We have a number of updates to share as we head into the All-Star Classic weekend and ultimately the official high school season in 2 weeks.  The feedback we are hearing has ranged from direct notice that kids are changing weights or reliable information that some kids are pretty heavy relative to projected weight classes.  I guess we will all get a better idea where the weight will fall in the next 6-8 weeks as body fat testing is completed.  Until then we will make the best guesses we can.  Enjoy.

Leave some questions or comments and we will try to provide a response in our next video in about a week or so.

WR Rankings 2015_16 PRE OCT2.pdf

what a year this is going to be for the fans! for the past several years there were clear favorites in several classes, Brock, Austin, Shaun,

Tyler, Lampe's etc. Now, looking at the names at the top of the weight classes is exciting!  I do not envy you guys trying to rank these guy's.  I will attempt some commentary of my own, with admittedly little overall information on records or statistics.

starting at 113)

Tanner Yenter 2nd in state last year falling to Saul Ervin in the finals. got the first takedown. score something like 6-2. I think

120) Hurst, state champ 2 years ago, was 1-1 with Wells , winning at the rumble and lost at state. but Moore still has a Slim edge.

126) Zane- Ervin  I'm drooling  132) OMG 3 returning state champs is this for real? 138) if I had to bet (which I don't ) The #4 horse looks good to me. 152) 2 returning state champs. 160) 3 super studs.  170) I thing Cornett handles 2 time state champ, Thankfully they are from the same region so if they meet at state it will be in the finals. I see lot's of great matches coming our way. can't wait.

Agree this year is going to be fun. 160 & 170 will be interesting. If Meimen stays at 160 others will drop and if he goes up to 170, then we have the current 160 Champion and 170 Champion. That would be a great finals match. 

Did you realize that Derrick Smallwood is not on this current ranking?  Did I miss something? 

I am assuming since he transferred to John Hardin and North Hardin just picked up a Coach, Smallwood would be ineligible this year unless he returns to North Hardin. But i trully do not kno if that is why.

If this is true then the same would be for Clayton Hanson who is now at St. X. 

Not sure about that. Saint X is not a public School and also he was out last year due to a shoulder injury. He did not compete in 2014/15. So i think he is G2G. But really I am not sure. I guess it will be up to KHSAA.

Clayton Hanson sat out last year due to an injury.  He is completely eligible. 

Yah that is what i was tracking too.

Zane over Saul is bold but Ranger sees these kids in the off season A LOT more than I do.

I have no numbers to back it up but I feel like Hurst has beat Wells more than just once at Rumble.  But last year in semis Wells just dominated him.  The best I've ever seen Brady wrestle...which is exactly what it takes to win in February. Moore is for sure the top of that bunch right now.

Team Rankings are INTERESTING but its too early to argue about all that yet.  Can't wait for the season to start, its gonna be one of the most fun and most competitive in KY's history.

And if 132 stays like that HOLY CRAP. I don't think there's ever been a weight class that stacked in KY.  That is some Ohio or Pennsylvania shit right there. Three LEGIT D-1 kids.

I know know eligibility is a touchy issue to talk about and we generally discourage it, but I will address the Smallwood case as Mr Smallwood has been very open and up front on the situation. They transferred to John Hardin with the understanding that Derrick would very likely not be eligible and they were fine with that situation. No questions complaints or arguments. It is what it is. With that said I am amazed at the hard work and effort I have seen from Derrick this summer knowing the situation he faces. That's one of the main reasons I wanted to include him in the event Sunday. 

Since I don't want to make to a whole new thread I'll just mention here that if you follow my Region 1 Rankings don't worry they are still incoming, I just want to wait until hydration tests for my first rankings. I'm not going to let the fact I'm now coaching in Region 4 take away from me still being a Region 1 guy haha

That is all correct regarding Clayton Hanson. He has been given the blessing by the state to wrestle for STX...

Personally I just cannot imagine AJ Bindner leaving high school without an individual state championship. I just can't picture it. 

Brossart Ryle is going 106 which will force Horton to 113 and after his victory over holub at regionals last year should put him in the mix also thirteen is gonna a be an absolute dog fight as well as 132

Mikie Klein from Fern Creek will be at 106 the whole year

Colton lampe will be at 113

Can't wait to see how Tom Ketchen Carter does. I don't know that there are 19 better 106s than him.

Also; just out of curiosity what is the reason for Tristan Garcia consistently being ranked as high as he is (15th)? Kaden Darbro ranked 21st, despite having a well under .500 record but who also beat Tristan at regionals?

Not questioning. Just asking for insight. 

Brossart will be our 106 or 113 i promise ya.

Aaron is too big and long.  I would like to see him at 113. That gives one of those other guys an extra year at the varsity level.

