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September 30, 2000
From: ?????
comments: info on posts regarding who may have transferred to WV from PA. someone on pa
wrestling site forum stated that John Ferens had transferred from Connellsville High School to
WV school. On their website he was ranked 2nd in WPIAL and 8th in state for upcoming season
so if it is true that he transferred he should definitely provide some competition for WV boys.
September 30, 2000
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: I agreee that the WVSSAC needs to change the weight classes back. Also as a coach
I have a serious problem with sending an 11 year old sixth grader out on the mat with a 16 year
old ninth grader who is nearly a grown man. I think we need to either be all middle schools
(6-7-8) and high school (9-10-11-12) or allow the freshmen and middle schools to combine. I
know I will have 4-5 sixth graders who will make my squad of 30 as they have wrestled several
years of Pee Wee and are quite talented... but I hate to see them go out at WSAZ and face a
ninth grade stud and get punished. This is just a way that kids and parents will get turned off
to the oldest and greatest of all sports. I don't know the answer but we need to do something!
September 30, 2000
From: SOUTH FAN
comments: GET READY WV. HERE COME THE PARKERSBURG SOUTH PATRIOTS...I KNOW THAT MANY OF YOU THAT
VIST THIS PAGE DONT WANT TO HEAR THIS BUT THE COLD HARD FACTS ARE THAT THE REST OF THE TEAMS IN
AAA JUST NEED TO FIGHT FOR SECOND BECAUSE THERE IS NOT A TEAM IN THE STATE OF WVA. THAT CAN
HANG WITH SOUTH!!!!!!!THIS YEARS TEAM JUST MIGHT BE THE BEST SOUTH TEAM TO STEP ON THE MAT !!!!
September 30, 2000
From: quarternelson
comments: I just saw Brandon Slay defeated during the Gold Medal match. It is a shame that so
much of the match results are in the control of the officials. I know the rules are intended to
keep the action going but it is becoming the referees discretion more than the skills of two
competitors that decide a match. I hope that we keep the rule changes emphasizing wrestlers
scoring points rather than referees awarding points.
September 30, 2000
comments: What I am thinking is we as wrestlers should make this Buckhannon Open the best
Pre-season tournament around. Any wrestler past or presant should come out and see where they
stand... I am sure as an Open division wrestlers may want a chance at some other wrestlers
they never got to wrestle before. Add to that they might have even lost to them in the past.
Heck what does everyone have to lose??? The BU Open is on November 4... Make plans to come
wrestle... Also all this talk about the wrestler from Pa. if he is that good come prove it
to those who are doubting him at this time... I would have to say that Pickens might be the
best this state has to offer around that weight.
September 30, 2000
comments: The new 145 for University is John Ferens he is a very good wrestler and most likely
will win states with ease this year....
September 29, 2000
From: FD
email: dorbert37@earthlink.net
comments: As to the great conspiracy! My son last a 6th grader could not wrestle in his middle
school this year he's a 7th grader at 75lbs. His team often competes with teams in Virginia
with 70 and 75 pound weight classes. Coaches that concern themselves because they can't fill
weight classes should spend more time working to improve the individual wrestlers on their
team. As for the committee responsible for these decsions why aren't they looking out for the
student athletes and to expose as many students to wrestling as possible. The WVSSAC should
imediately recognize their mistake and fall back to last years weight classes for the benefit
of the sport and the students.
September 29, 2000
From: to worm
comments: I'm not sure whether or not Schindler transferred to Ripley but if he did that should answer your question.
September 29, 2000
comments: Tell Mr. Pa Wrestler to come to the Buckhannon Pre-season tournament on November 4. I am sure he'll find some
competition there. We'll finally see how good he really is...
September 29, 2000
comments: well worm if you want the best wrestle in the state around 145 or anywhere for that matter i think that nathan
pickens of parkersburg south is about 152 lbs and should be at the buccannon tournament on november 4. i think you might
have your hands full on this one!!!
September 29, 2000
From: WORM's Worst Nightmare!!
comments: Hey Worm you want a piece of the best in the state start in a little town called Cameron. Roger Kupfer is the best
145 in the state hands down. You don't even want to step onto the mat with him I guarantee you. I am not going to sit here
and brag on his merits there are way too many. But I'll tell you this if you want the best look him up. I warn you though he's
no average chump. By the way the Cameron team will agree he's not even the best wrestler on this team!! Watch your back
when you make threats like this one you may just get what you ask for.
September 29, 2000
From: matt miller
email: tphonetoughguy@hotmail.com
comments: i'm trying to get a hold of Anthony Regalbuto. if anyone knows any way i can please send me an email.
September 29, 2000
From: anyone know
comments: what is the name of the new kid at university high school and where did he come here
from?
September 28, 2000
Ladies and Gentlemen,
A new Greco-Roman Champion is born on Sept. 27, 2000
at approximately 10:10 pm (EST) as 3x Greco-Roman
Olympic Champion and undefeated at 62-0, Alexander
Keralin was knocked off the top of the Greco-Roman
Wrestling world, as the American unknown wrestler,
Rolan Gardener had topped off the Russian in a 1-0
upset in Sydney, Australia this evening. Gardener had
held Keralin 0-0 through the first round and then got
a 1-0 lead as a caution and penalty on Keralin was
gotten when they were locked up and Keralin unlocked
his grip. After two tries, Keralin could not do his
patented Russian pull back, which hadn't worked in the
Olympics very often this year (but defeated Gardener
earlier in the International competitions in 1996),
and the match was 1-0 at the end of regulation.
Keralin tried once more to take the lead and win as he
was awarded position and he chose the up position.
