A/AA State duals

[westernwrestler]

I know there hasn't been much talk about this division this year, but are there any predictions for the state duals and individuals? Who are the front runners? Who are the sleeper teams that could make some noise this weekend?

[Bump11]

ill take the winner of the potential PF/Alcoa semi to win it all. Although I think the loser gets screwed out of 2nd because that should be the state finals

[TC56]

Notre Dame could really be a spoiler here. They look somewhat like the Greeneville team from 2 years ago. Will have to see how it plays out, but my picks are:

 

Round 1:

Pigeon Forge over MLK

Alcoa over Notre Dame (closer than most believe)

Hixson over Forrest

Greeneville over Greenbrier

 

Consols Round 1:

Notre Dame over MLK

Forrest over Greenbrier

 

Champ Semis:

Pigeon Forge over Alcoa

Hixson over Greeneville

 

Consol Semis:

Greeneville over Notre Dame

Alcoa over Forrest

 

Championship:

Pigeon Forge over Hixson

 

Consol Finals:

Greeneville over Alcoa (could go either way)

[Sommers]

Look up Hixson' Facebook page and what they do just having fun!

 

These Cats will be fierce...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/hixson-high-school-wrestling/208656332548226

Edited January 27, 2015 by Sommers

[motocoach1]

Having wrestled both Alcoa and Greenville, I don't see Greenville beating Alcoa. I also don't see Greenville beating N.D.

[TC56]

Having wrestled both Alcoa and Greenville, I don't see Greenville beating Alcoa. I also don't see Greenville beating N.D.

Luckily they don't advance on how they matched up against your team. Not all teams match up well against everyone - except maybe Pigeon Forge. Anyway they are my picks and I said Greeneville / Alcoa was a toss up - I have the match +/- 3 points either way. Notre Dame and Greeneville is close but that match should be decided from 182 to 285. If Greeneville doesn't score big there they don't win and paper match-ups favor GHS I believe.

 

Also to note Greeneville never peaks and wrestles a full team it seems until end of the regular season.

Edited January 27, 2015 by TC56

[motocoach1]

Tc56 I was just giving my opinion of what I have recently seen out of all three teams. Greenville is not as strong as they once were in my opinion. Do agree that pigeon forge wins it all,but we will we this weekend.

[TC56]

Tc56 I was just giving my opinion of what I have recently seen out of all three teams. Greenville is not as strong as they once were in my opinion. Do agree that pigeon forge wins it all,but we will we this weekend.

Understood and all I did was give my opinion of how match ups vary. Greeneville is probably a year away of being where they were two years ago but they are still very much in the mix IMO.

[sportsfan93]

I don't think Greeneville has had a completely full team at any events up until near the end of the season. Will be interesting to see their matchup against Hixon if both teams advance. Peaking at the right time is important. But, I wouldn't count any match against them earlier in the year since at least 7 guys in their lineup have moved (maybe more). Will be a fun weekend. Good luck and safe travels to all.