
    3rd - 2
    4th - 3
    Total: 10
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    ARich got a reaction from Tcarter in Fort Wayne Semi-State- State Qualifiers by Regionals   
    I am old went into the past, first one that comes to mind is Eric Early by cradle.  
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    ARich got a reaction from Bulldog89 in Fort Wayne Semi-State- State Qualifiers by Regionals   
    I am old went into the past, first one that comes to mind is Eric Early by cradle.  
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    ARich got a reaction from Tcarter in Fort Wayne Semi-State- State Qualifiers by Regionals   
    Jay County
    1st - 7 (106,113,126,132,138,165,285)
    2nd - 6
    3rd - 4
    4th - 3
    Total:20
     
    Carroll
    1st - 3 (144,150, 175)
    2nd - 4
    3rd - 3
    4th - 3
    Total: 13
     
    Goshen
    1st - 1 (215)
    2nd - 2
    3rd - 5
    4th - 5
    Total: 13
     
    Peru
    1st - 3 (120,157,190
    2nd - 2
    3rd - 2
    4th - 3
    Total: 10
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    ARich got a reaction from Bulldog89 in Fort Wayne Semi-State- State Qualifiers by Regionals   
    Jay County
    1st - 7 (106,113,126,132,138,165,285)
    2nd - 6
    3rd - 4
    4th - 3
    Total:20
     
    Carroll
    1st - 3 (144,150, 175)
    2nd - 4
    3rd - 3
    4th - 3
    Total: 13
     
    Goshen
    1st - 1 (215)
    2nd - 2
    3rd - 5
    4th - 5
    Total: 13
     
    Peru
    1st - 3 (120,157,190
    2nd - 2
    3rd - 2
    4th - 3
    Total: 10
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    ARich reacted to AJ in Frosh-Soph State Qualifier Idea   
    Central Qualifier would be nice…
     
     
    and stop using block weights for the girls… use the weight classes!!! 
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    ARich got a reaction from Deer Dad in Fort Wayne Semi-state predictions!   
    106 Boyd, Moore, Ocampo, Fleshman
    113 Bollinger, May, Swathwood, Fuller 
      - Ticket rd tussles Johns vs May; and the Salazar vs Swathwood rematch
    120 Tishner, Raber, Jackson, Douglas
      - 1st round rumble as Freshman Faurote vs Raber followed by the winner getting a shot at Byerley in the Ticket.
    126 Mosier, Rowles, Waldon, Daniels
      - Ticket rd battle will be Freshman Love vs Daniels
    132 Bradley, Linser, Fielden, Stuffel
      - 1st rd Fielden vs AC freshman Schortgen
      - Ticket rd battles with a Delta freshman Mosier vs Western Senior Linser on the top and on the bottom, you have Stuffel vs Beasley
    138 Wood, Carter Boone, Dews
      - Ticket rd Yorktown has is 2nd of 3 in a row rough draw to try and get through as Boone vs Kendall
    144 Doster, Hagewood, Rhonemus, Bollenbacher
      - 1st rd Hoopes vs Szczepanski with the winner getting Hagewood in the ticket, followed by Rhonemus vs Liscano
    150 Hagewood, Jett, Teusch, Elkins
      - Ticket Rd Biddle vs Teusch
    157 Betz, Clouse, Davis, Meyer
      - 1st rd Davenport vs Warnock with the winner taking on Clouse, as well as Russel vs Meyer in the ticket.
    165 Stebbins, Myers, Abbott, Trevino
      - Ticket rd Stebbins vs Smithley followed by Trevino vs Smith to get to Evansville.
    175 Leech, Farnell, Russell, Detwiller
      - 1st rd is Feedline vs Culler with the winner hitting Russel in the ticket.  Then Miller who has had a great senior year faces another stud senior in Leech to keep the season going.
    215 Martin, Henke, Hinton, Duffy
      - Ticket rd tough ones are at the top Martin vs Copas, bottom Duffy vs Bluhm
    285 Cruz, Hartleroad, Coolman, Dodson
      - Ticket rd toss ups with the big boys are Hillman-Conley vs Dodson and Hartleroad vs Big Wurm
     
    Regardless how is all works out it will be a good day of wrestling...
     
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    ARich reacted to Adam_glass in Handling loss at semi state and falling in love with the sport   
    I think it’s important now that the season is nearing its zenith to address one of the most important issues that I think goes under talked around this time, which is the hard working kids who lose at semi state. Obviously, we should celebrate those who make it to state. That is the goal of almost every high school wrestler, to be among the best in the state and compete in the best venue in all of Indiana. But inevitably, most wrestlers Sunday will not end up advancing to the state tournament. And I think it’s important that we address how to support the kids that lose, especially the seniors who will possibly wrestle their very last matches on Saturday.
     