HOW ABOUT THIS BIG ANOUNCEMENT!!!! I will be wrestling 145. Guess that changes the rankings considerably. Good luck to all this season

Sincerely,

AJ BINDNER

Iroquois line up so far: this is only returning wrestlers:

106: Anthony Carter ( wrestled as an alternate at state)

132: Ansar Kurbonav( wrestled at state)

145: Darion Sheirfield( DNP in Region)

182/195( undecided): Bilal Mamedov( Wrestle to blood round in state)

220: Brandon Reed

HVY: Shakiem Boyd and Laton Bray( both DNP in region)

And a few more will show up after football, our new coaches name is

Tom Mckenna

Just posting this to let everyone know the team is slowly recovering and will have a few more experiences guys this year, thats all. Like aj said , good luck to all this season, REED out.

Good for you Brandon, good luck to you and your teammates.  I grew up across the street from Iroquoise HS and have much respect and for my south end folks...  Keep working hard and good things will happen!

I told someone the other day:  look how ridiculously stacked it is 132 and 138..someone is going to jump to 145 because its wide open.  Binder looks to be the first to do so.

I told someone the other day:  look how ridiculously stacked it is 132 and 138..someone is going to jump to 145 because its wide open.  Binder looks to be the first too do so

i have to say iM excited about moving up. Not that rankings mean anything but id have to say id be the favorite going in and after looking at that i had to positon myself where i believed i have the best chance at getting the job done. Good luck to everyone this season!

Nobody listen to aj he is so full of it. He don't know what he is doing tomarrow much less in a few months.lol

yeah I've only been told about 4000 times he would be 132 this season

I told someone the other day:  look how ridiculously stacked it is 132 and 138..someone is going to jump to 145 because its wide open.  Binder looks to be the first too do so

Lol yes i know ranger but the only weight class id be ranked number 1 in the state right now would be 145? Am i right lol no disrespect for mason by any means you just wouldny be able to rank him above me yet. Rankings =stats . its my senior season i have to place myself best 

The best place for you is on the mat practicing and off the computer

We have a lobbiest here. 

lol

Really wish there hadn't been a riot on here over rankings some new ones would be great 

What, And stir up the peanut gallery again?  (For those of you who are unaware- The "peanut Gallery" is a OLD phrase to describe the cheap seats in a theatre)

  Maybe we will get some after the season begins and the weights are more in focus. If not, I'll have to start my own and then the fracas will really start!

  Anyone challenging my predictions will be met with scorn and distain, verbally abused, and threatened with further plummeting of their favorite wrestlers ranking.

Well at least the rankings are finally a little interesting.  There are almost no locks in any wt. class. 

I guess I'll have to step up and start doing the rankings.

I can think of a couple locks but will keep them to myself

Before anyone asks, no I don't have interest in state rankings right now haha

just did a quick review of Garcia's track results from '14-'15. Looks like he was somewhere in the neighborhood of 44-18. Darbro had a few good wins last year and was a state qualifier. 

Thanks! Hope both of those kids can push it to the next level!

Talked to my 3rd son AJ tonight.  He was with Erdman and my boy Belk tonight at the Ryle football game.  You could never ask for a more respectful kid.  I guess I can claim him, since he is in union Kentucky(my house) for a few weeks every year at this time.  Bye the way Campbellsville coach is trying to get Jon Jon to wrestle after football season.  WOW, Dreams do come true. 

Bwahahahahahhahahhahahahahahahahahhaahah

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Like to see Belk wrestle that would be awesome ,the Laughter is from a few twitter posts I saw this weekend where a kid was making rhymes about beating another kids butt  beyond confidence and arrogance pretty over the top stuff , I must say I commend them on the mind play  ,If you can make yourself believe that's great but if you can make everyone else believe it that's even better .Most People praise those who do without saying it I however understand the desire to win and the game although in the end between two kids that are good all the talk means very little but it keeps it interesting..After hearing talk last year then witnessing a devastating pin shortly after I would focus more on working the skills game than the mind game though.

And oh yeah wildcat check out flow and that semis match and Austins finals match from this past weekend against that top ten ranked kid and then tell us who's the best hahahahahahahaha

 Derek Miller from Paducah tilghman isn't in ky anymore moved to Jacksonville flordia wrestling for a top team where he's also top ranked 

hmm I wonder who is posting that???

Probably a two time State placer that moved to Florida over the summer good luck in Florida

thank you ranked #2 right now at 132 behind last years state champ 

well it's obviously me lol just putting it out there so there's no confusion 

Just teasing. Congratulations on the florida ranking and thanks for clearing up the confusion. Best of luck down there and we all know you will represent us well.