Paul....
Looks like Western Kansas larger towns for the most part have gone to the early season. That's awesome. Looks like you guys have a great thing going out there. Lots of good competition. Do you guys have a tournament like they do up in Manhattan?

Mr. Budke....
Not knowing the eastern half of the state that well,...is it safe to say that the majority of the schools in your area have gone to the early season? If so, would you care to guess what the percentage of schools that wrestle early is compared to the schools that start their season after the first of the year? On another thread you mentioned that wrestling early allowed your H.S. coach to be significantly involved in the development of his soon to be H.S. kids. That's awesome!!

Mr. Gonzales....
10th Annual hugh? WoW. Your reply gave me goose bumps. 400 Middle Schoolers banging in Manhattan representing I-70 East of Hays and West of Lawrence. I'd love to come up and watch, or even help if you have the need. Is this a dual tournament? If not, wouldn't it be cool to have a two day event. It seems the October thru December season has really started to snowball, I just wish the entire State would follow your lead.

Spexy....
I was under the impression that there weren't very many middle schools in the wichita area with wrestling. Am I wrong? It won't be the first that's for sure.

What are the 3-2-1A schools doing in western Kansas? What are schools like Hoisington, Russell, Ellsworth, Chapparal, Columbus, Wellington, Ark City, Winfield, Haysville....etc doing? Have schools that start wrestling after the first of the year become the minority? If we aren't yet, it certainly appears we will be soon......thank GOD!

Would it be a bad thing if all the schools who offer wrestling were to have their season from Oct. - Dec.? In my opinion,the sky would be the limit. Not to compete with the Middle School Championships that happen during the kids season, but what about a team duals championships? Just a thought!!

Greg