Tiny285Joey
103
1. Taylor-Graham
2. Davisson-New Lex
3. Hill-Greenville
4. Simpson-CNE
5. Jackson-Athens
6. Crabtree-NW
This is a relatively deep weight class, with some very good wrestlers. Taylor heads the field obviously, also in consideration are Ott from Eaton, who may beat Crabtree in conso quarters, and would subsequently take the 6 spot. I took Simpson over Jackson despite Simpsons injury because Simpson was a match from state last season.
112
1. Casady-Graham
2. Edwards-Greenville
3. Maurice-Bellefontaine
4. Trigg-Court House
5. Dingess-Athens
6. Moeglin-New Lex
The top 3 here can be interchanged. Edwards has made the drop from 119, and was very good there. I have him beating Maurice in the semis, but you can never count out Maurice's explosion, and catching ability. I still feel Casady continues to improve and wins this weight.
119-Very deep weight
1. Brascetta-Graham
2. Ward-Goshen
3. Nelson-Carroll
4. Harting-Kenton Ridge
5. Webb-Miami trace
6. Riffle-Sheridan
5 state qualifiers, and an alternate at this weight. Some compelling matchups abound. Webb and Harting can easily switch. However the winner of the Lee/Creamer conso 2nd rd match can slide in as well.
125
1. Kegley-Graham
2. Edwards-Greenville
3. VonNeumann-Carroll
4. Goolsby-HIllsboro
5. Sherrock-Northwestern
6. Lazear-Athens
130
1. Jordan-Graham
2. Brower-Bellbrook
3. Kooser-Oakwood
4. Davidson-Bethel Tate
5. Warner-Greenville
6. Jones-Ross
Solid weight here, the only thing that could switch is Brower and Kooser who meet in the semis. Brower has been the winner 3x this season, however it is by a combined 7 points, and Kooser has closed the gap each time.
135
1. Jordan-Graham
2. Miller-Greenville
3. Storts-Shawnee
4. Willis-Carroll
5. Bowers-Miami Trace
6. Smith-Ben Logan
Solid weight again here with 4 state qualifiers returning, with two state placers. I have Smith making it to semis, but then hitting Miller a GMVWA runner up and then hitting Storts in conso semis. He has split with Storts the last two weeks, with Storts winning the most recent match up.
140
1. Martinez-Graham
2. Armstrong-Kenton Ridge
3. Conrad-Ross
4. Land-Valley View
5. Monebrake-Eaton
6. Laux-Logan Elm
The finals match up here is all but a lock, the question is can Armstrong break the streak of losses to Martinez. These two have met four times this season with the matches decided by a total of 8 points.
145
1. Stephens-Graham
2. Fondale-New Lex
3. Hupp-Marietta
4. Watkins-Tipp City
5. Edwards-Greenville
6. Fraley-Miami Trace
Big match up here should occur in the bottom quarterfinal between Watkins and Fondale. Watkins a SA last season against Fondale the returning SP.
152
1. Gresham-Goshen
2. LeBouef-Oakwood
3. Ramjattan-Greenville
4. Mannier-Graham
5. Parks-Court House
6. Saunders-Gallia Academy
The Graham stranglehold on champs briefly ends here, with returning SP Gresham pacing the field. However the loser in the "luck of the draw" contest has to be returning SP Ramjattan, who draws Gresham in semis. 2x district placer Wolhgamuth (Ben Logan) who was poised to be a qualifier if not placer in Columbus made a difficult road for himself losing to Mannier at sectionals. He will need an amazing tournament to qualify this season. Parks couls slide into the 4 spot, as Mannier from Graham is susceptible to being beat.
160
1. Ryan-Graham
2. Williams-Wyoming
3. Hildenbrand-Franklin
4. Nealan-New Richmond
5. Campbell-Chillicothe
6. Arahood-Eaton
Tough weight here, especially when you consider Nealan is a returning state placer, and is in the 4 spot. He'll get a chance to avenge a loss by pin to Hildenbrand, and will probably see him again for 3rd. Former SQ Williams finally makes his return to Columbus this season after qualifying as a freshman
171
1. Evans-Graham
2. Christman-Indian Lake
3. Gryniuk-Court House
4. Silvus-Shawnee
5. Young-Athens
6. Gross-Franklin
Gryniuk gets the bad draw here, getting Evans in semis. Young could upset Christman in semis, but I think Christman wins, then Young loses the rematch to Silvus to qualify. I only think this because there are a great many kids who lose that semi match, and then struggle in conso semis due to frustration. young could be anywhere from 2-5 at this weight however, depending on how his confidence holds up.
189
1. Thomusseit-Graham
2. McIntosh-Miami Trace
3. Day-Valley View
4. Maglecic-Norwood
5. Grigsby-Vinton County
6. Eier-Tecumseh
Very good weight here, and it has to be when you have a returning state qualifier who finished 4th at his own sectional in Shaw of Court House. Shaw and Day meet in the first round in a battle of returning SQs, but Day having beaten Shaw handily earlier this year gets the nod, then I have Shaw getting Grigsby in the conso 2nd round, after Grigsby meets Thomusseit in rd 2.
215
1. Shaw-Court House
2. Day-Valley View
3. Meyer-Graham
4. Elam-Batavia
5. Gravely-Gallia Academy
6. Golden-Sheridan
Shaw has been on fire this season, I don't see that stopping. The two that could switch are Meyer and Day. They meet in the semis, and despite Meyer's impressive showings, I went with the former heavyweight Day to win that semi final.
285
1. Carpenter-Sheridan
2. Lee-New Lexington
3. Horlacher-Oakwood
4. Demick-Chillicothe
5. Lauer-Fenwick
6. Buckler-Eaton
One of the top 3 toughest weights in this tournament. 4 returning state qualifiers back. Matchups and draws will be critical for some. I take Carpenter to beat Lauer in the top semifinal, and I have Lee beating Horlacher in the bottom. Demick has the tough road to hoe in my opinion, drawing Horlacher in quarters (who has beaten him this season) and then Lauer in the go-to match, and Lauer could very well beat him too. Lauer could even beat Carpenter, thus setting up a Carpenter/Demick go-to match.
I think we will see some great wrestling this weekend, I can't wait. There are matchups up and down the weight classes that will be worth the price of admission. Good luck and health to all the wrestlers competing this weekend.