Is it just me or does there really seem to be some tension between the 4 classifications of wrestling in Kansas this year. Sounds like there is only one way to solve it. A wrestling match.

Oh wait, we have one coming up. The Senior Classic. Here is a possible look at the lineups of both the teams:

Large School v.s. Small School
112: Dalton Miller-Campus v.s. Nathan Reed-Colby

119: Blaine Smith-Salina South v.s. Zach Sparr-Rose Hill

125: Garrett Jones-Ark City v.s. Brett LaMar-Silver Lake
Steven Plott-Salina South v.s. Logan Singular-Clay Center

130: Lane Greenlee-Garden City v.s. Colt Rogers-Smith Center

135: Kash Biddle-Ark City v.s. Chase Nichter-Valley Center

140: Vance Oliver-Winfield v.s. Tyler Anderson-Clay Center

140/145: Cody Shavlik-Derby v.s. Danny Floyd-Osborne

145: Joey Dozier-Garden City v.s. Aaron Morgan-Abeline
Tyler Davis-McPherson v.s. Kaenon Keiswetter-Norton or Derrick Weller-Piper

152: Jason Seibel-Salina South v.s. Cade Blair-Valley Center
Andrew Laib-Emporia or Jake Walker-STA v.s. Sage Thimmesch-Garden Plain

160: Logan Gaskill-Emporia v.s. John Hambleton-Labette County
Todd Curtis-Gardner Edgerton v.s. Nick Thibault-Halstead

171: Parker Madl-Blue Valley v.s. Benny Armstrong-Andale
Evon Royal-Junction City v.s. Matt Atwood-Smith Center

189: Jonathan Truman-KMC v.s. Dylan Walker-El Dorado

215: Mark Kolmer-Emporia v.s. Ethan Jirak-Oakley
Kyle Caylor-Wichita NW v.s. Taylor Wuthnow-Abilene

285: Beau Bennett-Pittsburg v.s. BJ Finney-Andale
Trey Page-Wichita NW v.s. Tank Burns-Columbus
Lorenzo Serna-Emporia v.s. Cody Huffman-Douglass or Jared Rice-Phillipsburg

Very solid list.. Left out one.. Danny Floyd 140 for Osborne. He may not light up the score board but he may be one of the bigger dark horses in this state.... Kid is talented. Tons of natural talent and he wrestles very smart.

I want to see Floyd vs. Anderson or Floyd vs Nitcher. I know it won't because all are considered small school.

Yeah, I kind of missed him. I couldn't find a matchup of a state finalist senior at 140 from the upperclasses besides Vance Oliver. I'll add Floyd to the list above though.

when is this planned to go down and where?

March 21, 2010 - Emporia High School!

Thats a bad time to have it. Seniors are leaving the next day for Va Beach.



Mel

We havent received the itenary yet but the Seniors usually Fly out on Wednesday. Their weigh-ins are Thursday the 25th and dont wrestle in until Friday the 26th.

Might want to add Jace Campbell. It would be too bad if kid that placed 2nd 3rd 2nd 1st didn't get to be a part of the dual.

This was not meant to be a slight to Jace Campbell, I just couldn't find him a good matchup, the same thing happened with Danny Floyd. I really wanted to put Jace into the roster, but there was no marquee matchup with a senior placer from 5A or 6A at 135. Both of the placers besides, Kash Biddle, finished 6th with over 15 losses apiece. There were also very few 130 or 140 wrestlers who could fit into a decent matchup for Campbell. For me Nitcher gets the nod with 2 state championships, a runner-up finish, and a 3rd place medal. What I could see happening for the 135 class is a double match for Biddle with Nitcher and Campbell.

Is Jace planning on following in your footsteps and attending Colby CC or is he looking elsewhere?

He's still thinking about it. I don't think he'll go to Colby though. He'll probably wait until after nationals before he makes up his mind.

Hopefully they can find a match for him. If nothing else it would be nice to have another match going into Nationals.

The wrestlers that are supposed to wrestle in this how do they find out that they are in it and when to be there and what not

What about Dillon Charland and Isaac Ruiz? I know that neither won state as a senior but one is a state champ and the other has been in the finals 3 times. I dont know, just thought it would be nice to see them in the dual as well. I believe they deserve it. Two great young men!!

