Both of my boys wrestled middle school, they were lucky to have quality coaches and their season runs from oct thru early dec so the only tourny they miss is the kickoff, tucker had 21 matches during middle school and improved alot with the added bonus of being with his friends everyday after school.

Will i dont know if you can say that sammy wrestling middle school is why he didnt make it to state this year, 3 of the 4 that went to state from D1 at his weight placed and the other was 1 match away if i remember correctly.

I think middle school is a positive for us, but i dont know how i would feel about it if their season was late in the year.