I don't think there isn't a kids on the mat that doesn't (or shouldn't) have winning a state title as a goal. Are saying that a kids state title doesn't matter?

There may be a few kids that are 14U freshman state placers that the 14U may be the only legit shot at state title ever. To say that he doesn't need it to make Kansas wrestling better is a shame. We all know that there are kids that never have that chance, and if they think this is their year even in 14U then have at it. It is within the stated rules. How many kids get 4th, 5th and 6th consecutive years? I get that is higher than 4 timers. So that 14U may be the only year to get the title. Wrestling is a individual sport.

I think Will and Chief are missing that some of these kids have busted their buts to be where they are and if they have to wretle 14U to get a state title so be it, I still bet it won't be handed to them. It will also be developing the 8th graders in that group also.

I have a 8th grader and I am sure the freshmen in his bracket will help him improve over the next few weeks, how is that different than the upperclassmen helping the freshmen that have been getting the same "developement" all year.

Bottom line if they go up they are beign developed, if they go 14U they are developing the one below. Same thing right?