bmocpapa:

A Grand State tournament concept is fine, but I do not think that it should be at Kids State for 18 & Unders. There are enough problems at Kids State getting everything handled efficiently with all they have going now. There is not enough time or mat space for some of the younger kids due to an overcrowded tournament situation at Kids State and Districts now. Actually I think 16 & Unders should not be at Kids State. I believe the Kansas High School Wrestling Governing Association agrees with me on that. I do not believe that there is a 16 & under in Missouri Kids State. Besides if you are going to have a real Grand State competition you need to include the 16 & unders because some of them would probably win it. A true Grand State would not limit it to 18 & Under.