The PRE-SEASON rankings are purely subjective and MAY be based on erroneous information, therefore rendering the rankings as useless and a basis for discussion and "cussin", and much humor.
The following examples:
Returning 5A 112 lb. State Champion, Tommy Edgmon, is listed as did not place at last years State Tournament. Garrett Harding a former 5A 103 lb. State Champion and third (3rd) place finisher last year at 112 lbs., is not mentioned in the rankings. Edgmon is currently ranked second (2nd) in 6A behind Heincker from Derby.
In 3-2-1A, at 103 lbs., the wrestler ranked fourth (4th) is listed as placing fourth (4th) at last years Tournament when in fact this wrestler went 1-2, and did not place. The wrestler ranked fifth (5th) went 0-2 at last years tournament.
In 4A, 119 lbs., the number one (1) ranked wrestler is the defending 103 lb. State Champion. If, as the rankings suggest, Beebe, Bahe, and Bell are at this weight, my Pre-season money is on one of them!
In 5A, the defending State Champion at 145 lbs., is not ranked in any weight classification.
To be sure, the rankings take much time in preparation, however the value in Pre-season rankings is certainly questionable, as it is all a guessing game.
