i would have to say that 189 is down this year. not counting ehert and butler. they are bad asses. just because you are strong doesn't mean that you are a good wrestler. our 189 pounder was tiny. he should have wrestled 160 but wouldn't be on varstiy at that or 171 so he went up to 189. weigh in days he would be 165 tops with all his clothes on. and he had a decent record. went to state and won a match. just because you are big doesnt' mean you are good, it just helps.