Originally posted by dwelsh:
Does the HS state tourney select an OW?
Do the rankings thoughout the season have any bearing on the state tourney?
If the answer to both is "no" then i wonder why we need them at the before state tourneys.
Can we discuss pros and cons of having rankings and OW's?
I have read about the 'recognition' factor on this forum and i understand its importance but i wonder if it comes at too high a price (kids bragging, people getting mad because they weren't ranked right, arguing about who the OW should have been, etc). Maybe the wrestling community would be better without ow's and rankings. Just settle it all on the mat and let each state champ (and/or place winner) know that he is an OW.
What is the history of Kansas High School rankings and OW's? Their purpose? Their value?
Your thoughts?
The high school state tournament does not have an outstanding wrestler award for the tournament. There is a Senior High School Wrestler of the Year selected by the KWCA for 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3-2-1A.
The rankings have no impact on the state tournament placings. What does impact the placements is the wrestler's finish in their respective district qualifying tournament.
I will not offer my opinion on the value of the rankings!