There he tried a gut wrench and then the pull back but
being tired as he was, he lost the match. Gardener
then stopped wrestling at about 8:58 left in the match
as both men just stood for the final 2 seconds and
Gardner was awarded the win. This is the biggest
upset in Olympic history and I wanted to post it first
on www.wvmat.com.
September 28, 2000
From: Worm
comments: Who is the states best AAA wrestler around 145??????
I just wanna know now so I can go looking for them because i dont wanna wait untill states. I wanna start cleaning house now.
Is there any pre season tournaments around where the best compititon will be at? Thank you
September 28, 2000
comments: Jeremry Hart did win the Dutton in 96 i casue i remember the Parkersbur News havein
an artile on it suprising since it wasnt a Big Red or a patriot
September 27, 2000
comments: Is the Dutton information correct? I am pretty sure Jeremy Hart won it
in 96 not Jeremy Samples... Who's that? I even have the article from the Fairmont paper saying
Hart was the Dutton Award winner...
Editor's note: Can someone help us out here?????
September 27, 2000
comments: Well well well it is coming closer ladies and gentelmen wrestlers and wrestling fans
there are only ............(((((((((
(((((((((((((((((drum roll))))))))))))))))))))))))...............
47 days until wresling season starts on November 13th 2000 as of today which is september 27th
2000. So wrestlers get ready start pumping iron and practicing hard. Special Good Luck To
Parkersburg South Patriots.
September 27, 2000
From: WORM
comments:
Better watch out West Virginia wrestlers around 145 and 152 there is a new boy
in town and he means all bussiness. He will be representing University High.
September 27, 2000
comments: Thank you to whomever informed the wrestlers to keep there grades up. Here is some
food for thought directed to people on a 9 week grading period. You have this nine weeks to
keep your grades up if you don't carry a 2.0 GPA forget wrestling this year and maybe you will
figure it out next year.
The best wrestler who never was a state champ thing all the wrestlers that went to state and
wrestled would qualify so those ar my picks if you make it that far you are doing good.
September 27, 2000
From: Watch out new man in town !!!!!
comments: Everybody better watch out for University HIgh this year there going to
surprise some people. They have a nice group of seniors back and a runner up back named Nathan
Kensley thats been training with there new transfer in from Pennsylvania. You might not no him
yet but ladies and gentlemen u will and he is fun to watch. So all WV wrestlers be ready to
wrestle when you meet U HIgh !!!!!!
September 27, 2000
From: Amy
email: Stihl04@aol.com
comments: I am a mother of two great youth wrestlers and am looking to get an early start with tournaments. Anyone with information on any youth tournaments in WV or surrounding states please let me know.
September 27, 2000
From: indy fan
comments: look out for indy this year they have all of their wrestlers
back except for mckinney. they have several possible state champs
(wood green sexton moyer barnette bolen brown) i believe this
year is their year.
September 27, 2000
From: Chris Basford
email: Basford2@hotmail.com
comments: I think the whole deal with this best wrestler to never win a state title is only for the fact that one is either first or forgotten. I was one of those wrestlers on the short end of the stick as far as a state title. As state champ said in his post sometimes people who finish second train harder than some people who finishes first. State titles are won because one wrestler wrestled better than the other on that given time. That is just the facts of wrestling. Wrestlers are never forgotten. If they were that good I am sure fans and others will always remember their accomplishments.
September 27, 2000
From: Jeremiah
comments: This is my first time writing on the forum. Last year I went to the State Tourny for the first time and really enjoyed myself. The athletes really did there best and wrestled hard. I was very proud of all them. Keep it up!
September 27, 2000
From: J Hughes
email: ehughes5@wvu.edu
comments: Let's let the kids wrestle the OG South match and drop the talk about it. Let's not get these kids all worked up over it. I think it will be a great match so lets not put any more pressure on these kids right now. By the way I saw Zubay up here at class today so yes folks he graduated. Also this forum is not a waste. It is very good to get some issues out into the open for discussion. Trash talk is what ruins this site. Let's not trash each other because we are all working for the same goal which is a very competitive state to wrestle in which we already have. Predictions for the next 4 timer? If I had one pick I think I will go with Mitch Smith. He is a very good wrestler and has a legit shot at 4. Well fellas enjoy the upcoming season. Remember guys work on your academics as well. I never did very well in school because I was into wrestling so much. I wish I would have tried a little harder now because wrestling is great but it isn't life guys. Wrestling will get you into the paper but your grades are going to take you far in life. They won't pay you a salary to takedown people for a living. Play hard study harder......
September 27, 2000
From: an average wrestler
comments: does anyone know about Keyser High School's wrestling team this year?
September 27, 2000
Memo from Bob Moore
rmoore@hiperline.net
Scott Moore facing surgery 9-29-00.
3-time state champ Parkersburg South. Vol coach Edison.
Vol coach Parkersburg Patriots. Asst Coach Parkersburg South. Asst Coach Wirt.
If you wish to help, contact Bob Moore at rmoore@hiperline.net
September 27, 2000
From: OG Fan
comments: THis is to the South Fan jsut wanted to tell you taht Zubay was a senior last year.
September 25, 2000
From: state champ
comments: I dont see why some of you people are putting down us for expressing are opinon on
who the best wrestler to not win states was. I mean sometimes the guys who dont win work ten
times harder then the guys taht do. and i am a state champ and i was the one who thought of
that i think just cuz ur not a state champ that you shouldnt get any respect but thats just my
opinion.
September 25, 2000
From: x-paricipate
comments: I've seen several polls on here since the WVredneck put his on
here. I thought that I'd just let them all go by and by because
they were all fans but then mat talk came up with one and I
can't stay quite any longer. How can any one list the two teams
from .............
