You want them you got them

[Belichick Hater]

65 Rivera all green finals
70 Tankersley 3 timer to big for everyone
75 Assaf only the scale could beat him
80 Hooks gets the title but wont be a walk in the park
85 McKinney Way to strong
90 Stratton Solid as they come
95 Flagg three timer
100 Merholtz Pound for pound
105 Bell Makes the drop at the right time
112 Roach pin after pin after pin
119 Peterson technique is way to good for the rest
126 Roop Total package but weight could be a tossup
135 Kennedy Most wide open weight there is.
145 Lamar Will see if anyone can stay with him three periods
155 Appleman this could be a bigger sure thing than Merholtz
167 Quantorias country if you dont know now you know
185 Zichert You want to see a headlock hes got one.
215 Dombeck Athletic and strong
275 Iwinski Big time
You can pick your medals up at the head table.

[MatPak126155]

65 Rivera all green finals
70 Tankersley 3 timer to big for everyone
75 Assaf only the scale could beat him
80 Hooks gets the title but wont be a walk in the park
85 McKinney Way to strong
90 Stratton Solid as they come
95 Flagg three timer
100 Merholtz Pound for pound
105 Bell Makes the drop at the right time
112 Roach pin after pin after pin
119 Peterson technique is way to good for the rest
126 Roop Total package but weight could be a tossup
135 Kennedy Most wide open weight there is.
145 Lamar Will see if anyone can stay with him three periods
155 Appleman this could be a bigger sure thing than Merholtz
167 Quantorias country if you dont know now you know
185 Zichert You want to see a headlock hes got one.
215 Dombeck Athletic and strong
275 Iwinski Big time
You can pick your medals up at the head table.

Stated with conviction! And I am with you on these picks. Call it riding coat tails but when they are right they are right!

[falcon litl]

I do not know all of them. But im pretty sure you're mistaken a 135. And hopefully a couple others. Haha

[Belichick Hater]

Nope they are 100% correct Ranksta will agree. Sometimes it's like I'm talking in third person. Scrabbler where you at

[go4broke]

I'm on board with most but gonna think outside the box and call a few out.
I'll go against the odds on
70lbs Hiles much stronger and faster than Tankersley
100lbs Wolfe made the drop knowing Merholtz is there. 4-2 final

Good luck to all and congradulations to each and everyone who makes the trip.

[Belichick Hater]

Tankersly by 5 or 6 over Hilis. Stronger than Tankersly I don't think so he's a small 70 pounder and tankersly will be somewhere in the 76 to 78 pound class come Saturday night.
Wolf made the drop because he had to. Three guys he cant beat at 100. Not sure he can beat Bell from his own team at 105.

[miami51]

I dont think its that cut and dry. Just saying.

[Belichick Hater]

Yes it's cut and dried

[mat fan]

Does not matter wrestled I.K.W.F. above weight class entire career had great success. Wrestled in a vast amount of elite tourny and won most. Wrestles free style and grecco above weight class. Wrestles in vast amounts of national tourny and has great success.He is looking forward to his match with Tankersley that has been goal since onset of season.The boy is all heart and determination.I wish good luck ,good health to all competitors

[Belichick Hater]

Hilis was my pick from the start but Tanks my boy he's the one to beat.

[mat fan]

I wish them both success

[MommaRocks]

Tankersley will have at least one teammate join him as State Champ this year. You heard it here first.

[NormPark275dad]

65 Rivera all green finals
70 Tankersley 3 timer to big for everyone
75 Assaf only the scale could beat him
80 Hooks gets the title but wont be a walk in the park
85 McKinney Way to strong
90 Stratton Solid as they come
95 Flagg three timer
100 Merholtz Pound for pound
105 Bell Makes the drop at the right time
112 Roach pin after pin after pin
119 Peterson technique is way to good for the rest
126 Roop Total package but weight could be a tossup
135 Kennedy Most wide open weight there is.
145 Lamar Will see if anyone can stay with him three periods
155 Appleman this could be a bigger sure thing than Merholtz
167 Quantorias country if you dont know now you know
185 Zichert You want to see a headlock hes got one.
215 Dombeck Athletic and strong
275 Iwinski Big time
You can pick your medals up at the head table.


All I can say is you know what opinions are like....everbody's got one.... It'll be that much more exciting when some of these get upset.

[NormPark275dad]

All I can say is you know what opinions are like....everbody's got one.... It'll be that much more exciting when some of these get upset.


Iwinski is goingto get his handed to him against Malcome from EPG at 275. That kid is strong!

