i don't think anyone is trying to take away anything from high school state, especially myself. i just saw this thread as a way to "drum up" some competition. i myself remember being in hs and wanting nothing more than come home after school and relax, instead of continuing the season. but you said it yourself that some hs placers will not place at kid's state so even though i think extra mat time is good no matter where you get it. you are right it is good practice.

and trust me i meant no disrespect to chief, just sayin, the talk about who is best only goes so far. i have seen some of the best matches ever at kids state because hs school schedules, classifications, etc. don't allow two wrestlers to meet, during the season.