Every year, the Hays Daily News has predictions of the 3-2-1A State tourney. Two newspaper guys and two radio guys pick each weight class and top 3 teams. I can't get beaten by newspaper people! Here's my picks for each weight class. Feel free to poke holes in my predictions. I'll take any advice:
103: Trey Francka, Chase Co...wrestling very well and earned a nice regional championship
112: Clay Mulligan, Scott City...has already beaten Risewick of Norton twice. Those two will be in the finals
119: Dylan Schumacher, TMP...duh
125: Calvin Ochs, Hoxie...very tough decision. Calvin is wrestling well plus Humphrey and Hoehn are on the same side
130: Troy Bainter, Norton...double duh
135: Tagen Lambotte, Rossville...looking forward to finally watching this freshman
140: Kale Newell, Smith Center...Broeckelman from Norton is tough to pick against, but Newell's had the upper hand
145: Ky Biddle, Burden Central..tough last year. His side of the bracket is difficult
152: Tyler McMichael, Burden Central...another tough Burden Central wrestler. This will be a fun weight class
160: Tug Keiswetter, Norton...back-to-back for Tug
171: Spencer Shirk, Norton...on the same side as Eaton from Smith Center, who may still be dealing with knee issues
189: Tate Omli, Ell-Saline...what an all-around athlete!
215: Sione Siale, Chaparrel...the most difficult weight class for me to pick. Also like Hayes of Scott City and Guthmiller from Sainty
285: Dillon Salmans, Hoxie...should rebound to win #2
Teams:
1. Norton
2. Hoxie
3. Rossville
Let the debating begin....