To think that people
rate teams just because of there past is rediculous. Look at the
talent thats there. Don't look at the past that's why they call
it "HISTORY" look at the talent pool.Talent has shifted from
the second best region being 3 a long time ago. The only reason
region 3 is still mentioned in the polls is because there are
only 2 good teams in it .................
Want to see good new teams look at Ripley University Morgantown
Fairmont East Jefferson and these are just the AAA teams. These
teams are working hard to move up not resting on there laurels.
Editor's note: This fan apparantly is no fan of ......... and ................
September 25, 2000
From: Kevin Wilson
email: kkwilson@inetone.net
comments: In response to the posts concerning the weight class changes in the jr. high/middle
school divisions (75 to 80 and 83 to 85). There was no great conspiracy. The classes were
changed during the rules meeting in April before 6th graders were approved for middle school
sports. The reason for the change was that many coaches felt that there was an excess of
forfeits being received in the 75 lb. class and expressed that concern to their representitives
to the rules committee. I am sure that the men who represented the rest of the state's coaches
( Larry Shaw-Oak Glen Ed Gilson-Independence Sterling Beane-Braxton Co. to name a few...)
would do nothing to harm any childs chance to wrestle and were only trying to improve things by
cutting down on forfeits. If there is a problem after trying the new classes for a season they
can always be changed again next spring. Just find out who the representitives are and give
them a call before the rules meeting and they'll be glad to express your opinions to the powers that be.
September 25, 2000
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: Someone was asking for predictions on the Oak Glen/South dual in Jan 2001. I am not
going to be the one to make one because of the many factors involved such as injury academics
where wrestlers will end in respective weight classes etc I do know that Oak Glen returns a
strong team as does South and if certain young men from both schools end up facing each other
it could make for an enjoyable event.Some possibilities that come to mind are Zubay vs Grogg
Belville vs.Daggett and Six vs. McCartney. I don't know if South has anyone who can stick with
Noel or Caughey but we will see soon.I think it is great that two great wrestling schools can
get together the next two seasons and put on a show for us fans.I hope that sportmanship will
override the intensity that is sure to exist.Good luck to both schools in January !
September 25, 2000
From: Dean Moore
comments: Steve Wells got the Edison wrestling job but due to changes to a new job assignment
he had to resign. It is posted for bidding now . Maybe this can be answered next week.
September 25, 2000
From: Swami
comments: I enjoy the trash that has been posted on the forum. I think it is pointless to
argue who the best non-champ is or who should be on the team of the decade. But the trash is
better than a nonactive forum and it helps pass the time until the season starts. I'd rather
read about what could have been than listen to cheerleaders rave about Barry Bearhug with his
blue eyes. So until Nov. 13th keep up the below average work. My pick for best non-champ -
Josh Dearth. He beat a two time champ (twice) and was beaten by a probable three time
champion. And then there is Robbie Shank who was a High School All-American and made some fans
all-decade team. Pointless isn't it but it's fun to read and argue about and helps pass the
time.
September 25, 2000
comments: For the person who feels this site is a big waste of time and that all anyone ever
does is argue it's a FORUM for people to discuss whatever they choose regarding West Virginia
wrestling. The season is still a few months away and if people choose to pass the time
discussing past wrestlers so be it. You sound like you want an argument rather than avoid
one.
September 25, 2000
From: C
comments: Hello to all you wrestlers out there im a former south wrestler who didnt wrestle my
senior year i was decent wrestler. looking to get back into it any open tourniments that are
good any body know if wvu accepts walkons? and comments about the greatest wrestler anyone can
be beaton any day. For example my sophmor year ranked 1st in state at 103 didnt even place. It
just seems any thing can go any way in wrestling.
September 25, 2000
From: OG Fan
comments: Well someone asked what people thought about the OG south match and I have talked to
a few wrestlers on OGs team and if that is gonna be the South line-up against OG I think OG
will pull off a very very close match and im not just saying this cause im from OG. Before
South put their line-up on here I thought they would kill us but now that i see their line-up I
think Og will win as long as they wrestle there best. Good Luck to both teams I look forward
to a very competetive dual.
September 21, 2000
From: Hoovis
comments: I agree with Junkins that Eric McCartney would have to be one of the top pics for
best wrestler not to win it all. the number speak for themselves. Great job Eric and I look
forward to watching you wrestle this season at West liberty.
September 21, 2000
From: Edison Junior High Wrestler
comments: I was wondering if anyone would happen to know who was going to be Edisons Coach this year
September 21, 2000
From: Stef Montgomery
email: bsmontgomery@rtol.net
comments: I also agree with Old Coach and Jim LeMasters. Why would we
change the weight classes in middle school/junior high wrestling in the same
year that we have included sixth graders in all sports except
football. In my mind obviously the sixth grade rule was not
made for middle school wrestlers. If it were the 75 lb. weight class would
not have been changed. I coach at a middle school who has had
a 75 lb. wrestler more often than not and our philosophy has
always been "the more kids involved - big and small- the better."
We have filled all weight classes - 75 to hvwt. in the last 2 yrs.
Isn't it great to be involved in a sport that size does not
matter? I'm a middle school coach who tells her kids everyday to
"suck it up and wrestle." I guess I have to tell them this year
that the junior highs really did win.
September 21, 2000
comments: I THINK THIS SITE IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN YOU ALL HAVE TURNED
IT INTO A BIG ARGUEMENT AND JOKE. IF YOU CANT FIND SOMETING ELSE BETTER TO WRITE ABOUT TALK
ABOUT THE UP COMING SEASON LETS NOT LIVE IN THE PAST WHEN THE FUTURE IS RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES.
