its easy to qualify for state in 5a and 6a,there are not as many schools, less wrestlers vying for a postion to qualify for state...less matches less competition

what about 321a, western regional? norton, st. francis, hoxie, oberlin, oakley....dont think i've ever seen a slouch make it through a regional there, contrare, ive seen very good kids that got beat out, that could have easily qualified in a larger school regional and then most likely would have placed at 5a or 6a state!

..but that just the nature of the beast, its too bad that usually the best wrestlers fall all into one exceptionally tough regional...only 4 from each regional qualify, is it repesentitive of the best wrestlers in the state? no. but thats the way it is.

...just have to worker harder smarter and get tougher and better...

...not to take anything away from individuals that make to state with less than a .500 record, no matter what classification or regional they wrestle in. it is a tribute to thier effort and perserverence, because it simply comes down to, who wants it the most, and what are they willing to do to get it.