I like the purposal, but with a little tweaking I think we can address another wish and that is all 4 classes in the same building.
I would purpose moving regionals up one week or state back a week to make this happen.
Have dual state the week between regionals and indvidual state. Or after if there's heartburn about that.
Have the top 2 teams from each regional qualify. That would help address one regional being potentially stronger than another.
1's vs 2's 1st round.
So that would be 32 teams total.
Lose first round you go home or better yet, stay and watch.
Here's a sample schedule:
8 mats: 6A & 5A at 9:00
4A & 321 at 11:00
Lunch at 1:00 Switch the order every year.
2:00 semi-finals on all 8 mats.
4:00 Consolation duals for 3rd all 4 classes at the same time.
6:00 Finals all 4 classes at the same time.
Like any other plan it looks simple and do-able.
Would make for a great, loud, energetic atmosphere.
It would also keep more kids wrestling longer in the season.