I have seen high school state qualifiers not even make it out districts in 14. Sorry to burst your bubble freshman but some eighth graders are better than you! Wrestle your age. Your choice. Same as a six under choosing to do subs at 8. Some sixes better than some 8s. Want a true all class state tournament wrestle high school. Want see up coming competition. Wrestle your age. If I were an 8th grader wanting to peak in high school I would want a shot at the freshman to see how I will fair in a year.