Mid-Season Power Rankings

[WrestlingGod]

Alrighty so were midway through the year, and I thought we could all throw our difference of opinions on who are the top wrestlers in the state right now. I'll throw out my top 5 first. Disclaimer: if you don't agree with me, instead of throwing a fit cause I didn't put your favorite one up there MAN UP and tell us yours.....

 

5. Mark Marchetti (Father Ryan, Sr.)- Three time state medalist and twice runner up. Mark has big wins this season beating 3 of the top 6 ranked kids in his weight class, 2 by pin. Winning the Father Ryan tournament, and the SE Prep Slam via tech fall in the finals.

 

4. Ethan West (Cleveland, Jr)- A former GA state champ it's good to have him back in TN. Noteable wins this year include beating beating a former state medalist and top ranked D2 wrestler by 6 to take the GP West.

 

3. Nick Gray (Christian Brothers, 12)- Gray is a former Fargo placer and numerous time team TN member and state placer. Big wins this year include a win in the semis of the GP West over the top ranked D1 wrestler in his weight and going 4-0 at the GBD.

 

2. Elijah Oliver (Christian Brothers, So)- A former state champ, Elijah has been on what can be called nothing short of a mission this year. Pinning the number 1 ranked Debian from Cleveland in the first period in the finals of the GP West tourney, he also went 3-0 at the GBD.

 

1. Kaleb Baker (Christian Brothers, Sr)- Former state champ, Fargo medalist, and numerous time team TN member, Kaleb is the real deal. Kaleb took the GP West, went 5-0 and the GBD and was named OW and beat the OW from the other pool as well. Kaleb signed to wrestle at Arizona State next year, a D1 powerhouse.

[memphissoccerpimp22]

I'd have to agree with top 4 but where would you put Mr Brunner?

[Sommers]

Thought... Isn't something that the top wrestlers at 195, 220 and 285 may be perhaps the most dominant trio in history- to many of us? They may all be undefeated thru the end...

[heartbreakkid]

Is this the same nick gray who was pinned at the Brentwood tournament.

[memphissoccerpimp22]

Yes same nick gray who lost to a ranked nationally kid... Nick has wrestled alot of tough matches this season to great wrestlers

[rasslinlite]

Great wrestlers ? Could you name theses Great wrestlers ?

[barrel]

I believe you have to make a strong argument for Brunner and Popp for at least honorable mention.

 

Brunner- places in powerade ( Ghouse will substantiate that this a top 4/5 national tournament.

Wins prep slam. Only blemish is defeat from freshman phenom Diaz from Georgia at the McCallie.

 

Popp- same logic as above.

 

Ghouse- pls weigh in.

 

Barrel

[cbg]

Marchetti was named OW @ Prep Slam

[wrstlnman]

1. Baker (CBHS)

2. Oliver (CBHS)

3. Marchetti (FR)

4. West (CLV)

5. Bryson Popp= 2X state medalist, finalist last year. 4th at Powerade. Big wins over D1 state champ Aaron Lopez and GA state champ Chad Pyke (has over 300 career wins and has signed with NC State). Only Southeast losses to GA state champ Taylor Lujan (McCallie Invite OW) and a close match with 4X AL state champ Brandon Womack (Science Hill OW)

6. Brandon Brunner= 3X state champion. 6th at Powerade. Big wins over D1 #2 Williamson (SD), D1 #3 Taylor (CLV), D2 #2 Akers (twice), and GA state champ Chandler Pyke (over 200 career wins). Only Southeast loss to GA stud freshman Chris Diaz (Archer)

7. Gray

[mfceo]

Popp , in what had to be a awesome challedge match, prob nobody outside the Baylor wrestling room ever saw, won a match that I bet is tougher than anybody he faces at state in finals against a fellow teamate.That ads even more cred to him as well....

Edited January 20, 2013 by mfceo

[Rabbitt]

Turbo should be #2. Marchetti should be #3.

[therealstatechamp99]

Im a Cleveland guy. Ive seen all these guys wrestle and all are studs. But Oliver at 113 is a freaken beast. Our 113 (debien) is a stud but cant find a way to beat this dude. A lot if respect for Oliver.