Bigskillet514

A weigh in 2 days before competition is just plain irresponsible. You don't see it at the Southeast Regional or Fargo. I'm surprised that anyone would even think of something so stupid.

As a parent of a current high school wrestler, I was disappointed that the event did not take place last Sunday as planned, but to say either coach was running from the competition is the farthest thing from the truth. The event was set up two years ago and has taken place at Father Ryan for both years. Each year CBHS has taken at least 60-70 wrestlers along with another 70 parents and fans. Varsity and JV rode up on a 55 passenger coach and the middle school wrestlers were transported by their parents. The young men went to mass together and were given a small lunch after the competition. It was a nice way for both teams and clubs to kick off the season. On Thanksgiving Day coach Lewis gets a text from coach Simpson informing him that he will only be taking the varsity wrestlers plus a few extras. He knew the agreement and If I'm coach Lewis, I'm telling him to forget it! Some say it was miscommunication? I call it either poor organizational skills or a lack of respect for others. I know for a fact that CBHS had food ordered for 80 wrestlers and workers set up to help with the meal. Why couldn't the youth wrestlers have gotten rides with their parents? CBHS did it for two years! The varsity would have still been able to wrestle Arlington, stay the night, and the club kids could have driven down on Sunday. I'm hoping that both groups can get together and continue on with this event. It was pretty cool!