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Mr millls
 
Forrester Gump is a lot like that unmedicated in your kindergarten class. Waves his arms, makes a lot of noise and craps his pants--anything to get attention.
 
Loved watching Ty and his contribution to his team's state title.

Congrats to Cayden and the rest of the Rooks family.  Cayden put together a terrific season and is a great kid, no shame in losing to him.  The Columbus East program, in general, has put together an elite core of kids who are among the states most talented.  
 
 
Sorry, you weren't entertained... how did your kid do this weekend?  I know mine is now a 2 time runner-up and a 3x placer and I'm pretty damn proud.  

Ugh I can't believe I'm doing this, but in defense of Brownsburg, their coaches and parents do not come on here and pound their chests. The hash tag garbage was a different school in their county. If I rooted against Brownsburg kids it has everything to do with the success of their program. They're doing something right over there and I love to see the giant get slayed. Have to beat the best to be the best and right now the kids in purple are the giants. Ok I have to go shower.

Congrats to Cayden and the rest of the Rooks family.  Cayden put together a terrific season and is a great kid, no shame in losing to him.  The Columbus East program, in general, has put together an elite core of kids who are among the states most talented.  
 
 
Sorry, you weren't entertained... how did your kid do this weekend?  I know mine is now a 2 time runner-up and a 3x placer and I'm pretty damn proud.  

Absolutely, to stand on that podium once and have a medal placed around your neck is an amazing accomplishment. He, his family, coaches and school should be very proud.

I would say 90 percent of the people on this board wish their career was 1/3 the success of ty mills

I would be thrilled if my son grows up and has half the success Ty Mills has had.

By STEVE KRAH
stvkrh905@gmail.com

The Bulldogs have some “sweet rings” coming to them.

That’s what fourth-year Brownsburg High School head wrestling coach Darrick Snyder said as his squad was wrapping up an IHSAA team state championship.

Led by three juniors “under the lights,” the Bulldogs won it all on the IHSAA side for the first time Saturday, Feb. 18 — after taking a second straight Class 3A Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association State Duals crown Dec. 23.

Brownsburg racked up 100 points and outdistancing runner-up Chesterton (80). A two-day record crowd of 33,844 packed Bankers Life Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis.

Brayton Lee (50-0 at 145 pounds) rolled to the title in his weight class while Ty Mills (37-3 at 120) and Blake Mulkey (38-2 at 126) were runners-up for Brownsburg, which came into the meet ranked No. 1 as a team. Lee, Mills and Mulkey were all top-ranked as individuals.

“He’s at a different level,” Snyder said of Lee, who moved to 130-1 in his prep career with two state titles (he reigned at 138 in 2016). “I think he’s going to wrestle big time (NCAA) D-I and there’s a very good chance he’ll be wrestling for a career after that. He’s that special.

“He enjoys every second of being out there and the competition part of it. It’s an absolute joy to be his coach.”

In the finals, Lee bested Munster senior Jason Crary by a 14-6 major decision, taking him down seven times and cutting him six.

“I felt like that was my best opportunity to get the match rolling,” Lee said. “Scoring on my feet, that’s where I’m always comfortable.”

Lee expressed his gratitude for others who got him to where he is in the mat world.

“It’s a ton of coaches, my long-time club coach Chad Red, my high school coach, God, everybody,” Lee said. “There’s just so much support.”

Lee, who is also a three-time second and Hendricks County tournament champion and two-time regional and semistate winner as well as an All-American at the national level, describes what it’s like inside the Brownsburg practice room.

“We have fun, but it’s very competitive because we have so many good partners,” Lee said. “My teammates are crazy. They really stepped it up. Our guys wrestled amazing. It’s just a great family and we have a great time together.

“Snyder is the biggest part. When he came to Brownsburg, he made us great. He’s the best.”

A late takedown by Columbus East sophomore Cayden Rooks gave him a 5-4 finals win against Mills. The Brownsburg grappler took Rooks down midway through first period and led 2-0.

Mills blocked reversal attempt near end of the first period and took a 2-0 lead into the second.

Rooks escaped near the start of the second period to cut the lead to 2-1 and that was the score heading to the third period. Rooks yielded an escape to open the third period to make it 3-1.

A Rooks takedown 30 seconds into the period knotted the score a 3-all. Mills went up 4-3 with an escape.

“Hard work and determination, that’s how anybody gets here,” Mills said. “I’ve been staying focused, getting it done in the classroom and on the mat. I always have a thought about my last loss and it pushes me to go hard and be stronger.

“I just stayed focus and do whatever Snyder tells me to do and don’t have a smile on my face. We get it done at Brownsburg. Nobody practices as hard as us. It’s an exciting atmosphere in that room.”

Mills now has two state runners-up (106 in 2015 and 120 in 2017) and a third-place finish (106 in 2016) to his credit as well as three regional, two sectional, two conference and one county tournament title to his credit.

He said the Bulldogs are all focused on one goal.

“We always break at practice on ’State Champs!,” Mills said. “The team got it done in individual and Team State (in December in Fort Wayne) this year. Nothing can stop us. Nothing should decide that besides our selves.”

Mulkey, who also wrestled at 132 this season and tends to spar with bigger teammates, also talked about the workouts that again made Brownsburg top dogs in Indiana wrestling.

“We have fun sometimes,” Mulkey said. “We plays games at the end and before practice. From 3:20 to 5:20, it’s hard work. It’s all business.

