Will and Maybe,

If we combined 5A and 6A, sixteen kids would get to participate in state instead of thirty-two. Six kids would get to mount the podium instead of twelve. How in the world does denying young people the opportunity to feel good about themselves make wrestling better?

I don't know that the 6A state sixth placer in each weight class is less of an athlete than the 4A state sixth placer in those same weight classes. I am sure there are statistics that can make that argument, just as someone surely can make the same claim the other way. Even if it is true, SO WHAT?

How can wrestling in Kansas possibly be harmed in a system that allows more kids to stand in the sunshine?

Now, I would like to get back to my question to Bob and Roy. What are the advantages of two 16 man regionals advancing 8 to state for 6A?

Gary Ulmer