I thought these two years were interesting. Remember that back then (I think there were only 12 weight classes – starting at 98 lbs and the Heavyweights (Unlimited) were anything over 185) – and 3A was in a different classification. Note: Information was from the KWCA link to Wrestling Champions.

1973 1-2A
Interesting because two schools had 9 champ’s out of 12 weights – Hm…Northwest Kansas??

Brown, Dave [Atwood] (Unlimited)
Vap, Jeff [Atwood] (167 lb.)
Lorimer, Jerry [Atwood] (155 lb.)
Holle, Kevin [Atwood] (145 lb.)
Wicke, Randy [Atwood] (119 lb.)

Pope, Steve [Hoxie] (112 lb.)
McClelland, Charles [Hoxie] (126 lb.)
Campbell, Ron [Hoxie] (132 lb.)
Prickett, Andy [Hoxie] (138 lb.)

Oh – Atwood won the team title and Hoxie was second.

1974 1-2A
The first State Championship Tourney that I attended in person – at Colby. Interesting because (if I remember right) St. Francis took only four kids, and all four of them won championships (someone correct me if that is wrong). Team-wise Sainty placed 2nd and Oakley 1st – I think Oakley had nine qualifiers with three champions.

Frewen, Mike [Saint Francis] (105 lb)
Schneider, Brad [Saint Francis] (145 lb.)
Holzworth, Randy [Saint Francis] (185 lb.)
Zuege, Leslie [Saint Francis] (Unlimited)