MatWizard87

That's still a good showing!

How many of the middle schoolers were state champs?

I haven't been in the room for a few years. With that being said, I think that there is a multitude of issues. I don't think that coaching is THE issue. I think it starts with the kids in the school. From what I've been told it has been difficult for many of the athletics programs at CHS getting committed kids out to participate and buy in to the programs. Honestly, the wrestling program was at such a high level for so long it may have become daunting for some kids to want to participate. The athletes playing football or other sports don't seem interested and only make it for a week (it's been like that for 20+ years) for one reason or another. The other sports have gotten so specialized and only want kids focusing on their main sport. Fall and Spring sport coaches should be pushing their kids to wrestle for the benefit of the strength, conditioning, and confidence building wrestling provides. The team at the top can't always be at the top. CHS is pretty close to the bottom now and can only look up from this year. Deadlift has a heck of a feeder program going now and things should be on the uptick. If they can meet or exceed the level of competition the late 90's, early and mid 2000's teams had they'll be back on top for sure. The writing on the wall has been there. Those involved in the program saw this coming and the ones involved see what's coming next. We can only stay tuned, support the program, and see where those working in the room and building the program back up will take it.

I hate to break it to everyone that thinks Rossview is the first district loss Clarksville has received in 20 years. Next time many of you visit the CHS wrestling building try to find a 2004 District Champion plaque. A Johnny Masters coached Kenwood team handed them a loss in District duals. 10 years is a long streak but credit needs to be given where it is due. The Kenwood teams of the late 90's and early 2000's were tough teams and barely lost to some of the best teams Clarksville ever produced. Congrats to Rossview for their first win ever over Clarksville High in Wrestling, 14 years in the making!

I don't think anyone was singling your boy out specifically. They were just saying in general that everyone wasn't out on the mat yet. How many pounds can you lose a week? Is it even possible to get there according to hydration rules? If not, I guess we'll see a shake up at HWT.

Great head coach, very solid hire.

Congrats to Beech and Dickson on 1st and 2nd place per track wrestling.

My thoughts exactly. That and my memory doesn't recollect any duals appearances before that.

When then? If you know that I'm incorrect then correct me with a year. I can't remember that far back, I was in elementary school and my region championships t shirts don't fit anymore so I can't recall. 😉

Clarksville has been to the Duals since 1998 if I'm not mistaken.

What were the final results of the tournament?

Forgot about you.

For years Clarksville has not been known as a team that shoots. When they did it was ugly. Hopefully this year will have noticeable improvement. Notscared, I believe deadlift was saying that CHS would be doing stuff not usually seen in region 7. Everyone knows that CHATTANOOGA is where all the Tennessee wrestling Gods reside. Lowly everyone else is just playing catch up, right? (Note the sarcasm)

I don't think any head gear would offer concussion protection. I'm under the impression it's sole use is for the ears. The only thing that can prevent concussions are the referees properly enforcing the rules. That and cushy mats.

Where are the updated brackets?