    Last year as a senior, I went into my season with high expectations. For three years straight, I went to everything. My high school coaches could tell you I was person who missed the least practices. I showed up to everything; morning practice, optional practice, summer open mats, I even went to RWA three days a week and trained at my coaches own gym in order to build up my strength and conditioning.  I felt like I was one of the hardest working, toughest people in the state. In middle school at my first off-season tournament I suffered a concussion. My freshman year I broke my left elbow and had to get screws out in, which I still have to this day. Junior year I dislocated my rib wrestling freestyle, and over the summer I suffered severe second degree burns which caused most of the epidermis on my back to slough off. But still, I worked through it all because I felt like if I didn’t I wasn’t being the best wrestler I could. Going into regionals of senior year I broke the scaphoid bone in my wrist, and couldn’t press down or grip my right hand for the rest of season. I felt like all of this only contributed to me being a tougher wrestler on the mat. And even with all of that, I got completely out wrestled at semi state. My broken wrist meant nothing, I did not live up to my potential and didn’t wrestle my best, and that’s why I lost. For at least a month after semi state I was completely in the dumps. It’s like I had a rain cloud overhead, I felt like my career meant nothing. It was over, and I didn’t accomplish what I wanted to. No matter what people said to me, it really didn’t ease the fact that I felt completely empty. I also felt angry. I felt so angry that I had teammates who put in way less practice time than me, who didn’t show up to half the things I did, and yet still advanced farther than I did. I wasn’t angry at them, though, I was angry at myself. I was angry because I felt like that there was something that I must have missed, some piece of the puzzle that despite all my hours I just couldn’t get. And that made me really hate myself for a few weeks. Our sport is so much more draining mentally than it is physically, and for those seniors who lose at semi state, it can really knock your happiness down a few notches for a quite a while. So coaches and parents, if you have a wrestler whose career comes to an end this Saturday, it’s important to not look at their whole career under a microscope and appreciate the whole journey. You got to participate in the toughest sport in the world, you were able to make it to semi state, which while not a particularly impressive accomplishment, still means that likely hundreds of hours of hard work went into that qualification. It’s okay to feel upset, but don’t let it hang over your life. You worked hard, and you did something that most wrestlers in the state didn’t. And to those who have more years, never stop grinding. Embrace it, and make sure to have fun with it. When the sport is fun, you do better. You can make it to state, but you can’t take your foot off the gas.
     
    I love wrestling, so so much. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done, and something I plan on continuing even though I’m not on a college team. I’m so grateful to the sport and my coaches for making me the man I am today, and for teaching me such invaluable life lessons. And I think loving the sport is really what’s so important. If you were able to make an athlete fall in love with the sport, with the process, then you succeeded as a coach. If you support your kids and help them foster that love, then you succeeded as a wrestling parent. The lessons athletes learn from wrestling are some of the best life lessons you can learn, and when you are able to fall in love with the sport, these values are only engrained deeper. So to those seniors out there, wrestle your hearts out. Don’t be afraid to lose, don’t be afraid to score points. Leave it all on the mat and put your name in the history books. And to those seniors who worked so hard and end up coming up short, it will suck. But you’ll live. You’ll be okay. And I think that, even if you lose at semi state, if you managed to fall in love with the sport, then it was all worth it in the end. We are all apart of something amazing, and wrestling is absolutely the greatest sport ever. Fall in love with it, and wrestle your hearts out. 
     
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    ARich got a reaction from manchwrestlingdad in Fort Wayne Semi-state predictions!   
    Kudos to Snider for getting 8 to semi-state, and I enjoy your steadfast devotion to your Panthers, I have enjoyed watching the Snider program for years.  A wonderful mindset to teach and have but the reality is not always so.  Especially when Tun draws Bollinger, Maple draws Lil Mosier and Prochaska draws Denwan all in the 1st round or with Krouse who has losses to Butt and Broady gets Mosier who has wins over both, then if Maple defeats lil Mosier you have a date with Linser next as if those draws aren’t bad enough Quoi gets to dance with Wood to get through in addition should Prochaska win his first match he gets Jett all ticket round.  We have already talked about Russell and Smith, and while I like Dodson to get through, he has a heck of a ticket round match against Hillman-Conley should they both win their first one. 
    Now I don’t have a crystal ball, and this is totally just for fun so I might be completely wrong.  I hope all these wrestlers and the rest of the field win against the scale and stay healthy making the most of their opportunity.
    And to answer yes, I wrestled a while ago and I know and believe in the mindset of being the bad draw.  As for last week's results your right, I didn’t foresee Mosier getting beat by Rowles or Trevino losing to Smithley with that being said that is why the matches are wrestled. 
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    ARich got a reaction from Bulldog89 in Fort Wayne Semi-state predictions!   
    Kudos to Snider for getting 8 to semi-state, and I enjoy your steadfast devotion to your Panthers, I have enjoyed watching the Snider program for years.  A wonderful mindset to teach and have but the reality is not always so.  Especially when Tun draws Bollinger, Maple draws Lil Mosier and Prochaska draws Denwan all in the 1st round or with Krouse who has losses to Butt and Broady gets Mosier who has wins over both, then if Maple defeats lil Mosier you have a date with Linser next as if those draws aren’t bad enough Quoi gets to dance with Wood to get through in addition should Prochaska win his first match he gets Jett all ticket round.  We have already talked about Russell and Smith, and while I like Dodson to get through, he has a heck of a ticket round match against Hillman-Conley should they both win their first one. 
    Now I don’t have a crystal ball, and this is totally just for fun so I might be completely wrong.  I hope all these wrestlers and the rest of the field win against the scale and stay healthy making the most of their opportunity.
    And to answer yes, I wrestled a while ago and I know and believe in the mindset of being the bad draw.  As for last week's results your right, I didn’t foresee Mosier getting beat by Rowles or Trevino losing to Smithley with that being said that is why the matches are wrestled. 
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