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The evidence that maturity makes a difference, is made in the fact that no middle school wrestlers placed above 120lbs. I know there are advantages to the current system because youth wrestlers are eligible to wrestle any high school wrestler in practice as well. Without that ability, I do think it would hurt wrestling in our state overall. However, if you only take away 7th graders wrestling in tournaments and leave the possibility of practicing, I don't think it would affect the overall results at all. I believe the overall increased talent is mostly based on the amazing job the youth wrestling association has been doing. The ability to wrestle in practice with high school kids, is another factor. I think there is a risk when 7th graders are wrestling seniors (there is a difference in being 12 and 18 years old). This is crossing 3 age groups in USA Wrestling. Although they weigh the same, the maturity level is completely different. I think like football, maturity has a huge impact on safety. Which is the major point I am trying to make, I think 7th graders are at risk. Perhaps there is no data to back that up though, but I think it's interesting that no middle school wrestlers placed above 120 lbs. Keep in mind our youth wrestling team has been doing the best it has ever performed in national tournaments in recent years and still none placed above 120 lbs. I think we will continue to see less and less middle school wrestlers place at the high school level, especially with the recent weight change and better talent pool overall. I'm not saying we need to do this "now", this is just a discussion and I like to stir the pot.

St. Xavier (Starting March 6th Tuesday/Thursday) Trinity (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Union County (Tuesday, Thursday) Dixie Wrestling Club (Starting March 6th Tuesday/Thursday) Ascend Wrestling Club (Monday 3/5 through 3/8 @ 3-6pm) Horsepower Wrestling Club (No times yet) No-OX (No times yet) Coaches, just let me know if you have changes to this. Try to keep details updated in your own threads for your club / open mats. I will try to keep this thread updated with date changes. Obviously there are too many open mats and clubs to pin them all.

Kids used to get hurt all the time over the years it was at Frankfort simply because it was so cramped. They would run into railings, stairs, score tables, other mats... People had to walk on the corners of the mats to get to their seat most of the time. Come on peeps.... The dungeon is outdated and outgrown.

Some great wrestling around 2:00, thanks for posting

Keith, is this up to date? Thanks for posting it

If you haven't liked this site on facebook, should do it right now: https://www.facebook.com/kywrestling

For the majority of coaches in the state, communication on the internet doesn't go much further than email. Put there are some things in the works.

I didn't know about this until tonight Greg Warren a comedian with a wrestling background will be in Lexington this weekend. Check him out on Flo http://www.flowrestling.org/coverage/235171-greg-warren-comedian/video/352796-wes-wesley-lives-the-dream Buy your tickets online: http://www.comedyoffbroadway.com/comics/greg-warren

*WORK IN PROGRESS* NCAA DI Kyle Ruschell (Wisconsin) - 2x AA (3rd and 4th) Dave Barnes - 1x All-American, 3 time Mid American Conference Champion, match away from being a 2 time NCAA All-American Dominic Black (West Virginia) - 4th Place Dave Grant (Northern Iowa) 1984 8th place @ 158 NAIA Cumberland College Brad Cooper, Simon Kenton, 3x AA, 2007 2nd @ 141, 2006 2nd @ 141 Matt Reis, Cambell County, 2007 Todd Allen, Larue County, 2006 David Destafeno, Simon Kenton, 2003 Rick McClain Woodford County, 2X time all american Kevin Case, Harrison County, 3X time all american and runner up Jacob Bradford (Lindsey Wilson) - 2011 8th place @ 197 Campellsville Jacob Murton, 2007, 3rd @133 Lindsey Wilson Jacob Bradford, Ryle, 8th @ 197 (2011) Isaac Thomas, Union County, 7th @ 141 (2012) Other Jared Combs (Scott, College of MSJoe) NAIA AA Dave Richey - Army - 1986-1989 - Interservice Games Champion, voted MOW, 2x Southern open Champion at U.T., World Military Games Champion in Italy, Qualified 1988 Olympic Trials Jason Walls, Missouri Valley, 2X time all american Desmond Wilford, Christian Co, Meramec Community College (all-american 97), then transfered to University of Nebraska Omaha.

Team KY was seeded 5th behind Colorado, Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia at the NWCA Scholastic Duals.

The difference in Stieber's attempted takedowns in the first is reaction time. I think Oliver's takedown at the end was control, Stieber could only hold on (to nothing).

I'd love to see some more fan photos and videos on the KentuckyWrestling.com facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/kywrestling/photos I saw lots of people recording this year with ipads and phones but haven't seen any posted. Anyone can submit, you just have to be a fan!

Does anyone know of a wrestler winning a state title in KY, then transferring to another school and repeating?

