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Post by colanowski on Feb 13, 2024 8:06:15 GMT -5
Well well well...Would you look at that. We made it to the week of states... What I learn more and more every day is that I hate the way our current classification system. But i'm preaching to the choir... Rounded out the second batch of regional championships and there were a few things I saw... - Where the heck did William Fleming come from?!? I watched them clean house at region 5C and was impressed with the way they competed. Tough style, gritty wins, and they had some swagger to em! Whoever this coach is (Pardon my ignorance) has officially entered my coach of the year list.
- Landstown tops Grassfield and Cosby at the 6A regional. Nasir Edmonds reverses a state final loss from last year and hands James Bland his first loss of the season at HWT. Grassfield's Nick Moore beats 3x State Champ Eli Cramer from Cosby and will make this week interesting...
- Have you seen the amount of girls that qualified for the boys states this year? I wouldn't be shocked if it was in the double digits! Hats off to these young ladies...women's wrestling has come so far and these ladies came to scrap!
- I didn't notice it until this weekend...3 of the 4 regions in 6A are Fredericksburg and North. 1 region is Richmond and east. Pretty weird makeup.
Here are some things I'm looking forward to this week at states including matchups and my prediction for all 7 team champs - 6A 106-Carter Shin, Peyton Van Hoven and Royce Wetzler makes for an interesting group. PVH and Royce will meet in the semifinals with a shot to meet Shin in finals. Ive had this on my radar all season!
- 5a 157 - The two best kids in the weight meet in the semifinals. 2x State Champ Caleb Neal from GB will take on Carson Main from Riverbend. Main is a 2x finalist and won two years ago. This will be a fun one
- 3A Team Title - I truly believe Staunton River is the best team in the state top to bottom. But at first glance they only have 9sq compared to New Kent's 13.
- 3A 150 - Noah Nininger is one of the top p4p best wrestlers in the state. Billy Tyler is one of the best young talents in the state. Could we see a massive upset? Or will the upperclassmen hold off the young phenom?
- VISAA Team Title - STC is without a doubt the #1 VISAA Team in the state. Benedictine gave them a run for their money in the dual. PVI was second a year ago and has brought him some fire power to compete.
- 6A 126 - Simon vs Sanders in the semis will be fireworks. Sanders is hungry to finally get a title. Simon is itching to get back to the top of the podium. This one alone is worth the price of admission.
- 6A 285- Nasir Edmonds reversed a state finals loss from last year beating Bland in the regional finals. Throw Joseph Lubinskas into the mix this one could be interesting.
- 5a team title-I think this is a three horse race between Great Bridge, Independence, and Cox BUT...As I mentioned earlier William Fleming looked scrappy at regionals. I'm not saying they'll win...but i think they'll throw a wrench into things.
I'm sure there's so much more i'm missing across the 98 state championship brackets...But one man can only share but so much brilliance.
What are you looking forward to most this weekend? Matchups? Team races?
BUT before I leave you...a few last things.
1. Be prepared...the big news I've been hinting out all season is coming any day now. I've received approvals from the first line of defense. This will be the biggest thing to happen to VA Wrestling since the VHSL shifted the classes in 2014. BELIEVE THAT!
2. I will have my full list of coach of the year finalist to be voted on in a poll NEXT WEEK! Feel free to submit anyone you believe should be on the ballot!
3. Anyone who posts "calm before the storm" this weekend will be put into forum jail.
4. Following the conclusion of the VHSL season I will be doing a live stream one day next week on social media in which I will call "The State of the Union". If you wish to be a special guest and make an appearance please shoot me a message. Would love to chop it up and share my thoughts with some likeminded individuals.
And for today my friends...That is all.
I wish all the coaches and athletes good luck and good health heading into this weekend. Take nothing for granted and be grateful for this opportunity.
Signing Off...
-COlanowski
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Post by smlwc28 on Feb 13, 2024 8:24:43 GMT -5
Thanks for your weekly updates. I look forward to reading them. One clarification, Staunton River has 11 sq.
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Post by chrisrowe on Feb 13, 2024 9:02:57 GMT -5
William Fleming's coaching staff deserves a ton of credit for getting the most out of the kids. And they will continue to get better as a program. However, they will not be a top 5 team at States this year. The fact Fleming won 5C says more about how weak the region really is.
