The KWCA is proud to again be hosting the Battle of the Best Senior All-Star Dual. This year's format will be similar to last year's dual format. We will strive to create the best match-ups for our most decorated wrestlers we can- regardless of class or state location.

Participants will receive Fight Shorts and Shirts to compete in.

Information:
When: THURSDAY March 24, 2016, 7pm (FYI: Due to Easter Weekend- USAWKS State will be Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th).
Where: Kansas ExpoCentre, Topeka KS
Who: SENIORS ONLY.
Requirements: Must fill out the form below and have a USAW-KS card (can be purchased on site if necessary).
Format: Dual format
Weights: NFHS weights with a 10 pound growth allowance (ex: 126 = 136 actual weight).
Match #: We will limit the match number to approximately 10 during the event.

To be considered you need to fill out the form found at this link no later than March 3rd. Selections will be made the week after the state wrestling tournament.

https://goo.gl/JF7ayQ

Wrestlers (or their Coaches or Parents) can complete the form.

Here is a link to last year's live stream.

http://thecube.com/event/kwca-senior-classic-battle-of-the-best-480202

Great event, the Fight shorts and shirt are cool for the kids.

For the viewers online it was hard to keep track.

Just a suggestion to wear singlet's.

The event was a great one last year! Lot of hard work goes into planning it. And the wrestlers always put on a great show. I also prefer the singlets over the shorts/shirts.

Having the event in the Expocentre is perfect, a great venue.

I think regardless the outfit, they need a different color for each team, to make the distinction easier for the fan/viewer.

Agreed that would be more what I was thinking even though I said singlet.

Just looked at responses- we've got close to 30 wrestlers currently expressing interest! If you are a wrestler, parent, or coach that knows of a deserving wrestler, please fill out the form to put them in for consideration!

https://goo.gl/JF7ayQ

Currently, approximately 60 wrestlers have been submitted for consideration for the BATTLE OF THE BEST! Some of the most decorated seniors in the state are on the list- could be some amazing match-ups! If you would like to be considered, please complete the google doc found at the link below.

https://goo.gl/JF7ayQ

Entries are due by 3pm March 3rd!

Good luck this weekend to all wrestlers! Have fun and get after it!

Approaching 80 entrants so far, and some potential GREAT match-ups! Get entered by 3pm Thursday March 3rd for consideration!

The Line-ups have been finalized for the Battle of the Best on March 24th. A big thank you to these athletes and coaches for agreeing to put on a great show for the wrestling fans in the state of Kansas!

The teams are:

Grey Team
195 Jose Montoya Shawnee Mission West
195 Noah Ornelas Wichita Northwest
220 Corey Atkins Goddard
113 Skylar Johnson Norton
120 Dekhyale McFarland Olathe East
126 Case Pemberton Prairie View
132 Chris Deters Marysville
138 Justin Rieschick Holton
152 Reno Hughey Eldorado
160 Mike Kasson Norton
170 Brett Moon Maize
170 Dalton Peters Salina Central
182 Gavin Lively Norton

Coaches:
321A Bill Johnson Norton
5A Brett Means Goddard

VS

Red Team
195 Bailey Kelly Topeka Seaman
195 Ethan Dean Santa Fe Trail
220 Austn Hart Colby
113 Alex Cavanaugh Rossville
120 Nick Ornelas Chanute
126 Griffin Bossingham Andover
132 Sam Elliott BVNW
138 Carter Wessling Beloit
152 Tyler Cory St. Marys
160 Brady Vogel Chanute
170 Alan Clothier Lawrence
170 Jacob Smith Turner
182 Isaac Luellen Rossville

Coaches
4A Matt Sims Colby
6A Bob Gonzales Manhattan

No heavy's, disappointed. Mine was interested.

Heard over the weekend that the Luellen/Lively match is not going to happen. Can somebody please tell me this is incorrect?

This is correct- the Luellen/Lively match is a scratch.

Always a good show

We've had one more scratch. Austin Hart from Colby is unable to compete. Victor Monarrez from Liberal has agreed to step in on short notice.

Line-ups are:

Grey Team
195 Jose Montoya Shawnee Mission West
195 Noah Ornelas Wichita Northwest
220 Corey Atkins Goddard
113 Skylar Johnson Norton
120 Dekhyale McFarland Olathe East
126 Case Pemberton Prairie View
132 Chris Deters Marysville
138 Justin Rieschick Holton
152 Reno Hughey Eldorado
160 Mike Kasson Norton
170 Brett Moon Maize
170 Dalton Peters Salina Central
182 Gavin Lively Norton

Coaches:
321A Bill Johnson Norton
5A Brett Means Goddard

VS

Red Team
195 Bailey Kelly Topeka Seaman
195 Ethan Dean Santa Fe Trail
220 Victor Monarrez Liberal
113 Alex Cavanaugh Rossville
120 Nick Ornelas Chanute
126 Griffin Bossingham Andover
132 Sam Elliott BVNW
138 Carter Wessling Beloit
152 Tyler Cory St. Marys
160 Brady Vogel Chanute
170 Alan Clothier Lawrence
170 Jacob Smith Turner
182 Isaac Luellen Rossville

Coaches
4A Matt Sims Colby
6A Bob Gonzales Manhattan

Aaron Amershek (@KSontheMAT) and Dennis Charbonneau will be live streaming the Battle of the Best at the following link if you are unable to attend!

https://youtu.be/aSRN0wc0epw

Here is the schedule for tomorrow night:

When: Thursday March 24th, 2016 at 7pm

Where: Kansas Expocentre, Topeka KS

Format: Dual Format.

Schedule:
6:45 pm: State Record Presentations
6:50 pm: Introductions with Youth Wrestler Escort
7:00 pm: Dual Begins

Admission:
$3 for adults. $2 for students K to 12. Toddlers free.
KWCA Members will be on a Pass Gate.
USA Wrestling Coaches and Wrestlers get in free if they show their USA Card!!

I see Livley and Luellen are still on this list. Is it going to happen now?

Is the pope Catholic?

Isaac had all his wisdom teeth out this Wednesday. The match is a scratch. Lord willing he will wrestle at freestyle state & Fargo.