To: BigPin22
In 1999, Hoover and Metzler were both at 103 lbs. at the 5A State Championships. This was the year Hoover won his first of four State Championships. Metzler failed to place.
Through the years, Hoover and Metzler met many times in Kids Wrestling and at the Tulsa Nationals. Hoover dominated the series between the two. I do not recall Metzler ever gaining a victory.
After a particulary convincing (and aggressive) win by Hoover in the Semi-finals at the Tulsa Nationals in 1996 or 1997, Metzler generally stayed a weight class below Hoover.
Make no mistake, Metzler was an outstanding wrestler, however I felt it necessary to inform you of the long history between the two.
