I'm confused with the 103lb group. On Jan 27th Weller, Piper(#5 4A) took first at the Atchison Tourn. over Goodwin (#1 6A) Lawrence 9-2.
On Feb 3 Goodwin took first at the Rosehill tourn over Sparr (#2 4A) Rosehill, Stoot (#3 4A)Andale.
At the WY CO tourn, Weller took first over Wauer (#4 5A) Washington and Sauls (#5 5A) Schlagle.
Somehow this undefeated kid with wins over three ranked wrestlers is at #5.
Can someone help with my confussion?
First of all. I'd like to congratulate Derek Weller for the year he's having. He's a great kid and has been fundamentally tough for a long time in kids wrestling. That win over Goodwin was eye opening to say the least. Having said that, I would have him ranked 4th in 5A ahead of Wauer and Sauls. In 6A, I would still rank him 3rd behind Goodwin and Vesta. In 4A, he should be 4th behind Slyter, Sparr and Stroot.
I know the head to head against Goodwin changed some thinking on Weller. Just as in many late season ranking matches, beating a kid 2 out of 3 gets you the spot. With Goodwin the senior, he keeps the ranking. That weight is tough near the top with Keller, Wood and Stokes in 5A. One thing is for sure. Watch out for Derek Weller at 4A State!
