If I am recalling correctly,the state champs were Kyle Macy (2003 and 2004-1st both years) and Jayston McClure (2003 1st and 2004 2nd). Chris Burley, Regis Weiss, Zach Sanders were placers and qualifiers were Adrian Lange, Rice County, McCloud Nicholas, Ellsworth, and Garrett McEachern Newton.
Chris Burley beat Kyle Macy and eventually won the tournament. I am not sure what Jayston McClure did.
I agree. Salina will be an intense show. The only thing is, it can be a false indicator due to KS kids being beat out by kids from other states. Because, undoubtedly, kids from other states are only going to come if they are awesome like Gary Wayne Harding. We do like this tournament though, because it can be very humbling and helps our son see where he is at and where he needs to improve before subs.