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106 1. Michael Murphy, Baylor 2. Trey Chalifoux, Father Ryan 3. Addison Cornell, McCallie 4. Tanner Tidswell 5. Justin Becci, BA 6. Drew Nicholson, Briarcrest 113 1.Elijah Oliver, CBHS 2. James Westbrooks, McCallie 3. Kirby Simpson, Father Ryan 4. Caleb Canada, Baylor 5. Christian Dilicchio, BA 6. Drake Conine, St. Benedict 120 1. Alex Elsea, McCallie 2. John David Santi, CBHS 3. Michael Eckhart, Father Ryan 4. Kyle Jennings, St. Benedict 5. Jonah Neumann, BGA 6. Vance Lipsey, BA 126 1. Nick Gray, CBHS 2. Hal Fisher, Father Ryan 3. Nick Standefer, Baylor 4. Tanner Mosier, St. Benedict 5. Blake Solarek, MBA 6. Morgan Boyd, McCallie 132 1. Brandon Brunner, Baylor 2. Adam Connell, McCallie 3. Mike Akers, Father Ryan 4. Red Croom, CBHS 5. Andrew Hermann, St. Benedict 6. John Tully, MBA 138 1. Pierce Olson, BGA 2. Patrick Cosgrove, Father Ryan 3. Blake Sutherland, Baylor 4. Bailey Wittman, CBHS 5. Griffen Davis, McCallie 6. Trey O'Bannon, MUS 145 1. Mark Marchetti, Father Ryan 2. Luke Parish, CBHS 3. Tim Maginn, St. Benedict 4. Andrew Gentuso, DCA 5. Wells Hamilton, MBA 6. Nick Burrichter, BA 152 1. Kaleb Baker, CBHS 2. Ben Kurtz, St. Benedict 3. James Simpson, Father Ryan 4. Conner McCroskey, DCA 5. Ben Kidd, BA 6. Ben Barton, MBA 160 1. Bryson Popp, Baylor 2. Brandon Hataway, CBHS 3. John Wallis, St. Benedict 4. Cody Burchwell, PJP 5. Nick Naughton, Father Ryan 6. Nick Kilmer, Briarcrest 170 1. Barrett Walthall, CBHS 2. Ryan Parker, Baylor 3. Calum McCroskey, McCallie 4. John Hagey, Father Ryan 5. Blake Patton, MBA 6. David Matthews, Webb 182 1. Nathan Hoodenpyle, McCallie 2. Houston Clements, Baylor 3. Houston Hooker, Father Ryan 4. Chris Henry, CBHS 5. Jacob Cretin, BA 6. Logan Reid, St. Benedict 195 1. Franklin Garstin, MBA 2. Corbin McOlgan, CBHS 3. Emory Norred, Baylor 4. Blake Douglass, Fayette Academy 5. Ben Stacey, Father Ryan 6. Josh Greer, BA 220 1. Amos Mason, BA 2. Morris Eguakun, MBA 3. Jeremy Brandon, CBHS 4. Jon Schnissrauter, Baylor 5. Justin Williams, Father Ryan 6. Boque Waller, FRA 285 1. Jashon Robertson, MBA 2. Casey Cook, McCallie 3. Tucker York, BA 4. Drayke Armstrong, CBHS 5. Madison Malone, Briarcrest 6. Will Thomas, Baylor

Lol, too funny!!!!

Congratulations to: Wrestler of the Week: Alex Elsea (McCallie) Coach of the Week: Pat Simpson (Father Ryan) D1 Rankings can be found: http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=857 D2 Rankings can be found: http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=849 Remember to send information to ronniebray@hotmail.com

Yes he was. The guys I have ranked behind Richards also have some losses so I didn't feel that he should be moved down after this loss.

Congratulations to: Wrestler of the Week: Devan Cyree (Tullahoma) Coach of the Week: Pat Simpson (Father Ryan) D1 Rankings: http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=844 D2 Rankings: http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=838 Send all info to ronniebray@hotmail.com

Congrats to HWT Kennedy for knocking off the #1 seed.

Congratulations to: Wrestler of the Week: Tyler Sells (Blackman) Coach of the Week: Jim Higgins (Soddy Daisy) D1 Rankings: http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=832 D2 Rankings: http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=826 As always, send information to ronniebray@hotmail.com

Legal or not, the wrestler better be really injured if he chooses to not compete. If not, take your penalty point and keep going.....

I have been around him and his family, they are good people.

