Bomber

Hoosier Conference with 8
Rensselaer - 2
Western - 3
Hamilton Heights - 3

Jay County finals 144: #23 Colt Bollenbacher over #20 Wyatt Hoppes 3-1. Takedown with 3 seconds left 

#7 Day Brownsburg over #6 Stits Center Grove 10-5 

Unranked Will May of Roncalli over #16 Bryce Doss of New Pal 7-4

#19 Altstadt Mater Dei 27-8 over #4 Brady Byrd Washington 42-1 by a score of 4-2

My observation is that Bryce Denton might have been the toughest person in the entire building.  Torn MCL and dislocated ankle but still punched his ticket.   

Da rat is being pretty objective- we will need an oversized brinks truck to carry all dat gold up north. 

Rensselaer going to have a good day. I like their squad I could see them with 6 champs 

Rensselaer over Cascade 42-27. Was a great dual. Swing matches decided it!
 
Great 2 days of wrestling and as was said, thank you to West Central for stepping in for Decatur Central so that we were able to get 9 matches.
 
Thank you to Rensselaer Central for hosting a great event can’t wait to be back next year!

Southport and Decatur Central left after day one in anticipation of weather.  Glad that West Central was able to step in as a backup to fill one of the spots.  So ultimately we had 4 team state qualifiers there at the end.  
 
RC, Cascade and Hamilton Heights went toe to toe.  It was a lot of fun.

Beat Rensselaer last year. Not last two years. Don’t go 1 for 11 at Regionals. 
 
You beat Rensselaer without their State Qualifier and a Regional Qualifier who majored your kid in Sectionals. 22 Point Swing. Believe we lost that dual by less than 10. 

Deleted, I'm not going to spout off and cause issues.  I'm sure many already saw my argument but I'm not going to get involved and provide bulletin board material. 
 
I would love to see Winamac get in if it is felt they deserve it.  Makes our sectional look that much better.  I would also like to see Cass get in who was ranked for a bit and has some solid kids.  Them getting in makes our conference look better.  

Dedication, as well any sport in my opinion.

Genetics

I finished my junior year with a 17-19 record getting knocked out first round of regionals, that was when my coach came up to me and told me to go to as many RTC practices as  possible on the offseason and lif lift! Following year I went 37-7.
Besides of off season training, what else is essential for producing a state level contender? 

Some pretty good ones from Prairie Heights that may ring a bell

Watch out for them mighty Bombers and Kougars!  Good Luck to ALL! 🤼

a couple questionable calls shouldn't over shadow the fact that the officiating was really good overall. A lot of really good officials were in the stands and working tables we need to change the system and get the best officials there on the floor, We might need a Officials ranking page. Kinda joking but also very serious 

I personally believe that was a BS call. I feel bad for this young man but can say I became more of a fan of him and his coaches for having class by not throwing a fit and taking it as a bad break, unlike someone did earlier before this match.  

As the finals have concluded, I'd like to thank all the wrestlers that participated this year and entertained us fans. Congratulations to this years Champs. Also want to thank the guys doing this site. Your rankings and info is top notch. To the Seniors, I wish you the best in your next journey. Hell of a season gents. 

I personally believe that was a BS call. I feel bad for this young man but can say I became more of a fan of him and his coaches for having class by not throwing a fit and taking it as a bad break, unlike someone did earlier before this match.  

Nick and Zach
 
We have nothing but the ultimate amount of respect and appreciation for you and your family.. it does seem just like yesterday that Zach and Daws battled as youngsters, Zach always pushed Dawson to be better and share a special friendship.. Zach is a outstanding young man way past being a outstanding wrestler.. Purdue got the total package in Zach .. We will be cheering and following him and his career...
 
Blake Mulkey 
Thank you for being such a great kid and bringing out the best in the Columbus East opponents (especially Daws) , after the matches were over , you were back to always joking and being a good kid to be around ...We wish you nothing but the best with your next stop ...
 
Kris Rumph 
 The semifinals was the first  time that Daws got to wrestle you but of course we had heard so much about your ability and skills , you didn’t disappoint on your showing on that big stage.. Dawson said that was the most fun he ever had in a match , of course I was beyond nervous but you both pushed each to overtime coming up with the win .. Congratulations to you and your family...
 
This weight class was very deep and talented  .. Every round , it seemed like we had a ranked wrestler with a competitive spirit to the end .. it was truly a life experience and privilege to be in the mix..
 
 
The Combest Family 
 

Dear 138 pound weight class at state finals,
 
Congrats to all of you, lots of fierce competitors, and you should all be proud! Wrestling is the ultimate teacher of life lessons, so learn what you can from your experience!
 
Kris Rumph
You are a great wrestler and competitor and your interview showed some great character.  You have overcome a lot in life and I hope you understand that your wrestling achievements can transfer to anything you chose to pursue in life.  The Melloh family will look forward to seeing good things for you in the future, and will say a special prayer for Kris Rumph today at church.  Looking forward to rooting for you, not against you!  
Blake Mulkey
You are an awesome wrestler. Blake, you have a great wrestling future,  and we wish you the best.  Sometimes things don’t go your way, it will make you stronger if you let it.
Dawson Combest
We wish you the best at Uindy.  It truly seems like yesterday that you and Zach were battling it out for ISWA state finals.  I miss those days already.  Uindy is getting a good one and we know you will do great in wrestling and school.  Count your blessings son, you have an awesome support group with Columbus East wrestling family!  That’s a good group!  I will always hold Coach Trapp in high regard..... I saw how much he did for you guys with the youth program. What a great guy and mentor!
Lastly, to my son, Zach Melloh
With tears of pride, I want to tell you that I love you and I am so proud of you.  My sadness only comes from knowing this chapter is over.  I didn’t appreciate the ride like I should have while I was living it.......through wrestling, you have helped us grow as a family and expand our faith.  So few people know what you have been through to get to where you were yesterday. But God does and your family does, and we are proud to call you our son and your siblings are proud of their brother.  Part of trying to live a Christ centered life means that sometimes the target on your back gets bigger.  It’s ok, keep fighting the good fight.  Keep grinding and doing the right things in life.  With a heart full of pride for the young man you have become, looking forward to the next chapter. 
 
Your biggest fan club,
Dad, Mom, Corinne, Alex, and Cecelia
(Nick Melloh)

I forgot 285 I missed 2 @RaiderColfax I am taking out the seniors tonight. Adding the top incoming freshman via @Sig40 youth rankings so I will have a general idea this week 

a couple of region powerhouses will be going at it Tuesday. It should be a great atmosphere Johansen put together a hype video. Will we get a brickies team at full strength? 
Region sports will broadcast live. My self mike Reiser and Josh Morgan will be on the call.