My #170 just said yesterday that Hansen could get a win at Minneapolis and knock off one of the guys ranked 2-5, he is that good. #170 is brutal this year. It's not as tough as 5a #145, but top to bottom, the hardest in 321a. They should take the top 4 spots in State. It will be exciting and good luck.
I would be splitting hairs! but I would argue 182 is tougher...especially out west.
1. Joshua Ball-12-Hoisington
2. Gavon Uehlin-12-Oberlin
3. Brennan Walker-11-Beloit
4. Jayce Hamel-12-Hill City
Then add Werner, Bassart, Kirchoff, Gottschalk, and Woody.
They are both certainly good weights in the West Sub-State. Here is how 170 is looking in the West:
1. Matthew Rodriguez-11-Southeast of Saline (State runner-up, 2X qualifier)
2. Cole Steinert-12-Hoisington (4th at State, 2X qualifier)
3. Jesse Gardner-12-Wichita Co. (4th at State, 2X qualifier)
4. Konnor Pfeifer-12-Ellis (5th and 4th at State, 3X qualifier)
5. Hunter Prochaska-12-Beloit (State champion, 2X qualifier)
Other notable wrestlers:
Tranden Daerr-12-Garden Plain (6th at State, 3X qualifier)
Ben Hansen-11-Plainville (2X qualifier)
