Its like this every year, it has nothing to do with competition or better kids. Its all about numbers. 3a/4a has 64 schools. They fill 16 spots at state = Top 25%. 5a/6a has 32 schools they still fill 16 spots at state = Top 50%

We voted on a change this year, to switch to 2 regionals for 5a/6a and take the top 8 from each. It wont change that 50% of kids still compete but it would not leave a good wrestler at home, I am all for it.

On average at my regional you win one match you are going to state. this would fix the problem.