Thanks coach, would like to see the Blue Raider Blog come back

With the weight changes this year, you basically lost a weight class in 140. 135 became 138, and 140 was lost. All weights were shifted a little, but I feel that's the major result. I think John Fahy and Paul Hamilton would have split weight classes if this were the case and I think Paul Hamilton he would have been state champion. With the old weight classes, I think 195 Bobby Bryant would have had to wrestle Bernard Ray or Austin Myers, and I didn't get to watch Bryant wrestle, so I can't comment on that. (Although Ray and Myers were both outstanding). Obviously what-ifs... but it's interesting to think about the possible result.

Anyone can start their own league, but I think the league we have now is very organized. I don't see any benefit to adding new leagues with their own state qualification. Until there is a need, it won't happen. Anyone can host a tournament so I don't see any benefit that would ever be gained by fragmenting the league we have for youth now. Do we need more tournaments? I think so, and I think we should have tournaments that involve more out of state competition because the pool in-state is so small compared to others.

It was on track until someone threw a bone. I really wanted to know for my records, not for starting a fire.

103 became 106? Change from 112 to 113. I guess MAYBE some of the 103 lbs were able to get down to 106 because of the extra three pounds. Maybe they would have been 113's.

Haven't seen it yet but heard it was good

Any updates tonight?

Good luck guys, hope you bring home some all americans this year

We also need to know what time and dates it will start

Updated List: 2012: John Fahy, Trinity (Louisiville), Senior, 138 lbs 2011: Caleb Ervin, Union County, Senior, 152 lbs 2010: Michael Osborn, Ryle, Senior, 125 lbs 2009: Justin Davis, Eastern, Senior, 140 lbs 2008: Harrison Courtney, Woodford County, Junior, 145 lbs 2007: Mitch Ervin, Union County, Junior, 152 lbs I just noticed NO ONE under 112 lbs has ever won the award. No love for the little guys.

Most Outstanding Wrestler Award Award given by the KHSAA This is a list of Kentucky's MOW award winners. If we are missing anyone or if you notice any errors, please post a reply so that we may correct them. 2012: John Fahy, Trinity (Louisiville), Senior, 138 lbs 2011: Caleb Ervin, Union County, Senior, 152 lbs 2010: Michael Osborn, Ryle, Senior, 125 lbs 2009: Justin Davis, Eastern, Senior, 140 lbs 2008: Harrison Courtney, Woodford County, Junior, 145 lbs 2007: Mitch Ervin, Union County, Junior, 152 lbs 2006: Jacob Murton, Lawrence County High School, Senior, 135 2005: Kyle Ruschell, Ryle, Senior, 119 lbs 2004: Jacob Murton, Lawrence County High School, Sophmore, 125 lbs 2003: Scott Cooper, Larue County High School, Senior, 140 lbs 2002: Isaac Knable, St. Xavier High School, Senior, 145 lbs 2001: Isaac Knable, St. Xavier High School, Junior, 140 lbs 2000: George King, Union, 171 lbs 1999: Josh Stepp, Sheldon Clark High School, Senior, 152 lbs 1998: Ian Horn, Woodford County High School, Senior, 160 lbs 1997: Joe Carr, Woodford County High School, Senior 145 lbs 1996: Jason Talbott (Old) 119 lbs 1995: Miguell Merritt (Hop) 185 lbs 1994: Bruce Stepp, Sheldon Clark High School, 275 lbs 1993: Don Blevins, Fern Creek, 152 lbs 1992: Willie Ennels (Hop) 160 1991: Dickey Casstleman(Dan) 130 1990: Mike Migliaccio (TC) 152 1989: Jarod Trice (Hop) 152 1988: Dave Barnes, Simon Kenton 135 1987: Dominic Black, Henry Clay 185 1986: David Richey, Caldwell County, 112 lbs 1985: Eddie Person (Hop) 155 1984: Troy Cole (Con) 145 1983: Strawn Nutter (Boone) 155 1982: Todd King, Fern Creek 126 1981: Robbie Clarkston, Conner High School, Senior / Robert Ervin (UC) 112 1980: Larry Gibson (Trin) 155 1979: Todd McAnly (Dan) 138 1978: Dave McMillan, Eastern High School, 185 1977: Mark Thomas, Fern Creek, 132lbs 1976: 1975: Steve Olson (Bal) 155 1974: Jeff Fitch (Wood) 155 1973: Jeff Fitch (Wood) 145 1972: Ken Wright, Bal, 126 1971: Mike Nolan, 132lbs, Senior 1970: 1969: Ed Brandon, North Hardin, 165, Senior 1968: Ed Brandon, North Hardin, 154, Junior 1967: 1966: 1965: 1964: