Brackets over 16 would mean rounds 1 and 2 are elimination rounds. Right now, we have first round elimination matches at sectionals that have over 8 entrants. In the case of having more than 16 we would need to have 2 rounds of elimination matches if you have that round of 32 match. If not, and you have the round of 16 match, you only have one elimination match. Again, I do not think this will happen that often, but when it does, just make round 1 and 2 elimination rounds. Like I said before, this will make the sectional about one round longer but I think we all would agree that it would be worth it to keep kids wrestling. The amount of tournaments we go to throughout a calendar year and sacrifice time and money for, I would think we all would be willing to sacrifice one more round to give kids an opportunity to compete. Again, this is all pie in the sky thinking as I highly doubt the IHSAA would go for it, but I do think it is a great idea that is being done at the NAIA level that could be considered. IHSAA would have to allow athletes to wrestle 6 matches in one day at the Sectional which I could see being a hard ask.
Now seeding the tournament would be a whole other can of worms LOL