I think the better question is what sort of mindset does a kid have to wrestle again after having their heartbroken after losing what may have been a very close match in the State Finals? That competitor is already at a disadvantage mentally coming in. I know it's easy to say "well x wrestler should have himself prepared mentally" but as we all know it's tough to get many young kids mentally ready to wrestle in the first place, especially when you get into the 10us and 8us.

Furthermore, I think it kind of takes away from the ambiance of setting up medal contender introductions, wrestling through the finals, and then having yet another round of challenges after that. I understand this is something that they do at some of the national kids tournaments, however that doesn't mean it is what is right or best for USAWKS.