September 19, 2000
comments: I THINK THIS SITE IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF TIME I HAVE EVER SEEN YOU ALL HAVE TURNED IT INTO A BIG ARGUEMENT AND JOKE. IF YOU CANT FIND SOMETING ELSE BETTER TO WRITE ABOUT TALK ABOUT THE UP COMING SEASON LETS NOT LIVE IN THE PAST WHEN THE FUTURE IS RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES.
September 19, 2000
From: Mean Mike
comments: pshs fan - I think you are referring to Steve Porter I know he lost to Vinnie
Monseau in 1987 can't recall if and who he lost to in 1986. Checked this site for reference
but the brackets for most of the 1980's are not there.
September 19, 2000
From: AA EXPERT
comments: Dont Count out Cliff Warden of INDEPENDENCE as the best wrestler to not win the
states Cliff was 4th as asoph 2nd as a junior and second as a senior He went undefeated into
the state finals his junior and senior year also Kevin Acord should be considered with two 2nd
place finishes was also undefeated in the finals his senior year.
September 19, 2000
From: fan
comments: Just wanted to congratulate Matt Miller Eric Noel and Philip Belville for being
ranked in USA Wrestler for top seniors in the nation. Matt was 5th i believe and Eric was
honorable mention and Phil was Special Mention. But congrats guys and if i missed anyone in
there tell me. Good Luck guys and all other wrestlers in the state.
September 19, 2000
From: wvu wrestler
comments: i dont know who the next four timer is.
If you are the next four timer which i hope you are make sure you beat better competition if you want to get a scholarship. I only won it 2 times but beat
other competition and got a scholarship ..... Its a great accomplishment if
you win it 4 times but do you plan on wrestling in college than wrestle out of the state.
September 19, 2000
From: a state champion
comments: what is all the talk about the best wrestler to not have won a state title. Talk
about the wrestlers that worked harder and trained harder than those like the state champions.
Yes those kids do deserive some credit but it should not be that big of a topic so get another
good topic like the all century teams i thought that was pretty neat.
September 19, 2000
comments: To the person who asked about if Musselman is having a team this year. Where did you
hear that they won't. There program is getting better every year and have one of the best
coaches in the state(past experiences). I think you should look into things you hear a little
bit closer before you put this out in the public.
September 19, 2000
From: South Wrestling Fan
comments: We are wasting a ton of space on the forum talking about who was the best wrestler
"not" to win the state when their are many from many schools who were very deserving.Maybe we
can concentrate on the upcoming season and who will be the "next" state champ etc.Maybe the
editor could poll some coaches and come out with some pre-season team and individual poll to
see who are the favorites ? I realize that weights cannot be decided until the wrestlers are
set but a little fun for us wrestling-starved fans! Thanks and have a great day !
Editor's note: I suspect that if I asked the Coaches for a poll at this time of the year they would say I was nuts....
September 19, 2000
From: fan
comments: Any predictions for the SOUTH and OAK GLEN match?
September 19, 2000
From: Eastern Panhandle Parent
comments: Musselman will have a team this year and hopefully many years to come. A junior
league was started last year and should provide some help in the near future. Musselman returns
all of its varsity wrestlers. Although they are still inexperienced they should fair better
than previous years. Clarke Weatherholtz Jones Kees Beard Triggs Watkins Nowak Renner and
Pruitt are a few returners. Best to all in the upcoming season
September 19, 2000
comments: For one of the best wrestlers to never win a state title you can look at
independences coaches corner and see Cliff Warden as well
September 19, 2000
From: w.v. wrestling fan
comments: in regards to mr. hickmans comments... it is a shame about the 6th grade
ruling...it is on the same lines as the 9th grade ruling. we have 9th graders who cant wrestle
at the high school level because they are in jr. high school. why not allow the wrestler to
choose what level they want to wrestle at and if they choose to move up to the "next" level
then the would not be allowed to go back "down". you are right mr. hickman some very good
wrestlers being penalized for attending the "wrong" school
September 19, 2000
From: Scott Fortney
email: fortney@mountain.net
comments: To Hedgesville Fan. Old Coach was right the Cougar Invitational which is an open
tournament sponsored by our boosters is Nov. 11. The tournament has age groups for the
itty-bittys on up through open. I will put the details on this page shortly. Bring lots of
kids. To Old Coach. Thanks for the good word.
September 19, 2000
From: comments on the greatest wrestler to not win a state title
comments: I think there are some great wrestlers that have been named for the best wrestler
in this category I would like to throw in my opinion. I too think Robbie Archer must be one of
the best wretslers ever to not win a state title. I think that Jeff Hughes of Cameron is
probably one of the best to not win one also. I mean as a freshman he wrestled Buddy
McKeen..then a senior and later that year became a 2 time champ and the OW of the tourney..to a
7-4 dual that is still remembered by both I am sure to this day. Then see where he wrestled
Mike Miller 4 time state champ from Wirt to an overtime match as a sophomore miller then a
junior. In which there was a controversy over some back points by Hughes that were not scored
and would have given him the victory. As a junior he made the state finals in a stacked 140
pound weight class only to fall to Miller once again in the finals in a match that was closer
than the score ..... As a senior he finished fourth in the states but would have been in the finals had
it not been for (an untimely loss to Schindler). . He then would have wrestled Phillip Kesner who was beaten by Schindler.
Don't you think that's pretty good? He has victories over some of the best ever to grace the
state and other states. He has wrestled the elite in 6 states to some of the most exciting
matches I have ever seen. He deserves credit and the title state champ. That is why I think he
is one of the best to ever wrestle in WV period and especially to never win a state
championship. Also look for Tyler Hughes his brother who has yet to win a state championship.
He has one more year though and should be a lock somewhere this year. But if he by some chance
didn't win he would also be one of the best ever. Thanks for your time!
