Two more to add to the list...

145 - Mitchell Means
189 - Boaz Beard

Boaz had considered going this year but had been asked too late. If we could plan a year ahead, I'm sure he could miss 1 baseball tournament. One of the issues that I think is holding us back is the lack of a State Dual team coordinator. We have tremendous coaches in Kansas. They need to focus on coaching and training our wrestlers. It is pressing them to wear too many hats to expect them to recruit potential wrestlers, encourage parent participation, create the itinerary for the trips, etc. Your point about the seniors is clear. Illinois, Iowa and Oklahoma had many seniors on their team. We have to establish a clear selection process that includes participation at State, Southern Plains camp and Southern Plains. Seeding points are all too important in giving your wrestlers the best chance to succeed.

We know the talent of Kansas wrestlers. If we had 1 of those 4 noted wrestlers that missed this year, I believe this team would have finished 3rd!