The Ellis High School Web Team is looking for stories of interest involving wrestlers or coaches for the 321-A wrestling website. Anything you can offer is appreciated.

Thanks
Craig Amrein
camrein@usd388.k12.ks.us

An interesting story for you one of Norton's top upper weights and returning 3rd place finisher at state last year #4 state ranked sophomore Jacob Green suffered a season ending torn ACL two weekends ago at the Panther Classic in Phillipsburg

That will certainly shake up the team race.

It will hurt not having him in the line up but the rest of BlueJay wrestling team is ready to go and I know will step up at all cost to win another state title....the Jays had 5 kids out of the line up at the Panther Classic and only finished I think not 100% sure like 20 points out of first. They will be ready for regionals and state

That will definitely make a difference team-wise. Norton was 44 points out of 1st at Phillipsburg, though, but did have several kids not wrestling at the tournament. Regardless, we will learn a lot this weekend!

Must of learned alot won by 104 points and are taking 10 to state

I'm not sure if you're upset, BlueJay Pride? I was simply stating that it is always tough to win a team title, especially if you lose one of your top returning wrestlers. Norton always proves that they have what it takes.

As far as the actual topic of stories of interest, definitely Dalton Brand of Russell being legally blind but having a tremendous year would be a great story.

Not upset I'm just saying that having one of there good wrestlers out and having 10 kids qualify and winning by over 100 points shows alot and the Brand story is amazing it's definitely an E60 story

How about 3 regional champion brothers from Hoisington wrestling at State? Also, Brandon Ball is a 3-time state champion and has lost just 3 matches in high school, but may actually be an underdog to repeat

Caleb Austin of Greeley Co is a five-time state qualifier. In Kentucky they allow 7th & 8th graders wrestle high school.

The @KSontheMAT Podcast 321A State Preview is posted online.

Find out about a couple of standout wrestlers who are actually playing basketball this season, too.

I don't know if this is a story of interest, but it stood out to me. Looking at front side 2nd round of the 182 bracket. I couldn't help but notice some stellar records. I did not go through the rest of the brackets to see how they compare, but the combined records of these 8 wrestlers is 253-21 on the season.

Thanks a bunch for the leads. The website has been updated with some new stories and videos. Take a look. www.321wrestling.org

Also let us know of any other possible story leads.

Thanks
Craig Amrein
Ellis High School
camrein@usd388.k12.ks.us

Many new interviews and stories. A special Ball vs Austin rematch video for viewing right before finals. www.321wrestling.org

Craig Amrein
Ellis High School
camrein@usd388.k12.ks.us

The Ball boys are class acts. Caleb Austin could learn a few things...

I must have missed something. Don't know either of the warriors. The 138 final was worth the price of admission for both days. Austin handled himself as good as anyone would expect considering the intense wild finish! Shame on Kandy for talking trash on a kid behind the anonymity of a screen name. Might check the rules of the forum. Btw, Austin was working with kids in the hallway on moves. That sounds very classy to me.

My name is Kandy.. I watched three Ball boys wrestle, and only one win. Funny thing is, they all acted the same. Well mannered boys who were respectful. I saw alot of that from a ton of teams today, but not all.

It was a great match, the podium behavior, was different...

Patrick, you did miss something. Austin unfortunately would not complete a handshake with Hoisington's coaches following the match. then, halfheartedly accepted his medal and shoved it in his pocket before jumping off of the podium before pictures are even complete. When the crowd called him out on it, he flipped off the crowd with both hands. Just no sportsmanship.

Kandy, if you are going to make negative comments about a group or individual you MUST give your true full name per forum rules, Especially with a youth. Changing your profile and removing ottowacountywrestling doesn't help your case either. Like I said I don't have a dog in the fight. My son is Alex Cavanaugh and wrestles for Rossville. No secrets here and no agenda. Good night.