Just a thought:

I would bet that if you combined 152lb to 215lb state placers in a big SUPER GRAND STATE bracket, that the majority of 215lb wrestlers would not place.

I would also put a friendly wager that the majority of 215lbers can not beat all the guys in lesser weights (even on thier own team). I wonder how routine it is for 145-189lbers to be the best wrestler on their team..??

You are right. There were a few great 215lb wrestlers a few years ago. There are 24 studs in the weight division every year. I am just stating that there is not a vast amount of tough competition in 215lb.

A good example was provided by a wrestler from Paola this year. I don't recall his name, but I know he placed 2nd this year in 5a-215lb. The year before, he was beat out at 5a-160lb. We should ask the Paola guy what he thinks about it.