2017 - 2018 DI preseason rankings

Da dude

Da dude

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bayoubadger said:
Rumors. As for the kid leaving, he wanted to be a 4-timer. Was not going to happen at SS. He has a chance somewhere else, though he will have to beat the SS kid so it is still unlikely. Also, there is the possibility that he was sweet talked into heading to Chandler. Ybarra is just training up there for a week. As for RBY, you do realize you have to graduate from High School BEFORE you go to college, don't you? Things are running just fine at Sunnyside.
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Hearing the same rumors. Disgruntled parents, coaches, and school officials. Chandler has a lot of resources, especially now that Larkin is there. Illinois is a hot bed for wrestling. Can’t imagine what Montini would be offering. SS isn’t really known for there funding or resources. In the past I think a lot of there success was due to the culture there. It’s obvious that something is off. I think this is one of the longest dry spells without a state title in recent years. Wrestling is no different than any other sport in that, times change and the sport changes with it.
 
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bayoubadger

bayoubadger

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Da dude said:
Hearing the same rumors. Disgruntled parents, coaches, and school officials. Chandler has a lot of resources, especially now that Larkin is there. Illinois is a hot bed for wrestling. Can’t imagine what Montini would be offering. SS isn’t really known for there funding or resources. In the past I think a lot of there success was due to the culture there. It’s obviously that something is off. I think this is one of the longest dry spells without a state title in recent years. Wrestling is no different than any other sport in that, times change and the sport changes with it.
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While I understand that this is SS we are talking about I do not look at 5* (Yes I understand that one of them was technically taken away) Runner up finishes as falling off a cliff. Most schools would be pleased with a runner up finish. Other schools are now catching up, it happens.

Being a SS parent I can tell you I am not disgruntled. Coach Leon works harder and does more for these kids than any coach I have been associated with. I wouldn't want my son wrestling for another coach.
 
AzWildCard

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2nd place isn’t the Sunnyside standard.

They are losing kids who grew up in the SS youth program. Two more ended up at Walden Grove.
 
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AZ_wrestlinFan#1

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AzWildCard said:
2nd place isn’t the Sunnyside standard.

They are losing kids who grew up in the SS youth program. Two more ended up at Walden Grove.
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A reliable source told me that the boys who enrolled at Walden Grove were not kids that had been with the Sunnyside kids club for very long. One of them was a JV wrestler last year.
 
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MatMaid

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Everybody loves to hate SS Wrestling!

I guess we will all see how concerned everyone is about the programs stability when they get on the mat :)
 
az_wrestler

az_wrestler

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C,mon this is nothing new...moving... being held back...what ever edge it takes..don't hate the wrestler hate the AIA that allows it...If I could have been at SS I would have...If I can could go to Chandler right now I would...now lets get back to the rankings..certs are in 2 weeks then duel meets.
 
bayoubadger

bayoubadger

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East Valley said:
Hey bud you & I normally agree but I did a double take with Hollen #2 at 182? He was giving up 15 lbs last year & made the finals at 195. He is also a Fargo Freestyle AA. It's my opinion but I'd put him at #1. (I do agree the Tucson kid is tough) Hollen won't be anywhere near 182s though. He's way too big. 195s all the way.
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To throw another wrench in at 195. Rees from Sunnyside is going 195 he is healthy and been lifting hard. Definitely going to be in the mix at 195.
 
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Jman24

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I believe that you guys left Jayden Fletcher from Campo Verde in the 152 division out of the equation he was forgot in the returning qualifiers as well. he qualified and was at state last year as a freshman and will be back this year.
 
whenndoubtchokemout

whenndoubtchokemout

"when in doubt, chokem out"
Jman24 said:
I believe that you guys left Jayden Fletcher from Campo Verde in the 152 division out of the equation he was forgot in the returning qualifiers as well. he qualified and was at state last year as a freshman and will be back this year.
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What weight will he be going 160?
 
