Nkawtg 137 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 http://www.toledoblade.com/HighSchool/2013/02/22/3-time-state-wrestling-champion-for-Genoa-doesn-t-regret-decision-to-end-career.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconWrestling 147 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 I believe he was held back twice. No he was only held back once, if he was held back twice he would be unable to compete in wrestling his senior year (see Freddie Rodriguez) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WristControl 49 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 This practice of holding kids back is becoming the norm for football players. One more year to grow, lift, train etc. Almost all the high level D-1 prospects are 19 yrs old when they step on college campus not 18, and are usually turning 20 in that first two semesters. Basketball is exactly the opposite at the highest levels. Nerlens Noel, who played for UK before his ACL tear, skipped a grade to get to college earlier to get to NBA earlier, Andrew Wiggins (#1 player in America class of '14) is doing the same thing next year. They reclassify before their Junior seasons to graduate early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukpridewrestler11 276 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Actually Noel changed schools and repeated sophomore year while rehabbing an injury then reclassified as a junior back to his normal graduating class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IWIN 49 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Ummm, I know Kentucky is a basketball state, but this is a WRESTLING forum!!! Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukpridewrestler11 276 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Sorry someone got me side tracked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IWIN 49 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Lol. It happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinAndWin 64 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 No he was only held back once, if he was held back twice he would be unable to compete in wrestling his senior year (see Freddie Rodriguez) Sorry dude pretty sure he was held back twice before he went to high school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cougar05 6 Report post Posted February 22, 2013 Pinandwin is correct. Everyone at Ryle knew he had been held back before he got there. Then we all know he was held back again when he went to apple valley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconWrestling 147 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I remember when they interviewed Mark's dad on intermat after he win state at Apple Valley he said Mark would've graduated at 17 if he didn't hold him back. So did he lie about his age or did Mark start school early? If he was held back twice then he would be in eligible his senior year. You can't wrestle at the high school level if you are 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
purpleandgold 7 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Is there a rule in place by KHSAA limiting the age of a participant in the state tournament regardless of grade? For example, Can a 19 or 20 year old senior wrestle in the tournament? Has this ever happened? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mathound 4 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Is there a rule in place by KHSAA limiting the age of a participant in the state tournament regardless of grade? For example, Can a 19 or 20 year old senior wrestle in the tournament? Has this ever happened? There is a rule, its online in the bylaws but I can't quote it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halfhalfhalf 121 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I believe its 19 when school starts someone correct me if I am wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wky 25 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 There is a rule, its online in the bylaws but I can't quote it. I believe if you turn 19 before aug 1 you are ineligible for all sports that year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
braycael 9 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I always heard if you turned 19 before April 1st of whichever school year, then you will be ineligible. But if your birthday is say April 5, that means you will be 19 about a month after season ends. And I know what he means saying he will graduate at 17 if not for a hold back. My youngest son was born is September. He would be able to start kindergarten at the age of four, and graduate high school four months before his 18th birthday. Or I could wait a year, and start him at age 5. He would then graduate at age 18. I plan on doing the latter, however, I would not be able to hold him back once during during his school years, or he would be ineligible his senior year. People have theories and claim to know everything about everyone's age. The only time mark ever got held back was when he repeated the 7th grade. He will conclude his senior year of wrestling at age 18. Unless you forge a birth cerificate, these theories some of you guys come up with are soooo off the wall. Parents that do hold their kids back are smart enough to look at their eligibility requirements. Theyre not going to risk having their kid miss their whole senior year of sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCMS_SC 59 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 From the KHSAA Handbook bylaw 3. Basically, you can't be 16 before August 1st of your freshman year. BYLAW 3. AGE Sec. 1) Age Restriction Pursuant to KRS 156.070 (2) (e), a student who becomes nineteen (19) years old before August 1 shall be ineligible for interscholastic athletic competition. A student who becomes nineteen (19) on or after August 1 shall remain eligible for the entire school year. Sec. 2) Waiver Provision The Ruling Officer and the Commissioner may waive the provisions of this bylaw and the student shall be eligible for high school athletics in Kentucky if the written documentation is provided to clearly demonstrate that the student: a) Qualified for exceptional children services and had an individual education program developed by an admissions and release committee (ARC) while the student was enrolled in the primary school program; Was retained in the primary school program because of an ARC committee recommendation; and c) Has not completed four (4) consecutive years or eight (8) consecutive semesters of eligibility following initial promotion from grade eight (8) to grade nine (9). The Ruling Officer and the Commissioner shall not adopt administrative procedures that allow for waiver of this rule under any other condition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raidercoach 51 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Mark Hall's birthday is 1/11/1997. He will start his senior year 18 years old and will turn 19 before the state tournament. He's got the perfect birthday to "redshirt"....well within the rules of every state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukpridewrestler11 276 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 I was a sophomore in college when I turned 19. That's crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
braycael 9 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Mark Hall's birthday is 1/11/1997. He will start his senior year 18 years old and will turn 19 before the state tournament. He's got the perfect birthday to "redshirt"....well within the rules of every state. I was close lol. Btw, what a phenom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinAndWin 64 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 Mark Hall's birthday is 1/11/1997. He will start his senior year 18 years old and will turn 19 before the state tournament. He's got the perfect birthday to "redshirt"....well within the rules of every state. I stand corrected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PinAndWin 64 Report post Posted February 23, 2013 No doubt a phenom...I will leave it at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