[strive2win88]

65 Rivera all green finals
70 Tankersley 3 timer to big for everyone
75 Assaf only the scale could beat him
80 Hooks gets the title but wont be a walk in the park
85 McKinney Way to strong
90 Stratton Solid as they come
95 Flagg three timer
100 Merholtz Pound for pound
105 Bell Makes the drop at the right time
112 Roach pin after pin after pin
119 Peterson technique is way to good for the rest
126 Roop Total package but weight could be a tossup
135 Kennedy Most wide open weight there is.
145 Lamar Will see if anyone can stay with him three periods
155 Appleman this could be a bigger sure thing than Merholtz
167 Quantorias country if you dont know now you know
185 Zichert You want to see a headlock hes got one.
215 Dombeck Athletic and strong
275 Iwinski Big time
You can pick your medals up at the head table.


65: agreed but won't be green on green
70: hiles watched tank wrestle this year and he seems down.
75: black and yellow is going to give him a run
80: wide open but think its going to be rematch #7
85: agreed
90: Kinsley
95: agreed
100: agreed
105: agreed
112: almost a sure guarantee
119: someone nobody expects
126: roop
135: Kennedy
145: Lamar
155: appleman
167: costain
185: wide open
215: dombeck
275: malcome

[mat fan]

I can guarantee you Hiles never seen Tank wrestle this year

[nosretep]

65: agreed but won't be green on green
70: hiles watched tank wrestle this year and he seems down.
75: black and yellow is going to give him a run
80: wide open but think its going to be rematch #7
85: agreed
90: Kinsley
95: agreed
100: agreed
105: agreed
112: almost a sure guarantee
119: someone nobody expects
126: roop
135: Kennedy
145: Lamar
155: appleman
167: costain
185: wide open
215: dombeck
275: malcomeWant to bet on 119lbs dippindots will be fine i will take a large cup. You might what to ask Roach or Kapinzky.

[falcon litl]

Don't know if tankersley will have team mate join him with raised hands, but can deffinately see some join him in the finals

[MatPak126155]

65: agreed but won't be green on green
70: hiles watched tank wrestle this year and he seems down.
75: black and yellow is going to give him a run
80: wide open but think its going to be rematch #7
85: agreed
90: Kinsley
95: agreed
100: agreed
105: agreed
112: almost a sure guarantee
119: someone nobody expects
126: roop
135: Kennedy
145: Lamar
155: appleman
167: costain
185: wide open
215: dombeck
275: malcome


With all due respect, no way Costain wins 167. He got second at M-S tourney at 155 and it was by pin in the first period. No offense to him. Just discussing this from an accuracy of predictions standpoint

[falcon litl]

MatPak, you are correct. That's why I was saying I hope some of the others were ready. Watched him and a few others go at it. He's not the only one the lost at 155. Hopefully the real 167s are in a class to them selves

[falcon litl]

But the 155 that pinned him is pretty good. Im pretty sure he will metal. And may be in the fight at the end

[MatPak126155]

But the 155 that pinned him is pretty good. Im pretty sure he will metal. And may be in the fight at the end

and that makes a difference too. pinned in the first period sounds bad out of context. but when its against a quality wrestler and you get caught, even a great wrestler can lose that one. i know what you mean.

[wrestle1970]

I'm on board with most but gonna think outside the box and call a few out.
I'll go against the odds on
70lbs Hiles much stronger and faster than Tankersley
100lbs Wolfe made the drop knowing Merholtz is there. 4-2 final

Good luck to all and congradulations to each and everyone who makes the trip.
Mehrholz will beat Wolfe if they meet at the State Tournament.:D

[falcon litl]

I do know that's not the only 155 lbr that pinned him. But yes, both 155s were pretty good. But IMO that's to many losses at a lower weight to make noise moving up

[Wrestlingmonster65]

I got to actually say for 105 the final is gona be geek verse the kid from Antioch in state

[Wrestlingmonster65]

I ment geik from hawthornenorth

[74anklepic]

My son has just started the IESA this year coming from the IK with 8 years experience. We have wrestled with Hiles since he was in the mid thirty pound range and i can tell u that him wrestling a kid with a few pounds on him is the norm. Technique beats muscle and Hiles has got it! Hes a class act wrestler. My son beat him once at sectionals and at the awards table Jake was as nice as can be and told him great match. Everyones beatable its wrestling but at 70 my vote goes to Hiles. Another to watch for is Kanzler at 85. Very tough kid. Seen alot of him at the IK level. Be surprised to not see him on the podium. Binion from Erie has only lost to Appleman at 155 and is now wrestling 145. He will be very tough to beat as well. Just my two cents........

