AAA Bracketology

[Bump11]

195-

 

11 weight classes down, 3 to go! Next up is 195. There are 4 returning medalists here, all of whom medaled at this same weight last year (2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th). While i don’t think they finish in the same order as last year, all 4 should medal again, with 1 likely getting their first title. Brumlow was a finalist last year, can he take that next step? Lowe has 2 losses to Brumlow and would likely have to go through him to win a title. Could the third time be the charm? Stadel medaled last year as a freshman, and will look to add another, possibly on his way to joining Chad Solomon as only the 2nd 4x medalist in Maryville history, could he follow Solomon’s blue print and win his first title as a sophomore? Or how about Dominic Love, could the Mt. Juliet transfer give Green Hill their first champion in their first year? Lets not forget Donavan Rich. The Beech senior is looking for his first medal to close out his high school career, could he spring a couple of upsets and push his way into the title conversation? All of these questions, and much more, will be answered in just over 72 hours. I can barely contain my excitement!

 

Favorites: Jason Brumlow (East Hamilton), Kallum Lowe (Walker Valley), Thomas Stadel (Maryville)

Dark Horses: Omar Fabian (Sevier Co), Chase Rozell (Arlington), Maddox Reed (Summit), Connor Milhorn (Siegel)

Matches/Potential Matches To Watch: #6 Gillentine vs Fabian, #5 Love vs #2 Lowe, #2 Lowe/#5 Love vs #3 Stadel, #1 Brumlow vs #4 Rich, Reed vs Medina, Milhorn vs Fabian, Milhorn vs Reed, #5 Love vs #6 Gillentine, #5 Love vs #3 Stadel, #4 Rich vs #3 Stadel, #4 Rich vs #5 Love, #1 Brumlow vs #2 Lowe, #1 Brumlow vs #3 Stadel

Podium Predictions:

1. Jason Brumlow (East Hamilton)

2. Thomas Stadel (Maryville)

3. Dominic Love (Green Hill)

4. Donavan Rich (Beech)

5. Kallum Lowe (Walker Valley)

6. Connor Milhorn (Siegel)

One Match Away: Maddox Reed (Summit), Issac Gillentine (Warren Co)

Edited February 24, 2021 by Bump11

[Bump11]

Time for the big boys! First up, 220 lbs. 

 

There’s been one guy at the top of the 220 lb mountain for over a calendar year, a guy who, similar to his Blue Raider teammate Trae McDaniel, hasn’t lost a match to anyone from the state of Tennessee in over 2 years. He’s been pushed, he’s been in some dog fights, some very tight contests...he’s had some tests, but he’s passed them all. And in just over 24 hours he will begin his quest to win back to back titles. His name is Ashton Davis. Are there guys in this bracket who can push him, sure. Are there guys who will test him, absolutely. But this is one of those “until proven otherwise” cases. Ashton is the top dog. Ashton is the odds on favorite, and it’s not relatively close...until proven otherwise. 

As far as the competition goes, they’re no pushovers. Ryver Shelton is a 2x medalist, Noah Todd is a stud sophomore who has wrestled Ashton as close as you can, twice. Mitchell Lambert and Eli Nelms are two seniors who are no slouch..and looking to go out with a bang. 
So while Davis is the clear favorite here, the pack behind him is bunched up and they’re all ready to strike. 

 

Favorites: Ashton Davis (Cleveland)

Dark Horses: Jacob King (Cocke Co), Adrian Gumm (Maryville), Logan McBee (Shelbyville), Alex Cooley (McMinn Co), Issac Jordan (Arlington)

Matches/Potential Matches To Watch: -#1 Davis vs #6 Nelms, McBee vs Cooley, Jordan vs Mizoury, #1 Davis vs #4 Lambert, #5 Todd vs #3 Shelton, Cooley vs King, #4 Lambert vs #5 Todd, #4 Lambert vs #6 Nelms, #6 Nelms vs #5 Todd, #1 Davis vs #3 Shelton, #1 Davis vs #5 Todd

Podium Predictions:

1. Ashton Davis (Cleveland)

2. Ryver Shelton (JeffCo)

3. Mitchell Lambert (Page)

4. Eli Nelms (Lebanon)

5. Noah Todd (Wilson)

6. Adrian Gumm (Maryville)

One Match Away: Logan McBee (Shelbyville), Alex Cooley (McMinn)

 

Edited February 25, 2021 by Bump11

[Bump11]

And last but not least, the real big boys, the Heavyweights. 

