Best Wrestler Never to win the State Tournament

[Asylamer]

Who is the best wrestler never to win the State? I'm gonna say James Vance from Overton ('94) He placed 2nd in 92, 93, and 94.

[CoachDelgado]

James Vance is a good pick. He was the Buffalo Bills of Tennessee wrestling in the early to mid 90's.

 

What about Mark (I think) Johnson from Chattanooga Cental in the early 90's. His older brother was OW at the state tournament. His twin was a three time state champion. He placed 2nd his Soph and Jr year then lost in the quarterfinals of the state his Sr year. I am not sure what he placed that year.

[bhsOL]

James Turner from Smryna (215lbs, 2000-2003) is who I'd pick.

[alwaysfaithful]

No question, Shane Ritchie from Soddy Daisy.

[clintabbott]

I saw two outstanding wrestlers last night, Chad and Eric Burnette. I'm pretty sure neither of them won a state tournament. I saw them at the induction of their father(Harry) into the Blount County Wrestling Hall of Fame. Clint

Edited December 30, 2004 by clintabbott

[Herm]

I saw two outstanding wrestlers last night, Chad and Eric Burnette.  I'm pretty sure neither of them won a state tournament.  I saw them at the induction of their dad father(Harry) into the Blount County Wrestling Hall of Fame.  Clint

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Agreed...these guys were brought up several years ago on a similar thread. Congrats to Harry.

[SnatchSingle101]

Corey Manson for those who haven't graduated yet.

[Wrestling4Life]

Jason Johnston from Hendersonville was a heavily favored contender for a state title (I think it was 99-00) until some trouble with alcohol at school put him out his senior year.

[Hamm]

Oh, so many names come to mind..

 

Quantel Langford (Cleveland)

Shane Ritchie (Soddy)

Brian Larimer (Overton)

Will Furman (Red Bank)

Jason Pennington (Clarksville)

Kevin Baltz (Father Ryan)

Dillon Jennings (Clarksville)

Josh or Mike Dye (Clarksville) **not sure which one lost to Matt Keller....

Blake Tinsley (Bradley)

Casey Cothran (Bradley)

Mike Brooks (Springfield)

Ben Smith (Bradley)

Kevin Kosier (Karns)

Ryan Resha (Father Ryan)

Jim Casey (Chris. Bros)

Josh Baker (Maryville)

Chris Bird (E. Ridge)

Chris Brown (Soddy)

Scooter Houston (Jefferson Co) *love him or hate him, he was talented!

Breck Still (Bradley)

 

O.K...I'll stop now. But this thing could go on and on!

 

P.S. Maybe Ken Hammonds should go in there somewhere....LOL O.K...maybe not!

[CoachDelgado]

Oh, so many names come to mind..

 

Quantel Langford (Cleveland)

Shane Ritchie (Soddy)

Brian Larimer (Overton)

Will Furman (Red Bank)

Jason Pennington (Clarksville)

Kevin Baltz (Father Ryan)

Dillon Jennings (Clarksville)

Josh or Mike Dye (Clarksville)  **not sure which one lost to Matt Keller....

Blake Tinsley (Bradley)

Casey Cothran (Bradley)

Mike Brooks (Springfield)

Ben Smith (Bradley)

Kevin Kosier (Karns)

Ryan Resha (Father Ryan)

Jim Casey (Chris. Bros)

Josh Baker (Maryville)

Chris Bird (E. Ridge)

Chris Brown (Soddy)

Scooter Houston (Jefferson Co) *love him or hate him, he was talented!

Breck Still (Bradley)

 

O.K...I'll stop now.  But this thing could go on and on!

 

P.S. Maybe Ken Hammonds should go in there somewhere....LOL  O.K...maybe not!

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Ryan Resha was state champ in 1998.

[legman]

The toughest guy that I coached that fits this category has to be Ben Smith. What a tough son of a gun. Lost heartbreakers both his junior and senior years. Came back tough to finish 3rd both times.

 

The second guy that comes to mind is Josh Keller. Everyone remembers Matt and his 4 titles, but let me tell you, Josh was an unreal talent.

 

State Champs or not, these two were as tough as nails.

[tophat]

legman, what about Kenny Colbaugh? Also a guy who was at BC when you were Kevin Jones, and one who was there right before you Ronnie Johnson?