Roberson-Spaulding was the most exciting 2-1 "barn-burner" I've seen. 2 great champions.

As for Akin-Richardson, I preferred Akin's 15-0 tech fall in freestyle 2 monthes later at BVN, but Landon's win was HUGE! I think Akin teched or pinned all at state his senior year. Brewster may have gotten upset in the semis.

Others to consider:

1981 Sunflower Classic (grand state) Eric Koehler beat Melvin Douglas I think 14-12...WOW at 167 lbs, same tournament 138 lbs, David Ray beat Oakley 4 timer Troy Sporer 9-6 though Sporer got Ray in a tight near cradle for nearly a minute late in the match and couldnt turn him. Coach Jay Robinson was there to give his new Hawkeye recruit his medal.

2002 Curtis Baylor beating Troy Medill in OT 16-14 is one of the best clashes I have ever witnessed anytime, anyplace, anywhere... it stands right up there with all of 'em!

Kevin Klemm