I think I know the kid you are talking about. He did compete with his high school for while this year as a freshman. His high school season is complete. To my knowledge KSHSAA rules have always allowed participation after a wrestler's high school season is complete. With regionals coming up this weekend a lot of the freshman wrestlers, not on varsity squads, will be drifting into club wrestling…some sooner than others.

I would suggest that this type of question is best handled off list until you know the facts. I know Coach Gibson would be glad to answer any of your questions concerning eligibility. I will point out that in my opinion these "What are you doing here?" questions are best kept between coaches/club directors. Eligibility, in open tournaments, is an easy issue to settle. I find it very unprofessional when an opposing coach approaches another team’s wrestler with this type of question before a match. Because I do not know all of the facts I will leave it at that.


Mark Stanley
Junior Viking Wrestling