152 or 160

[wrestler152]

which weight class will be harder this year 152 or 160??

[fwc00]

!52 should be more competitve with several contenders. 160 is Quinn Gibson and then the remainder of the field wrestling for 2nd.

[best_of_the_west]

Yes, 152 is more competitive, but 160 is definitely harder.

[millerj]

152 is a very tough weight class:

 

Johnson (Rossview)

Gessler (Tullahoma)

Ross (Brentwood)

Espinosa (Kenwood)

Borneman (Houston)

Hebda (Clarksville)

Turner (Farragut)

Spain (Bradley)

Cody (Science Hill)

Edited January 22, 2004 by millerj

[best_of_the_west]

Ok, then the question needs to be clarified. Harder to win, or harder to place? It's harder to win 160. I think they are close on placing difficulty. So many of the 152s are streaky...Espinoza, Gessler, Johnson. All of them are good wrestlers, but they could go all the way or be put out in the second round, depending on how they are wrestling that day.

[themessenger]

112,119, 125,and 130 in D1 are the toughest weight classes. More state champs and placers in the first 2 . Lots of tough wwrestlers in 125. Top to bottom 130 is the most competitive and wide open. It was hurt some when Boyce quit. Toughest weight classes for anyone to claim due to outstanding returning champs are 119, 125,135, and 160. Many feel those weights are foregone conclusions as far as the state champ goes. 152 does not have a totally dominate wrestler, any of those mentioned could come out on top as they are all good, but no Gibson, James, Lane, or Cordell. Overall strength assuming no changes, 119,130,125,112,152. If your looking for parity, 130 and 152. In d2 no question its 112 as far as strength and competiveness.

Edited January 22, 2004 by themessenger

[cb56]

If you are talking about DI and II combined then definitely 52. All of the wrestlers miller listed plus possibly Manley and Marable.

[best_of_the_west]

Just a couple of things messenger--At 152, Borneman has to be the dominant wrestler. He has already pinned Gessler and Espinoza, and he was a runner-up last year. He's the odds-on favorite, no doubt. Of the 4 "gimme" weights, I'd say that Cordell will have the toughest time. He's got Ibrahim, Fuller (beat Ibrahim 7-4), and Warfield (if healthy) to deal with. But you are right, he's definitely the favorite. I think he's the most upsetable of the four, though. He's the weakest, and if he gets caught, he's in trouble. Then again, I've never really seen him get caught.

[themessenger]

Your right Borneman should be favored, but doesent seem as sure as the others I mentioned. Your also right if you combine d1 and d2 then you have to add Marable and Manley who probably are the two best overall.. I was talking d1 only. Also Fuller is very good but just lost 2 recently, one to freshman Young of McCallie who is good,and one to Unranked east ridge wrestler. These wrestlers are tough, but pretty sure Cordell wouldnt lose to either one.

Edited January 22, 2004 by themessenger

[best_of_the_west]

Oh I'm not saying Fuller would beat Cordell, but if he beat Ibrahim, he must have some potential. Besides that, Ibrahim could beat Cordell. I don't think he will, but he's closer than Adcox is to Gibson (or the #2s are to the #1s for the other guys on your list). Just a thought.

[usfjim]

definitely 52...........................well, maybe 60......................................i'm torn, oh well, i call it a tie!

[best_of_the_west]

That fence is getting worn down from all that ridin'.