I would be curious to see the results if someone broke down the scoring for the 4 semi states based off of placing.
And kudos to the FW semi state on getting 7 guys into the finals. Wrestling looks like it's getting stronger throughout the entire state.
FILA needs to send some guys from the region out to lobby with the IOC. Guys like Region Rat know how to get things done behind closed doors. Very simple, problem solved
That was a very good Hobart team from top to bottom. If I recall correctly, they had to scramble to find a 215 after the starter suffered a season ending injury late in the year? 10 of those guys from that lineup were state qualifiers at one point in their careers. Even the guys who weren't state qualifiers were dangerous. Guys like Hurst and Rayner owned plenty of wins over well known wreslters. I recall Rayner knocking off Fred Joseph in a meet at Hobart. Frankie Debusk was very dangerous and was capable of pinning anyone. He placed 5th at state that year and had several big wins via the controversial "slop drop" move he used to use. Weber was a 2 time placer as was Rodriguez. Cantu placed 7th or 8th that year. Ramos was a 3 timer. Definitely the best Hobart team ever.
i thought that was the biggest upset i think the problem with dillion this year was who did he face all season before tourny time no competition and when he finally did he fell through and didnt know how to react when he was down..
He won the Mishawaka Invite and he finished 5th at state last year so it's not like he's never seen elite competition. Give the kid from Castle some credit too, he brought his "A" game Friday night.
While this is true many of the area's strongest wreslters do not compete in this event. Congrats to all those invited.
right, i was just answering the question of which is Illinois strongest region
Congrats to Bill and Jennifer. It's been a pleasure watching Anthony grow and mature into the person he is today, a testament to his parents and coaches.
I'm as big of a Porrass fan as there is, but to say anybody would "stomp" Tsirtsis is absurd. I also think it's hard to judge who would win a match by common opponents.
Let's continue to beat the dead horse and examine the Merrillville SS success:
Last year: 6 champs, 4 2nds
07: 7 champs, 5 2nds
06: 8 champs, 2 2nds
05: 4 champs, 7 2nds
04: 7 champs, 5 2nds
03: 7 champs, 1 2nd
If you look over the last 6-7 years, Seven champs coming out of the Merrillville SS is about the norm. Not a bad run!
How many years has it been since another Semi State was more dominant than the Merrillville SS at state? With 4 of the 7 champs from Merrillville returning next year, coupled with the fact that there weren't as many stud seniors in the Region as in the past, look for Merrillville to continue it's domination. What does the Rat think of this?
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