Lance, the qualifying kids series is a great opportunity to let kids wrestle more that want to, but that is about where it ends. It's not the proving ground for the best in KS. Many do not attend and of those that do, most will not be at their HS weight. But to say they are not the best becuase they miss our "own" qualifying series is off target. Our "own" qualifying series is a great attempt to cover the failures of our KSHSAA to have a true grand state that is sanctioned and supported through the HS system. It's not anywhere close to the real thing. One more kids state title is not going to make you any more desirable to a college coach, but winning a couple matches against some national kids at a venue like Denver might.
Our HS year is over. Now it's time for the fun wrestling be that our "own" kids state series, Denver, Sr. Nationals or whatever. Kids wrestle this time of year for fun. The summer is training to get better and the HS season is the grind to try to win a state championship.
