Smokey makes a good point though that it would be possible to watch portions of both on the same day. I doubt Coach May would want to pass up the opportunity to watch some of the Johnson County Classic since all of the Johnson County teams will be there and Johnson County schools would have to be a prime place for Baker to recruit this year and going forward. He should see potential recruits for the 2009 thru 2012 seasons at this tournament. Baker can probably attract some top quality wrestlers in the future from Johnson County since the proximity to Baldwin will give wrestling families incentive to send their wrestlers there.

I don't think Coach May would want to miss an opportunity to attend the KCI tournament that Will suggested either. That tournament does have a lot of top talent at it. It is a regional type tournament with teams from several states including a few from Kansas. No doubt there would be more from Kansas if it wasn't the same mid-December weekend as the Johnson County Classic. He might decide to attend the Johnson County tournament on Friday night and the KCI tournament on Saturday. He may want to spend more time that weekend at the KCI since he could see many of the same Johnson County wrestlers at the Bobcat later in January.

Will, I thought of you when I first read Randy's reply asking which regional or state should Coach May attend. You are correct it would definitely make it easier for Coach May and other college recruiters if all four classes 6A, 5A, 4A and 3-2-1A were all at the same location. Personally I am glad they are not but I know it would make it better for recruiters.


Vince Nowak
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