“We definitely push each other in practice. It gets a little feisty sometimes. But we love each other as a team. We just battle each other and make each other better everyday.”

Mulkey quickly went up 2-0 in the finals against New Palestine senior Alec White before being pinned in 3:32.

A year ago, Mulkey placed third at 120. He is a three-time conference and county tournament champion and two-time winner and the sectional and regional level.

Five other Bulldogs — seniors Rickie Clark (fourth at 285), Isaac McCormick (seventh at 220) and Anthony Cicciciarelli (lost in the first round at 170), junior Nathan Walton (third at 182) and freshman Drake Campbell (fifth at 106) — were at the State Finals

There will be a celebration in Brownsburg. Then it’s back to work.

“It’s exciting,” Snyder said. “We return 10 starters and three guys who where under the lights. They get tomorrow and Monday off and we have open room on Tuesday to start our off-season.”
 
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Congrats to Cayden and the rest of the Rooks family.  Cayden put together a terrific season and is a great kid, no shame in losing to him.  The Columbus East program, in general, has put together an elite core of kids who are among the states most talented.  
 
 
Sorry, you weren't entertained... how did your kid do this weekend?  I know mine is now a 2 time runner-up and a 3x placer and I'm pretty damn proud.  

I will be broadcasting audio of my deliberations for BBB's famous Semi State write up. I am usually one his "experts" (trust me its a stretch)....I will also be taking calls! So feel free to call in and chat or ask a question. (317) 520-1192
 
The link to listen is here http://mixlr.com/wiesjahnngmailcom/

If you want to jump ahead to a pre-state 2008 board, enjoy this one... http://web.archive.org/web/20080213182643/http://www.indianawrestler.com/phpBB2/
 
The best topic is under the Youth Wrestling Discussion - "Bantam State Predictions".  I can only imagine it is full of posts from a certain school in #TheCounty introducing the state to #bantamguns

Agreed... 24 years ago, it was an a$$ whippin' that would teach a lesson.  Today, it's all about feelings and not getting punched in the face.

I one time witnessed a parent get on this wrestling board and ask why their kid wasn't ranked.

Actually, these aren't team points, they are hype points based upon Seymour starting the thread first as #TheCounty underdog. Don't worry, Avon is currently in a close 2nd with 9 points and should take the lead in the morning when #TheCountyTMZ™©® announces their predictions with all the overlooked Avon kids.
 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr5WQfJ0MZA

I think Avon's varsity lineup beats all of the Al Smith champs, 84-0

Wow... you must know something I don't.  Ty would have made weight just fine, like he has done for "every" single other tournament in his life. Unfortunately, Ty was not cleared by our doctor to wrestle on Monday due to a non-illness related injury that occurred at Team State.  He'll be back in a few days... no worries.  Of course, if you have the balls, which I suspect you don't, you should introduce yourself tomorrow. 

Wow... you must know something I don't.  Ty would have made weight just fine, like he has done for "every" single other tournament in his life. Unfortunately, Ty was not cleared by our doctor to wrestle on Monday due to a non-illness related injury that occurred at Team State.  He'll be back in a few days... no worries.  Of course, if you have the balls, which I suspect you don't, you should introduce yourself tomorrow. 

Wow... you must know something I don't.  Ty would have made weight just fine, like he has done for "every" single other tournament in his life. Unfortunately, Ty was not cleared by our doctor to wrestle on Monday due to a non-illness related injury that occurred at Team State.  He'll be back in a few days... no worries.  Of course, if you have the balls, which I suspect you don't, you should introduce yourself tomorrow. 

Hate from a supporter of a team that hasn't been good in 30 years

Wow... you must know something I don't.  Ty would have made weight just fine, like he has done for "every" single other tournament in his life. Unfortunately, Ty was not cleared by our doctor to wrestle on Monday due to a non-illness related injury that occurred at Team State.  He'll be back in a few days... no worries.  Of course, if you have the balls, which I suspect you don't, you should introduce yourself tomorrow. 

Wow... you must know something I don't.  Ty would have made weight just fine, like he has done for "every" single other tournament in his life. Unfortunately, Ty was not cleared by our doctor to wrestle on Monday due to a non-illness related injury that occurred at Team State.  He'll be back in a few days... no worries.  Of course, if you have the balls, which I suspect you don't, you should introduce yourself tomorrow. 

We have no issues with the seeds or how this process is handled, Coach Brobst gave a very detailed explanation of what happened.  At the end of the day, the score of each match starts 0-0 regardless of their seed or ranking.  There are a lot of talented kids in the 120 bracket and the winner will have to be at the top of their game to win.  Thankfully, we don't have the complaining going on about the Al Smith seeding... geez, let's go wrestle and let the best that day come out as the champion.

We have no issues with the seeds or how this process is handled, Coach Brobst gave a very detailed explanation of what happened.  At the end of the day, the score of each match starts 0-0 regardless of their seed or ranking.  There are a lot of talented kids in the 120 bracket and the winner will have to be at the top of their game to win.  Thankfully, we don't have the complaining going on about the Al Smith seeding... geez, let's go wrestle and let the best that day come out as the champion.

We have no issues with the seeds or how this process is handled, Coach Brobst gave a very detailed explanation of what happened.  At the end of the day, the score of each match starts 0-0 regardless of their seed or ranking.  There are a lot of talented kids in the 120 bracket and the winner will have to be at the top of their game to win.  Thankfully, we don't have the complaining going on about the Al Smith seeding... geez, let's go wrestle and let the best that day come out as the champion.