If you win a tournament that has #1, #2, and #3- and if you yourself beat 2 of the 3, then I think you have a strong argument to be number 1 after that performance. I have seen him wrestle several times over the last couple of years and will admit his career, including this year, has had several highs and lows, and a lot of close matches filled with plenty of losses. However, I think he proved this weekend that he does have the ability beat the best kids in the state and could do it again at state. I've always thought he looked like a tough kid and had great abilities (even in matches he's lost) in the past, so I am happy to see him get some big wins, and hope this means he's really turned a corner to be a top kid himself.
And for any of you that want to argue with me, please re-read what I said and notice some specific word choices. Did I say I think he will win state? No, I said I think he could. Did I say he is the top guy and deserves to be #1? No, I just admitted that logically you could make a good argument given his last performance. I personally believe this weight class may be wide open, and there really isn't a clear cut #1 right now.
Additionally, I have always made a point to never sound like I am insulting a child or speaking bad about them. By saying I don't think he is a clear cut #1, I think I may be flirting with that territory. So to be perfectly clear, Hunter- or his parents, if you read this yourself, let me first tell you congrats on the big wins! Also, I hope you can keep the momentum rolling for the rest of the season and prove you are #1 by winning the state tournament! I live in Knoxville- Fountain City, and do not have any connections to any specific programs, but have always rooted for Knoxville/Knoxville area kids at state, and if you make the finals this year I will be there rooting for you!
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And bump, not trying to argue with your opinion on him either, just felt the need to comment since its a kid I've seen a lot of in the past.