It seems some people did not read all of my comment. let me put it in simpler terms. For example say a 5a regional has six wrestlers in 135 that placed in state and all have been top wresters throughout the year at that weight. 2 are not going to qualify for state. correct you following so far. Then there is another 5a regional has a wrestler qualify for the state tournament with a record of 7-25 this is not fair for the other two wrestlers for their hard work. Still following? If these two regionals had been combined making a 16 man regional and qualifying the same number of kids as if it were two regionals to make a 16 man bracket at state the two wrestlers with winning records and top wrestlers in the state may possibly make it to the state tournament while the 7-25 wrestler may not. This would make the first two rounds at state in 5a/6a more exciting. I hope that this clarifies my point and hope it was simple enough to understand for some who don't read so well.