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January 28, 2001
From: CR
email: chasman312@webtv.net
comments: I would like to know who the top 10 wrestlers in AAA and AA-A are in their respective
weight classes for the year 2001.
Thank You
January 28, 2001
From: Mat Alum
comments: Has the WVSSAC ever considered having the state tourny anywhere but Huntington???
I'm sorry but there are much better venues out and around the state.....Morgantown Wheeling
Charleston. And to be quite frank the tournament as a whole has gone downhill over the last
couple of years. We spend all weekend building up to the state final matches and they can't
even get the parade of champions music right.....and the PA system is terrible. How many years
have they been doing this?? The majority of teams who travel to the tourny stay over anyway
so does it really matter if it's not in a central location?? I remember a fantastic tournament
held at the Wheeling Civic Center several years ago. I think we're due for a change.
January 28, 2001
From: JEFFERSONFAN
comments: would just like 2 congradulate jefferson 4 winning C.V.A.L.'s saturday yes it's true
it's true!!!!! they beat hedgesville 39-34 yeah hedgesville was without 3 starters and so was
jefferson.if all starters would have been in lineup jefferson would have won by more.congrats 2
all (both teams )it looks like jefferson is finally getting thier act together.
January 28, 2001
From: Dragon Mat Fan
comments: I must agree with those who believe that something should be done about the current
state championship format. The current format is in no way fair to the true single A teams.
We're recognizing the best AAA and AA teams in the state but not the best A. What's wrong
with this picture? Very small single A schools who are powerhouses in their own class are
being denied well deserved titles because their having to compete with schools twice their size
in the A/AA division. The WVSSAC could learn a lot from the directors of the OVAC tournament.
Let all classifications compete in one tournament and recognize team titles for ALL divisions.
When all is said and done the 14 true individual state champs will sit atop the pile and every
division will have a state champ. Two birds one stone problem solved.....Questions and
comments encouraged.
January 28, 2001
From: Just a Fan
comments: Congratulations Cliver (Clay)! I think you're a great kid and deserve every win you
get! Keep up the great work!
January 28, 2001
From: Former Red Devil
comments: Everyone keeps saying the polls are not accurate...Well my thoughts on polls are It
doesn't matter which wrestler "should" win over another....every match is diffrent even with
the same opponent. So I say whoever wants to post polls go ahead but remember they need to be
taken with a grain of salt.
NOW FOR MY PREDICTION: The Calhoun Red Devils will win the LKC and have at the following 8
place first in class!
119: Chris Morris
125: Eric Metz
130: Derek Metz
140: Jeff Morris
145: Casey Stewart
171: Ray Burge
189: Pat Mace
275: Jeremy Laughlin
January 28, 2001
comments: Bonasso di defeated Frerichs 7-4 was a good match and yes Easter defeated Delligatti
by disqualification. At 140lb. Ripley defeated Mayle in first period by fall (Ripley was ahead
4-1 at the time).
January 28, 2001
From: tigerpins
comments: Does anyone have the results of the clay county invatational or the quad at cabell
midland.
January 28, 2001
From: Brent Sams
comments: I have a short video clip of the Bosley - Kinsley matchup at the Cauliflower Club
Website. http://www.casinternet.net/~brentster/lkcc/
January 28, 2001
From: CC41
comments: My opinions on where the top 'AAA' wrestlers in each weight class stand right now....
103: Sammy Bonasso FS (II) 112: Matt Easter NIT (III)
Jacob Ferichs NIT (III) Shane Grogg PS (I)
Josh Gorayeb WP (I) Kevin Ballam HED (II)
Lucas Cappas MOR (I) Kyle Turnbull UNV (I)
119: Matt Stevens PHS (I) 125: Chris Johnson NIT (III)
Ryan Metz PS (I) Matt Bosley PS (I)
Justin Stanley CM (III) Nathan Kinsley UNV (I)
Adam Kennedy WP (III) Matt Smith RIP (IV)
130: Robbie Williams HUN (III) 135: Devin Abshire JEF (II)
Derek Kennedy WP (I) John Duncan PS (I)
Chris Gibbs CM (III) Wes Lane HH (IV)
Bryce Pickens PS (I) Cody Shell BU (IV)
140: Robbie Ripley NIT (III) 145: Bryan Moats HED (II)
Danny Lord HED (II) Jason Mays HUN (III)
Blane Mayle BU (IV) Derek George JM (I)
Jed Ott NM (II) Victor BEard MUS (II)
152: Nathan Pickens PS (I) 160: Casey Daggett PS (I)
Andre McDonald JEF (II) Chris Taylor JM (I)
Rick Hickman NM (II) Travis Durst MAR (II)
Adam Schindler RIP (IV) Craig Wallace PHS (I)
171: Matt Miller EF (II) 189: Matt Sternthall EF (II)
Jeff Courtney FS (II) Darren Marks PHS (I)
Chris Daggett PS (I) Matt Miller PRE (II)
Joey Thomas HUN (III) Andrew Starsick NM (II)
215: Jeff Noechel EF (II) HWT: Byron Wellman CM (III)
Aaron McCartney PS (I) Chris Satterfield EF (II)
Dustin Householder JEF (II) Matt Clay HH (IV)
Mitch Hastings HUN (III) Chris Morrison PS (I)
January 28, 2001
From: Steve Porter Blennerhassett Jr. High Coach
email: steventporter@hotmail.com
comments: I would like to take a second and congradulate all the kids that make up the
Bobcat Wrestling team. Again you had an excellent year all the hard work and dedication in
the practice room paid off. I would also like to say thanks to your parents for supporting
you and the team without them there wouldn't be a Bobcat Wrestling team. To our ninth graders
who will be going on the hill next year Good Luck!! With common sense and your desire to
achieve you'll succeed in anything you do on or off the mat. Also I would like to thank my
wife Raquel and the Blennerhassett Matmaids for their hard work throughout the season. I
received several comments about how well they performed during our matches and tournament.
Congradulation to all of you. Finally I would like to say thanks to my brother Gary. Without
his help and dedication to the sport the Bobcat Wrestling team would not be where it is
today: AND THAT IS AT THE TOP OF THE TOTEM POLE AGAIN!!!!!!
January 28, 2001
comments: ARE THE COACHES POLLS FOR INDIVIDUALS OUT YET I SEE THAT THEY AREN'T ON THIS SITE
BUT IN ALOT OF NEWSPAPERS THEY ARE SAYING THAT SOME KIDS ARE RANKED 1ST OR 2ND AND I DON'T SEE
HOW THATS POSSIBLE W/OUT THE POLLS BEING OUT YET
WHEN WILL THE RESLUTS OF THE HUNINGTON NITRO BUCHANON FAIRMONT SENIOR QUAD BE POSTED
THERE WERE ALOT OF GREAT MATCH UPS AND I THINK ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE SOME RESULTS
Editor's note: I haven't got complete results of any of those matches. I can tell you that Bonasso defeated Frerichs, and that
Easter defeated Delligatti via disqualification. Apparantly this was a controversial call which didn't sit well with many of the fans.
January 28, 2001
comments: Congratalations to the HvyWt from Clay who pinned the hvywt from
Calhoun yesterday at the Clay Invitational. It blew the roof off the place!
January 28, 2001
From: Mr. Panek
comments: What happened at CVAL's?