[casper11]

I have seen another kid by the name of Roach from IB and he may surprise some people at 112

[MatPak126155]

I do know that's not the only 155 lbr that pinned him. But yes, both 155s were pretty good. But IMO that's to many losses at a lower weight to make noise moving up

Agreed. He may feel that 167 is the less stacked class. I would like to hear more about the other top ranked guys. I have heard Long from DCR and Jones from Hadley are for real. Any records for these or any other up and comers?

[falcon litl]

I think its a lesser stacked class in their sectional. May of just been easier to get out there.

[warrior72]

J.Urrutia wins it this year at 85 Barn burner vs Mckinney in finals but Jaden pulling this one.

[MatPak126155]

I think its a lesser stacked class in their sectional. May of just been easier to get out there.

For the sake of going all out, I did check that regional and there were no other ranked 167lbers in that regional.

I must say, I absolutely feel like a kid at Christmas at this time of the year!

[falcon litl]

There were no ranked guys in the other regional that feeds that sectional either. An HM and ranked 155er that went up. I think 155 was more than they wanted.

[MatPak126155]

There were no ranked guys in the other regional that feeds that sectional either. An HM and ranked 155er that went up. I think 155 was more than they wanted.

Just had to go the extra mile didn't ya?!?

I will make the bold statement that whoever does win 167 would win in any weight class!

[livetowrestle]

75 pounds logan voss is going to make some noise

[falcon litl]

You're prob right. A 167 lb athletic kid that knows even just a few moves is hard to beat.

[mat fan]

My money at 75 is on Logan Voss. tough kid good wrestler

[sage dad]

But the 155 that pinned him is pretty good. Im pretty sure he will metal. And may be in the fight at the end
that was levi rice,and i'm sure he will make some noise at state

[falcon litl]

Don't worry, some of us know levi. Just waitting for him to make some noise. Hopefully on the other side of the bracket. Lol

[Coach A]

Agreed. He may feel that 167 is the less stacked class. I would like to hear more about the other top ranked guys. I have heard Long from DCR and Jones from Hadley are for real. Any records for these or any other up and comers?
I hadn't seen much of Long this year, but I remember him as a really tough kid last year and he wrestled up. Watching scores and results he hasn't seemed to lose anything this year he is the real deal. Jones is also the real deal, in fact I saw him wrestle the finals at Lukancic and he looked almost as big as a sophomore. He has the tools and the talent....a match up between these two with their athleticism alone should be fun to watch. Good Luck boys!

[Mat Rats]

I have seen another kid by the name of Roach from IB and he may surprise some people at 112
Yes,you are right, there is a Roach from Illini Bluffs and he is good. He beat Klingaman from Mercer County by 2 at the Canton tournament(very good match). Also was impressed by Bitner from Canton at same tournament he pinned Cooper from Illini Bluffs.

[The Scrabbler]

Nope they are 100% correct Ranksta will agree. Sometimes it's like I'm talking in third person. Scrabbler where you at

How am I being mentioned here? I don't know who the state champs will be, but I know you won't be 100% correct. I don't think you picked enough of your kids, coach.

And I haven't seen Iwinski, but I'm not sure I'd bet against Malcome. Returning medalists at HWT...

[reyns6]

Watch out for reynolds hes a 5th grade newcomer but has some excellent talent. Lost to tankersley twice but still a force to be reckoned with

[itsatossup]

65 Rivera all green finals
70 Tankersley 3 timer to big for everyone
75 Assaf only the scale could beat him
80 Hooks gets the title but wont be a walk in the park
85 McKinney Way to strong
90 Stratton Solid as they come
95 Flagg three timer
100 Merholtz Pound for pound
105 Bell Makes the drop at the right time
112 Roach pin after pin after pin
119 Peterson technique is way to good for the rest
126 Roop Total package but weight could be a tossup
135 Kennedy Most wide open weight there is.
145 Lamar Will see if anyone can stay with him three periods
155 Appleman this could be a bigger sure thing than Merholtz
167 Quantorias country if you dont know now you know
185 Zichert You want to see a headlock hes got one.
215 Dombeck Athletic and strong
275 Iwinski Big time
You can pick your medals up at the head table.