In a weight that’s been dominated for a decade by some of the very best...from Hunter Allen, to Patrick Benson, then Bruno Reagan, Nick Boykin, Michael Kramer, and finally, Skylar Coffey. The heavyweight winner has pinned his way through the tournament every year for the past 10 years, with the exception of Patrick Benson in 2011/2012. Nick Boykin also dec Kramer on 2 separate occasions. Every other match the eventual state champ has wrestled at the state tournament has been a pin. The 6 named above absolutely dominated their way to state titles, and the end results were never in doubt. This year is different. There isn’t one guy who has dominated all comers. There isn’t one guy who has decimated the competition. There’s not one single odds on favorite. For the first time in 10 years there will be actual competition from start to finish at heavyweight. Can Langford finally break through after 2 straight runners up? Can Cummins bump up and run the table?Can Ryan Smith get Summit a wrestling state title to go with his football state championship? I’m excited! Lets get it!

 

Favorites: Jadon Langford (Walker Valley), Josh Cummins (Anderson Co), Ryan Smith (Summit)

Dark Horses: Christian Iroh (Collierville), Sam Harness (Cookeville), Keimel Redford (Science Hill), Jay Adams (Maryville)

Matches/Potential Matches To Watch: #3 Keating vs #6 McClure, Redford vs Adams, Adams vs Harness, #5 Watson vs #4 Richardson, #5 Watson vs #6 McClure, #5 Watson vs #3 Keating, #2 Smith vs Cummins, #1 Langford vs #5 Watson/#4 Richardson, #1 Langford vs #2 Smith, #1 Langford vs Cummins

Podium Predictions:

1. Jadon Langford (Walker Valley)

2. Josh Cummins (Anderson Co)

3. Ryan Smith (Sunmit)

4. Graham Keating (Oakland)

5. Jesse Richardson (Wilson)

6. Sony Watson (Morristown West)

One Match Away: Jay Adams (Maryville), Christian Iroh (Collierville)

[fooseball95]

Anybody see AAA on track? I only see AA

[dontstopbelieving]

16 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

Anybody see AAA on track? I only see AA

It's still there

[fooseball95]

17 minutes ago, dontstopbelieving said:

It's still there

Where I don’t see AAA on dashboard. I can see results and brackets

[dontstopbelieving]

5 minutes ago, fooseball95 said:

Where I don’t see AAA on dashboard. I can see results and brackets

Thats because AAA doesn't wrestle until tomorrow 

[fooseball95]

1 minute ago, dontstopbelieving said:

Thats because AAA doesn't wrestle until tomorrow 

Lol dang lol thanks not sure why I thought today

[Bump11]

For those who have followed along, i hope you’ve enjoyed all of this. Tomorrow we see just how smart, or how very dumb, i am 

good luck to everyone competing, coaches and parents of those competing, and supporters of those competing. it’s gonna be a fun, action packed day!

[WTWrestling]

38 minutes ago, Bump11 said:

For those who have followed along, i hope you’ve enjoyed all of this. Tomorrow we see just how smart, or how very dumb, i am 

good luck to everyone competing, coaches and parents of those competing, and supporters of those competing. it’s gonna be a fun, action packed day!

Great reading your thoughts.  I think you got my kids weight spot on.  It will depend a lot on who is locked in tomorrow.  Should be a lot of fun.

[Bump11]

1 hour ago, WTWrestling said:

Great reading your thoughts.  I think you got my kids weight spot on.  It will depend a lot on who is locked in tomorrow.  Should be a lot of fun.

glad to hear it! mind if i ask what weight your kid is at? there’s some weights i’m more confident in my analysis than others ha

Edited February 26, 2021 by Bump11

[noonesfool]

Smart or dumb......you are highly appreciated!