From: Mr.Ed
comments: How About some Caball Midland Spring Valley St. Albans Hurricane Quad
Results!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 28, 2001
From: Observer...
comments: Just a point of note that the Wheeling News Register did post the 125 pound class
wrong...Tyler Hughes of Cameron was the champion at the tournament not Scott Conrath of
St.Clairsville. Not to take anything away from the paper the announcers also got it backwards
at the awards presentation. But anyway Tyler is now 37-1 on the season and has 136 career
wins...4 from tying the school record held by Chad Burge (3-time state champion). Thanks and
good luck Tyler!
January 28, 2001
From: moundsville wrestler
comments: I think that moundsville does not have the best team but have about 4 wrestlers that
could beat anybody in the state
102-Alex Lee
110-jason Kootnz
123-David Kuhn
145-Corey Adkins
January 28, 2001
From: common sense
comments: to BR. Im glad you put your opinions up on the forum. But sorry to say very
unaccurate. I don't know what you are looking at. Maybe you are friends with those people
anyway. I would next time decide my rankings by who is the best wrestler. Thanks
January 28, 2001
From: HuskieWrestler
comments: Congratulations to Wes Lane from all your teammate on getting your 100th career win
today at the Roane Cup by defeating Cody Shell. Keep up the good work Weez
From: Jef.135
comments: To Wes Lane: Good job on the undefeated record. It will last another 4 weeks until
the state finals. See you there. Lata
January 28, 2001
From: A Braxton Fan
comments: Thanks Petersburg for the great hospitality and the smooth running tourament. I have
to say I really had a great time! If all tournaments went this well I'd be a happy camper.
Again Thank You!
From: CC41
comments: If anyone has the results of the BU Fairont Senior Huntington and Nitro Quad could
you please post the results.... there were many great matchups (Bonasso/Ferrichs
Easter/Delligatti Michalski/Fullen Mayle/Ripley Courtney/Thomas/Pauley
Hastings/Delligatti/Dilworth McCourt/Singleton). Thanks...
January 28, 2001
From: AB
comments: To Y2J
How can you justify Thomas winning 171? Once again check the Nitro finals. Miller.....2-time
state champ 33-0 stronger quicker better wrestler!!! It is a lock! East can win 171 189
215 and possibly HWT.....ALL I ask is to justify it.
January 28, 2001
From: WATCHER
comments: Calhoun is doing great this year! with possibly the best calhoun team yet in Calhoun
history! With the past three first place tourneys under their belts with wins over top teams
like Independence Clay Braxton(and soon to be Williamstown!). they are looking great!! Still
with LKC's and their Region three tourney comming up they should keep their game faces on and
be ready for the hardest tournament's of the year. If they win the LKC and take their Region
again they will surely be a force to be reckoned with and to coach Stunp who I'm am sure will
be looking at this sooner or later Good luck! You have always been a great coach and the back
bone of your team!!
January 27, 2001
From: B.R.
comments: To comment to "Mad Dogs Wrestlings Comments" About the 171 pound weight class. I
don't why you picked Joe Jackson To Place Higher than Ray Linger. Ray has beaten Joe both times
that they have met And Ray will do it agian if they meet.
January 27, 2001
From: Y2J
comments: HERE ARE MY AAA STATE CHAMPION PREDICTIONS (JUST OPINIONS)
103:JOSHUA GOREYEB(WP)
112:SHANE GEROGG(PS)
119:JOSH CASTO(RIP)
125:MATT BOSLEY(PS)
130:ROBIE WILLIAMS(HUN)
135:ANTHONEY DELLIGATTI(FS) (IF HE RETURNS FROM KNEE INJURY)
140:ROBBY RIPLEY(NIT)
145:JASON MAYS(HUN)
152:NATHAN PICKENS(PS)
160:BONECUTTER(PP)
171:JOEY THOMAS(HUN)
189:ANDREW STARSICK(NM)
215:JEFF NOECHAL(EF)
HWT:??????????(???)
January 27, 2001
From: Richard OWEN (WRESTLING FAN)
comments: Joe Bailey gave 110% of himself on January 24 wrestling with a
Severely injured shoulder but defeated his first 2 competitors
and continued to fight with everthing that he had in him even
untill the 3rd period of the last match that he was ahead in
point but had to default to injury timeouts this wrestler should
be proud of himself for the strenght drive and heart this
wrestler dug deep to find.
January 27, 2001
comments: I noticed some complaints with hotels. Well let me tell you last weekend I stayed at
the ZZZZZZZZZZZZ and I couldn't beleive it when they QQQQQQQQQQQQQ! I was absolutly
GGGGGGGGGGGG!
January 27, 2001
comments: The kids mentioned in the finals at the WSAZ Tournament that wrestle for the Patriot
Jr program were from the Jr High Divison. Not the High School divison.
January 27, 2001
From: SPECTATOR
comments: DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO WON THE MATCHES BETWEEN BONASSO AND FRERICHS AND ALSO EASTER
AND DELLIGATTI. IF ANYONE KNOWS LET ME KNOW ID APPRECIATE IT THANKS
January 27, 2001
From: Dean Moore Patriot Jr Wrestling Club
comments: I would like to make a comment for the success of the Patriot Jr Wrestling Club which
was mentioned in the forum. While it is true there was several boys in the finals from the club
at the WSAZ tournament all the credit should be placed first to the wrestlers for all the hard
work and the dedication that it takes to be an above average wrestler. Second to the dedicated
parents that have driven several thousand miles spent several thousand dollars and have done
all the hard work that this sport demands. I don't believe in head coaches . It takes a
teamwork concept from all involved in the wrestling room to have a successful program. We are
very lucky to have such coaching from the coaches in the Patriot Jr program and the Jr High
coaches . Together we try to send the high school as good as wrestlers as we can. That is why
we are so successful here in South Parkersburg.
January 27, 2001
From: AB
comments: TO: Bystander.....
Check out the finals of the Nitro invitational 171 pound weight class for that matter check
out the finals of any of Matt Miller's matches in the last two years. I believe he has placed
1st in everyone of them not to mention he is undefeated thus far.
January 27, 2001
From: Mike Hart
comments: The latest NWCA/TheMat.com high school top 25 list was published in the 1/25/01 of
USAToday and Parkersburg South was listed in the "Others Receiving Votes" section. By their
votes Parkersburg South would be ranked #34 in the country.
Also Parkersburg South and Oak Glen are both ranked in the top 10 for the Mid-Eastern Division by WrestingUSA Magazine.
January 27, 2001
comments: I agree that they should combine AAA and AA in the states because if they dont then
if you win the states your really not the State Champion because somebody else form AAA or AA
is a state champion. So if they were to be combind then one could say that he was really the
"BEST" in his weight class and be a true State Champion
January 27, 2001
From: Joanna
comments: ~Congradulations To Luke Roupe on a great season so far!~
January 27, 2001
From: S.A. Fan
comments: St. Albans could be a very good wrestling team if they didn't loose so many good
wrestlers to other schools. St. Albans also has the problem of athletes that are in that school
and were very good wrestlers that aren't wrestling now. It should only take a few of the really
good wrestlers to stay at St. Albans rather than going to one of the other area schools to
propel St. Albans into a good wrestling school. St. Albans has the opportunity to step up to a
solid wrestling team with the addition of Pauley and Weese along with others from McKinnley Jr.
High and Bradley and Myers plus others from Hayes Jr. High add these fine wrestlers to the
pair of Arnold and Roberts that are currently on the team and the sophomores that are
contributing this year this could be the next Hoover or Nitro in the Kanawha Valley. All I can
say is lets see what happens next year will they show up or not?
January 27, 2001
From: fan
comments: I'm sorry but if Cameron finished 6th in the gigantic OVAC tourney then they are not
going to finish 5ht in AA-A try maybe 2nd or 3rd. Indy may beat them and williamstown may but
no way calhoun will and chs will probably beat one of the 2. oak glen will beat cam for sure
though and anyone else.
January 27, 2001
From: raslin' fan
comments: those rankings are a joke. who made them up WWF. come on lets consider the
circumstances. individual efforts equal team efforts. and we know those teams dont even make
an effort. calhoun is going to take it. they got that new coach he knows what hes doing. go
red devils. anyway whats up with braxton. theyre hot than cold. make a decision.
January 27, 2001
From: Superman
comments: Most wrestlers resort to cutting a man and taking him back down when their
opponent won't wrestler them on the ground. It's pretty hard to turn a guy when all he wants
to do is ball up and crawl out of bounds. So stop crying about people actually wanting to
wrestle.
January 27, 2001
From: Cristie
comments: Someone said something about having a dual state tournament format and that would be
nice. But what I think they should do is have a match between the AAA state champion and the
AA/A state champion. That way one guy could truely say that he was the WV state champion. I
know that that kind of takes away from the purpose of having two divisions but it would still
be nice (in my opinion).
January 27, 2001
From: ErikRomanczuk
comments: What was not mentioned from January 25 was Joe Bailey
(Beckley-Stratten) was wrestling with an injury
and should be commened for wrestling with a heart of awesome
wrestler
January 27, 2001
From: pshs wrestling fan
comments: I would like to congradulate both Blennerhasset and Edison on their performance in
the County. I agree Blennerhassett is the better team and would of showed that if the 116
pounder didnt get hurt. Somebody told me the two boys are 1-1 this year but it looked liked
Blennerhassett's night up until the injury. But as everybody knows the saying "that's
wrestling". Has anybody approached the two Porter brothers from Blennerhassett to coach an all
freshman team next year. I know its premature but with both schools sending ninth graders up
to South next year and practicing with the states best upperclassman it has to help in the long
run if they had dedicated coaches to just the freshman team and have the SOUTH BOOSTERS set
them up with a schedule. What is SOUTH'S opinion on an all freshman team????????????
January 27, 2001
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: To:room slammers: I saw your post on here about you being only 12 years old.It is
good to see young people who care enough about the sport as you must put their opinions on here
and get involved with this great sport.Don't get discouraged by someone who doesn't respect
your opinion just keep on enjoying the sport and expressing your thoughts and views.You stated
that your mother always told you to say something good of others?...What good advice from her
young man !Good luck!
January 27, 2001
comments: If you want to wrestle at the next level you'd better learn to wrestle on your feet.
January 27, 2001
From: To the Pollsters from Cameron
comments: Hey to all you people who like to predict how good someone is and what place they
will get here's a little info I thought you might find useful...Isaac Stewart of Cameron is
out for the year. He tore all sorts of things in his knee in a gruesome snowboarding accident
and will not be back for states. Stiles of CB was defeated by Casey Hughes of Cameron
at Tri-States so why is he ranked #4 behind him? Just a thought. Also Yoders a back-up 130
for Cameron has pinned Stiles twice...what does that tell you about the starter Hughes? O'Neil
of Cameron at 103 was defeated by Bartrug of StMarys Thursday so he should probably not be
ranked that high...also Tyler Hughes and Roger Kupfer are out for a little while with two
practice injuries and Casey Hughes has been out since OVACs with a concussion suffered in the
tournament (Kupfer-ankle C.Hughes-concussion T.Hughes-knee) but all three are expected back
before their dual with West Greene. And finally O'Neil of Cameron technical falled Hashman of StMarys Thursday showing his mettle as one of the top
189s in the state. Those are things to think about adios!
January 27, 2001
comments: To Finals Watcher: There's no don't about that feeder program it's the best in the
state. Dean Moore and the staff do a great job.
Were you refering to the 1st - 8th place matches in both divisions? I know that the 103lb. and
112lb. high school champions spent some time with the south program but I don't believe any
other champion did. Who were the other seven?
If your talking 1st - 8th Huntington had 11 kids place and four were champions. And I don't
believe any of them wrestled for south. Rob Archer Jr. has done a great job with the program
there they are getting better and better every year.
Both divisions ???? That's 120 wrestlers. The WSAZ results are on this page check it out.
January 27, 2001
comments: Does anybody know if Joey Thomas of Huntington has decided to wrestle 171 or 189 yet?
In my opinion he should go to 189 because no one there can even touch him.
January 26, 2001
While watching the finals at the WSAZ last weekend, I couldn't help but
notice the number of wrestlers in the finals that are currently wrestling or
have wrestled with the Patriot Jr. Wrestling Program in Parkersburg. In fact
there were at least 9 of these wrestlers in the Championship Finals not
counting the consolation finals. Also not all of these wrestlers were from
Edison or Blennerhasset, but other schools as well. Coach Dean Moore and
Staff of the Patriot Jr. Wrestling Program has done an outstanding job in
promoting excellence in these young wrestlers. Keep up the good work.
January 26, 2001
comments: .... this is for somebody's comment on sayin that wrestlers who turn other wreslters
loose and take them down are not man enough to pin there guy or wrestle with them well i would
probably bet they r man enough to take u down!!!!
January 26, 2001
From: A/AA Wrestling Fan
comments: I was looking over the forum and down towards the end I noticed the only A/AA team
rankings on the forum up to date. I totally disagree with those rankings.......
1)Oak Glenn
2)Calhoun
3)Cameron
4)Wirt County
5)Ritchie County
6)Independence
7)Williamstown (maybe)
8)Braxton
9)Clay County
10)Greenbrier West
January 26, 2001
From: south fan
comments: Good job edison on your 2 point victory over blennerhassett. Both teams have proven
to be top notch this year. best wishes to munson of blennerhassett whos injury default(while
winning 4-1) proved to be difference in the outcome of the county tournament.
These are two really good teams. Blennerhassett has beaten edison 4 out of 5 times this
year. Its hard to beat a good team that many times. Both are feeder programs for south so the
rest of the state better watch out when the two forces combine at the high school level.
January 26, 2001
From:BP
I would like to mention some 119 pounders who have done well this year.
Ryan Bumgartner is probably the best if Chris Morris goes back down to 112
if not they will be a good match Matt Dye is also pretty good from wirt. Pat
Bell has off days but is really good when he wants b/c he's in great shape.
He lost to Bumgartner by one point at the jci. Pat Conley from indy is good
he beat bell 7-6 but has lost to dye twice. And Auvil from grafton is really
good. also & whiteman of hundred has had a good season. I haven't heard a
lot about Kotson but he's from cameron so i'd so he's very good to I predict
the class to go like this.
1. Bumgartner
2. Auvil
3. Whiteman
4. Bell
5. Dye
6. Conley
7. Myers
January 26, 2001
From: Jenny Sullivan
email: sullivj2@ohio.edu
comments: To: Brent Sams
Justin Mulinex is a nephew to Jeff and (the late) Randy Mulinex.
January 26, 2001
comments: To: South Fan Cut us a break. Bragging about beating St. Albans that's a joke on
you. St. Albans forfiet's seven weight classes.
January 26, 2001
From: tm
comments: wrestling is an ancient and needy sport. A world of sweat and grunts on squeaky mats
where tough men toil in humid rooms off the back corridors of athletic areans built to showcase
basketball volleyball swimming and track. wrestlers get no credit they never have but
stick with it because only wrestlers know how great the sport is.
January 26, 2001
From: wvwrestling fan
comments: I just wanted to get some feedback on what others would think about having a dual
format state tournament along with the bracket format. I think that we should have both and
that the dual format could even be AAA and AA combined. Please give me some thoughts on what
everyone else thinks.
January 26, 2001
From: spectator
comments: It's been mentioned that Braxton County should start a annual open tournament. It
would be centrally located and a lot of great action. Consider it.
January 25, 2001
From: Raleigh County Wrestling Fan
comments: Congratulations to Jay Thomas for becoming Beckley Strattons first 3X County Champion
and Raleigh Counties only 3X County Champion this year. Way to go Jay.
January 25, 2001
From: Chicago Connection
comments: Hey Big Guy good thoughts and big cheers going out to you from the Windy City crew.
Two snaps and around the world for your victory last weekend. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!
January 25, 2001
comments: I want to say a job well done to Jay Thomas at the Raleigh County Jr. High Wrestling
Competition last night. You are a great wrestler and well desreved on your 3 county titles.
Good Luck in High School next year. Go for a 3 year state title. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shady MOM
January 25, 2001
From: The Count
comments: I see that SOME people have a problem with people making predictions. If you have a
problem with predictions then don't look at them. Nobody is holding a gun to your head forcing
you to get on the forum.
Another thing wrestling from the top or bottom (to me anyway) requires more skill and
technique than from nuetral. Yet too much emphasis is put on take downs; First the match starts
nuetral second either wrestler may choose nuetral this is fine but my problem is that at any
point in the match you are on top of your opponent you can choose to go nuetral. However a
good mat wrestler can not choose to wrestle on the mat at any time. I beleive that this often
causes good wrestlers to loose to inferior wrestler who just happens to be fast. Furthermore
many wrestlers upon getting a small lead win release their opponent and dance around for the
rest of the match capitalizing on their opponents mistakes. I propose the following solution:
The willful release of your opponent should be ruled as stalling. This would require wrestlers
to also be able to ride in order to be successful. I feel that a good wrestler should be able
to wrestle from all positions and that through this method the better all around wrestler would generally prevail.
January 25, 2001
From: wvhswrestlingfan
comments: all this complaining about taking down an opponent and then letting him up is
getting old. has anyone ever thought that maybe the wrestler letting up his opponent and then
taking him down again is wanting to try and break a school record. nothing wrong with it as
long as doesn't get caught in something and get pinned. records are meant to be broken and for
a wrestler to set a goal at the start of the season is very common.
January 25, 2001
From: Busick
comments: Watch MAGNONE! Now you have his ATTENTION Yes I agree this should have gone in to
over time. Bellville did do a great job but you have OVER TIME MAGNONE who will take the rest
of the year!
January 25, 2001
From: BULLDOG
comments: Way to go Beckley-Stratton on your repeat as Raleigh Co. Team Champions.
Beckley-Stratton- 206 1/2
Park Jr. High- 179
Shady Spring- 149
Independence- 69
Beckley-Stratton had 12 finalists
Congratulations to Individual County Champions : Sean Meade-85 Tyler Wilson-110 ( a gutsy
performance wrestling with a shoulder injury ) Joe Mcquillen-123 Jay Thomas-128 Chad
Pyles-135 and Nick Llado-165.
Good job to runners up : Joe Bailey-95 Jacob Antoine-116 Zack Evans-145 ( also wrestling with
a severely injured shoulder. He was trying for a 3rd title ) J.C. Wellman-155 Mike
Wilhoit-190 and Justin Ford-275.
Bulldogs you have come a long way in a short period of time and we are proud of all of you.
Four seasons ago when Beckley-Stratton became a school due to consolidation Josh Evans and
Justin Boyden ( sophomores at Woodrow Wilson ) were literally the only two wrestlers on the
team. Thanks to all wrestlers and coaches past and present who have turned Beckley-Stratton
into a solid program. Keep working hard to be one of the best teams in the state and we'll keep
cheering you on win or lose.
January 25, 2001
From: South Fan
comments: Ok First of all the person who put predictions on listing only the top 3 in each AAA
weight. Best Job so far!!!! (Jan 21st I think)
Second of all Way to go South on the huge wins over St. Albans (78-0) and University
(73-4)!!!!! Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!
I guess this answered some of the questions about Bosley and Kinsley and Grogg and Turnbull.
Way to wrestle SOUTH!!!!!!!!
We are ranked nationally and as one of the top 6 in the EASTERN US high schools. SOUTH
PATRIOTS RULE THE MAT!!!!!
January 25, 2001
comments: Pictures from the WSAZ and OVAC tournament can be found at
http://www.aspn.com/ListEvents.asp?SportID=23&StateID=65
.
January 25, 2001
comments: personally i think that the takedown is more exciting to watch than someone getting
pinned and if someone excels in the neutral position and has it down to an art form they should
display their skills as much as they want anyone can throw a half nelson or a cradle but
watching someone hit a perfect takedown is the most enjoyable part of wrestling
January 25, 2001
From: mc
comments: Just got back from South/University match. South dominated. 70 some to 4.
University won 103 by major. Disappointed that Grogg/Turnbull didn't happen heard Turnbull
was sick. Best match-up on paper didn't look so good on the mat. Bosley beat Kinsley 9-1.
January 25, 2001
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: Just returned from the South Tri match with University and St.Albans.The South team
seems to be peaking toward the regionals and state tourneys as they won impressively defeating
St.Albans 83-0 and University High 68-4.The only loss of the night was the 103 match.The highly
anticipated match between Turnbull of Univ. and Grogg of South never materilized as Grogg
recieved a forfeit.The other great matchup was Kinsley of Univ. vs Bosley of South.Bosely
turned it up a notch and even had Kinsley on his back in an impressive win. The predictors out
there may want to run the 125 title thru Mr.Bosley !Tough matchup tomorrow evening vs.N.Marion
for South.The way they looked tonight I wish NM all the luck in the world !
January 25, 2001
From: Mitch Smith
comments: My brother Matt Smith broke his wrist in practice wedensday. I HOPE he is back by
regional and state time. Cause he stands a really really good shot at winning it!!!
January 25, 2001
From: Indy Wrestler
comments: to Indy fan:
lets keep team business in the mat room and off the forum. thanks.
January 25, 2001
comments: to the editor what time of the day do you usually get on and right down stuff on the
forum
Editor's note: Usually start working on it in the evening for sure, and sometimes other times in the day as well.
January 25, 2001
From: Hedgesville parent
comments: To superman: How can you predict scores like you did. Just because some of are guys
wrestle certain weight classes doesn't me we can't move them around. Come on. Did you think
of that. No i guess you didn't. We will see. And don't bring up states because you won't
have a kid place.
January 25, 2001
comments: I don't care for wrestlers letting their opponent up. For one thing it makes for
boring matches. Another thing the object of wrestling is to pin your opponent when I see
someone let up there opponent it tells me they're not man enough to wrestle on the mat or to
score the pin.
January 25, 2001
From: room slammers
comments: To:A wrestling fan
I'm so sick and tired of everyone telling I'm wrong on my predictions when I wrote I said
"THESE OUR JUST MY OPINIONS"
I'm so sorry my pedictions were not good enough for you I'm only 12 years old jeez!!!! And my
mom always said if you cant say somthing nice dont say it.
To:wrestler
Sorry about one of my predictions I had Lord from HEG I accedentily skipped him. SORRY!!!!
January 25, 2001
comments: I would like to give congrats to the southside junior high teams! Edison's win over
Blennerhassett by 2 points was impressive! Also way to go to Felix the 18th three time county
champion. Can't wait to see him in a South uniform next year!!!
January 25, 2001
From: Brent Sams
comments: Correction: The first father/son county champion combination from Edison is not Carl
and Curt Radcliff. The feat was accomplished in 1992 when Jason Duncan matched his father's
title from 1972 and then John joined his father and brother on the list with his titles in 1997
and 1998. There was also champions named Randy Mullinex in 1972 and a Jeff Mullinex in 1974
and then a Justin Mullinex in 1992. I do not know if Justin is directly related to the older
Mullinex's.
January 25, 2001
comments: Why on some rankings in the heavyweight division are these all the time
1.clay
2.wellman
3.satterfield
when clay has beaten wellman and wellman has beaten clay also when satterfield beat wellman
then wellman beat satterfield
first match:Clay pinned Wellman
second match: Wellman dec. Clay 5-4
first match : Satterfield dec. Wellman 5-1
second match: Wellman dec. Satterfield 4-2 in overtime
so why do u still rank them top 3 because the state title is up for grabs between those 3 GOOD
LUCK!!!!!
January 25, 2001
From: Pat Peters
comments: Congratulations to both Edison and Blennerhassett to well fought fight to the finish.
Both teams and coaches showed sportmanship to the very last match. Congratulations to all
champions especially Willie Broce of Ritchie Co. who was first wrestler from Ritchie to win a
Wood Co. Championship and Zac McCray from Williamstown who as a seventh grader won his first
Wood Co. Championship. Zac- we hope this the first of many for you at WHS.
January 25, 2001
From: mad dog's wrestling thoughts
comments: here we go-i think the top three weight classes in the state to watch are 152 160
and 171.
who knows who will win these classes? i know i don't but here are my predictions:
152- the finals will be Schindler 4 Pickens 2 schindler gets his aaa title.
the 3rd place match- winner's choice rematch- hickman 7 mcdonald 4
5th place- know its upset time warner 12 snyder 8. sorry tough braket(Holt Staley Geary
Evens)
160- the finals will be Daggett 7 Taylor 3 both from region 1!
3rd- another rematch- Durst 6 Bonecutter 5 2ot.
5th- upset time again- Conn 2 Wallace 1.
Honerable mention (Osuch Diamond Geary Dunham)
171- here we go- Miller 9 Courtney 7 ot finals
3rd- daggett 10 Jackson 4 blow out!
5th- Linger 6 Joplin 0. (189- Thomas wins state)
Remember these are just my predictions who really knows what will happen at states it gets
crazy!
January 25, 2001
From: #1 Wrestling Fan of BJHS Wrestler
comments: I just wanted to congratulate Blennerhassett and Edison Jr High Schools on a terrific
season. Everyone of you are true champions! Can't wait to see all those ninth graders are at
South next year what a team!!!! Also it was nice to see Felix Osuna Cotto receive his 3rd
County Championship and for his selection as "co-winner" with Kyle Walters of Edison for the
"Most Outstanding Wrestler Award"! The coaches also deserve praise for all their time and help
with both teams. Thank you.
January 25, 2001
From: Brent Sams
comments: Congratulations to Coach Randy Beatty his assistants and the Edison Eagles on their
thrilling Wood County Championship. A couple of firsts that I did not mention in my haste to
get out results:
1 - Coach Beatty becomes the first former 'Outstanding Wrestler' award winner to coach a team
to victory. He joins a short list of Franklin's Dan Cleavenger Washington/Edison's Marvin
Pickens and Blennerhassett's Steve Porter to have claimed an individual county title as a
wrestler and return to coach a county championship team.
2 - Edison's Kyle Walter joins his brother Chad as the only set of brothers to win Outstanding
Wrestlers awards. chad won his award in 1994 and ironically was also a co-winner of the award
with a Blennerhassett wrestler.
3 - Edison's Curt Radcliff and his father Carl becomes the Eagles first father/son combination
to win county titles.
January 25, 2001
From: A Wrestler
comments: To Independence Predictions:
This is about your prediction for 189. True Moyer is a good wrestler and I believe he could
place in the top 4 but I doubt that he wins states.
January 25, 2001
comments: GROGG BEAT EASTER LAST YEAR AT THE EASTERN NATIONALS DISTRICT QUALIFIER. MARCH 18 AT
PARKERSBURG SOUTH
January 25, 2001
comments: has anyone heard about diamond from cmhs he has been placing high at nitro and wsaz
and he has betten cann from hh and i think that he will snick through the back door at states
January 25, 2001
From: fan
comments: In order for Nick Stewart to win states he has to beat Donnie Peck
January 25, 2001
From: Another Hedgesville Parent
comments: Correction: sorry..my bad...Jackson beat Everhart 5-3 at the Jefferson Invitational
not the BC Championships.
January 25, 2001
comments: Magnone vs. Bellville OVAC 189 Championship? Magnone gets called 2nd period first
warning stalling. Third period both get called for stalling. Magnone now gives one point.
Seconds left Belleville gets hit with another stalling. Should of sent the match into
overtime.
None the less ... great match ... and I agree the stalling calls by the ref were a touch premature. This will be one to watch!
January 25, 2001
From: An Opinion
comments: If a wrestler wants to win a match by takedowns so be it. The guy wrestling has
worked all year to be where he is. The harder you work the better you get. Who is to say how a
wrestler wins but the wrestler. Let the guys wrestle! As long as no rules are broken quit
complaining. Geez! Don"t you think there's enough
bickering going on over the polls. Polls are just peoples opinions no one knows who will win.
It ain't over till it's over! I saw the 125 match that was mentioned and it was truly a shame
to see a top wrestler lose it (his temper) like he did when the match was over. There are
always upsets and there will be many more. Believe it!!!
January 25, 2001
From: wrestler
|
103: Biddle Will Blake Ind Valles Wier Oneil Cam Dye Wirt Bartrug StM | 112: Gandee Rav Morris Brax Wince Rit Dankovic Weir Biddle Will Brewer Cal | 119: Bumartner Rit Morris Cal Auvil Graf Kotson Cam Whiteman Hun Dye Wirt | |
| 125: Hughes Cam Haddox Will Sexton Ind Six OG Lobis Rit Metz Cal | 130: Lowers OG Stiles CB Lynch SS Hughes Cam Metz Cal Harkness Rit | 135: Noel OG O'neil Cam Leach Graf Gregg BS Bosley Frank Smith Will | |
| 140: Leach Graf Westbrook Will Eckleberry OG Stewart Cam Dennis Wirt Bosley Frank | 145: Kupfer Cam Wood Ind Childers StM Nicka WM Flowers OG Snyder TYL | 152: Brown Cam Stutler Clay Bolen Ind Seckman Will Moore BS Foster Brax | |
| 160: Stickles OG Toth SH Lively GW Efaw Graf Stewart Brax Dent Hun | 171: Stotler BS Hebrock OG Brown Ind Burge Cal Butler Frank Meyer Cam | 189: Oneil Cam Bellville OG Moyer Ind Magnone Weir Hashman StM Clark BS | |
| 215: Peck Clay Stewart Ind Weaver Mag Karr Wirt Raban Rav Gibson Cal | 275: Caughey OG Laughlin Cal Naylor Rit Cliver Clay Hollenbach Graf Berg Pet |
January 24, 2001
WGJH Finshed Third as team at SBM losing to Harpers Ferry 39-42 and
losing to Beckley Stratton 36-48 place winners are 90lb colby painter
3rd, 110lb keith martin 5th, 123 lb matt osbourne4th, 135lb brandon
boone4th,145lb seth gatewood 3rd 155lb mark smith 1st,hwt manner
crookshanke 1st . WGJH Finshed 1st as a team at the EGJH Christmas
Duals Tournamet on 12/22/00 top place winners are 80lb sean kelly 3rd
90lb colby painter 1st 102 danny kessler 1st 110lb keith martin 1st,
116lb korey kincaid 2nd 123lb matt osborne 1st,128lb dustin hall
1st,135lb brandon boone 2nd, 145lb seth gatewood 1st 155lb mark smith
1st, hwt maner crookshanke 1st. WGJH Finshed 2nd at the IJHS Super Duals
on 1/ 6/01 losing to Shady Springs 41-42 top place winners are 90lb
colby painter 3rd,94lb larry crane 3rd,123lb matt osbrone 3rd,128lb
dustin hall 3rd, 135lb brandon boone 3rd,145lb seth gatewood 5th, 155lb
mark smith 1st hwt maner crookshanke 1st .the teams Dual meet Record
is 25-6 they have beating Shady Spring once , and beating Mckinley jr
high ,Park jr high, Braxton co,Bevely Hills ms, Milton ms, Cable
Midland.and finshed 6th in the jr highs at the WSAZ and 8th overall
.top place winners are 155lb mark smith 2nd lost to perry 6-5 in the
Championship thats marks first lost in two years, marks two year rec is
56- 1 with 7 matchs left .90lb colby painter 5th lost to porter in the
semifinals and lost to ellis 9-8. painters two year rec is 52 -6 with
losing to Neal-SS, Mead-BS, Pumpherey-PP, Porter- BH .110lb keith
martin 8th, hwt maner crookshanks was 6th maner has wrestled sick for
three weeks his rec is 28-3. this is are secound year at at WGJH we
are a new school and we feed Greenbrier West HS. GO TIMBERWOLVES!!!
January 24, 2001
From: Wvgrappler
comments: 1st off;guys ENOUGH is ENOUGH lets stop with the rankings and all the trash talk. Let
the talking be settled on the mat I'm tired and I'm sure others are too of gettin on to see
messages and having to scroll down half a page to get past someone's predictions.
AND ANOTHER THING ABOUT THE COMMENT MADE ABOUT LETTING PEOPLE UP AFTER YOU SCORE WHAT IF YOU
ARENT AS SKILLED AT TOP MOVES AS YOU ARE AS NEUTRAL. IN SOME CASES THAT MIGHT BE A WRESTLERS
ONLY WAY TO SCORE.
SORRY ABOUT THE LONG MESSAGE IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN(at least from me)
January 24, 2001
From: Coach Stef
comments: Western Greenbrier Junior High did finish 3rd in the Junior High
division of SBM Tourn. but Braxton Middle finished 3rd over-all
behind Harper's Ferry and Beckley-Stratton.
January 24, 2001
From: To: Superman
comments: do you bleed orange & black??
January 24, 2001
From: Neutral Man
comments: To: Wrestling Fan
Let me know when you file your class action suit against these hotels and when you do we will
combine it with one against YYYYYYYYY as I'm tired of them taking advantage of me only eating
their breakfast bar on weekends and not weekdays and charging me more for it(lol).
January 24, 2001
From: Another Hedgesville Parent
comments: To: Superman
First things first..Hess' spot will be filled we may not get a win but dont guarantee 6 via
forfeit..Moats to pin Agoney..Snyder to pin Bird..Durst to probably beat Dunham but Johnny wont
let him pin him again..Jackson only beat Everhart 5-3 at the Berkeley County Championships so
no major decision there..Mcdonald has been impressive lately and will get beat but not pinned
as Baker will be a little rusty after lay off..and Barrett pinned "Grizzley" Bird at the
Berkeley County Championships and will repeat again at CVAL. Now do the math and oh by the way
it's spelled CRADLE.
January 23, 2001
From: Superman
comments: Hedgesville Parent do you honestly think! you could spot Martinsburg 10 pts and
still come out with the win? I mean enough of the fantasy lets talk reality
Keep the tab running..... M H
Kolb pins Pifer 6 0
Ballam pins Greer 6 6
Drapo md "Above Average" M. Barbour 6 10
E.Kesler by fall 12 10
Pezzanite by forfeit (Hess' Ribs) 18 10
"The One" B. Barbour pins Shell 24 10
Lord d J.Kesler 24 13
Moats md "The Cripler" S. Agoney 24 17
Snyder md J. Bird 24 21
Durst pins Dunham 30 21
Jackson md Everhart 34 21
Baker pins McDonald (with a cradel) 34 27
Files pins Castleman 34 33
"Grizzley"Bird md Barret 38 33
So....... If you want to spot those points go ahead but the FACT of the matter is Martinsburg will beat Hedgesville at CVAL These are all reasonable outcomes to matches. They have either already happend or came close to happening. Oh yeah "One" more thing If you guys think "The One" Billy Barbour should be overlooked at states your making at least "One" mistake. "Sir William" will be looking to show case his skills and his kid brother "The Little One" has been calling for an upset against Drapo so we will just see. MARTINSBURG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 23, 2001
comments: When did Grogg beat Easter?
January 23, 2001
From: Wrestling fan
comments: Ok I understand that when the dominent wrestler isn't strong enough to turn the
other wrestler he may let him up. But in this case he can't pin him therfore he has to let him
up. I totally get it. I understand that sometimes a wreslter may want to get a better workout
make the match a little longer or even give the other boy a chance. What I am sick of seeing is
a wreslter that is just cocky. I know that we have seen them. The ones that know they are going
to win the match and they are so good that they are no longer satisfied with just a quick pin.
These are the wreslters that want everyone in the room to know that they are the best and they
want everyone to see their skills. I just don't believe that is what the sport is all about. I
think the best way to show that you are the best is to do your thing and then move on so your
team mate can show how good he is next. And I am glad to see that someone out there will admit
that when they continue to shoot take downs for three minutes that they are just being cocky.
January 23, 2001
comments: i would like to congragulate the calhoun wrestling team for there dominating
performance at there invitational. i look forward to see them place in the top 5 this year and
probably some state champions. i think coach mike stump has done a fine job with these boys and
that it will show at the states. keep up the good work boys.
big ramsey
January 23, 2001
From: INDEPENDENCE PREDICTIONS
comments:
103 Snuffer 1st Regionals 3rd State
112 Blake 1st Regionals 5th State
119 Conley 1st Regionals 6th State
125 Sexton 1st Regionals 2nd State
130 Miller 2nd Regionals
135 Rhodes 3rd Regionals
140 Gilson 2nd Regionals
145 Wood 1st Regionals 2nd State
152 Bolen 1st Regionals 1st State
160 Rhodes 2nd Regionals 5th State
Lets Make it Happen
171 Brown 1st Regionals 2nd State
189 Moyer 1st Regionals 1st State
215 Stewart 1st Regionals 1st State
275 Keaton 1st Regionals 6th State
January 23, 2001
From: Mr. Ed
email: AAA State Rankings of Jan. 23
103 112 119 1 Sammy Bonasso FS 1 Matt Easter NIT 1 Matt Stevens PKB 2 Jacob Frerichs NIT 2 Kevin Ballam HED 2 Ryan Metz PS 3 Lucas Cappas MGT 3 Kyle Turnbull UN 3 Justin Stanley CM 4 Joshua Gorayeb WP 4 Jonathan Delligatti FS 4 Adam Kennedy WP 5 Justin Conley PS 5 Matt Wilson NM 5 Josh Casto RIP 6 David Campbell UN 6 Shane Grogg PS 6 Chantz Griffith JEF 7 Jeff Clark MUS 7 Jared Garvin MGT 7 Jason Drappo HED 8 Kurt Shumate NM 8 Griffin Stepitich JM 8 Brad Michalski FS 9 Jon Howard JM 9 Jonathan McFarland BRK 9 Jason Starsick NM 10 Brandon Kolb MAR 10 Jeremy Ray HUNT 10 Baxter Fullen HUNT 125 130 135 1 Nathan Kinsley UN 1 Robbie Williams HUNT 1 Devin Abshire JEF 2 Chris Johnson NIT 2 Derek Kennedy WP 2 John Duncan PS 3 Matt Bosley PS 3 Chris Gibbs CM 3 Wesley Lane HH 4 Matt Smith RIP 4 Justin Richart SA 4 Cody Shell BU 5 Jansen Arnold SA 5 Jared Hess HED 5 Mike Muldrew JM 6 Nick Duncan PP 6 Justin Hawes JEF 6 Anthony Delligatti FS 7 Kyle Mull 7 Randy Bodkin HH 7 Jeff Perroots UN 8 Brian Williamson PKB 8 Bryce Pickens PS 8 Adam Smith RIP 9 Justin Jones MUS 9 Joe Roberts SA 9 Daran Hays NM 10 Doug Bailes NC 10 Quinton Keaton Roane 10 Bill Barbour MAR 140 145 152 1 Robbie Ripley NIT 1 Bryan Moats HED 1 Nathan Pickens PS 2 Danny Lord HED 2 Derek George JM 2 Adam Schindler RIP 3 Blane Mayle BU 3 Jason Mays HUNT 3 Rick Hickman NM 4 Jed Ott NM 4 Victor Beard MUS 4 Andre McDonald JEF 5 Robb Pumphrey PP 5 Aaron Futten EF 5 Jonathan Holt FS 6 Justin Kessler MAR 6 Sonny Dye PS 6 Mike Staley HH 7 Josh Moore WP 7 Sean Agoney MAR 7 Matt Warner PP 8 Derek Carnefix HH 8 D.J. DeWees PtP 8 Josh Evans WW 9 Willis King RIP 9 Scott Hartlieb FS 9 Ben Geary EF 10 J.J. Schmitt PS 10 Scotty Marshall UNV 10 Justin Snyder HED 160 171 189 1 Casey Daggett PS 1 Matt Miller EF 1 Matt Sternthal EF 2 Craig Wallace PKB 2 Jeff Courtney FS 2 Robbie Key NC 3 Chris Taylor JM 3 Chris Daggett PS 3 Darren Marks PKB 4 Rob Osuch JEF 4 Joey Thomas HUNT 4 Matt Miller PRE 5 Travis Durst MAR 5 Ray Linger ELK 5 Andrew Starsick NM 6 Jon Bonecutter PtP 6 Joe Jackson MAR 6 Josh Boyd WP 7 John Dunham HED 7 Chuck Pauley NIT 7 Curtis Barber FS 8 Brandon Geary EF 8 Andrew Everhart HED 8 Ty Phalen RIP 9 Donnie Hill UN 9 Drew Day JEF 9 Jason Baker HED 10 Larry Conn HH 10 Alonzo Staats RIP 10 Ryan Fierro JEF 215 275 1 Jeff Noechel EF 1 Matt Clay HH 2 Aaron McCartney PS 2 Byron Wellman CM 3 Dustin Householder JEF 3 Chris Satterfield EF 4 John Wells JM 4 Chris Morrison PS 5 Mitch Hastings HUNT 5 Jeremiah McCourt BU 6 Ryan Frazier CM 6 Ryan Bird MAR 7 Jonathon Moales HH 7 B.J. Pruitt MUS 8 Matt Delligatti FS 8 Fred Persinger LC 9 John Dilworth BU 9 Jay Singleton FS 10 Mike Renner MUS 10 Jody Pauley GW
January 23, 2001
email: sagrappler@aol.com
comments: gandee beat delligati by about 10 or 12 points
January 23, 2001
From: anti rankings
comments: i think everyone should just quit looking at the rankings and quit arguing about
them. If you are the best wrestler you will win . Rankings are just a good way to ruin self
esteem or make a wrestler think he better than he actually is.
January 23, 2001
From: Smurf
comments: to Casey Hughes of Cameron - Congratulations on your 7th place finish at the OVAC
tournament this past weekend! ~Smurf
January 23, 2001
From: Jason Litten
comments: When a wrestler gets taken down and let up repeatedly its usually embarresing and it
should make them very mad.I think it is a good thing for them because if they don't want it to
happen again they should train twice as hard as they did before so they don't ever have to feel
that way again. Good luck FRANKFORT FALCONS! KICK some _ss.
January 23, 2001
From: Sir William
comments: I was just looking on this forum like most of the time and i noticed that someone
wrote down state champs but how could you say someone is going to win states are predict they
are when you dont know what is going to happen like for instance delligatti hurt his knee at
winners choice and he hurt it really bad and couldnt even walk on it. So i think you shouldnt
make any predictions are it could really make you fell dumb now the top ten in states are top
in region now that is understanding. But when you sit there and say someone is going to win
states that is crazy. records and everything are thrown out once you get to that level and it
is a whole new ball game. I wjust wanted to include that for this forum. Thank You.
January 23, 2001
From: J Hughes
email: JH145DEADSEXY@aol.com
comments: Yeah maybe Magnone wasn't working that hard to take Bellville down but I was there
and Bellville wasn't exactly shooting the daylights out of Magnone. I believe there should have
been no stall calls in that bout. I honestly believe that 189-275 needs to be called less for
stalling because we watch our light nimble wrestlers all day and get accustomed to fast paced
matches won on speed. When we get to 189 we expect the same and then refs expect it too and
then penalize when the big boys don't fly around. Congrats to both wrestlers but I think we
need to give the big guys a break. Let them go ahead and muscle around a little bit!
January 23, 2001
From: Coach Stroud
comments: Just wanted to say Thanks to all the wrestlers at Western Greenbrier JrHigh for a
total Team effort by each every member and Thanks to the matmads for your hard work. This was
WGJH first time at the WSAZ.
January 23, 2001
WGJH finshed third as team at SBM Tournament on 12/08/00 losing
to Harpers Ferry 39-42 and losing to Beckley Stratton 36-48
January 23, 2001
comments: New rankings from WRESTLING USA
Top 10 High Schools Mid Eastern Region
KY WV VA NJ MD DE
by Bill Swink
Fredericksburg VA
billswink@sprynet.com
1/23/01
1. Blair Academy NJ
2. Grundy VA
3. Paulsboro NJ
4. Great Bridge VA
5. St. Marks DE
6. Parkersburg-South WV
7. Phillipsburg NJ
8. Oak Glen WV
9. Kent County MD
10. St. Xavier KY
January 23, 2001
From: bystander
comments: i think everyone is making a mistake by overlooking joey thomas of huntington. has
everyone forgot that he was in the finals last year. everyone is arguing over miller courtney
and daggett and i think thomas is my pick for sleeper of the year. watch out!!
January 23, 2001
From: Indy Fan
comments: The Independence Patriots has a good shot of winning states this year if they get
there lineup right. Snuffer needs to be at 103 and Blake at 112 you could have 2 State place
winners instead of just at 103.
103 Snuffer needs to be here he is definatly a top 3 finisher
112 Blake could finish in the top 5
119 Conley 5th or 6th
125 Sexton 2nd or 3rd
130 Miller will score som points
135 Rhodes can score a few
140 Gilson can get some points on the board
145 Wood Potential State Champ a definate 2nd
152 Bolen A good shot to finish anywere between 1st and 3rd
160 Rhodes 4th to 6th depends on him
171 Brown Doing a great Job potential State Champ definate top 3
189 Moyer will return to State Finals and Bellville a good match
215 Stewart Most improved HE CAN WIN IT
275 Keaton Top 5 easy
The Patriots Have the Potential to place 11 guys at states and i think it will be enough to
grab the title from Oak Glen With a few upset wins for INDY and with Snuffer 103 and Blake at
112 it s going to be hard to beat them.
