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Jimtown 138 got a reaction from FCFIGHTER170 in Best match at State Finals
It was Shane and it was a long second...
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Anthony Snyder in Another class wrestling question - enter at your own risk
Yes, I graduated from a "Big" school (Mishawaka) where wrestling was/is a top sport for that community. We won Team State back when we had an IHSAA Team State, multiple times.
I coached there for 2 years and then moved on to a "smaller" school (Jimtown). At Jimtown I had no inclination that anything was different. The same mindset and "Team" aspect was preached everyday. Individual successes came along with the success of the team. So, with the development of the classed team state tournament, it helped gain traction with younger kids at the middle school and elementary level. We went on to upset a forceful Yorktown team in the semi finals to earn a chance at the 2A team state title. Jimtown has been at the IHSWCA just about every year except for maybe 1-2 times, since its inception. Individually we had multiple kids that were contenders for State Titles, Placements.
Now, I am the Head Coach at Bremen, a 1A school. This program was in ruins. 3 total kids when my staff and I took over. We now have over 40 club kids, 30+ middle schoolers, and this past season a full varsity lineup that could've done great things in the state series and qualified for a team state berth, had it not been for Quarantine issues. We preach every day about our goals for the program. With Bremen being a smaller school, it is not easy to create a wrestling atmosphere from nothing, but we are and man is it worth it to see the payoff.
Classed Individual State is a no for me. Realignment of Sectional to Regional to Semi-State, I'm down for.
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Mattyb in PEOPLE ARE STEALING TICKETS
Anybody caught should be banned from all IHSAA events for life.
These families have sacrificed sooo much over many years.
Dirtballs!!!
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Y2CJ41 in IndianaMat Bracket Updates
I made some updates and much needed changes to our IndianaMat brackets.
First I have one set with state ONLY rankings and one with both semi-state and state rankings.
Second, I added past state experience for each weight.
Third, fixed the format of the semi-state and state rankings so it's a little easier to read.
I'll probably have one more small update with match numbers, but if that's not important print them out.
IndianaMat with semi-state and state rankings
IndianaMat with state rankings ONLY
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Y2CJ41 in Possibility of no fans at both semi state and state?
First off we have to be very thankful we are having a season. It doesn't look promising for the states that have moved their seasons and we are extremely lucky here. I wasn't sure we would get through a month of the football season. I wasn't sure we would get through a month of the wrestling season, but here we are.
We all want fans at our events to cheer on the kids. This year has been really weird without fans in the stands. Last night was our first home meet with fans and it felt different and nice to have to people yelling and screaming.
With everything else going on in this world our kids having wrestling is even more important. Be appreciative of the efforts of the administrations from the IHSAA to local schools for working with us during this time. Our kids are having a season and it is looks good that we will complete it. That is something many states may not be able to say.
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Y2CJ41 in Cody Timmerman of Mishawaka commits to
Congratulations to Cody Timmerman from Mishawaka for signing with Indiana Tech. He is projected to wrestle 174, 184.
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Y2CJ41 in Tyler Conley of Avon commits to
Congratulations to Tyler Conley from Avon for signing with Indianapolis. He is projected to wrestle 157.
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Jimtown 138 reacted to mline in Ancilla College Opportunities
Ancilla College, located in North Central Indiana, is still actively recruiting for all weight classes for the coming year. We provide a great opportunity to wrestle at the Junior College level. We provide the opportunity to build your stock and be seen by 4 year colleges from Indiana and around the country. Those wrestlers that have not chosen a college as of yet, or would like to wrestle at a 4 year college and feel you've been over-looked, I strongly encourage you to take a look at Ancilla. We are coming off a great season where we had 4 National Qualifiers with 1 All-American and also had 4 NWCA Academic All-Americans. I am trying to grow the program and give more Indiana wrestlers the opportunity to wrestle at the next level. Those interested may contact Coach Line at the number and email provided here.
Mark Line
Head Wrestling Coach
Ancilla College
219-712-1861 (cell)
mark.line@ancilla.edu
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Jimtown 138 got a reaction from FCFIGHTER170 in High School Wrestler Pins Kidnapper
The down side of this situation is, if you noticed... the kid got no back points!!!
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Jimtown 138 got a reaction from IMrule in High School Wrestler Pins Kidnapper
The down side of this situation is, if you noticed... the kid got no back points!!!
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Kpbergman in Thanks/Keep up the good work
As a parent who has lurked here for the 4 years of my son's high school career, I just wanted to to say thanks to all the rankers and members of the community here. This has been a valuable resource that I have shared with others throughout the years and has helped in getting to know the competition and sometimes what to expect during the season. I wish other sports had the same kind of community that I have seen with Indiana high school wrestling.
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Jimtown 138 got a reaction from FCFIGHTER170 in High School Wrestler Pins Kidnapper
You just don't know who might be around the corner...
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Jimtown 138 reacted to FCFIGHTER170 in High School Wrestler Pins Kidnapper
Moral of the story is don't be a abusive p.o.s especially around a wrestler!
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Jimtown 138 reacted to rookie78 in School All Star teams?
I think the Barroquillo family tree just has 1 trunk, no branches @Barrq
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Jimtown 138 got a reaction from TeamGarcia in ‘19 champs vs ‘20
Ahhhhh, 7th annual for you! How silly of me!
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Y2CJ41 in Semi State Most Champs
That is false in the 1990's Fort Wayne was not the weakest.
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Jimtown 138 reacted to Champ98 in Semi State Most Champs
Fort Wayne has always been the weakest semi state. At least from what I remember since mid 90's. That's why every year when the brackets come out they always say the best draw is to get someone from the Ft Wayne Semistate Friday night regardless of if your a 1 or a 4
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Jimtown 138 reacted to RaiderColfax in Best experiences/stories from State weekend
So my brother was a pretty good wrestler. 4x State placer, 3x state champ. I watched him wrestle at state his freshman year place 7th. Got to see every match of his that year. The next year I decided to sign a dotted line and joined the military. During his first state championship he beat a pretty good kid, named Eric Galka, I was in basic training and missed the match. During his second championship run, he beat another good kid, Anthony Quiroz, I was in Iraq at the time and didn’t see it in person. So during his senior year I made it a point to go see every match of his, near or far. He was going for his third state title, and 4x time state placer. Become the first Portage wrestler to ever do both feats. Still in the military I had something going on Saturday morning at state, got to see his Friday night match, but missed the quarters match. Sean didn’t have one point scored against him, he didn’t let anyone up, no escapes, nothing. Pure domination. Coach Wilkins who was the head coach at the time got me a coaches pass so I could go down with Sean, watch him warm up before the finals match, and be right there when he came off the match. He told me that one was for me. I finally got to see my brother win a state while I was standing by the warm up mat they have set up. By far one of my favorite memories I’ve ever had at state.
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Jimtown 138 got a reaction from indianmorg in Center Grove Mats at State
That’s why I’m not going this year...