65 will be a dog fight.
70 hiles.
75 - baca? 65 to 75 will be best headlock or best headlock defense lol
80 - heller
85 - whatever
90 - stratton - but he's gotta step it up!
95 - flagg - go figure - him vs mehrohlz would be exciting
100 - mehrohlz but everyone would love to see him lose. big target on his back.
105 - dog fight all the way to the finals, call the trainer!
112 - would love to see how that develops! heller!? roach!?
If heller keeps it on his feet - he can't lose
119 - peterson? that kid has great technique!
126 - kapitzsky - works hard on the mat, sit out champ - great shots
135 - not my favorite weight class, more exciting last year
145 - lamar - nice kid, hard working
155 - someones gotta win!
167 - jones from hadley - he's a manboy
185 - dog fight!
215 - they'll be calling for trainers left and right
275 - same as 215

[cmkling14]

Yes,you are right, there is a Roach from Illini Bluffs and he is good. He beat Klingaman from Mercer County by 2 at the Canton tournament(very good match). Also was impressed by Bitner from Canton at same tournament he pinned Cooper from Illini Bluffs.

Lets be honest, this was not a good match, for many reasons. IMO Roach is a good wrestler but not going to sneak up on anyone.

[wrestle1970]

65: Rivera
70: Tankersly (2 state titles will win him his third)
75: Assaf
80: Holden Heller
85: Mckinney
90: stratton (No doubt)
95: Flagg but will not be as easy as some people think
100: Mehrholz
105: Geick. He will not lose to Shoenfelder again
112: Timmons (Feelin an upset)
119:Peterson
126: Kapitzky
135: Kenedy
145; Lamar
155: Appleman
167: Jones
185: Zickert
215:Domebeck
275: Iniwski

[Lake County Pop]

65: Rivera
70: Tankersly (2 state titles will win him his third)
75: Assaf
80: Holden Heller
85: Mckinney
90: stratton (No doubt)
95: Flagg but will not be as easy as some people think
100: Mehrholz
105: Geick. He will not lose to Shoenfelder again
112: Timmons (Feelin an upset)
119:Peterson
126: Kapitzky
135: Kenedy
145; Lamar
155: Appleman
167: Jones
185: Zickert
215:Domebeck
275: Iniwski

These look VERY strong IMO.

[The Scrabbler]

There are about three actual predictions here, then a bunch of dogfight references.

Also, I don't think anyone is rooting for Merholz to lose. Everything I've ever seen about him is that he's the nicest kid in the world and a hard worker.

65 will be a dog fight.
70 hiles.
75 - baca? 65 to 75 will be best headlock or best headlock defense lol
80 - heller
85 - whatever
90 - stratton - but he's gotta step it up!
95 - flagg - go figure - him vs mehrohlz would be exciting
100 - mehrohlz but everyone would love to see him lose. big target on his back.
105 - dog fight all the way to the finals, call the trainer!
112 - would love to see how that develops! heller!? roach!?
If heller keeps it on his feet - he can't lose
119 - peterson? that kid has great technique!
126 - kapitzsky - works hard on the mat, sit out champ - great shots
135 - not my favorite weight class, more exciting last year
145 - lamar - nice kid, hard working
155 - someones gotta win!
167 - jones from hadley - he's a manboy
185 - dog fight!
215 - they'll be calling for trainers left and right
275 - same as 215

[The Scrabbler]

My predictions:

65 - a total dog fight
70 - dog fight
75 - dog fight
80 - big time dog fight
85 - more barking from the awesome dog fight
90 - dog fight
95 - bow wow
100- give these kids a bone, it's a dog fight
105 - call the vet, there's a dog fight
112 - load up the tranq guns people, there is a crazy dogfight
119 -dog fight
126 - Bob BARKer -somebody get these dogs spayed and neutered
135 - dog fight
145 - I've never seen any of these guys wrestle ever, but I know it will be a dog fight
155 - is it a wrestling mat or a kennel - dog fight
167 - you guessed it - dog fight
185 - it's no longer a weight class in the IESA, it's a dog fight
215 - cat fight....just kidding, dog fight
HWT - are those dragons fighting? Nope. Just big dogs. Who let the dogs out. Dog fight. Baha Men. Dog fight.

[DEERSLAIGHER]

SCRAMBBLER Yours have been closest so far NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!

[FishArt]

My predictions:

65 - a total dog fight
70 - dog fight
75 - dog fight
80 - big time dog fight
85 - more barking from the awesome dog fight
90 - dog fight
95 - bow wow
100- give these kids a bone, it's a dog fight
105 - call the vet, there's a dog fight
112 - load up the tranq guns people, there is a crazy dogfight
119 -dog fight
126 - Bob BARKer -somebody get these dogs spayed and neutered
135 - dog fight
145 - I've never seen any of these guys wrestle ever, but I know it will be a dog fight
155 - is it a wrestling mat or a kennel - dog fight
167 - you guessed it - dog fight
185 - it's no longer a weight class in the IESA, it's a dog fight
215 - cat fight....just kidding, dog fight
HWT - are those dragons fighting? Nope. Just big dogs. Who let the dogs out. Dog fight. Baha Men. Dog fight.

