Greg, when KSHSAA puts the same emphasis on middle school athletics and mandates the same season across the state as they do with high school I would then advocate following this rule. Until then we are putting kids at a disadvantage and Truth is they won't because middle school athletics is not high school. For the record if a wrestler's coach or school had an issue with their wrestler competing outside their schedule I would encourage them to respect that. Also worth noting, I've came to this opinion after witnessing for years kids electing to not support their middle school or those that do go backwards in their skills (late season). For those areas in the state that have figured out the early season is the best this discussion means little and I applaud them. For those that don't it is a very difficult decision where to wrestle. And, it shouldn't be!!