September 17, 2000
From: Jim LeMaster
comments: I agree with Old Coach and not just because I too am an Old Coach ... I think one
of the greatest things about our sport is that anybody with any body can wrestle. It provides
the best way for smaller kids to get involved in athletics (too short for (shudder) basketball
and too light for football). I think we needed the 75lb class especially with 6th graders
eligible. The weight classes finally showed some sensible thought when we added the 190 lb
class which was a desperate need. (166 vs 275 = 99lbs difference!) Perhaps in time we can get
the 75 lb back. I know the rationale is that some schools can't find 75's and it leads to
forfeits. I coach in a modest sized middle school (Milton) and I looked it up in the last 6
years we have had no less than 17 different kids wrestle 75. That's 17 kids who would not have
been able to compete. Of those 17 5 eventually placed at WSAZ and 2 became WSAZ champs 1
became a state champ in high school. One is now coaching and 2!
are still wrestling in high school. If not for the 75lb class these kids might never have
started into the sport. The idea as I see it is to encourage more participation not limit it.
September 17, 2000
From: Old wrestler
comments: The best wrestler never to win a state title has to be Robbie Archer.
September 17, 2000
From: Sean
email: Junkins@ab.edu
comments: I'd have to say that one of the best AA wrestler to never win a state title would
have to be Eric McCartney from Calhoun County HS. 3rd at 125 as a Soph. 2nd at 135 as a Jr.
and 2nd at 145 as a Senior.
September 17, 2000
From: WVwrestler
comments: To the comment bout best wrestler not to win the states.....to get your answer look
over in a huntington high wrestlers corner this year and you'll get your answer.Robbie Archer
is in my opinion the best wrestler to not win a state title....anyone that can letter 4 years
at ohio state and not win a WV state title has to be a tough wrestler!!
September 17, 2000
From: Robert Hickman
email: SHickman@aol.com
comments: the six grade rule is a terrible one. The sixth grader must be attending a middle
school(5-8). A sixth grader at an elementary school (k-6) is not allowed to participate. Marion
Co. has both middle schools and elementary schools. Some 6 graders are allowed to participate
and others are not!! Horrible I didn't believe it at first but I asked the SSAC for a
clarification. Only the ones attending middle schools are allowed to participate. I let them
know how silly I thought that was it may help the cause if others do the same. Maybe we can
get it changed for next year.
September 17, 2000
comments: The Best in AA not to win state would have to Kevin Acord of Indepence.
September 17, 2000
From: ROB HENRY
email: CRW1412@AOL.COM
comments: LOOKING FOR INFO ON YOUTH WRESTLING TEAMS IN THE KANAWHA OR PUTNAM COUNTY AREAS .I
HAVE A SIX YEAR OLD SON WHO IS WANTING TO GET INTO THE SPORT . THANK YOU.
September 17, 2000
From: Old Coach
comments: To the Hedgesville fan I believe the JJWA preseason tournament is usually held
the weekend before the official start of practice which would be Nov. 11 this year while the
Cougar Invitational is tradionally held the first weekend in Jan. which would be Jan. 4-5.
However with new coach Scott Fortney this may be subject to change. I think a lot of people
are overlooking Jefferson this year but that's just my opinion. And regarding the middle
school/junior high weight classes one of my weight sheets did say that the 80 and 85 weight
classes would be used rather than 75 and 83. However it said at the top of the weight classes
that these "new" weights have been in effect since the 1997-98 season which is obviously not
the case. I think these new weight classes would be very unfair to middle schools especially
since 6th graders are now allowed to wrestle (so I've heard). Since there are alot of 6th
graders who would like to wrestle and who weigh between 60-70 lbs. this would not only be unfair to them but maybe even prevent them from wrestling if they
weighed less than 65 lbs. Right now a boy has to weigh at least 60 lbs. to wrestle at 75 and
I've seen some very fine wrestlers who weigh under 65 lbs. I think to be fair to middle schools
and the new 6th grade wrestlers we need to keep the 75 lb. weight class.
September 17, 2000
From: MD Wrestler
comments: Is it true that Musselman High School will not be having a team this year? This is
what we heard in the Western Md area. If they are does anyone know who will be wrestling foe
them this year?
September 17, 2000
From: pshs fan
comments: To the Wonderer!! To answer your question about who is the best NOT to win the state
I'd have to be partial and say Porter from South. I know their are three of them that wrestled
but i cant remember the one that was runner-up two years in a row.
September 17, 2000
From: a wrestler
comments: The one comment that has Cary Kolat winning a gold medal in Sidney. Has forgot that
there is great wrestlers from other countries. Everyone can be beaten unless your name is
Alexander Karlin.
September 15, 2000
comments: i saw in Sports Illistrated where the guy who predicted all the medal winners in the
Olympics predicted that Cary Kolat would not medal is that guy smoking crack or what. Kolat
will bring home the gold!!!
September 15, 2000
From: Hedgesville parent
comments: Anyone know the date for the Cougar Invitational at jefferson High School? Any info
would be greatly appreciated.
September 15, 2000
From: Jim LeMaster
email: lemasterjpmd@milton.total-web.net
comments: My packet had the same weight classes on one sheet but the issue of The
Interscholastic had the new weight classes listed they are as follows 80 85 90 95 102 110 116
123 128 135 145 155 165 190 (same restiriction) and HWT (Max 275). I hope this is helpful...
September 15, 2000
From: Mean Mike
comments: UHS Fan go to www.post-gazette.com choose the special olympics page scroll down to
other articles and there you will find a good article on Cary Kolat from the 09/10/00 paper.
Also another article on the Western PA gold medal streak features Bruce Baumgartner and Kurt
Angle. I tossed my paper already but I think it had a schedule of events in it you can look
further on the web site.