WolfPack

WolfPack

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Campo Verde is D II and that will not change for this season or the next two years. This thread is discussing D I rankings.

Jman24 said:
I believe that you guys left Jayden Fletcher from Campo Verde in the 152 division out of the equation he was forgot in the returning qualifiers as well. he qualified and was at state last year as a freshman and will be back this year.
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YouGotToWantIT

YouGotToWantIT

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TUMBLEWEED said:
That is my opinion based on the talk going around the ro
TUMBLEWEED said:
Acording to "wolf pack" recent post, M. Groves will be at 160 also heard Mordecai is going 182
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Just confirmed
Kelly is going 126 at Chandler
Kvavle is going 120 at Corona

Larkin had family that worked at SS while he went there.
AND SS was in the middle of their multi year state championship run at the time. It is no surprise he stayed there.
Would he have gone as far had he not stuck around SS??
Now he is using some of the skills he learned there to try and help build an empire / legacy for Chandler.
He should have boys in the room for long enough and his caliber of coaching is top notch.
Bound to draw new kids from all over..
My crystal ball says there will be a large increase of openinrollment and transfers to Chandler over next 10+ years
And for some reason they will mostly be wrestlers.
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TUMBLEWEED said:
Acording to "wolf pack" recent post, M. Groves will be at 160 also heard Mordecai is going 182
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YouGotToWantIT

YouGotToWantIT

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Just confirmed
Chris Kelly going 126 at Chandler
Zack Kvavle going 120 at Corona
Corona isnt going to flowing wells this year, they are attending. CA tournament during same date as FW.
 
whenndoubtchokemout

whenndoubtchokemout

"when in doubt, chokem out"
whenndoubtchokemout said:
(My opinion, updated weights 11/06/17)

106
1. Hunter Richards- Mesa Mountain View
2. Zack Espalin, Chandler
3.

113
1. Jesse Ybarra- Sunnyside
2. Zack Kvavle- Corona
3. Alex Dieball- Desert Mountain
4. Benji Alanis- Chandler

120
1. Manny Garcia- Sunnyside
2. Chris Kelly- Chandler
3. Aaron Valenzuela- Kofa
4. Alex Rodriquez- Basha


126
1. Cameron Upshur- Corona
2. Vicente Loaiza- Sunnyside
3. Franxl Zaragoza- Cibola
4. Alex Wood, Desert Ridge

132
1. Angelo Pool- Tucson
2. Aaron Rodriguez- Sunnyside
3. Gabe Castenada- Cibola
4. Alex Karatinos, Red Mountain

138
1. Roman Bravo-Young- Sunnyside
2. Ryan Roper- Basha
3. Raphael Garcia- Chandler

145
1. Gator Groves- Chandler
2. Tanner Waite- Highland
3. Jose Rubio- Sunnyside
4. Bryce Nickel- Corona


152
1. Aaron Gandara- Cibola
2. Jacob Garcia- Corona
3. Sheldon Cole- Boulder Creek
4.

160
1. Marco Groves- Chandler
2. Joe Carey- Basha
3. Cody Lewis-Desert Ridge
4. Luke Jacobs- Brophy Prep

170
1. Sebastian Mordecai- Sunnyside
2. David Castaneda- Cibola
3. Travis Calloway- Perry
4. Randy Robinson- Chandler

182
1. Kashawn Crump-Valencia- Tucson
2. Donovan Corn- Hamilton
3. Jacob Robles- Brophy

195
1. Jeremiah Hollen- Mesa Mountain View
2. Mario Neblina- Cibola
3. Jacob Santa Cruz- Corona
4. Matt Rees- Sunnyside


220
1. Christian Medeiros- Desert Ridge
2. Nathaniel Deasey- Chandler
3. Jonathan Garcia- Mesa Mt. View


285
1. Tommy Mommer, Cibola
2. Brett Johnson, Desert Vista
3. Mathew Eagar, Westwood
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*Castenada Boys are at CIBOLA
 
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