Rob Leavitt

First of all I wanted to say congratulations to Coach Tonte and the Perry Meridian Falcons. In my eyes, one of the best teams EVER in Indiana High School Wrestling. Now...I don't understand why team state is being eliminated. From what I have been told it is because the tournament is not financially viable. Let's do some math...There seemed to be at least 2000 people at the state meet. At $8 each, that is $16,000. I don't know what the refs are getting paid but lets say $150 each. That is $1200. Say other workers are paid a total of around $1000 (just guestimating of course). That leaves $13,800 just from ticket sales. I am sure there are some other expenses we are not aware of such as printing the state booklet; however, I am confident that money is not lost on this event. Forget about money, what an environment! When it is said and done you have a true state champion. I hate to go back to the days where a team could have 4 studs and win the state meet. Not a true representation of what the best team in the state is. I have been around and involved with IHSAA wrestling as a participant, coach, and official and wish we could keep the state meet the way it is. Just my 2 cents.

Great match. LeCount wrestled a very disciplined and smart match. In fact, was in twice deep and would have finished if he had a few more feet of real estate to work with. People argued the reversal at the end of the first but was a good call and a no brainer. The point Phillips got for fleeing was also a correct call. He was practically trying to jump out of bounds to avoid a takedown. Textbook fleeing. There was also a close takedown by Phillips but absolutely no control as they went out of bounds. The official (Keith Mumaw) is one of the best officials in the state and called this one absolutely correctly as he usually does. I am an unbiased observer who just saw two great wrestlers go at it. LeCount is the real deal and is only going to get better as he matures. Will be an interesting Friday night match whoever Phillips draws. How would you like to win your semi-state and look at Phillips as your reward? I think both LeCount and Phillips will make some noise next Friday/ Saturday at Conseco....I mean Bankers Life....Just doesn't have the same ring to it