What is wrong with giving a kid another chance at Districts? The likelihood of a 5th or 6th placer placing in the top 4 to move onto State is unlikely so why not let a kid have a few more matches.

Do we remember the Olympics? When Michelle Kwan couldn't compete they called in the alternate! Was that fair? How about if she performed well enough to win the Gold? Would the competitors be screaming that it was unfair because she was an alternate and didn't qualify? No!

Subs, Districts and State is nowhere near the level of Olympic competition - if the Olympians can handle it I'm sure our young wrestlers can as well!