The Cruiser Invitational... January 30th, 2010

• playground legend

  Perez did not wrestle. He was sick.
• pickupthepace

  perez didn't make weight.London has a solid team. If everyone would have wrestled,they might have had a chance to finish at the top.I think they only had 7-8 wrestlers.
• cruiser_96

  

  I like where your head is, PL.
• Bitterrunner-up

  playground legend wrote: Perez did not wrestle. He was sick.

  Can you please explain, because that was not my understanding of the situation after talking to Perez and his coaches?
• snugglyhippo

  Hmmmm? We had a 125 that was sick of making weight as well.
• lpn

  snugglyhippo wrote: Hmmmm? We had a 125 that was sick of making weight as well.

  perez was .4 over so he could not wrestle,not because he was sick .
• playground legend

  People always say the craziest things when it's their "FRIST" or "SECOND" POST.
• mrblonde

  What happened to Hazlett at 171?
• cruiser_96

  

  171: Hazlett (London)
  
  Round I: (Championship) WBF 2:40 T. Bracale (New Albany)
  Round II: (Championship) lost to T. Harble (Licking Valley) MD 18-10
  Round III: (Consolation) WBF 1:35 M. Bluhm (Logan)
  Round IV: (Consolation) lost to B. Martyn (Reynoldsburg) dec. 7-3
• lpn

  playground legend wrote: People always say the craziest things when it's their "FRIST" or "SECOND" POST.

  does multiple post give you right to make fun of a kid that is hard working and dedicated to the sport. Perez was disappointed that he could not wrestle.the only thing i can think perez is sick of is comments
  like yours
• WKWAW

  Cruiser- Did you end up taping the finals?? and i still need that noodle recipe!!!
• cruiser_96

  

  We did not tape the finals and I'll talk to my mom on Tuesday or Wednesday...perhaps I'll facebook her.
• cruiser_96

  

  lpn: I was going to PM this but for some reason yours is disabled.
  
  TRUST ME when I say you may have this wrong. playgroundlegend realizes that there was noone in that gym more dissappointed with the situation than Perez himself. He's also seen, first hand, Perez's hard work... from Franklin Heights to London and all points in between. His post was in an effort to not put the kid out on front street concerning something that was unfortunate. Ultimately, he's on Perez's side. Would rather not see the kid get talked about negatively online.
  
  My point for this situation: Sometimes I think we as fans and posters miss that we are talking about someone else's life. Not to mention a high schooler's life. Lord knows the last thing they need is to read something negative about themselves smeared all over the internet. Especially in the small community we call the sport of wrestling.
  
  Taking this tought a step further is when people take it steps further (not that anybody is doing this about Perez) and begin questioning work ethic, desire for the sport, level of committment, etc. Again, not that this has been done in this thread, just felt like venting.
• zambrown

  

  Cruiser, your tourney was awesome! Organized, very well run and great competition. The awards were sweet and I loved the "sectional like" format. You are to be commended for all the hard work and effort you put forth on this tournament. I only hope that the coaches jump on this one for next year! Well done!
• USMCdevil05

  

  Wish I could have stayed for the finals.
• GoldenBear

  a couple minor corrections:
  
  103 1st- UA injury defaulted the match (not WBF)
  189 3rd - UA was 5 match max ruled out (not WBD)
  
  overall a very balanced tourney that was well run and timed nicely for the 2nd season. thanks to the cruiziers.
• cruiser_96

  

  GoldenBear... We found the Upper Arlington placard. It was on top of the extra mats in the locker room. Not sure how it got up there, but it did.
  
  And you are right, 103 was a WBFF not fall. ...hence the no time. As for the 189, I'm not sure how to put 5 match limit. Maybe we'll start putting 5ML.
  
  FYI: the winners' brackets had WBD on them. That's when we began wondering how to abbreviate that situation.
• GoldenBear

  Thanks again for a nice tourney...other than my kids hitting a mental wall half way through the day, I was pleased with the day's activities.
  
  And, I don't know what you're talking about with the placard thing.....I received several compliments from parents and coaches about how UA's placard was "special" and stood out nicely so they could follow easily as it moved down the board after lunch. ;~)
• zambrown

  

  GoldenBear wrote: Thanks again for a nice tourney...other than my kids hitting a mental wall half way through the day, I was pleased with the day's activities.
  
  And, I don't know what you're talking about with the placard thing.....I received several compliments from parents and coaches about how UA's placard was "special" and stood out nicely so they could follow easily as it moved down the board after lunch. ;~)

  Hey, GoldenBear, at least your team made the board before descending. Ours never cracked the board, I don't think.
• cruiser_96

  

  Anyone happen to read any of the program? Coaches, family or fans alike???
• Cthelites

  Cruiser,
  
  Could you get me some info on how 112 played out.
  2nd 3rd 5th 6th all battling for Darby District.
  Need recent info for my sectional ranks.
  Thanks.
• WKWrestler

  Cthelites wrote: Cruiser,
  
  Could you get me some info on how 112 played out.
  2nd 3rd 5th 6th all battling for Darby District.
  Need recent info for my sectional ranks.
  Thanks.

  I know that BJ Miller finished first, then Timchenko after that i dont know.
• tric118

  The program was as good as I have ever seen at a tournament. Very well done. Pictures can be seen at www.pictureyou.zenfolio.com
• zambrown

  

  The program was terrific, Cruiser! Great information.
• cruiser_96

  

  Thanks for the feedback on the programs. I'm going to keep one as a reminder. We'll look to have another one next year. I didn't see too many laying in the stands at the end of the day so that's a good thing.
  
  KF150: I have one for you.
  
  Cthelites:
  
  1st: Miller (Defiance) dec. Timchenko (O. Orange 5-0
  3rd: Bloss (GM) MD Milner (TV) 12-3
  5th: Pidcock (UA) WBFF Chang (RB)
  
  It is worth noting that Pidcock (UA) majored Bloss (GM) in the second round, 13-4. But, after a semifinal loss to Timchenko, was pinned in the second period by Milner from Tri-Valley.
  
  Just saying.