There definitely was more energy at the 4A tournament than in past years. I think some of that can be contributed to the team race not being completely decided until late as well as the announcers and their enthusiasm. The announcers did an amazing job all weekend introducing the wrestlers, and letting the fans know when and where the marque match ups were taking place and giving the fans some detail on the wrestlers and their past state placings. The music selection and the decibel levels added to the excitement as well. I didn't know the sound system there was as good as it was. Best State tournament I've been too!

I will say however, showcasing the finals under the lights is a pretty special experience that I personally don't want to get away from.

They have 2 announcers at the tournament in 321a. One of them butchers every name and every record in every weight class. One of them does not. But every single year the insist on having the one that butchers it badly do the announcing for the finals. I dont get it. I also liked having it all at once but i would make one small change. Runn 3 mats for finals. Wrestle 3rd and 4th and 5th and 6th at the same time at 106. Then stop and wrestle 1st and 2nd. Then do it again for each weight. I feel like the kids that made the finals had a little bit taken away from them.