BlueBolt

I am all for South Western Indiana Wrestling... I have no problem with Reitz (don't tell anyone this part) their coach wrestled at Castle... ;D

No arguments here! Blueibolt, I assume you are Castle. If not you can ignore this . . . anyway . . . You guys better back it up. Don't you have MD in the house Saturday? Seems like a lot of people like to bust on MD, but I think we should give that program credit for making everyone else better. MD has not dropped to Castle's level, Castle has brought their program up to MD's level. Maybe I am an optimist, but I prefer to think that wrestling in Indiana has been made better by the long MD run. All the other top programs tried like hell to get to and surpass that level. Besides, if a drop at MD is what it will take for some other team to take the crown, then you really don't end up with much. You've want to beat the best when they are the best. That being said, I do think that Castle has an excellent shot this year. I'd say 60/40 Castle. I won't disagree that Mater Dei has been the standard...but I have to point out another possible issue with such a run, it breeds bordom and drives interest away from the fan base. I am not so sure you can give any one program credit for making everyone better. I am rather sure no team in the state trains just to beat Mater Dei. Would it be nice to beat them, of course, just like it would be nice to beat every other team you see in a season. Is there a bit of prestige that goes with beating them? Of course...But this year, the Cavemen are the returning Champions, and they have earned their time in the sun. My statement about #2 is based on many factors. Disrespect for past accomplishments of the Mater Dei program is not one of them. Given returning talent from last years individual and team tourneys, some of the other schools seem to have a bit of an edge on paper...This early in the year especially thats what a ranking is all about. For that fact, a ranking is nothing more than ink on paper, but if they are a matter for discussion I stand by my opinion. As for this weekend...just like any other, there are a lot of questions to be answered...each of these teams will bring everything they have and will step up to the occassion. It has to be the potential to be a barn burner of a dual meet. Even better than last years Castle/Mater Dei meet. Does Castle have a team with the ability to compete with anyone in the state? I would have to say YES to that. But as we all know, you actually have to wrestle the meets to reap the rewards. If this group of young men keep their focus and work hard each and every day, they will have a memorable year! It's up to them... My Prediction for this weekend? One Hell Of A Dual Meet...Both Sides Know It...

Questionable? In what way?

Excellent! You have to admire the drive and determination over and above the average it takes for these ladies to step out there!

So many teams seem to have kids out, or just getting into the line up after football or injuries. Many haven't found settled into their weight classes yet. For my money, Mish is #1 until beaten, the rest are chasing the Gold Standard. Who will end up with it? That's what February is for! Number 7 and 2 on this list wrestle on 13 December...who else is meeting in a Dual format this weekend?

No arguments here!

Does anyone have any info on this this year? It seems last year there were a few young ladies who took to the mats and I was wondering if this trend has continued or if it was more of spike in interest that has curbed off. Who is returning after last year? Who is new?

Can't speak for the Indy area...But the Evansville Area wrestlers are doing just great!

Wasn't this match held at KhoodieHoos?

I think Castle will need a new roof on the Gym after Saturday!

And it gets BIGGER as the year goes on

Thanks for the info! Harrison's team looks to be on an upswing!

You got that right 1gold!

That's why I asked question...I thought Hall wrestled at 112 at Castle on Saturday but wasn't really paying that close of attention. Didn't really pay attention to the Pool II matches to be honest.

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Sorry to have to ask, but is Hall at 103 or 112 this year? I missed him at Castle last weekend as Harrison was in Pool II and Castle was in Pool I and they never met. Just asking...Hall is a quality wrestler who I know is able to hang with just about anyone!

I am betting that will not come out until Saturday Morning...

It appears Castle will be in Moorseville during this Tourney... Moorseville runs a GREAT Tourney (as does Mater Dei) and wrestling schools you don't see 4 or 5 times a season is a plus! With Avon and Union County KY in the mix I am sure the Holiday Classic will be a great time on the West Side....

Ditto on that! ;D But THANK YOU Y2CJ!!!!

Now that is a pretty stout wresting conference!

Bloomington South Castle Forest Park Jasper Jeffersonville Mater Dei One word of advice...Wrestling Starts at 9 am CENTRAL TIME...Arrive EARLY as the parking situation at the school is horrible due to construction at the school! Promises to be a GREAT DAY FOR WRESTLING!

Looks Like: Avon High School Fern Creek Traditional High Sch Floyd Central High School Franklin Community High School Lafayette Harrison High School Mater Dei High Memorial High School MT. CARMEL, IL New Albany High School North Posey High School Providence High School ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL Sullivan High School Tell City TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL UNION COUNTY, KY H.S. Vincennes Lincoln

It is VERY Confusing to many of the people here as to WHO is in WHAT Conference... Often we read posts about Conference XYZ should be REALLY tough...and (No Offense Intended) a lot of us have no idea what teams are in Conference XYZ. So I will start off: The Southern Indiana Athletic Conference (SIAC) Castle Evansville Bosse Evansville Central Evansville Harrison Evansville Mater Dei Evansville Memorial Evansville North Evansville Reitz Thanks in advance!

Excellent Message!

I think if you listen closely this weekend you will hear all the info you need on these two teams...LOL They wrestle this weekend at Castle.