To the person asking who was the best wrestler to NOT win a state title the best I saw was Alex Shook and Barron Bryan both of John Marshall graduated late 1980's.
September 15, 2000
From: Wonderer
comments: If you would have read my post a lil more cleareer you would have seen it said the
best wrestler who never won a state championship not the best wrestler to win it if we are
goin by that i would say ash wenmoth
September 15, 2000
From: Animal's Buddy
email: Bodean44Takedown@aol.com
comments: It seems like this is going to be an interesting year in A/AA wrestling. Independence
is on the upswing Oak Glen is still filling a strong well-coached team and Cameron returns a
veteran senior-laden squad. Wouldn't it be interesting if some of these powers plus the LKC
warriors all showed up at the same tourney? How about the Berkley Springs event in December?
That match features 3-4 states per year AAA comp as well as A/AA and you can't hide your
records under an intracounty schedule. I believe Oak Glen is the king until unseated but what
other team has finished in the top 4 of A/AA states repeatedly in the last 10 years? That would
be Cameron.
For a team that has been unable to fill two or three weight classes fot the last three years a little bet might be the over the top answer. Certain wrestlers at Cameron have a bet with certain large agressive and highly athletic basketball players at Cameron that could rock the wrestling world this year. IF Cameron wins the state in A football this year (not a totally unthinkable thought) these 215 and 290lb hoopsters agreed to don singlets for one last run at the wrestling title. Big deal? Both are ex-wrestlers extremely strong and just plain animals. Keep watching for updates.
Another rumor has it that two outstanding up and coming (and past state champs at Cameron) are planning to forego this year's grappling to lift for football next year. We hope the great football coach that has built his dynasty encourages these two luminaries to compete. Updates to follow. Independence - bring that squad to Berkley and let's see if you are ready to step back up to your previous glory.
September 15, 2000
comments: I think one of the best wrestlers to come out of AA was Independence's own Jeremy
Hart. He was a two time state champion MOW of the 96 tournament and an all american (4th in the
high school nationals) this year in the NCAA's he lost to the national champion by one point.
Definately not to be overlooked.
September 15, 2000
From: The SOUTH CREW
comments: This is pretty close to this years south line-up (they have a great chance at being
ranked nationally)
103-shane grogg
112-ray munson
119-ryan metz
125-not real sure about this one
130-matt bosley
135-john duncan
140-jj schmitt
145-bryce pickens
152-nathan pickens
160-chris daggett
171-casey daggett
189-justin sleeth
215-aaron mccartney
HWT-wesley young
September 15, 2000
From: Tim Mayle
email: WVWRESLER@aol.com
comments: Just a note to let everyone know that the Buckhannon Preseason is scheduled for
November 4 2000. The entry form is in the Open/Youth section of WVMAT. If anyone is looking
for some good competition early come on out. We always have several NCAC wrestlers as well as
South Huntington Independence and Oak Glen. Look forward to seeing some of the crew from the
eastern panhandle this year we have missed seeing you the past few. If you need a form mail
to you please let me know at the above address.
September 14, 2000
comments: QUESTION-
Last year I heard that the weight classifications for Junior High Wrestling was changing. When
I received my wrestling packet from the WVSSAC no changes were addressed. Had anyone else
heard of any changes in Junior High Weight Classes.
September 14, 2000
From: UHS fan
comments: I was wondering if we could temporarily shift the discussion to the upcoming
olympics. I have no knowledge on how our US wrestling team stacks up against the world. I'd
like to hear other peoples thoughts on who is predicted to do well. Especially thoughts on how
Cary Kolat is expected to do. Also as the olympics are probably going to be televised tape
delayed it would be nice if anyone who was informed on the TV schedule might send a quick
message to let us know when our team will be in the spotlight.
September 14, 2000
From: john s
email: nike921635@aol.com
comments: anyone who has pre-season tournment information please contact my e-mail.
September 14, 2000
email: golden6@marshall.edu
comments: Does anyone know if it is possible to get videos of past high school state
tournaments ( in peticular 1996 semi finals match 112lbs) i dont know if they allow those
matches to be taped or not. Well if anyone knows anything i would appreciate it. you can email
me at golden6@marshall.edu if you have any suggestions or know where i could find out. thanks
September 14, 2000
From: South Fan
comments: just two months away and were back in the swing of things its gonna be awesome i
would just like to say good luck to all the wrestling and good luck to SOUTH south has had
some wrestlers work very hard all summer and should be very tough i believe that Nathan
Pickens will be site to see this year. good luck guys!!!
September 14, 2000
From: hedgesvillefanm
comments: Rumor has it that a wrestler from PA has transferred to University High anyone know
his name. I heard he is supposed to be pretty good and around 145-152. Maybe just a rumor but I
heard it through a reliable source. 2 more months till practice can't wait. Some info on
college wrestlers from WV. Regalbuto doing well at WVU he started practicing the first day he
walked on campus and is doing 3 a days right now with some very tough competition. He is very
focused on winning at the next level. Likewise Dustin Bowers at West Liberty also practicing
hard right now. These two have a great work ethic and hopefully it will pay off on the next
level. Hope to see alot of people at the wvu open this year. Also for high school tournaments I
don't know if this is too early to ask but does anyone know the dates of the Buckhanon
preseason tournament and the JJWA preseason tournament.
September 14, 2000
From: Christine
comments: All right people. I have just been informed by reading the forum that the first
practice is aloud to be held November 13 2000 thus making it 64 days as of September 11 2000
until wrestling season starts. Good luck to all the teams and wrestlers a special shout out to
South.
