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This will cause even more "smaller" school kids to move to bigger schools. I know for a fact that some families with kids that go to smaller schools move to larger schools where they can ensure that they can make a line up. At these larger schools they will wrestle a better schedule, get better partners, and get better exposure (true or not.. this is the mentality of many). With this said... some people stay put because they aren't sure if they can beat a top dog at a top program. By them knowing that they don't need to beat that top dog, they are more likely to move to that bigger school. Especially, knowing the fact that they could have a chance to finish second to that kid at each level of the state tournament and be separated from him all the way through state. The rich would get richer if this happens. You may or may not think this is accurate???? Just a thought. 

3 out of the ten weights!!! Indiana on the come up! Proud to be a Hoosier today. Great job men. 

Congratulations to Antwaun Graves from Warren Central for signing with Indiana Tech. He is projected to wrestle 149.

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And.... since Tanner Sloan stayed at my house during dream team classic we may as well count him as one of our own too???? 

Agreed!  Bryan Bailey has done more in providing opportunities for kid in Indiana than any other person I know in my short span as a wrestling parent.  
Here is a list of Duals that my son has cut his teeth on over the last 5-6 years with opportunities from Coach Bryan Bailey:
1. West Penn Duals (PA) - 2st weekend of Nov
2. Turkey Burp Dual (PA) - 3rd weekend of Nov
3. Outlaw Duals (IN) - 1st weekend of Dec
4. Christmas Duals (Sparty) (MI) 2/3 weekend of Dec
5. Defense Soap Duals (OH) 3rd weekend of Dec
6. Dixie National Duals (GA) 3rd weekend in Dec
7. NUWAY National Duals (KY) 1st weekend in Jan
8. Walton-Verona Bearcat Brawl (KY) 2nd weekend in Jan
9. Wadsworth Duals (OH) 3rd weekend in Jan
10. West Virginia Duals (WV) 4rth weeken in Jan
11. Lee Paulmalak Duals (IA) 1st weekend in April
12. AAU National Elem Duals (TN) 2nd Weekend in April
13. Viper Pit (OH) 2/3rd weekend in April
14. NHSCAs Virginia Beach Duals (VA) 3rd weekend in May
15. Olivet Duals (MI) Sometime in June
16. Grand River Rumble (MI) 2nd weekend in July
This is only 16 opportunities.....I'm sure if I were to ask, Bailey could provide 16 more.  Opportunities like these are how to IMPROVE. 
Brian has told me since we met that he wants to get Indiana BETTER on the MAT!  I can definitely say that he is providing opportunities for Indiana kids to get BETTER on the MAT with Dual Opportunities, Practices, and Camps (Latora Leg Camp).  
*Keep your eyes on this NASTY Disney Dual Team that will be competing in Orlando mid June. 
#Indiana
Kenny Harden
 
 

Bryan Bailey @Brey and his boys have made their marks on the mat. With that said, Bryan is currently providing more opportunities for more kids than any single person that I know of here in Indiana. The Baileys are the best wrestling family going. Just sayin 

100 percent. I was actually on the board when we passed the qualifier requirements. And yes... I voted for it. Free style was dying here and we needed to do something. It was worth a shot (in my mind). The rule was passed to encourage kids to wrestle freestyle. It was NOT a money grab. 
If a kid trains enough freestyle that they feel that they can do UWW then that kid absolutely has put the work In and deserves to wrestle at our state tourney. Absolutely should count. 
The spirt of the rule was to get kids to the come back to freestyle by encouraging more freestyle participation, not to exclude kids. Especially kids that are doing national freestyle events. With that said, it is good to support local freestyle also. 

Bryan Bailey @Brey and his boys have made their marks on the mat. With that said, Bryan is currently providing more opportunities for more kids than any single person that I know of here in Indiana. The Baileys are the best wrestling family going. Just sayin 

Congratulations to Jayden Williams from Avon for signing with Marian. He is projected to wrestle 197.

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Alara Boyd (Yorktown) wins the 62kg weight class and earn a sport on the UWW Junior World Team.  
 
She is also entered into the U23 trials and seems to have a strong chance of placing high there.   Kayla Miracle is also entered into 62kg at the U23 trials too.   

Great kid from an awesome family! Well deserved. Congrats! 

I think that’s how i didn’t get ringworm back then. That Tech dirt was anti-ringworm I believe. 

If only someone up in that region could take a joke haha

100 percent. I was actually on the board when we passed the qualifier requirements. And yes... I voted for it. Free style was dying here and we needed to do something. It was worth a shot (in my mind). The rule was passed to encourage kids to wrestle freestyle. It was NOT a money grab. 
If a kid trains enough freestyle that they feel that they can do UWW then that kid absolutely has put the work In and deserves to wrestle at our state tourney. Absolutely should count. 
The spirt of the rule was to get kids to the come back to freestyle by encouraging more freestyle participation, not to exclude kids. Especially kids that are doing national freestyle events. With that said, it is good to support local freestyle also. 

100 percent. I was actually on the board when we passed the qualifier requirements. And yes... I voted for it. Free style was dying here and we needed to do something. It was worth a shot (in my mind). The rule was passed to encourage kids to wrestle freestyle. It was NOT a money grab. 
If a kid trains enough freestyle that they feel that they can do UWW then that kid absolutely has put the work In and deserves to wrestle at our state tourney. Absolutely should count. 
The spirt of the rule was to get kids to the come back to freestyle by encouraging more freestyle participation, not to exclude kids. Especially kids that are doing national freestyle events. With that said, it is good to support local freestyle also. 

Asa living that good life. Dude has prom tonight and most likely is going to win wrestler of the year at Indy Sports Awards tomorrow (should win IMO). Don’t blame him for not getting weight down. Just enjoying his last days as a high schooler. He’s got NHSCA duals coming up with team shutt in a couple weeks. Team is stacked. Hopefully he will help that loaded team bring home a national title. You know Asa will bring it all summer! 
Both kids have some good match ups at 138 and 145! 
Like Mr. Garcia said... maybe in Fargo? It would be awesome to see these guys battling it out for the title. I can honestly see that happing.
Going through the brackets, what are some of the good match ups we should want to see? Let’s hear em! 
Actually after looking at the 138 bracket... Jesse is so good that he may be wrestling himself In the finals! The have him in the bracket twice right now! 

Portage's prom was Friday night, so you missed Moran, Washington, and Peele on their farewell tour.

Gotta also remember that some people miss prom one or both years to go to state. 

Asa, Carson , Rioux, and Nathan Conley all take titles. Some good wins. Proud of my Avon guys! 

Ain’t going to lie Matt. Dem boys may have been taking some Advil to get them on that dance floor! But yes they all got to the prom.
Ol Ray Rioux got him a new car too. That kid had him a good weekend!!! 
Man..... Juniors really should be in the first session. Anybody miss state to go to prom? It was hard for our boys to make it and we are right here. 

Ain’t going to lie Matt. Dem boys may have been taking some Advil to get them on that dance floor! But yes they all got to the prom.
Ol Ray Rioux got him a new car too. That kid had him a good weekend!!! 
Man..... Juniors really should be in the first session. Anybody miss state to go to prom? It was hard for our boys to make it and we are right here. 

Asa with an 8-7 win over former state champ Viduya! 

Asa, Carson , Rioux, and Nathan Conley all take titles. Some good wins. Proud of my Avon guys! 

And now they need to get tuxed up for the prom. 

I’ll be watching my back all day now. Dang it!!! 
And if Allred shows up.... I’m running!