OT--Friday Night at the CHI in Omaha

[Cloud@Heart]

Even if you aren't a huge fan of wrestling, I would highly recommend the semi finals of state wrestling. It is the, thee, best high school sporting event on the calendar in Nebraska. Fifteen thousand fans, from all 4 classes, in the same building, all at once. I am envious of any of you who are able to attend! It is truly one of the pinnacles of sports in Nebraska!

 

[Cloud@Heart]

This is a video from last year's finals (Saturday), which is cool, but not as intense or as packed as Friday night.

 

[Cloud@Heart]

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

You are a Jaysker!!! You cannot be at the CHI under any circumstances you traitor!!

 

[Baxter48]

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How’s meridians guys doing?

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

How’s meridians guys doing?

Getting beat bad by Plainview in Class D.

 

[Cloud@Heart]

How’s meridians guys doing?

A medalist with Haverluck...... He is an underdog in the semis, coming up here in an hour, but is guaranteed at least 6th place. The other two are out. Barton is ooooohhh so close, hopefully he continues to improve and medals as a senior!

 

[Baxter48]

A medalist with Haverluck...... He is an underdog in the semis, coming up here in an hour, but is guaranteed at least 6th place. The other two are out. Barton is ooooohhh so close, hopefully he continues to improve and medals as a senior!

Thanks

 

[mgbreis]

Pulling for Reinke from Beatrice.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Even if you aren't a huge fan of wrestling, I would highly recommend the semi finals of state wrestling. It is the, thee, best high school sporting event on the calendar in Nebraska. Fifteen thousand fans, from all 4 classes, in the same building, all at once. I am envious of any of you who are able to attend! It is truly one of the pinnacles of sports in Nebraska!

Looks like consolation matches have finished. Finals start at 2:00pm (CST) on NET.

Millard South (A), Hastings (B), David City (C), and Plainview (D) are leading the team races. I haven't done any projections but I don't think any of those teams can be overtaken.

 

[huskerfan66]

Dumb question. In class D 106#, how does Plainview have 3rd place and runner up???

 

[Cloud@Heart]

Dumb question. In class D 106#, how does Plainview have 3rd place and runner up???

Its only for class D as of now.....

Because of low numbers of wrestlers on some teams, districts were not always very populated. (Example: having 18 teams at districts but only having 7 kids at 113lbs for example and only 3 of those with winning records) They decided last year to give a model a try that allows two wrestlers per team at a weight class. I think it is great! Promotes less weight cutting and allows teams to be creative with how they think about their district entries. A lot of smaller states (like MT) have something similar, as does NAIA for college. Its kinda like Meridian or Deshler having two pole vaulters being able to qualify for State Track...... kinda. I hope to see it expand to class C soon!

 

[huskerfan66]

Its only for class D as of now.....

Because of low numbers of wrestlers on some teams, districts were not always very populated. (Example: having 18 teams at districts but only having 7 kids at 113lbs for example and only 3 of those with winning records) They decided last year to give a model a try that allows two wrestlers per team at a weight class. I think it is great! Promotes less weight cutting and allows teams to be creative with how they think about their district entries. A lot of smaller states (like MT) have something similar, as does NAIA for college. Its kinda like Meridian or Deshler having two pole vaulters being able to qualify for State Track...... kinda. I hope to see it expand to class C soon!

Interesting. Thanks for the explanation. How long ago did they change this?

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

Some shaky officiating on the Class A mat the last couple matches of the day.

 

[Cloud@Heart]

Some shaky officiating on the Class A mat the last couple matches of the day.

Leonard and his partner definitely had an off day..... Way WAY too many conferences and lacking definitive/consistent calls. Not good for the fans, the competitors, or the sport.

 

[Hastings4Huskers]

Hastings had a good showing at state. a couple of finalist and won the 182# championship and he went 50-0 on the season

 

[Lars72]

Hastings had a good showing at state. a couple of finalist and won the 182# championship and he went 50-0 on the season

Great kid at 182. IIRC, I think we had 13 qualify this year. They also won the state dual championships.

 

[PvilleHuskerTim]

Its only for class D as of now.....

Because of low numbers of wrestlers on some teams, districts were not always very populated. (Example: having 18 teams at districts but only having 7 kids at 113lbs for example and only 3 of those with winning records) They decided last year to give a model a try that allows two wrestlers per team at a weight class. I think it is great! Promotes less weight cutting and allows teams to be creative with how they think about their district entries. A lot of smaller states (like MT) have something similar, as does NAIA for college. Its kinda like Meridian or Deshler having two pole vaulters being able to qualify for State Track...... kinda. I hope to see it expand to class C soon!

One more quick clarification, only 1 kid counts toward the team score. Coaches have to designate which kid will count.

 

[Cloud@Heart]

 

[kidofSN]

Haverluck from Meridian finished strong and brought home the bronze!

 

[kaz36]

i love going to the semi finals. I think the atmosphere is as good or better than the finals. Hearing “We Are The Champions” as the wrestlers walk on the mat is pretty awesome. I get pretty choked up as I had a son wrestle in the finals a few years ago.