September 14, 2000
comments: To the Wonderer.....Jeff Hughes...as the best AA wrestler to win a state
championship...Jeff is a great wrestler but Buddy Mckeen was one of the best AA wrestlers I
can think of to winn states and he won twice and would have prolly won 3 if he wouldnt have
been hurt his sophomore year.
September 11, 2000
comments: The WVSSAC site lists the first practice date for high school wrestling as Nov. 13
2000.
September 11, 2000
From: The Next 4-Timer
comments: Aight I'm back again. I am glad to see so many people speaking out against
the trash talking in wrestling and on this forum. Acts like that are what truly destroys a
sport. I have also noticed that wrestling is probably the cleanest sport not defiled with the
trash talk and cheating that is found all too much in other sports. I am glad that there are
people trying to keep wrestling pure with respect sheer hard work. I would like to thank all
the people who do this and I will be back with more wrestlers to watch!! Don't forget to tell
me if you feel someone is left out that deserves recognition.
September 11, 2000
From: wvwrestler@hotmail.com
comments: Does anyone know of any pre season tournaments? If so could you post them or e mail
me with them. Thank you
September 11, 2000
From: a wrestler
comments: How could there be no practices before November 15 when it is a Wednesday. Shouldn't
the season start on a Monday so you can have practice at the start of the week.
September 11, 2000
From: Curios
comments: I would like to know who the editor of the forum is? Please inform me asap.
Check the bottom of the front page of this website
September 11, 2000
From: Eastern Panhandle Fan
comments: Many apologies to Jim Shetler for the oversight on my part with respect to the number
of Seniors leaving Hedgesville's lineup from last year. His record and wrestling career were
indeed outstanding and often overlooked while in the shadow of Riggo. Had they not had
parrallel paths all the accolades would have gone to Jim that Anthony got. Again many
apologies.
September 11, 2000
From: wonderer
comments: I was jsut wonderign everyones opinion on this WHo do you think the best WV wrestler
is that never won a state title in AAA it defintley has to be Rob Archer and AA id have to say
Jeff Huhges just an opinion i would liek to hear yours also thank you
September 11, 2000
comments: To whoever said that Independence will be the ones to knock off Oak Glen What are
you thinking? On wrestlers to watch remember Drew Toth of South Harrison? Well he's still
around. He is a senior this year and if there is one to beat him at 152 I give them all the
credit. Drew is one of the most talented athletes I have ever met in my life and I know that
the only way for him to go out is on top.
September 8, 2000
From: Superman
comments: To anyone who will respond!
Who will be the top team in region 3 and how many champions will they have? Calhoun or Ritchie
September 8, 2000
From: Please post on Forum
comments: To whom it may concern:
I am sorry to infrom everyone but South is not the only school
to get on here and talk trash about people. And not everyone from
South trashes people some people try to fix that problem. "Do not
judge or yea shall be judged as you judge others." From a Gospel
So in other words stop saying or basing your imphasis on South
because you know that we aren't the only school that does it and
not everyone one from South does it. And 9-10 times it isn't the
wrestlers it is fans or parents. So please don't base appereance
by what you see on the forum. Because not everyone is like that
from our school. And if people don't talk trash about us we
wouldn't talk trash about them. I'm not saying an eye for an eye
but really if people would stop it we wouldn't have that problem.
the object is to talk about wrestling not who is better than
whoever. So drop it. Just think if you talk trash on here and
meet this really nice person you say your name and this person
doesn't like you because of what you put on here. Also to the
editor a lot is slipping threw lately or maybe not maybe someone
is just looking at it. And just a suggestion instead of taking a
whole message out how about just the part that is trashing
someone. Please take it as it is nothing less and nothing more.
Editor's note: Yes, I agree. Some of this is getting old....
September 5, 2000
Thanks to many contributors, a web page for wrestling in South Parkersburg has become a reality. The people who have help get
this project off the ground are to numerous to mention. The site is called "Little Kanawha Cauliflower Club" and it can be found at
http://www.casinternet.net/~brentster/lkcc/index.html. I have 39 years of Wood County Jr. High wrestling compiled and will soon be
adding 37 years of Wood County Recreation Wrestling as well as archives for the Wood County AAU and the Patriots Wrestling
Club. Again, thanks to all who have helped with this project.
Brent Sams
September 5, 2000
From: Christine
comments: So how is everyone? Just to keep you updated since the first
practice isn't allowed to be held before the 15 of November
there are as of September 1 2000 74 days until wrestling season
official begins.
September 5, 2000
comments: Best wrestler this best wrestler that. Why don't we wait and see
at states? I mean really people if you really think that this or
that person is the best you just should wait and figure it out at
state. As for polls that is okay but don't try out ranking one
wrestler from 171 to 125. I mean really how would you ever figure
that out? MOW is based on skill and sportsmanship so who would
win then? Stummped you didn't I.?.
September 5, 2000
From: Jefferson
comments: Congratulations to Coach Scott Fortney the new Head Coach of Jefferson. Good luck
to Coach Wratchford in his new position in Va. Coach Ratchford had many great years at
Jefferson and he will be missed. Good Luch to HEAD Coach Fortney and assistant Coach
Billy. Also want to wish all the UNDERRATED Jefferson wrestlers the best keep up the work
this year it will pay off. Yes W.Va. there is another team in the Eastern Panhandle !
September 5, 2000
From: EP
comments: To the Eastern Panhandle Fan comments about Hedgesville only loosing two seniors.
FORGOT one. How about the kid with the most wins in the State Jim Shetler. I am sure his
wins will also be missed by the team. He never got the credit he was due.
September 5, 2000
From: J Roberts
email: mightymouse@hotbot.com
comments: I am from Oak Glen and have wrestled with both Phillip and Eric. You are both
correct that they are tremendous athletes and both will have a great senior year. I would
like to say that looking at the entire state of WV I would have to say that Chris Johnson is
the best. I only say this because I have wrestled against him and know how great an athlete he
is.
