Yes, it was an absolute spankin'! Team Showme appeared bigger, stronger, quicker, better technicians, and for the first time in my memory the Showme's appeared in better condition.

I believe the gauntlet has been laid across our cheeks. And we in the Kansas wrestling community had better wake up and accept the challenge. From our coaches to our wrestlers, we need to improve.

By my quick calculations, Missouri scored 50 takedowns to our 5. That's right, the Showme's had 10 times more takedowns than we did. The confidence displayed by Missouri was truly amazing.

In the neutral position, Missouri took us to school; there is no other way to say it. Low Singles, Doubles, Knee Picks, it was a clinic. When we did shoot, we were snapped down in a front headlock and scored on.

I will not question our effort but we were “out-classed.” In the past, even when we lost, there were glimmers of hope. There were a couple of matches, that if they had gone the other way, the dual outcome would be different. But not this year … we were dang near skunked.

In the 12th Annual Metro Classic two records were set. Missouri set a record for the most points scored and Kansas set a record for the fewest points scored.

Bonner Springs, Matthew Middleton was very impressive in his major decision. Nathan Payne scored his victory with a last second takedown. But Nathan Payne from Paola would score the nights biggest victory, as the Wicina Award winner. The Wicina Wrestling Trophy is presented to the wrestler who displays exceptional qualities and the winner also receives a $1,000.00 scholarship.