The number of 6a wrestlers in Div. I wrestling is no surprise. It is hard to imagine the quality of athlete that can filter down from a school of almost 2,000 kids.

Added to the shear numbers, the sophisticated weight rooms and weight programs, the year around wrestling clubs, and almost constant camps and clinics makes fertile ground for those great athletes.

I admire greatly the depth of the small school programs, but I think you will find that in most instances the 5a and 6a state champions are going to be hard to beat. Their numbers dictate great athletes and their access to the sport is hard to duplicate in small communities

I have heard Bronco Wrestler say that the reason there are more Div. I wrestlers from 6a is that the coaches can fly into Kansas City or Wichita more easily than they can Russell. I have a feeling that if there is a really great prospect anywhere in the state then the Div. I coach will find away to get there.

Gary Ulmer