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39 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

Cleveland has 9 in the finals. That set the record I believe

6 of those are back next year (assuming no Chittum) along with some pretty darn good back-ups who would start at almost any other school and a few talented freshmen.  

1 hour ago, fooseball95 said:

I knew Todd would beat Shelton. Me and Samson called it. Kid is solid 

Yeah. Tree trunks for legs - but can he score on Davis?

2 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

I’ll tell you what, I really like the freshman Dessslle from summit. That kid is gonna be special 

Very very good.

31 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

126 Randell over Sells

He has looked really good today.  

Cleveland with a finalist in every weight through 145.  Not really surprising except maybe Randall.

21 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

Brenot over Laxton. Eating crow on that one

Great win by Brenot but Laxton did not look right.

20 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

Ashton will win 220. He’s beaten Shelton everytime theyve wrestled pretty easily. Todd has wrestled him tough because he stays away from him and has wrestled him smart. We can talk about the what if’s but Ashton has never lost to any of these guys. It ain’t gonna happen on the biggest stage. Lock in Cleveland for 3 champs with several other possibilities. Sucks we have to wait another week.

I agree. The matches against Todd were about as dominant a 1-0 match as you can have.  Strange things can happen but I think Ashton wins it again.  But that’s why they have the matches.

2 hours ago, WrestlingGod said:

I disagree. 4 returning medalists, then add in Ryan Smith from Summit, Sonny Watson from West, and McClure from Bradley. Its not the strongest weight class in the state but its most certainly not the weakest. There very well may be a previous state medalist miss the podium all together.

I understand the argument but returning medalists doesn’t necessarily make for a strong weight class.  There are solid wrestlers but not one or two dominant guys.  I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see a good 220 lbs kid win or do well. If Davis went 285 I’d probably favor win to win it. 

26 minutes ago, Ummmno said:

Its still a bold pick saying the number 2 220 is bumping up 50 pounds and winning heavyweight considering the field at 285 is not weak at all this year.

Not saying his prediction will play out but I do not think 285 is particularly strong this year.  

9 hours ago, Bump11 said:

With that being said...may i present to you...my AAA 106 lb. preview and predictions. Enjoy! 

 

Now, while at first glance, 106 looks a little top heavy with Terrell, Ford, and Fowler...this is actually a weight with a sneaky amount of depth. There are a solid 8-9 guys who could legitimately make the podium. The blood rounds are going to be super fun to watch and I cannot wait. Ford vs Terrell could be one of the best matches of the tournament (and one of the hardest to predict). Both are highly skilled, and both are very good defensively, and don’t give up a lot of points. The same goes for the potential final between the potential winner of that and the potential winner of Fowler/Baltz. Don’t be surprised if Baltz pulls a bit of an upset there. Fowler i think definitely has the toughest road to a title. He likely has to go through Nadeau, Baltz, and Terrell/Ford....which won’t be an easy task. HOWEVER, I do think that Ford or Terrell will be the ones to be screwed by the draw, as one will likely have to settle for 3rd behind a guy they have already beaten in Fowler  

 

Favorites: Bryson Terrell (Bradley), Russell Ford (Indy), Logan Fowler (Cleveland), Colby Baltz (Houston)

Dark Horses: Aslan Nadeau (Blackman), Paul Johnson (Wilson Central), Zach Ordonez (Brentwood), Stiles Miller (Science Hill)

Matches/Potential Matches To Watch: 

#2 Ford vs #1 Terrell, #2 Ford vs #3 Fowler, #1 Terrell vs #3 Fowler, #4 Baltz vs #3 Fowler, #5 Houston vs #4 Baltz, Nadeau vs Ordonez, #5 Houston vs Johnson

 

Podium Predictions:

1. Russell Ford (Indy)

2. Logan Fowler (Cleveland)

3. Bryson Terrell (Bradley)

4. Colby Baltz (Houston)

5. Aslan Nadeau (Blackman)

6. Trent Houston (Cookeville)

One match away: Paul Johnson (Wilson), Zach Ordonez (Brentwood)

I really see this as a three man bracket.  Fowler wrestled Nadeau twice this year and it wasn’t close (both 1st period pins).  I haven’t seen Baltz wrestle but see he split with Nadeau.  I realize the transitive property theory doesn’t always work but I think Fowler actually has a fairly easy path to the finals.  The Terrell v. Ford match should be a good one.  Terrell looked really good in the Region finals against Fowler.  

2 hours ago, Bump11 said:

Next up is 113 lb.

