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I will say Julian told me there is a spot being built close to Lexington they are looking at, but will be couple years

Clark Co

Teams I have committed. Still have room for a few more. Apollo Anderson co Bardstown Bryan Station Bullitt Central Danville Harrison Co Knox central North Hardin Scott Co Spencer Co Tates Creek

Updated Sectional alignment and section leader list. (Fyi, we added all teams listed in trackwrestling by khsaa, requardless of if we know they are not wrestling at this time)

Many have heard that coach Jim Matney of Johnson Central is in the hospital and needing prayers. This is the original post I saw this weekend, followed by some updates. We all wish the best for coach and for a full recovery. Prayers going out to him,his family, and the Johnson Central community.

Been that way in those sports forever. If you split wrestling now, it opens up splits to all sports. Thats the argument i was told. I call it poor management. If wrestling needs it, do it. Then if others want it, say no. You just have to have reasons why to split wrestling and not others.

I think you would see less regions, like west Virginia. They are kind of a hybrid. A/aa has around 65 teams total, they wrestle together and there's 4 regions. Aaa has around 32 teams, 4 regions. They wrestle seperate from a/aa. Interested about wv, they have around 90 teams, but only 180 public schools almost half wrestle. Population 1.8 million Ky has 120 wrestling and 443 public schools. Population 4.5 million

What I dont think many realize is why we want the split. Its not about the competition, its about the growth. Its proven to promote growth in many states, and that is a positive. In my opinion (which isnt always right) the positive affect and growth is worth the affects a split has on competition. Will it water it down so, yes, at first. But competition level will continue to get tougher. Because people cant stand the thought of multiple state champs, they want to hold the overall growth back. Honestly what do it hurt having 2 classes and 2 champions at each weight? Is it just egos that drive the need for 1 champion, just to say your the best? Thats worth hurting the growth of the sport as a whole? Maybe im missing something, but that pretty much seems to be the only argument I get for staying 1 class. But in the end, doesnt much matter, khsaa wont split.

Tons of people want a split, including myself. I talk to coaches all the time wanting it.

Henry Clay hs in Lexington is looking to hire an assistant coach. Please contact Andy Critchfield at Andy.critchfield@fayette.kyschools.us

New alignment will go into affect this season, 2021-22

I counted 121, lol. But dont think fulton city or ksb will be competing. New schools(I think) Bell co, greenup co, hart co, mason co, somerset, grc, ballard(returning), harlan co Hearing corbin still could be a go for this year. Also hear east carter and pendleton co wanting to add soon And Eastern in Louisville looking for a coach to start program back I just heard

Coaches, its that time of year again, the 10th annual kywca fall coaches clinic is near! This year we will have a phenomenal lead clinician, Heath Eslinger. Heath is former head wrestling coach of UT Chattanooga and now is both part of FCA wrestling and has his own business, "A better way athletics". Also we will have several college coaches doing technique sessions, the hall of fame ceremony, and door prizes. You can use the link below to register and please share and encourage your assistant coaches to join as well. You clinic fee also includes your yearly kywca dues. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks, Scotty Teater Kywca President https://forms.gle/PPxuu2WrCDostc5x5

Funeral arrangements for Coach Matney

Khsaa should have new competition rules out by season start on the website, but its my understanding it will be like last year. The khsaa wanted to make sure that 32 kids still reached "state" which semi state is part of. So points roll over and no semi state medals. Once again, thats my understanding, I been wrong before. (Like twice , lol)

Its with heavy heart I pass along the news that Coach Jim Matney has passed away. He touched so many lives in a positive way, including mine. Please pray for his family and for all affected by the loss of a great man. Rest easy, coach.

Sept 29th update. Please keep Jim and his family in your prayers

Sections will remain the the same, except maybe a couple slight changes due to teams adding. Sections have always been done independently from region. They were aligned by geography. We were hoping to meet at clinic, but was not time. We will have a zoom very soon to add the new teams in and move any that need to be. As soon as we do, we will update website and I will post as well

9/24- No real changes

My understanding it will be 1-4, 2-3

https://www.applitrack.com/hartkyschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletic+Coaches&subcategory=Other

So found out that Head Coach is hired, Eric Scott. They also have an asst coach, Chad Griffin. Great to add another team! This has been a huge year for expansion

Now the Head Job posting is down, but an asst position is posted. Same link as above

With 100 coaches, a dozen vendors, and several clinicians, this will be our biggest and best clinic ever! Theres still time to register and come. Also, here is where we will be having the clinic. Its in the fieldhouse at Great Crossing hs

Update 9/19/21 Continuing prayers for Coach and his family.