I've been to a few other state wrestling tournaments, and nobody I've seen splits classes up to different locations. Here's a question, is Kansas the only state that splits up their state tournament?
There is nothing like getting the whole state wrestling community together to show case their sport. In my opinion, different locations is a step backwards for Kansas. I just went to the Ohio state tournament, and thats a big wrestling party with a lot of electricity. The kids loved wrestling in front of the big crowd which was greater than 15,000 people. Also each class was entertaining with great wrestling thoughout each class. Big school and small school people show up and have a good time.
The kids go to small tournaments all season. To me, the 4A class tournament in Salina is another small tournament. I would be disappointed if I was a 4A wrestler and didn't go to the big party. Less people to show off your skills too.
Kansas needs to think big to support wrestling, not small.
The scholar