 

If you thought 106 was deep..113 has 9-10 guys who could reach the podium. Bradford, Ellison, and Lipsey are likely the leading candidates to walk away with the gold, but the 4-6 spots are up for grabs and will be a dog fight. The quarterfinals here should all be worth the price of admission. Cleveland’s Bentley Ellison will try to go back to back, but it won’t be easy. A potential path of Little, Stokes/Lozdoski, Bradford/Lipsey might be one of the toughest paths of the entire tournament. But he’s got the talent to run the gauntlet. The question though, is will he? 

 

Favorites: Justin Bradford (Blackman), Bentley Ellison (Cleveland), Ethan Lipsey (Bradley)

Dark Horses: Coen Lovin (Maryville), Devin Lozdoski (Clarksville), Jarvis Little (Summit), Kaleb Reaume (Arlington)

Matches/Potential Matches To Watch: There are so many potential fireworks matches, honestly the entire bracket is potential matches to watch. But to name a few i really want to see.. #6 Stokes vs Lovin, #3 Lipsey vs #5 Mercante, #2 Ellison vs Little, #5 Mercante vs Little, #6 Stokes/Lovin vs Lozdoski, #1 Bradford vs Gobel, #1 Bradford vs #3 Lipsey, #1 Bradford vs #2 Ellison (potential best match)

 

Podium Predictions:

1. Justin Bradford (Blackman)

2. Bentley Ellison (Cleveland)

3. Ethan Lipsey (Bradley)

4. Chas Stokes (Oakland)

5. Jarvis Little (Summit)

6. Owen Gobel (Franklin)

One Match Away: Nicholas Mercante (Wilson), Coen Lovin (Maryville)

I think this will almost certainly be a Bradford v. Ellison final.  Lipsey will have a tough time just getting by his first match with Mercante.  If he does I think Bradford wins that one pretty easily.  Little and Stokes are about even and Ellison handled Little easily.  The final will be a great match.

9 minutes ago, durdon said:

Look at the weather forecast for Memphis and Nashville for Thursday. 

Got it.

3 minutes ago, WrestlingGod said:

 Well, looks like state has been postponed a week. I guess we can pick this up next Monday!

 

Interesting.  Any reason given?

18 minutes ago, TalkingSense said:

Results based off of the brackets. In several weight classes I think the final matchups are happening in the Semi's/Quarter's. 

106:

1. Terrell - Bradley

2. Baltz - Houston

3. Ford - Independence

4. Fowler - Cleveland

5. Houston - Cookeville

6. Miller - Science Hill

Bloods: Wright - Halls, Johnson - Wilson Central

 

113: 

1. Bradford - Blackman

2. Ellison - Cleveland

3. Lipsey - Bradley

4. Stokes - Oakland

5. Mercante - Wilson Central

6. Gobel - Franklin

Bloods: Reaume - Arlington, Little - Summit

 

120:

1. Borders - Wilson Central

2. Dindl - Barlett

3. Laxton - Cleveland

4. Masters - Summit

5. Armstrong - Science Hill

6. Creque - Siegel

Bloods: Myers - Blackman, Teaster - Heritage 

 

126:

1. Bates - Beech

2. Sells - Blackman

3. Lipsey - Bradley

4.  Warnock - Wilson Central

5. Randall - Cleveland

6. Noll - Summit

Bloods: Hutchinson - Halls, Burns - Bearden

 

132:

1. Shires - Rossview

2. Fort - Wilson Central

3. Bradford - Cleveland

4. Davis - Heritage

5. Desselle - Summit

6. Watkins - Dobyns Bennet 

Bloods: Sutton - Bartlett, Patterson - Bradley

 

138:

1. McDaniel - Cleveland

2. Fort - Wilson Central

3. Belcher - Bradley

4. Hylton - David Crockett

5. Kiser - Halls

6. Garabrandt - Farragut

Bloods: Noll - Summit, Roaton - Arlington

 

145:

1. Chittum - Cleveland

2. Fisher - Jefferson Co.

3. Fisak - Wilson Central

4. Rose - Blackman

5. Mann - Science Hill

6. Lynn - Bradley

Bloods: Colligan - Maryville, Whaley - Halls

 

152: 

1. Hurst - Dobyns Bennett

2. Laxton - Cleveland

3. Ables - Centennial

4. Elkins - Halls

5. Clemmons - Lebanon

6. Cowan - Tullahoma

Bloods: Butler - Heritage, Brenot - Clarksville

 

160: 

1. Morrisette - Dobyns Bennett

2. Cockman - Arlington

3. Willet - Independence

4. Brown - Blackman

5. Jarvis - Wilson Central

6. Fagg - Heritage

Bloods: Stansberry - Bradley Central, Fisher, Jefferson Co.

