Believe it or not, there are some STUDS out there that have failed to qualify for state. Eastern Kansas wrestlers (particularly 3A & 4A) fail to validate the depth of talent in the western Kansas regionals and often times, very good kids are left at home. A 20-15 record out west would equal 30-5 in the east. In 1989 for example, Kevin Dogget, a stud out of Beloit didn't qualify for state because Kendal Hahn, John Dong, Bruce Doris & Brandon Cruth finished ahead of him. To no coincidence, those same four placed in that order in state.


Bill DeWitt
Wrestling Fan