Not true: Chris Jones won state back in the mid 80's.

Congrats to all - great showing by NKy

 

 

Dixie has had 3 #2 finishes. I can tell you all winners for all classes back to '64.

Dixie has had 3 #2 finishes. I can tell you all winners for all classes back to '64.

 

You may be right but it might be worth re-checking. He was up in the trophy case for years and I was pretty sure he was listed as a state champ. It was around the 84-85 time frame.

This was my first year in attendance at the state finals. The CovCath Coaching staff wanted all the wrestlers in attendance for the finals to see what its like to be on the podium. CovCath's lone wrestler "Big Joe" Marino fought hard but went down Friday. Dave Johnson is thinking BIG at CCH but he does it all with such class. Really respecting all the wrestlers and staffs from NKY and around the state. Not just a technical coach or a "hard work" coach, he is a program builder. Really cool this thing got off the ground this year. Dave Johnson with his energy alone can WILL a team to the top.

 

A few things about the venue. I really like the Alltech arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Nice, open, big, etc. Perhaps they could have a live video screen as sometimes its hard to see the wrestlers in action. Still, they seem to support the event.

 

Union County--I didn't know they grew 'em so "Bad" down there. Lord. They are tough. Big time cheering section. Found out a lot about the "Ervin" name. Powerhouse.

 

Closer to home--Campbell County. Much respect. Sorry they couldn't quite get it done team-wise but....... as I live in the county but have no real affiliation with the school, was really impressed on how they go about there business. Nice job Camels.

 

Happy to see representatives from Ryle, SK, Boone, CC, Dixie, Conner and Newport. Way to represent!

 

Great event. enjoyed it.

I don't remember names but I read an 8th grader beat a senior who will wrestle at OkState. That's pretty impressive.

David Carr, son of Nate Carr. I'd suspect this is the only season we will get to witness David wrestle in Kentucky.

KHSAA Images | Saturday's Championship Bouts

 

link to pics from the championships.

Who won the best wrestler?

David Carr, son of Nate Carr. I'd suspect this is the only season we will get to witness David wrestle in Kentucky.

 

Where do you think he will be next year?

Happy to see representatives from Ryle, SK, Boone, CC, Dixie, Conner and Newport. Way to represent!

 

Scott High School had 6 wrestlers there as well, one of which who finished 4th, Elijah Miller

Who won the best wrestler?

 

Brock Ervin, Kentucky's first 5 time state champ.

OK, it's fess-up time: On Friday, I was walking around the upper arena and somebody with Ryle gear on was eyeballing my orange BGP shirt. Had to have been somebody on here.

OK, it's fess-up time: On Friday, I was walking around the upper arena and somebody with Ryle gear on was eyeballing my orange BGP shirt. Had to have been somebody on here.

Maybe he wanted a shot at the BGP title?

Brock Ervin' date=' Kentucky's first 5 time state champ.[/quote']

 

One of my best friends won it 4 times. Came in 2nd as an 8th grader.

One of my best friends won it 4 times. Came in 2nd as an 8th grader.

 

I don't know a whole lot about the history of KY wrestling. I do know there have been a few 4x champs, which is still unbelievable accomplishment to me. The sport has really grown recently, and I wouldn't be surprised to see a few more 4x champs in the coming years as kids are getting better quicker and there a many more opportunities at the youth level to improve. The state has been way behind the curve on wrestling (probably because it's during basketball season), but that is rapidly changing.

One of my best friends won it 4 times. Came in 2nd as an 8th grader.

Rob Clarkston (1977-1981)

David Carr, son of Nate Carr. I'd suspect this is the only season we will get to witness David wrestle in Kentucky.

 

The reversal David did was crazy. When he did it the crowd went crazy. One of the best matches there.