I coached a HS kid this weekend that is wrestling 14U and he placed at HS state and he lost to a VERY good 8th grader in the finals. Also I know that Anthony Capul wrestling for Brawlers bumped up to the HS division recently and lost to a HS State RUNNER UP 3-2. So whether or not people think that HS State placers shouldn't wrestle 14U shouldn't count some 8th graders out. I believe in good competition just as much as the next guy and think even if they place in HS that shouldn't restrict them from wrestling 14U. But with that said that is just MY OPINION and I understand those who think they shouldn't wrestle 14U as well.