Kansas Wrestling Forums General Discussion Kids Folkstyle Disappointed in State Committee!

Even though I understand your frustration and your wrestler's disappointment, I would like to clarify a couple of things. The wrestler in question, Erick, 16U 125, did go to the table and told the head table that he was the 5th place finisher and wanted to go to state because the finisher ahead of him indicated he was not going to go to state. Erick was told at that time the wrestler in front of him had not indicated that to them as of that time. Erick indicated to them his intention to go in his place as soon as the other wrestler who could not go let the head table know. My son, Derek, 16U 135, indicated to the head table at that time his intention not to go to state and never changed his mind, nor would he even think of doing this as he put alot of thought into his decision before he ever made it and he knows once that decision is made it is made. Our coach, who paid for our kids going to state was told he could not pay for Erick until the finisher ahead of Erick made his decision. Our coach never changed his recount of the events of that day. All 3 of the people involved, Erick, Derek, and our Head Coach each recounted the events the same. I do understand your frustration and your wrestler's disappointment though and I wish it hadn't happened that way. I think the people in charge were trying the best they could during a hectic time. As for the bracket in Dodge, hopefully that rule will be clarified some during the next state body meeting.

Thea

Although on a side note I should say Derek very much regretted his decision after the major snow storm/blizzard and prom was cancelled but not state wrestling! He wished he would have been there, but kept up with all the brackets all weekend........Great job everyone at Topeka!