Originally Posted By: Brian K. Patton
I guess I don't get it! The seasons over why do we need the kshaa permission to have a all state? Can KWCA or USAWKS sponsor
it after high school state?


I would think that the USAWKS could. I suggested that on this forum several years ago. In a sense they already do except it only goes to 16 & Under so seniors and some juniors are not eligible for it. I think the USAWKS could do a Grand State High School tournament that would be a week or two after high school state that would include seniors so it would be open to all high school wrestlers from freshmen thru seniors. There would be no need for subs or districts with it. Without subs and districts and holding it closer to the end of the high school season, I think you would get more high schoolers participating in it than they do with the current USAWKS 14&U and 16&U classes. It could be and probably should be separate from the grade school tournament. That would allow the grade school tournament to consider adding 6 & under and possibly consider ending the season a little earlier as many have advocated. I think this is the closest thing that could be done for a Grand State in Kansas, because I just don't think it would be workable for all sports in Kansas and that evidently is a requirement for our state athletic association.


Vince Nowak
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