It's easy...I guess! Rankings this early in the season, you have to rely on the information that you are sent (never very much) and for the other 95% of the time I guess at the weights this early. My rankings came out before anyone else's and I know a lot of people will wait and see where kids are before they start ranking them. I try to go by several things; did I see them wrestle this summer, their grade as the freshmen and sophomores tend to have higher weight jumps than do juniors and seniors, and who are their wrestling partners/programs. I also shoot them out there early because nobody wants to send information until they see their kid at a wrong weight or ranked somewhere other than what they believe. It's all good though. You know why???? It gets people talking about Tennessee Wrestling!!!! That's why I have done this for free as long as I have, trying to keep our sport in the conversation. As far as Lopez is concerned, he's been at the top of the podium. In the words of one of my favorites, Ric Flair: To be the man, you got to beat the man, wwwhhhhooooooo!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to: Wrestler of the Week: Turbo Smith (Soddy Daisy) Coach of the Week: Frank Barbrie (Franklin) D1 Rankings can be found at http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=822 D2 Rankings can be found at http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=816

Division 1 can be seen at http://www.tennesseewrestling.com/?p=804 Division 2 will be published next week Send all info to ronniebray@hotmail.com

yes

First stab at this year's Bray's Rankings can be found at www.tennesseewrestling.com. Feel free to send updates to weight classes and other pertinent information to ronniebray@hotmail.com. I will post D2 soon, still trying to gather information. Good luck this season!

WG, Always welcome at Blackman! No need to RSVP, just bring yourself on over. -Bray

Just a reminder of those attending the Early Bird this Saturday, Nov 3. I need your line ups with scratch weights and ranking on Wednesday night or Thursday morning by 9am. -Coach Bray

Get well soon Coach!!

Come to the wrestling facility on the campus of Blackman Middle School on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4-6 pm. Bring your Wrestling USA Card. The fee for the season is $100 and you can pay in installments if you need to. We will take as many wrestlers from middle school on up as we can safely fit in the building. On a side note, here are the placers from this weekend's tournament in Kentucky: Devan Cyree 1st place Tyler Garrison 1st place Tyler Sells 1st place Caden Pennington 2nd place Bam Bam Feuerbacher 2nd place Blake Solomon 4th place

Coach Karteron is taking guys to Kentucky this weekend so get on board!

Coach Becker from Cenntennial should also be on this list.

Starts Monday, March 5. There will be no cap on the number of wrestlers as long as we can fit them in the building!

Ruff N' Tuff Wrestling Club is a new wrestling club in Murfreesboro, TN. We will focus on Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Folkstyle wrestling. Ruff N' Tuff is affiliated with USA Wrestling and will provide wrestlers from middle school and up an opportunity close to home to develop and refine their skills. The Club will be headed up by Rene Karteron, former state medalist from Tullahoma and Blackman High School club coach. When TSSAA rules permit, the club will also be assisted by Ronnie Bray (Blackman), Shawn Jones (Riverdale), Lee Ramsey (Siegel), and many other area coaches. Ruff N' Tuff will practice Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4pm-6pm. The cost of the club is $100 for the ENTIRE season plus the cost of your USA card. You must have your USA Wrestling Card to participate. We are in the process of getting sponsors for singlets and warm-ups. We will practice at the wrestling facility on campus of Blackman Middle school, used by Murfreesboro Elite and Blackman High School. Don't miss the opportunity to better yourself! Summer Wrestling Makes Winter Champions Rene Karteron 931-206-9288 ruffntuffwrestling@yahoo.com

Don't forget the job Tony Bradley and Jonathan Simpson are doing at Germantown. And yes, Tim Pittman at Gibbs is VERY underrated.

My fond memories of state this year: 1. Legrand Sommers making the finals. Appeared to have an easy draw but had to defeat the 3rd, 4th, and 6th place finisher to get to the finals. 2. Alec Myers placing in only his 2nd year wrestling. 3. Seeing Brandon come back from injuries to claim his 3rd state title. 4. Knowing we have 6 qualifiers coming back.....for 2 more years at least. 5. Seeing the Tullahoma boys bring home medals. Put in a lot of hours with them and so proud of them. 6. Seeing the great job Brian Loeffler and company are doing at Cordova. 7. Seeing the sharpshooters develop into some pretty dang good high schoolers. 8. Impressed how Phillips can take almost any kid and have them winning matches at state. 9. BCB finally getting the boy to the top step. 10. Packy Mullin is going to be a beast. 11. Jack Faircloth making a cameo. 12. Sharing in the heartbreak of those guys who came short of attaining their goals. 13. Last but not least. A moment of silence for Jeff Lester's sweatshirt. Cody Cleveland went and got Lester all GQ'd and made him retire the sweatshirt. That thing has made more finals than Campbell Lewis and Zach Watson.

Hamm did a great job this year. He gets to wear the crown until next February......