I have had the opportunity to coach for 25 year. I grew up and wrestled in Ohio. I think it should be classed. Two classes. I have coached at both small and large schools. I think today--to keep things interesting--kids need to have success. They need to be able to set attainable goals. I think in the long run dual meet/ team success--is what keeps kids together. A kid at a small school does not have the same chances to experience state success. With a half of a line up it is also tough to experience team success
I would be curious to poll all the wrestlers in Indiana to hear their preference
Carmel will have 5-6 finalist. Hipple and Fox are two potential champs. Pruitt has a tough draw but is also capable.
Gaines from Fishers at 145
Top 4 teams will be HSE, Fishers, Carmel, and Westfield. (no particular order) though HSE is probably the favorite.
Flu season will change up the brackets come Saturday
Look for Mason Gaines from Fishers. Mason wrestled up a weight last year above Jordan Lile. He had a good showing at the pre season indiana mat tournament. Also look for Freedom Mak-Dawson. I do not see many Fishers wrestlers mentioned. I know this group and they will make some noise.
I am also surprised their freshman coming in at 106 has not been mentioned.
I predict Carmel will be team champ HSE, Leb, Westfield, and Zionsville will challenge for 2nd. I will give the edge to HSE
Carmel--10 qualifiers
HSE--7 qualifiers
Zionsville--8 qualifiers
Lebanon--7 qualifiers
Westfield-7 qualifiers
Fishers-- 6 qualifiers
I am looking forward to next weeks Hamilton County wrestling tournament. Teams include: Carmel, Westfield, HSE, Noblesville, Fishers, Sheriden, Guerin Catholic, and Hamilton Heights. This is usually the week that many wrestlers drop if that is their intention.
I just wanted to say great job to all the organizers of Indy Nationals---The event went quite smooth---volunteers were awesome--and the quality of wrestling was fantastic.
Zionsville sectional is probably in the top 10------This year 4 teams are probably top 30---HSE, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield. Carmel and Lebanon are traditionally strong. Frankfort , Clinton Central , Western Boone all typically bring full teams and add 4-5 very strong wrestlers as well. Sheridan and Prairie heights complete the field and always qualify a few to regionals
I definitely see HSE as a top 12 team. Chastain is a pretty strong wrestler to be missing---could have been a 9 point swing. HSE still loses the match---but only by one.
Looking thru the brackets there is alot of parity. I would be suprised if anyone gets more that 5-6 in the finals. HSE is the favorite----look for Zionsville, Westfield, Fishers, Noblesville, Avon, and Harrison to take a run at second. I would say Zionsville would have the best chance to upset HSE.
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