I am originally from Fresno, California born and raised!!! Out in California all highschools must compete all the way to state.

The kids must advance one tournament at a time.
League
Division
Valley/Masters
State

One extra tournament in there before state!! The difference is there is no division 1 or 2 or 3! All kids wrestle at the state finals, WHY DOES KANSAS DIVIDE the state? Kansas actually has more than one state champion in every weight class yearly...
WHY NOT MAKE ONE TRUE CHAMPION? California has a tough wrestling program and I believe it is due to the ONE TRUE CHAMPION! Everyone crosses each other path eventually....