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Post by luffy on Feb 13, 2024 9:12:26 GMT -5
SR has 11 going to state not 9. They had 7 champions, 3 runner ups and a 3rd place kid at region.
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Post by swvawatcher on Feb 13, 2024 10:20:29 GMT -5
William Fleming's coaching staff deserves a ton of credit for getting the most out of the kids. And they will continue to get better as a program. However, they will not be a top 5 team at States this year. The fact Fleming won 5C says more about how weak the region really is. how good is the kid at 113 from Flemming? never saw him this year |
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Post by rollin on Feb 13, 2024 10:46:50 GMT -5
I’m on the western end of the state and I’m more excited to see the class1-3 state in Salem. Grundy should run away with the class 1 team title (Rural Retreat is young and Riverheads went up to Class 2) and has the opportunity to chase state tournament records with many of their wrestlers ranked in all class rankings. Individual matches from Class1 to watch - 113 Looney vs Gibson, 138 Castle vs Pennwright, 150 has several tough kids including returning champ Gordon, 165 is wide open, 190 Looney vs Ashworth, 215 Bush!
Class 2 will be an exciting team race with Strasburg and Poquoson battling it out for the title. Burks and Potter are both going for their 4th state titles and neither are locks! 120 Forbes vs Dean, 126 Spears vs Jones (semi), 132 Yowell, 144 Rector vs Stewart, 150 Burks vs Haas, 157 Jacobson vs Williams (semi),
190 Miller!
Class 3 is Staunton Rivers tournament to lose. They have put together the best team in Virginia this year. Looking to see 138 Brady Hand, 150 Noah Ninninger , 165 Ayers vs Robie. Should be a great weekend of competition in Salem!
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Post by tmac4210 on Feb 13, 2024 11:08:44 GMT -5
William Fleming's coaching staff deserves a ton of credit for getting the most out of the kids. And they will continue to get better as a program. However, they will not be a top 5 team at States this year. The fact Fleming won 5C says more about how weak the region really is. I was shocked that William Flemming won their region as well. I think the coach does deserve a lot of credit but I agree they will not be remotely close to the top 5 teams in the state this year either. |
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Post by rangersean on Feb 14, 2024 8:24:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the update but I dont see the prediciton for all 7 team champs as stated below. I think you only predicted 3A and 5A did you leave off the other 5 by accident?
Here are some things I'm looking forward to this week at states including matchups and my prediction for all 7 team champs
6A 106-Carter Shin, Peyton Van Hoven and Royce Wetzler makes for an interesting group. PVH and Royce will meet in the semifinals with a shot to meet Shin in finals. Ive had this on my radar all season!
5a 157 - The two best kids in the weight meet in the semifinals. 2x State Champ Caleb Neal from GB will take on Carson Main from Riverbend. Main is a 2x finalist and won two years ago. This will be a fun one
3A Team Title - I truly believe Staunton River is the best team in the state top to bottom. But at first glance they only have 9sq compared to New Kent's 13.
3A 150 - Noah Nininger is one of the top p4p best wrestlers in the state. Billy Tyler is one of the best young talents in the state. Could we see a massive upset? Or will the upperclassmen hold off the young phenom?
VISAA Team Title - STC is without a doubt the #1 VISAA Team in the state. Benedictine gave them a run for their money in the dual. PVI was second a year ago and has brought him some fire power to compete.
6A 126 - Simon vs Sanders in the semis will be fireworks. Sanders is hungry to finally get a title. Simon is itching to get back to the top of the podium. This one alone is worth the price of admission.
6A 285- Nasir Edmonds reversed a state finals loss from last year beating Bland in the regional finals. Throw Joseph Lubinskas into the mix this one could be interesting.
5a team title-I think this is a three horse race between Great Bridge, Independence, and Cox BUT...As I mentioned earlier William Fleming looked scrappy at regionals. I'm not saying they'll win...but i think they'll throw a wrench into things.
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Post by tmac4210 on Feb 14, 2024 10:14:47 GMT -5
Sanders pinned Simon earlier this year at the Richmond Invitational. l I think the match will be closer than their last match, but I think Sanders will take care of business. Flemming might be scrappy, but I personally do not expect them to really compete with the Loudoun County and Beach schools.
Also, I think that the 6A 132 Bracket is going to be very tough w/Easlick (Westfields), Rubin (TJ), Moore (Grassfield), and Knight (MV) and seeing who comes out on top between those 4.
