Originally Posted By: Mitch Beims
Bringing back some memories on this topic.
Was in the corner of the Luedke - Erisman match. At the time, I sure wasn't enjoying that match smile

**HA! Why is that?!

Was also matside during the Jake Kreigbaum (Abilene) - Cole Garcia (Colby) regional finals match in 2004. Garcia (soph) throws Kreigbaum (sr) in a headlock in OT to win inside a packed and stunned gym in Abilene. Kriegbaum's first and only loss in 3 years. He did get revenge a week later.

**Good point and described well. I saw both of those matches also. A "stunned gym in Abilene" says it all.

Some of my personal favorites were the Butch Kerns (Plainville) vs Todd Plummer (Oakley) 1989 state final match and the Kory Lira (Ulysses) vs Earl Jones (Coffeyville) I think state semifinal match in 2003.

**Lira and Jones -- saw that one to. What a battle. Lira was working his butt off to get a takedown and figure out an offense against Jones' defensive.


But will have to agree with Coach Williams and many others on the Strawn - Kern state finals match in 2006. That is the best HS match I have ever seen!


**Not just for the athleticism but also for their sportsmanship. They seemed like best friends during and after the match. Kern seemed to be smiling and having a blast. Amazing.

D. Dean Welsh, Junction City
***Dean plays well with others!!! ;-)