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I have coached as well as officiated several young ladys and feel they deserve a place in the sport. They are as tough as many of the guys and to be honest, they have a great deal more sportsmanship than the guys. I have never seen a young lady throw her headgear or throw a temper tantrum leaving the mat. Go get'em girls! Billy Addison Retired Coach IHSAA Official

I officiated a match saturday where a young lady from Daleville showed that she belongs in the sport. She was very tough and did win a few at least the match I did. She pinned her opponent. I was impressed with her technique and strength.

Or it could be the 1st match of the day! Can and has happened, with a no seed draw, it happens more than you would like to see. Im still a fan of at least seperating the top 6 or 8 just to spread them out.

I am a big fan of the NHSCA National Championships. I completely enjoyed the experience and the kids did as well. Coach A

I coach in the same district that St Paris goes to, and actually will see them today at the District 2 in Goshen. Taylor is a well trained never say die wrestler. Down 4-1 with Palmer (St Eds)who is also considered one of the best in the Nation and came back and won 8-5 was amazing. And you wont find a more humble respectfull youngman. Ill take Taylor everyday of the week and twice on sundays! Coach A

I dont feel you can say that one kid works harder than anyone else if you have not seen the other person's work ethic and training. Im just saying that is an unfair bias when trying to pick who you think will win. Your just missing part of the math to be able to make a fair judgement. Both have earned there way, both are worthy, we all have our favorites but if your going to do a study to decide, make sure you have studied both sides before you decide. Just my opinions of course. Coach A

My understanding, (And I was not there) was the Duck - Grimes match was 3-3 in the 3rd that duck didnt look like himself and was struggling a bit. Taking nothing away from Grimes, he came prepared and wrestled well. I hope to see Grimes and Duck in the final. But theres a tall order in the Quarters for Duck with Atwood that should be a dozie! If he is on his game Ill take duck 5-3. Coach A

You heard correct, he is all he is talked up to be and then some. Should be a minimum top 3 if not at the top! I dont know much about the Ayersman kid so I cant say for sure but his chances are VERY good at being State Champ. Coach A

Just my opinions: 103: Phillips UC, Dodd SH, House Co, Brasier EC 112: Mullins NC, Stewart Ru, Findley UC, Woodall Co 119: Leeka T, Catron NC, Feller FC, Sink Sh 125: Clark SD, Williams Sh, Fellers NC, Rynn EC 130: Fellers NC, Hoegeman EC, Hunter Ru, McCoy FC (Hunter and McCoy could flip) 135: Flodder Ba, Brueman Ec, Uphaus CE, Leeka Tri 140: Duncan Ru, Slover NC, Witte SD, Streuwing EC 145: Gessell UC, Bennett NC, Presley EC, Chapman Co 152: Hutchinson EC, Marcum NC, Harrell SD, Riley FC 160: Wasson NC, Hamm SH, Brown EC, Felser SD 171: Duckworth UC, Imfeld EC, Flanery RU, Flectcher Ce 189: Dalton EC, Oneil Mi, Garland Ri, Wisehart K 215: Cole NC, Forman SD, Staat FC, Haugh Mi 285: Poole SH, Jackson Mi, Alafogianis NC, Grey RU Just my thoughts, It was fun trying to work it all out. I have it 7-7 for Champions from each sectional. 8-6 Shenendoah Sectional for 2nds 8-6 South Dearborn Sectional for 3rds 9-5 South Dearborn Sectional for 4ths Thats a +4 advantage for South Dearborn Sectional of getting the most to Semi State. (Dont take it personal people, and yes I know, so and so beat so and so already, well the sun shines on a dogs butt every now and then so I gave some the benifit of the doubt for enterainment purposes just for my own amusement...lol) Coach A

Actually it was 1987, but I did forget to mention mine busted on the way out so I had to have several drainage tubes for about a week to get all the crap out of my bowles. So that may have had something to do with it. Coach A

I dont know either coaches on either side and dont have a comment on the situation with them on the mat, as each official has there limits to when they will hit a coach with a UC, simply in my opinion as a coach for 20 years and as an official for 8 years as well, Its does not matter when the official slaps the mat, its when the official "sees" the fall, once the hand is in motion its all academic at that point if the buzzer goes off, its a fall, no ifs ands or buts! Thats how I have always called it, and until told otherwise by the IHSAA, I will continue to do so. Coach A

Ive had an appendectomy..(Im sure I spelled that way wrong) and it took me a good week to just be able to start bending over, three days to start walking and thats after they made me get up and walk....and you dont want to tear out the inner staples, thats a whole lot of bad news if you push it to fast. Better safe than sorry for sure...take the time to heal right, there are going to be better days for this young man for sure. Coach A

Well said Chris, The team regional is the least of the worries at this point. They could go Team regional next tuesday and Team Semi State on thursday and be back on schedule. Granted thats a great deal of weigh ins and could be a big issue as well. But right now its the individuals that need to get things settled first. Its important to keep the individual tournament on schedule the team schedule will work itself out. Just my thoughts Coach A

I never liked my regional champs having to sit a whole round waiting to wrestle. I think it is a positive and happy to see it come about. I also see some 4's making it out. Some regionals are much weaker than others and it is very possible that some 4's will make it thru. I dont think it makes the 3-4 place match any less important. Neither want to be the guy to wrestle a regional Champ right off the bat, so Im quite sure they both will be working hard to get the win. Just my opinions of course Coach A

I stand corrected.....my bad, Its been a couple years since I was at an indiana event. My appologies! Coach A