Good Luck to all wrestlers and go OG
September 5, 2000
From: The Next 4-timer
comments: I would also like to add Moats and Jared Ross on my wrestlers to watch. Throw
in a little bit of DJ Yoders and a dash of Michael Fausolettos. I admit Michael DJ and Jared
didn't go too far in the states. But look at what they did in their own time. Jared who
wrestled Dankovchik of Weir a 6th place finisher and a favorite for a championship this year to
3 very close matches has the ability to win it all at 103. I watched him at Weir and two more
times against Dankovchik and believed that with a little more strength he could have beat
him. Ross has good technique and had many scoring moves on Dankovchik that could have worked
had it not been for the obvious difference in strength. Yoders lost only 4 matches in Jr. High
but 3 were to the same kid Corey Adkins of MDSV who also should be watched if he may wrestle
for varsity. Yoders one of the "Special Teams bandits" of the CHS football team has earned
respect and will perform well for the varsity this
year.Last there is Michael. He defeated the highly regarded Jason Roberts of Oak Glen and was
wrestling Justin Stanely state champ to a 1-0 match( I believe) before breaking his arm and
being unable to continue. Thanks for listening again and I will leave you with this. "Skill
comes from dilligence"-Tony Purler Clarion Assistant wrestling coach.
September 5, 2000
From: a wv hs wrestling fan
email: PLEASE SUBMIT TO THE FORUM
comments: This is the first letter I have written to the forum but I feel it is long over due.
Being a former wrestler and the parent of a current high school wrestler I have followed West
Virginia high school wrestling for over 35 years. I check the forum daily to keep abreast of
current wrestlers and the hs teams. Not to take anything away from the South Parkersburg
program---it is fantastic but the trash that South's fans write in the forum is becoming
ridiculous absurd preposterous asinine and above all idiotic. Give me a break there are alot
of fine wrestlers in our state---not all of them are from Parkersburg. South's fan speak as
though their team is the only one in the state. There are a good many under rated wrestlers
who are never mentioned in the forum. During the state tournament last year I watched many
fine wrestlers put on a heart warming show of courage and skill.....not all of them became
state champs or to even place in the top six(6) of their weight class and NOT ALL OF THEM WERE FROM SOUTH. Just to give these individuals some credit I
will mention them as they come to mind....Jon Delligatti Jeff Courtney Andy Travise Blaine
Mayle Brain Motts Nathain Kinsley Matt Sternthal Aaron Futten Jeff Noechel Chris
Satterfield Dustin Barnes Matt Stevens Drew Toth and Wes Lane. There are far too many more
to mention but I watched each of these wrestlers excel at the state tournament. Each of them
gave their full heart to a sport that I truely love. Think back to the tournament and recall
each of these wrestler's matches.....no need to trash talk when you are all heart. I hope each
of these young men know they are top notch and A-1 in a sport which can be ruined by absurd
loud mouthed fans. In closing I wish each WV wrestler and his school the best of luck in the
2000--2001 year. Let's keep the trash to ourselves and let the wrestlers determine who is the
best on the MAT!
September 5, 2000
From: wrestling fan (pshs)
comments: i'm looking forward to this wrestling season.i want to wish all the teams GOOD LUCK.
i think everyone should try not to get all caught up in the bickering and remember the boys who
work so hard for the state tournament. let's give all the wrestlers a fair shot without cutting
any of them down.
September 5, 2000
From: wrestling fan
comments: i would like to point out that the complete state of wv that parkersburg and fairmont
are the best parts of the state. think the race for the best wrestler in the state is between
matt stevens chris daggett both from the city of parkeraburg and also matt miller and jeff
courtney whom are both from fairmont area. i just hope to see daggett miller and courtney be
in a round robin and see who the best of them three really are . i would also like to see
daggett miller and courtney all three be in differnt weight classes so the higher weights wont
be easy . hope it happens looking for all four of these wrestlers bringing home a state
champonship . well good luck fellas.
September 5, 2000
From: bob moore
email: rmoore@hiperline.net
comments: Malcolm
Harpers Ferry
Edison contact: Steve Wells 422-8782
srry couldnt
e-mail you
bm
September 5, 2000
comments: swami i hope your wishes prove true. however ash wenmoth did exactly what you just
outline plus beat stanley of cabel last year.in his three years he beat the triple a state
champ in his weight class every year.some times we lose sight of the purpose of the award . i
hope this does not become a heisman type award where publicity and economics buy close votes.if
it is intended to honor the best high school wrestler let their records speak for
themselves.wrestling representing their high school competingfrom a sanctioned schedule let
their honors then be compared.
September 5, 2000
From: Independence Grappler
comments: I think everyone is forgetting one important thing. Independence has 13 RETURNING
STATE QUALIFIERS. All of wich have gone to multiple camps and are ready for an exellent season.
We have only lost one wrestler (215 4th place Steve McKinney)and gained some talent from our
junior high program. Indy is the last team to win a AA State Championship sinse Oak Glen came
in and I predict that this year we will be the ones to knock them off. You'll see what I mean
here before long.
September 5, 2000
From: John
email: wrestler@redhotant.net
comments: Freestyle wrestler in the UK (where wrestling sucks!)seeks tapes of warm-up and/or
practice sessions to help him improve! Willing to pay and/or exchange (I have a few tapes of my
own). Even willing to pay to have a demo tape made for me. Also any brothers/twins here who
wrestle? Seems to be a common event? Look forward to hearing from you and thanks for the help.
Reply to here or my e-mail address thanks. Good luck to all wrestlers in the up-coming season.