January 23, 2001
comments: To everyone who said i said band junior high wrestling from WSAZ I NEVER SAID
THAT. I said do not invite as many teams have an equal number of high school and junior high
teams. that would make the tounrment run smoother
January 23, 2001
From: TULSA NATIONALS
comments: Any Tulsa Results. how about some of the Young Guns like MIKE PRINCE and JAKE
JUSTICE how did they do Congrats to WV boys that went and competed expecially the EASTER
brothers National Champions. Someone give some results.
From: Wrestling Fan
comments: I just wanted to pass this information on. You see I stayed at the XXXXXXX in
Huntington this past weekend during the WSAZ Tourney and the cost was $70.85. My stay was from
Friday night till Saturday. Saturday the rate went back down to $35.00 dollars. I believe
that this jacking up of prices and taking advantage if sporting parents and teams is
rediculous. I would highly suggest that every team demand a better rate for their wrestlers in
the upcoming state tournament. So just remember that XXXXXXX raises their rates nearly
double during sporting events. Get the word out so nobody else is taken advantage of.
Editor's note: Serious charges here. Better delete the name of the Hotel/Motel
January 23, 2001
From: Ravenswood Follower
comments: To all the guys making predictions Dana Raban has quit the team. You might want to
make note of it.
January 23, 2001
comments: CONGRATULATIONS!! To the KENNEDY brothers. Great job!!And more to come.
January 23, 2001
From: PM11:06
comments: actually when I take people down and let them up I'm just being cocky.
January 23, 2001
From: IHS Patriot
comments: to whoever asked Barnette suffered a knee injury in football and is out for the year.
for whoever asked snuffer is way to small to wrestle 12 when you have guys that cut from 125
there. Also Sexton and Stewart didn't wrestle at WSAZ's due to slight injury and illness but
will be back soon enough.
January 23, 2001
comments: My predictions:
103-Bonasso
112-Grogg(he has beat Easter before he'll do it again)
119-Metz (he is looking stronger than anyone I've seen)
125-Johnson(good match between him and Kinsley but he'll be on top)
130-Kennedy
135-Abshire(It will be a good match with Duncan)
140-Ripley
145-Moats
152-Pickens
160-Daggett
171-Miller(good matches between Courtney and Daggett and Miller)
189-Sternthal
215-Noechel(with McCartney in a close 2nd)
HWT-Satterfield
January 23, 2001
From: Just a Fan
comments: I attended a Tournament this past weekend I won't say where. I saw a top seed 125
wrestler get beaten by a wrestler that wasn't even seeded (B-Team). I could not believe how the
boy that lost acted. You Win some you Lose Some. Take your loss in Stride usually there's a
next time you'll meet take it to the mat. Punching walls doesn't do anything___but hurt!!!
Take your losses like you take your wins! Head Up Shake hands!!! Be A MAN!!!!!
January 23, 2001
From: WVgrappler
comments: I think that there should be a seperate forum for Junior High and High Schools so
there would be less confusion.
January 23, 2001
From: Coach Stef
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: Keep Middle School/Junior High Wrestlers out of the WSAZ??!!!
You've got to be kidding!!!! WV wrestling is about getting kids
involved in a fantastic sport that promotes grades sportsmanship
and athleticism. Middle school and junior high wrestlers are the
future of wrestling in West Virginia. Surely the person with
the outrageous comment concerning "banning" young wrestlers from
the WSAZ tournament only wrote into the forum to get a response
from those who respond to the comments on the forum. Surely he
or she was not serious!
January 23, 2001
email: SAGrappler@aol.com
comments: Does anyone know if Logan has a 130 or 135? If you do would you please send me this
information. Thank you
January 23, 2001
From: a fan
comments: I have been watching and i think that Morgantown High has one of
the biggest turn around teams this year they have improved a lot so good job for MHS.
January 23, 2001
comments: could any one tell me how delligatti from fairmont senior did against gandee saturday
January 23, 2001
comments: this is to the so called "wrestling fan" you know the one that thinks that taking
people down over and over is cocky. you don't know much about wrestling do ya or you were one
of those wrestlers that got takin down over and over did you ever think that some wrestlers are
better on their feet than anywhere else so all i'm trying to say is think before you type.
January 23, 2001
comments: To Brent Sams: I still don't know how you do it but it seems as if you give a vivid
description of each championship jr. high/middle school bout. It is with real pleasure to read
your write-ups of each match. For those schools not making the trip it is like being at
matside to read your descriptions. Keep up the good work on an excellent job and one that has
got to be very difficult.
January 23, 2001
comments: Congratulations to Braxton County Middle School who came in 2nd in the Middle School
Division of WSAZ and 10th overall. Also congratulations to Brandon Digman 3rd place in the
110lb; Pat O'Malley 5th Place in the 165lb; and Glen Tanner 7th place in the 155lb. GREAT JOB
GUYS!!!!!! This is Brandon and Pat second year wrestling and Glen's first. We are extremely
proud of you!
January 23, 2001
comments: i think everyone is over looking mike minger of clay he is wrestling really good and
gave gregg of bs one yeck of a match last year and got stuck at the end but i think he will be
in the top three well think about it thanks
January 23, 2001
comments: What happened in the North Marion/Fairmont Senior match?? any results???
January 23, 2001
From: forum reader
comments: Personally and no offense to anyone i kind of like all the trash talk.Not only does
it keep things interesting but it also adds to the fun.Besides i don't think that Doc lets
anything that bad on here.I enjoy reading all of the rankings and the discussions that follow.
January 23, 2001
From: Someone That Knowa
comments: Has someone forgot about Point Pleasant's 160 Jon Bonecutter. He won the WSAZ.
People say that he had it won before he got there.Others say that in the states Shindler will
move up and kill him. If shindler was at the Wsaz and moved up would he hve beat Bonecutter
January 23, 2001
From: OVAC Wrestler
comments: How do you consider the penalty poin against Magnon questionable? He clearly never
tried to take Bellville down.
January 23, 2001
From: Casey Hughes
comments: Oops! Sorry about skipping Joe Weaver of Magnolia!! It sure is a feat what he has
accomplished for Magnolia's wrestling squad isn't it? Thanks for pointing that out Uncle Bo
and Brent are gonna be a mad at me huh? Congratulations Joe!
January 23, 2001
From: alphaOmega
comments: To Wrestling Fan.
In regards to wresters that score there points on there feet true it is only one part of
wrestling but a very important part and thats also called tactics if your better than your
opponent on your feet keep him there why not ? we are trying to win right ? I say use
whatever means are at your diposal :)
January 23, 2001
comments: does anyone know what weight ash gandee wrestled this weekend at ripley
January 23, 2001
From: To Mr. ED
comments: Nice predictions its about time to see someone with actual ones that make since
those are pretty good but dont count out Micheal Goerge from Pburg he will be near the top at
the end And also Great job to Lou Thomas for his impressive match with Matt MIller keep workin
Lou u can win it all buddy he should at least be ranked by the way.
January 23, 2001
comments: TO WRESTLING FAN: maybe sometimes u cant pin everybody and a person is hard to ride
so whats the point of wearing yourself out trying to do something thats hard to do and get
tired and get yourself pinned .. so i say if u cant ride someone but u can take them down do
it!!!