I think this is the funniest post since the JV Rankings with the made-up names - lol!

How much you wanna bet, somebody argues with this list???? ;)

[go4broke]

My predictions:

65 - a total dog fight
70 - dog fight
75 - dog fight
80 - big time dog fight
85 - more barking from the awesome dog fight
90 - dog fight
95 - bow wow
100- give these kids a bone, it's a dog fight
105 - call the vet, there's a dog fight
112 - load up the tranq guns people, there is a crazy dogfight
119 -dog fight
126 - Bob BARKer -somebody get these dogs spayed and neutered
135 - dog fight
145 - I've never seen any of these guys wrestle ever, but I know it will be a dog fight
155 - is it a wrestling mat or a kennel - dog fight
167 - you guessed it - dog fight
185 - it's no longer a weight class in the IESA, it's a dog fight
215 - cat fight....just kidding, dog fight
HWT - are those dragons fighting? Nope. Just big dogs. Who let the dogs out. Dog fight. Baha Men. Dog fight.



Right on Man........The t-shirts at the state meet could reference " It's not the size of the dog in the fight..It's the fight in the dog! Friggin hilarious:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[NormPark275dad]

How am I being mentioned here? I don't know who the state champs will be, but I know you won't be 100% correct. I don't think you picked enough of your kids, coach.

And I haven't seen Iwinski, but I'm not sure I'd bet against Malcome. Returning medalists at HWT...


Exactly. I've seen both of them wrestle this season. Iwinski will have his hands full!!! There's a reason Malcome is ranked 1st!!!

[FishArt]

Exactly. I've seen both of them wrestle this season. Iwinski will have his hands full!!! There's a reason Malcome is ranked 1st!!!

My money says it's going to be a dogfight!!!

[itsatossup]

scrabbler - you either have no life, or you have no life ! I like your satirical sense of humor, but over a message board--it's more or less a plea for attention. you should get a internet radio show or start blogging.

[The Scrabbler]

scrabbler - you either have no life, or you have no life ! I like your satirical sense of humor, but over a message board--it's more or less a plea for attention. you should get a internet radio show or start blogging.

No, no. I definitely don't have a life. If I started blogging or a radio show a) no one would listen/read and b) it would be some semblance of a life with responsibilities and schedule, which I couldn't abide.

[falcon litl]

WOW, I may leave the kid home and bring the neighbors pitbull and a handfull of shock collars.

[CoachDR]

In preparation for state we've given our wrestlers a highly detailed and specific diet plan to maximize performance. It consists of mostly Purina, Pedigree, Beggin strips, and milkbones. And we've brought in a secret weapon to train. His name is Michael Vick. I suggest other teams start to prepare accordingly. State is a whole new ball game this year!!

[cmkling14]

In preparation for state we've given our wrestlers a highly detailed and specific diet plan to maximize performance. It consists of mostly Purina, Pedigree, Beggin strips, and milkbones. And we've brought in a secret weapon to train. His name is Michael Vick. I suggest other teams start to prepare accordingly. State is a whole new ball game this year!!

I friggin' love it!!

[go4broke]

We too are on a double secret training schedule developed by the professionals from Westminster. How ever we are seeing a few side effects that may become cumbersome.
They seem to only want to drink from the toilet.
At any given time a wrestler may stop drop and drag his bottom across the mat.
And lastly we are experiencing a distinct problem with crossing a parking lot as most if not all must stop and urinate on every bus tire in the place.

[The Professer of truth]

This thread has gone to the dogs

[watch2ndgen]

Have been following these forums for over five years-Scrabbler's predictions are about as meaningful (and probably as accurate) as any ever posted on any of the forums...

[MatPak126155]

We too are on a double secret training schedule developed by the professionals from Westminster. How ever we are seeing a few side effects that may become cumbersome.
They seem to only want to drink from the toilet.
At any given time a wrestler may stop drop and drag his bottom across the mat.
And lastly we are experiencing a distinct problem with crossing a parking lot as most if not all must stop and urinate on every bus tire in the place.

as long as they dont try to sniff the opponents butt rather than shaking hands before OR after the match you should be ok.

[The Scrabbler]

We too are on a double secret training schedule developed by the professionals from Westminster. How ever we are seeing a few side effects that may become cumbersome.
They seem to only want to drink from the toilet.
At any given time a wrestler may stop drop and drag his bottom across the mat.
And lastly we are experiencing a distinct problem with crossing a parking lot as most if not all must stop and urinate on every bus tire in the place.

This is just called a long sit out. It's a wrestling move.