No One Famous

Coincidence that Avon and Brownsburg and EMD are all through there? No coincidence.

Avon is so good I don't even know why the rest of the state has a team. They are probably the sole reason wrestling numbers are down state-wide - because everyone knows that next year Avon will win all 14 championships. I wonder if they could send their JV team and their freshmen team to a few other states and win there too.

This isn't a knock on Avon, it's just a little tiring hearing over and over and over how wrestling starts and ends in Hendricks County.

It can not be worse than hearing the Region pound its chest every year.  I figure that if you wish to put your team out there, be prepared to prove it, or prepared to hear about not living up to "potential." 

Is there not an 8th team in this conference?  Was there originally?

It doesn't seem to matter since it appears to be a two-team race.  Even though, I am sure there are 5 other teams that will bring their boys on Saturday ready to compete.

The (Big) MIC Tourney is Saturday at North Central

NC

Warren Central

Lawrence Central

Lawrence North

Carmel

Pike

Center Grove

Ben Davis

Bellmont Main Event

Saturday, January 7th

 

Teams: #13 Bellmont, Bloomington South, #1 Brownsburg, #2 Perry Meridian, Mishawaka, Delta, Adams Central, and South Bend Adams.

 

Potential Ranked Matchups

126 #12 Jon Becker (BE) vs. #15 Noah Hunt (BS)

126 #12 Jon Becker (BE) vs. #10 Sunny Nier (PM)

126 #12 Jon Becker (BE) vs. #1 Blake Mulkey (BR)

126 #1 Blake Mulkey (BR) vs. #15 Noah Hunt (BS)

138 #11 Derek Blubaugh (BS) vs. #15 Ryan Bigelow (BR)

145 #1 Brayton Lee (BR) vs. #8 Blake Webb (BS)

182 #1 Nathan Walton (BR) vs. #4 Jacob Gray (DE)

182 #4 Jacob Gray (DE) vs. #15 Jalen Allen (PM)

195 #8 Caleb Hankenson (BE) vs. #13 Isaac McCormick (BR)

195 #8 Caleb Hankenson (BE) vs. #16 Rilee Miller (PM)

285 #8 Rickie Clark (BR) vs. #13 Braiden Shaw (BE)

285 #8 Rickie Clark (BR) vs. #14 Alex Faulkner (MI)

 

 

ROUND 1 – 9:00 AM

Mat 1: Bellmont vs. SB Adams

Mat 2: Bloomington South vs. Adams Central

Mat 3: Perry Meridian vs. Mishawaka

Mat 4: Brownsburg vs. Delta

 

 

ROUND 2 – 10 minutes following round 1

Mat 1: Bellmont vs. Bloomington South

Mat 2: Perry Meridian vs. SB Adams

Mat 3: Brownsburg vs. Adams Central

Mat 4: Delta vs. Mishawaka

 

 

ROUND 3 – 10 minutes following round 2

Mat 1: Bellmont vs. Perry Meridian

Mat 2: Brownsburg vs. Bloomington South

Mat 3: Delta vs. SB Adams

Mat 4: Mishawaka vs. Adams Central

 

 

ROUND 4 – 10 minutes following round 3

Mat 1: Bellmont vs. Brownsburg

Mat 2: Delta vs. Perry Meridian

Mat 3: Mishawaka vs. Bloomington South

Mat 4: Adams Central vs. SB Adams

 

ROUND 5 – 10 minutes following round 4

Mat 1: Bellmont vs. Delta

Mat 2: Mishawaka vs. Brownsburg

Mat 3: Adams Central vs. Perry Meridian

Mat 4: SB Adams vs. Bloomington South

Any results from this yet?  No discussions either?

As a coach, I would encourage Mr. Littell to talk to Coach Schoettle.  Kids' perception are often off base and far from reality.  I understand this is how Brayden feels and it is very concerning.  But in fairness to Coach, these discussions should be had in person, and not on a discussion board. 

Sorry, Bluemonster...I had to give my two cents. 

Back to topic..

They definitely got a nasty BIG 3 at 182,195,220

Forfeits happen, but it is hard to overcome at the state meet.

And those three (182, 195, 220) are dogs.

I wouldn't say the region has anything to be ashamed of. I think some schools have closed the gap, but region will still represent themselves well in February and next year.

Congrats to Brownsburg for back-to-back state titles!

What is a "man's weight"? SMH

I would say in D1 college wrestling - EVERY WEIGHT. (I know your question was rhetorical, but apparently someone is confusing the lower weights in HS with those in college)

Beech Grove was definitely impressive. I believe the Hornets may very well be on the right track to regain their old mystique.

Like back in the Coach McNamara days? 

Could Beech Grove be making a comeback?  I was really impressed with how they wrestled.  Kids seemed really motivated. Congrats to Coach Schoettle.  Perry was definitely the most conditioned team there.  Them kids never stopped attacking.  

Beech Grove has turned the program around quickly.  Perry looks good from top to bottom.  Hopefully they have enough studs to compete with #TheCounty and Portage next week. 

106 - B. Lowery PM

113 - B. Littell PM

120 - S. Fair PM

126 - S. Nier PM

132 - E. Smiley BG

138 - J. Mancera LC

145 - K. Rust PM

152 - N. Warren PM

160 - C. Warren PM

170 - C. Simmons LC

182 - R. Diaz PM

195 - J. Allen PM

220 - T. Tonte WC

285 - R. Samuels LN

Only missed 2?

Bailey(NC) 2-1 Samuels (LN) 285

Any reason Tonte didn't wrestle Gunnar? Henson is a big kid!

Dexter Larimore comes to mind.  Gelen Robinson was pretty dominate at both as well.

I thought the same thing...lol

Any results from the two teams?

My first impression is that there are too many hazy situations to deem takedowns as strictly offensive or defensive (counterattacks, scrambles that lead to re-shots by the "defensive" wrestler who wouldn't have had the opportunity without the opponent's aggression, etc.).  It could be fun to add some other incentives, though, such as 3 points for the first takedown of the match if no one has scored after a minute.

What about the opposite?  More points if the take down occurs in the first 30 seconds or minute.  This will encourage more action in the beginning. 

^^^  THAT is freakin hilarious.

I doubt Rypel has no need to go 220 if he will wrestle 197 in college.  Kobe Woods is ranked 3rd in the nation for good reason.  I believe Parris vs. Woods is the match at state everyone should want to see.  

As far as these rankings, they make for great conversations and debate.  Unfortunately, we will have to wait until February to see it all unfold and A LOT can happen before then. 

I expected to see Phil Strader (PM) somewhere on this list.

I am normally just a casual observer and do not post much, but the topics and result posts have been sub-par this year.  Have the intelligent fans just abandoned the site, or have we run out of new things to discuss?  Also, the results page is missing so many matches.  I realize not every coach believes the results are important to post, but this year it seems down - at least in central Indiana schools.

I hope there is something worth discussing as sectionals approaches. 

I cannot believe ppl are on here complaining.  The coaches association put the projected, best teams out there.  Let's give them kudos for putting on the event.  This was a great event and the champs were ALL clearly best.  No one remembers 2nd place (or 3rd thru 8th) anyway.

Warren will be a force next year, but let's put that garbage to rest until then.

I am not arguing that Winfield may not be the best 285, but why would he be ranked higher than 4 state placers from last year? 

I miss caliboy.