Has their been an "official" lineup selected for this event? If so who? Thanks

Zach this is FYI: The KWCA is currently working on the line ups. We met on Sunday here in Manhattan and selected the teams. The one guideline we follow is also Senior State Champions are asked first. This was established back in the late 1980 s when we put this event on it was a wish of Coach Bob Cairns of Trailhands Wrestling Club. I will tell you that I received a phone call last night and several state champions have declined invitations. After I make several post. I will be calling several 6 A state runner ups to fill some spots. I hope this helps. If you have questions or concerns feel free to email me at robertgo@manhattan.k12.ks.us Thank you RMG

I too was involved for 20+ years with the Senior Classic. It is not about the match-ups it is about the reward of being invited as a senior state champion. Senior state champs should always get the first opportunity.

Thanks for the info, I was just curious about the line-up.

I am wondering with all of the increasing opportunities to wrestle after the season if it is taking a toll on interest for the Senior Classic. The S.W.MO. vs S.E.KS. dual is just the most recent example. Has the Senior Classic run it's course?

I do not think so! But I am all about getting opportunities for young people. I know it is a lot work and attention to detail for the Class reps. But once we get to the meet.It is worth the effort. One year I was in Cleveland, Ohio with Tanner and Phil a couple of my wrestlers and I had to coordiante seniors from my hotel phone. Now that was a heck of a bill. If the State Champion is unable to particpate. No problem the KWCA ask the next highest finisher. i just got off the phone with a 5A Coach and a 6A wrestler and I am glad I was able to find them before we start spring break this Friday. Have a GREAT DAY. RMG

I love all the opportunities for our ks wrestlers. a little dissapointed that some of our seniors are turning down this opportunity. i understand injuries and prior commits, but this is the marquee event for our state. lots of athletes aren't invited that would love this chance. i'll be there in emporia. and i'll watch some of the best in our state compete.

Senior Classic
The Class of 2010
March 21 @ Emporia High School


Small Schools vs Big Schools



Wt
Small Class
Large Class
Match Team
Coaches
112 (EX) Trevor Boyer Mill Valley vs Issac Ruiz Junction City
119 Brett Lamar Silver Lake vs Blaine Smith Salina South
135 (EX) Colt Rogers Smith Center vs Chase Nitcher Valley Center
135(EX) Jace Campbell Oakley vs Derrick Weller Piper
140 (EX) Tyler Anderson Clay Center vs Danny Floyd Osbourne
145 Aaron Morgan Abilene vs Tyler Davis McPherson
152 Cade Blair Valley Center vs Jason Seibel Salina South
152 Sage Thimmesh Garden Plain vs Trip Hiller Olathe South
160 Nick Thaibault Halstead vs Austin Willis Shawnee Heights
160 John Hambleton Labette County vs Logan Gaskill Emporia
171 Matt Atwood Smith Center vs Evon Royal Junction City
189 Dylan Walker Eldorado vs Steven Cooksley Seaman
215 Ethan Jirak Oakley vs Josh Hicks Goddard
215 Taylor Wuthnow Abilene vs Kyle Caylor Wichita Northwest
285(EX) Beua Bennett Pittsburg vs Trey Page Wichita Northwest




Date: Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2010 2:00 P.M.

Location: Emporia High School, 3302 W. 18th, Emporia KS 66801

Who: Kansas Senior Wrestlers

Admission: $3.00 per person. Coaches with a current USAW membership card and KWCA members receive free admission.

Format: Dual format with Big Schools (6A and 5A) vs. Small Schools (4A and 321A). We will wrestle three 2-minute periods with National Federation Folkstyle rules applicable.

USA Card: Each wrestler must have a current USA Wrestling card with them to participate. Cards will be available for purchase at the event for $35.00.

Sponsorship: The Senior Classic is sponsored by the KWCA and USA Wrestling, and also by the USA Kansas-Kids organization. This allows us to have a first-class event with very minimal cost to the participants. We would like to thank these sponsors for their support of this fine event.