Definitely a culture thing as there are many opportunities in and around the Eastern part of the state for kids to gain experience from camps and clubs. Just in our area alone there is Ottawa and Baker Universities that have wrestling programs that either have kids come in for Greco/Freestyle wrestling or camps as well as some of the Community Colleges. Quite a few high schools close by that provide ample time for kids to get mat time but money, at least in our district can be a major obstacle for them to attend many.

There could be a little more leveling with the new classifications coming next year, but only time will tell.