Josh_Claywell

Only problem with that is the KHSAA is going to want a centrally located venue.

Here are a few pics from Saturday.

It's gonna be fun watching those three duke it out at region.

I like this idea. A lot.

Reeves went 1-2 Saturday, losing to Beltran at 113 and Meade County's Tyler Lattin at 120.

Coach will be greatly missed. We hit it off during his days at Anderson County, when they were still in Region 2, and would always catch up whenever we saw each other at State after the realignment. Rest in Peace, Coach.

LaRue County, off the top of my head, has Tucker Shelton and Thomas Boone -- there may be a few I'm forgetting.

And then what?

Is video replay used by any high school association?

Coach Cullen has had some characters on his teams over the years. Bailey was (and most likely still is) a larger than life personality that I'm glad I got to write about.

The Dungeon is no longer there, sadly. If it was, I'd be all for moving it back to Frankfort.

That was Anthony Bailey in his junior or senior year.

When was the last time Woodford didn't have any finalists?

I guess it updated after I posted that yesterday. They were all on the brackets, just not the entry list by school for some reason.

Am I seeing this right? Woodford County only has two kids at State this year? Look at the entry list by school. Only the Andreoni kids are listed for some reason.

I want to say early afternoon, like 2 or 3.

Meade had opened up, IIRC, a 9- or 10-point lead in the consolation round at one point. But then LaRue's kids went bonkers in the wrestle-backs and they won all five finals they were in. That was fun to watch.

I really wish they would seed the state tournament. Your eight region champs get seeded and placed as far away from each other as humanly possible, and then you draw everyone else in.

I really wish all of our coaches in this state would utilize track better than what they do. I know that site can be a pain sometimes, but it's such a great resource.

Last I talked with him he said he was looking forward to wrestling season. Hopefully he didn't quit.

Hey folks. Long time, no post. Wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing and to see if y'all are ready for the new season. I know I am, even though I have just one team to cover these days in Taylor County. This will be my last season covering wrestling in Kentucky as I am planning to move to North Carolina in the summer. I have covered this sport for the last 14 or 15 years now and have gotten to know a lot of folks through it. Folks like @Ranger123, who busts his butt every year getting the rankings out -- even if they may not please everyone -- and expects nothing in return for all of his hard work. You have made my job easier, Jason, so thank you for that. To all the coaches and athletes I've worked with over the years, thank you for allowing me to tell your stories. I've enjoyed getting to know y'all on and off the mat. See you guys on the mat this year.

Thank you for the kind words and for reading. Wrestling is the one sport I have loved writing about more than the others I've gotten to cover over the years.

Thank you, buddy. Hope to see you out there somewhere this season.