Criteria is usually fairly cut and dried, and with the exception of the Liberal tournament this year, most seeding meetings are run with some sense of legitimacy. Liberal simply did not consider this year's head to head matches in the criteria. Seeding is usually established by head to head competition this season, prior state place in same weight, different weight, prior finish at the same tournament the previous year, and overall record. Record against common opponents will often come into play late in the season if there is no actual head to head, but that is usually far down the list of criteria. Overall record vs "acknowledged strong opposition" (or some similar statement) is also a consideration, but usually not the first criteria by any means. Obviously, Norton wrestles a much stronger schedule than most 3A schools.