 

170: 

1. Smith - Beech

2. Meade - Bearden

3. Parcel - Page

4. Morrisette - Dobyns Bennett

5. Cooper - Maryville

6. Haynes - Munford

Bloods:  Krepela - Arlington, Chew - Blackman

 

182: 

1. Zuckerman - Houston

2. Boyd - Cleveland

3. Duessler - Rossview

4. Sinclair - Maryville

5. Lankford - Collerville

6. Tanksley - Walker Valley

Bloods: Elliott - Halls, Robinson - Jefferson Co.

 

195: 

1. Brumlow - East Hamilton

2. Lowe - Walker Valley

3. Stadel - Maryville

4. Rich - Beech

5. Love - Green Hill

6. Milhom - Siegel

Bloods: Medina - Science Hill, Gillentine - Warren Co.

 

220: 

1. Davis - Cleveland

2. Shelton - Jefferson Co.

3. Lambert - Page

4. McBee - Shelbyville Centrall

5. Todd - Wilson Central

6. Gumm - Maryville

Bloods: Mizoury - Overton, King - Cocke Co.

 

285: 

1. Cummins - Anderson Co.

2. Langford - Walker Valley

3. Smith - Summit

4. Keating - Arlington

5. Richardson - Wilson Central

6. McClure - Bradley

Bloods: Adams - Maryville, Anderson - Franklin 

Pretty reasonable picks.  Don’t see Fort beating Belcher though.  I believe Belcher beat him in the State duals something like 10-5 but could be wrong on the score.  132 is a deep weight and I could see any of five kids winning it.

59 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

I think Cleveland has 4 champs with 2 possibles that could go either way. 113, 138, 145, 220. Possibly 132, 152

138 and 145 are locks.  220 is probably a lock but Ashton has had some close matches with Todd.  Also, Ellison will have a tough one with Bradford who has looked great this year. 132 is a deep weight but Jackson has a favorable draw.  If Cael is 100% he definitely has a chance.  Fowler should make the finals at 106 but will have to pull a big upset to beat either Ford or Bryson. Also, Arlo has a shot at 120.  His last match with Borders was a battle.  Boyd got a favorable draw and has an outside shot at 182 - if he keeps the offensive pace up. Cleveland could easily have 9 in the finals.

Fowler got a nice draw with Ford getting put on the side with Terrell.

7 minutes ago, WrestlingGod said:

I’d assume they’d be split on the bracket and have a chance of meeting in the finals still.

Yes, should be on opposite side from other wrestler in their region but don’t they otherwise get a random draw?  So they could meet a high seed from another region very early, correct?  It happened to Belcher last year.

7 hours ago, Bump11 said:

Alright boys and girls. Lets go ahead and get this started! Regions are all done, the brackets have been generated, and will probably be released today, or tomorrow at the latest. Some solid names will not be making the trip to Chatt, however i think that the quality of matches will be top notch all the way through for the most part. The team race is going to be interesting with less qualies. Wilson Central, Bradley, Summit, Oakland, Blackman, Dobyns...all could make things very interesting depending on the draw. It’s gonna be fun!

What could be interesting is the draw of very good wrestlers who are not former placers and did not win their region.  Two examples are Ethan Lipsey and Luke Belcher from Bradley and Logan Fowler from Cleveland. All are good enough to be finalist.

How many did Wilson qualify?  Cleveland qualified 11 and I think Bradley qualified 9.  Barring injury, Cleveland has 2 locks to win at 138 and 145.  2 other likely finalists at 113 and 220.  A few other potential finalists.  I would think Cleveland places at all qualified weights except maybe 160.

1 hour ago, WrestlingGod said:

Owen Gobel (Franklin) pinned #4 Chris Calvin (McGavock) for true 2nd. 

Deep region at that weight.

11 minutes ago, cbg said:

No disrespect but what would you guys have done if the rules were as follows:

1. No divisions and everyone was back together

2. Only the top 4 from each district qualified for the region and the top 4 from each region qualified for the state tournament

3.  Each weight classification was a 16 man bracket

4.  No double elimination in the district, region or state tournament.  It was a carry tournament and if you lost and the man that defeated you does not make the finals you are eliminated

5.  Only the top 4 in each weight classification place in the district, region and state tournament

Be happy that you have it much better than the trailblazers that came before you.  

 

Ha ... was it also uphill both ways to practice?  The level of wrestling in TN is way better than it was then.  Heck, it’s way better than it was 5-10 years ago.

Bradley wins 106 and then Cleveland follows with a win at 113, 120, 126, 132, 138, 145 and 152.  That includes a minor upset of Randall over Lipsey at 126. 

Actually there is a chance the kids who lose in semis could advance because they are doing true second.

Boyd takedown on Lewis with 7 seconds left and rides out for win.  Lewis will not go to state.  Really good match.

Knox Watson pinned in Semis and will not advance to State.  Not really sure it was an upset as I was never sure why Watson was ever ranked.  He had to win in sudden victory OT just to get to semis.