Okay, I finally stole enough "free" time to get this done.  I didn't study for my Investments exam I had tonight.  But hey, we have to have priorities right?  For those of you who don't know, this is my prediction based on the way I see the brackets playing out.  I didn't get to add as much interesting discussion as last year or add as many kids as last year, but that's what I get for procrastinating.  Hopefully a few of you get a chance to read it over before heading to Frankfort.  Enjoy.

If you can't open the pdf file, try this word doc.

Thanks Ranger!  This was an interesting read and I look forward to seeing how well these scenarios play out come Saturday.

My only question is why no love for Daryl Lynch from Newport?  It will be a fight for him to make the podium but I would at least have thought he would be in your top 16?

Thanks Ranger!  This was an interesting read and I look forward to seeing how well these scenarios play out come Saturday.

My only question is why no love for Daryl Lynch from Newport?  It will be a fight for him to make the podium but I would at least have thought he would be in your top 16?

I have him one match from making my top 16.  He looked pretty good last weekend, but with his draw I think he will come up just short.  In the past I did a top 25, to essentially capture everyone who wins a match at state, but I just didn't have time.  I know a few people will be disappointed (JCB).

having trouble getting both documents to downlaod

having trouble getting both documents to downlaod

just right click over attachment and save, then go to where ever you saved it and it should open.

ranger what happend to ahern ryle at 130, is his wrestle back pretty ugly ?

Ranger,

Could you re-post the Report.  I could not get either version to download.  Saving it didn't work.

Thanks

I'm having the same problem.

me too

just right click over attachment and save, then go to where ever you saved it and it should open.

ranger what happend to ahern ryle at 130, is his wrestle back pretty ugly ?

Yeah, coming in as a 4 is pretty tough.  Unless you beat the #1, which he is capable of doing, you have a long, long way back to place.

Does anyone know if they are broadcasting the finals this year.  I'm going to be out of town but would like to pick it up on the internet if possible.

For those of you having trouble, check with jpizar83.

I think Ahern has beaten Bisenious and Birk this year. I don't know if he'll do it again, but i wouldn't be suprised to see him in the Semi's.

I think Ahern has beaten Bisenious and Birk this year. I don't know if he'll do it again, but i wouldn't be suprised to see him in the Semi's.

Absolutely.  I based my prediction on the most recent experience, which was a little short.  He definitely has the potential to make a long run; possibly even the finals.  He just left himself no room for error.  And I think this weight is too deep for that.

He did come up short against Supe and Jones but both matches could have went either way. In fact, I would have given Ahern the takedown at the end of the match against Supe.

if i am looking at it right and assuming terry beats jones, then looser of bisinius and ahern meet jones 1 round away from the go to round. i see jones taking that but it will be a barn burner.

Totally wrong there haha. If Bisenius or Ahern lose to Woodford in the second round then they would meet Jones in the money round. But the 1st round loser would be switch to the opposite side of the consolation bracket as Jones assuming Jones gets beat by Terry  :-D Interesting to say the least

Totally wrong there haha. If Bisenius or Ahern lose to Woodford in the second round then they would meet Jones in the money round. But the 1st round loser would be switch to the opposite side of the consolation bracket as Jones assuming Jones gets beat by Terry  :-D Interesting to say the least

ok thanks for the clarification, it will be a great bracket to watch. no doubt.

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2011 Kentucky High School Wrestling State Tournament Report

Similar to first edition I have patterned the design and much of the content of this report based on the work of Brian Brakeman who annually creates the Brakeman Report prior to the Ohio high school wrestling post season. His work is admired by many throughout the state of Ohio (and us KY folks who compete across the river quite a bit) so I decided why re-create the wheel. I also want to acknowledge the valuable input from many parents, coaches, wrestlers, and fans across the state throughout the course of the season. A few do a particularly great job of keeping me up to date on not only their team, but also opposing competitors that deserve to be recognized.

I have not gone to the effort of explaining the process of ranking individual wrestlers and the issues that arise when attempting to do so, from receiving little to no information on some individuals and teams to receiving limited or incorrect information. Instead I will direct anyone interested to at least read the introduction published by Brakeman at: http://www.baumspage.com/brakeman/2010%20Brakeman%20Report.pdf

For those of you who have followed me over these last 5 or so years, you know I willingly admit I am far from perfect. Add to that the fact that I have far from perfect data from which to base this report, so I am bound to make some mistakes. But hey, this is high school wrestling, it ain

Loser of Bisnius of Ahern woul get Hamilton in the second round of conso's. This must be where Ranger has Ahern making his exit. (even though he's beaten hamilton twice) Two rounds later they would have the loser of Supe and Carr. Whoever looses that match will have a hell of a wrestleback.

Thats a tough route! haha this is the best time of the year.

