Sorry, I guess it moves up the ladder... sub's to district... distict to state. They try to fill the brackets the best they can. I agree, state should be full sixteen man brackets. I think that kids can walk on to state so long as their weight bracket has openings. Watch the bracket and go for it if there are openings. NO-ONE is a loser in wrestling!
There are the winners on that day and at that time... but tomorrow is another day and things do change!!! Love the sport, it is the true test of an athlete!