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Post by mvmm20 on Feb 14, 2024 12:08:03 GMT -5
Sanders pinned Simon earlier this year at the Richmond Invitational. l I think the match will be closer than their last match, but I think Sanders will take care of business. Flemming might be scrappy, but I personally do not expect them to really compete with the Loudoun County and Beach schools. Also, I think that the 6A 132 Bracket is going to be very tough w/Easlick (Westfields), Rubin (TJ), Moore (Grassfield), and Knight (MV) and seeing who comes out on top between those 4. 132 will undoubtedly be a great weight, but Rubin is wrestling at 126 (having won districts and Region 6C at that weight), and at 132 you are missing 2-time state champion Tristan Corbin (Robinson) and 3-time champion Eli Cramer (Cosby). Cramer DID lose to Moore in the Region 6A finals, but it was a tight match (6-5), and given that he is 12-0 lifetime at 6A States it would be foolish to count him out. Unfortunately, because of that loss, Corbin and Cramer will meet in the Quarterfinals . . . so yes, that's five prior state championships in a second-round match . . . |
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Post by tmac4210 on Feb 14, 2024 12:16:39 GMT -5
Sanders pinned Simon earlier this year at the Richmond Invitational. l I think the match will be closer than their last match, but I think Sanders will take care of business. Flemming might be scrappy, but I personally do not expect them to really compete with the Loudoun County and Beach schools. Also, I think that the 6A 132 Bracket is going to be very tough w/Easlick (Westfields), Rubin (TJ), Moore (Grassfield), and Knight (MV) and seeing who comes out on top between those 4. 132 will undoubtedly be a great weight, but Rubin is wrestling at 126 (having won districts and Region 6C at that weight), and at 132 you are missing 2-time state champion Tristan Corbin (Robinson) and 3-time champion Eli Cramer (Cosby). Cramer DID lose to Moore in the Region 6A finals, but it was a tight match (6-5), and given that he is 12-0 lifetime at 6A States it would be foolish to count him out. Unfortunately, because of that loss, Corbin and Cramer will meet in the Quarterfinals . . . so yes, that's five prior state championships in a second-round match . . . I totally forgot about Cramer and Corbin. It is going to be one tough bracket. |
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Post by turdferguson on Feb 15, 2024 7:50:09 GMT -5
Since I haven't seen anyone say it yet...
CONGRATS ON THE BABY PUDDIN
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Post by tmac4210 on Feb 16, 2024 15:48:24 GMT -5
Sanders pinned Simon earlier this year at the Richmond Invitational. l I think the match will be closer than their last match, but I think Sanders will take care of business. Flemming might be scrappy, but I personally do not expect them to really compete with the Loudoun County and Beach schools. Also, I think that the 6A 132 Bracket is going to be very tough w/Easlick (Westfields), Rubin (TJ), Moore (Grassfield), and Knight (MV) and seeing who comes out on top between those 4. 132 will undoubtedly be a great weight, but Rubin is wrestling at 126 (having won districts and Region 6C at that weight), and at 132 you are missing 2-time state champion Tristan Corbin (Robinson) and 3-time champion Eli Cramer (Cosby). Cramer DID lose to Moore in the Region 6A finals, but it was a tight match (6-5), and given that he is 12-0 lifetime at 6A States it would be foolish to count him out. Unfortunately, because of that loss, Corbin and Cramer will meet in the Quarterfinals . . . so yes, that's five prior state championships in a second-round match . . . Knight blanked Cramer in the quarters 7-0 setting up a terrific semis between him and Corbin. |
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Post by matman on Feb 16, 2024 18:19:19 GMT -5
We just had #4 Davion Clarke Hermitage vs #3 Joseph Johnson Independence. In the semis match. Davion Clarke won the match letting the people know don't mess with him What does that even mean? Was the guy teasing him? Turning the bathroom lights off while he crapped? Do random people just mess with him? |
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Post by stopstalling37 on Feb 16, 2024 18:37:59 GMT -5
We just had #4 Davion Clarke Hermitage vs #3 Joseph Johnson Independence. In the semis match. Davion Clarke won the match letting the people know don't mess with him What does that even mean? Was the guy teasing him? Turning the bathroom lights off while he crapped? Do random people just mess with him? Just an overly excited parent I would guess |
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