I got someone to email me the report and instead of emailing it to everyone else I decided to simply copy and paste.  Some of the formatting may mess up the way it looks but it should still be readible.  Here it is:

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2011 Kentucky High School Wrestling State Tournament Report

Similar to first edition I have patterned the design and much of the content of this report based on the work of Brian Brakeman who annually creates the Brakeman Report prior to the Ohio high school wrestling post season. His work is admired by many throughout the state of Ohio (and us KY folks who compete across the river quite a bit) so I decided why re-create the wheel. I also want to acknowledge the valuable input from many parents, coaches, wrestlers, and fans across the state throughout the course of the season. A few do a particularly great job of keeping me up to date on not only their team, but also opposing competitors that deserve to be recognized.

I have not gone to the effort of explaining the process of ranking individual wrestlers and the issues that arise when attempting to do so, from receiving little to no information on some individuals and teams to receiving limited or incorrect information. Instead I will direct anyone interested to at least read the introduction published by Brakeman at: http://www.baumspage.com/brakeman/2010%20Brakeman%20Report.pdf

For those of you who have followed me over these last 5 or so years, you know I willingly admit I am far from perfect. Add to that the fact that I have far from perfect data from which to base this report, so I am bound to make some mistakes. But hey, this is high school wrestling, it ain

I might be alone on this one but I think 215 is going to be the best matches of the tournament this weight class can go in so many directions. There are a lot of good matches and tough matches from the beginning rounds. No clear cut favorite in my eyes.

Thanks to the people that posted it, I was having trouble as well.  Great job ranger, I always look forward to these reports.

Thanks Ranger for raising the bar yet another time!

This report is awesome, I'll use it as a guide at the tournament for kids to watch.

Thanks again!

Loser of Bisnius of Ahern woul get Hamilton in the second round of conso's. This must be where Ranger has Ahern making his exit. (even though he's beaten hamilton twice) Two rounds later they would have the loser of Supe and Carr. Whoever looses that match will have a hell of a wrestleback.

You can't pay so much attention to these rankings and reports. Fun to read but that is the extent of it! Ranger has not seen the lions share of these kids, and some of these rankings are completely contrary to results.

You can't pay so much attention to these rankings and reports. Fun to read but that is the extent of it! Ranger has not seen the lions share of these kids, and some of these rankings are completely contrary to results.

Noone is forcing you to read these threads or pay any attention.  I have said on many, many occassions that these are my opinions and only based on the information/results I receive.  If you are able to travel around the state to multiple tournaments every weekend and see every kid in the state than it sounds like you should be the guy doing this.  This specific report is my opinion based on the way the brackets we set up.  There were some situations where I did go against the results based on my gut feel.  For example, Ruschell.  He had recently lost to Bryant and Boone had an amazing season.  Both seemed to have the upper hand on that side of the bracket.  But my gut told me he was the man to beat.

Again, I've always published this stuff as a guide and welcome all the input the kentuckywrestling community wants to offer.  Sometimes I get more than I bargain for.  Other times I get nothing on a lot of kids.  We do the best we can with the data we have.  It usually works out pretty well.

I don't know Buckeye!  Ranger was pretty darn close on a lot of the weight classes.  Did you not look at the statistics he incorporated?!  Close or not, I really appreciate someone taking the time to do what he does.  It's fun to follow during the season as the big tourneys unfold and kids go up and down the rankings.  Unless the state decides to pay someone to attend all tourneys and sponsor legit rankings, he is as close to that as anyone can hope for.  Keep it up Ranger!

Thank You Ranger for all you do for Wrestling and all of us too.  Please keep up the great work you do.

Again Thank You very much.  Bob Reeser A Fan For Life!!!!

Ranger,

Around the state, we appreciate the time and effort that goes into your rankings. I think predicting 10 state champions and 8 of 14 finals correctly speaks for itself.

Ranger,

Around the state, we appreciate the time and effort that goes into your rankings. I think predicting 10 state champions and 8 of 14 finals correctly speaks for itself.

Thanks. Like I always say, I owe much of the accuracy to all of the readers/posters out there. I wouldn't be even close on these without all of the input I get from coaches, parents, fans, and wrestlers from all across the state. It is a lot of fun; even when I am wrong.

Ranger-Do you thank it`s about time for the 2011/2012 Preseason State Rankings ? You knew this was coming,and you have probably been thinking about how things are going to work out. SO LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!!!

Ranger-Do you thank it`s about time for the 2011/2012 Preseason State Rankings ? You knew this was coming,and you have probably been thinking about how things are going to work out. SO LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED!!!

Yeah, it's coming alright. Give me a few more days; maybe late this week or over the weekend and I will post for the new year.

Yeah, it's coming alright. Give me a few more days; maybe late this week or over the weekend and I will post for the new year.

Send me this year's and last's report, would like to keep those (the attachments got lost after moving boards)

ranger did you finish your rankings

ranger did you finish your rankings

pretty much. just need to do some cleanup and find a few minutes to get them in a decent format to post. been on the road for a couple days and will be again soon. maybe tomorrow night.