AAA 2016 State Championship Predictions

[Fan1046]

106- Windland PS/ Simpson Univ- Windland wins by a decision of 2
113- Martin PS/ Sharp GW- Sharp wins by a 1 point decision
120- Humphreys SA/ Kinder GE- Humphreys wins by a decision of 7
126- Henson Univ/ Adkins CM- Henson wins by major decision
132- Crewdson SA/ Jeffers Hunt- Crewdson wins this meeting by 1
138- Green- Riv/ Simpkins Rip- Simpkins wins by a decision of 2
145- Tenney BU/ Harman SA- Tenny wins by decision of 5
152- Cottrell Univ/ Whitmore CM- Whitmorewins by major decision
160- Johnson Hunt/ Jones GW- Jones wins by decision
170- Johnson Park/ Lambiotte PS- Johnson wins by major decision
182- Holley- CM/ Safford PP- Safford wins in a 1 point decision
195- Allman PS/ Pomeroy Riv- Pomeroy wins this match by cardio
220- Holstion Riv/ Haynes Rip- Holstion wins in OT
285- Wykle OH/ Stierwalt Riv- Stierwalt wins this by a decision of 1

[Bearhugger]

106- Windland PS/ Simpson Univ- Windland wins by a decision of 2
113- Martin PS/ Sharp GW- Sharp wins by a 1 point decision
120- Humphreys SA/ Kinder GE- Humphreys wins by a decision of 7
126- Henson Univ/ Adkins CM- Henson wins by major decision
132- Crewdson SA/ Jeffers Hunt- Crewdson wins this meeting by 1
138- Green- Riv/ Simpkins Rip- Simpkins wins by a decision of 2
145- Tenney BU/ Harman SA- Tenny wins by decision of 5
152- Cottrell Univ/ Whitmore CM- Whitmorewins by major decision
160- Johnson Hunt/ Jones GW- Jones wins by decision
170- Johnson Park/ Lambiotte PS- Johnson wins by major decision
182- Holley- CM/ Safford PP- Safford wins in a 1 point decision
195- Allman PS/ Pomeroy Riv- Pomeroy wins this match by cardio
220- Holstion Riv/ Haynes Rip- Holstion wins in OT
285- Wykle OH/ Stierwalt Riv- Stierwalt wins this by a decision of 1

Interesting....................quite interesting. I would suspect you are a Riverside fan, but knowledgeable of all wrestlers. I do not see some of these wrestlers making the finals. Enjoy next weekend.

[Fan1046]

No I just feel that riverside has three best heavy guys. I have seen Allman wrestle and I have seen Pomeroy wrestle. Allman is out of shape and Pomeroy is in shape and will beat him in 3rd

[Bearhugger]

Personally, I do not know. Anything is possible.

However, my friend "TrueSouthFanInDupont" seems to agree with you.

[Fan1046]

I guess we will see Saturday night

[Gator]

No I just feel that riverside has three best heavy guys. I have seen Allman wrestle and I have seen Pomeroy wrestle. Allman is out of shape and Pomeroy is in shape and will beat him in 3rd

Justin Allman is in shape. Prime time 2 time state champ will win it. So will Martin at 113.

[Truesouthfaninhunt]

Picks are fairly rational ... But nobody beats Martin or Allman. I hope Allman reads what you wrote...
I didn't check your picks vs the pairings so I am assuming your picks are Pill - friendly .

[Fan1046]

Allman beat Jarvis 9-4 and Pomeroy beat Jarvis 13-0 so we'll see what the outcome looks like in Jarvis/Pomeroy match

[Gator]

Allman also pinned Jarvis at the WV Duals on 1/31.

195 Justin Allman (PS) WBF Anthony Jarvis (RP) F 3:13

I wouldn't put too much in comparing opponents.

[#bestsportever]

For the most part, the wrestlers qualifying for states are pretty skilled. Allman may be a favorite to come out on the top bracket. On the bottom bracket, after Yohns matches yesterday he would be a threat as well as Doll if he is on his game and 100%, and last you have Bowlin who has proven worthy among more than WV wrestlers to be a contender to stomp out any chances of Pomeroy making semi's. 195 is going to have some good matches to the very end! Tough, skilled, wrestlers...cant wait!

[ishersports]

"No one beats Allman at 195." ...............Unless they are wrestling Indy!

[Wrestling-fanatic19]

Nothing is impossible at a tournament feel of surprises. I think we'll see a lot of wrestlers show out when the lights are on. I see some top guys handling business and some top guys getting surprised. So my prediction....PAIN.

[Wvwrestler195]

I just feel like allman just going to gas out because of what I have seen this year outta him he is a great wrestler and stuff but Pomeroy wins his matches because of cardio but it's going to be an interesting tournament good luck to all

[Bearhugger]

Many of my friends are divided on this. TrueSouthFanInDupont picks Pomeroy. TrueSouthFanInMineralWells picks Allman.

Allman will make it to the finals like he always has done before.

Pomeroy HAS to make it to the finals for the first time.

Hopefully over in AA/A, Noah Adams pins his opponent quickly so then I can watch the AAA 195 pound match with full attention.

[Frank]

Okay here the first five of Frank's finals
106 Jordan wood JM vs George Smith PP
113 Luke Martin Ps vs Philip Sharp Gw
120 Josh Humphrey SA vs Jasiel Kinder GE
126 Jaskson Henson U vs Austin Spears P
132 Jared Donahue P vs Will Jeffers H

I'm not bold enough to pick the champion.

[noshowjoe]

I read the same thing every year about Allman just because he is not flashy
but he is one of the best grinders i have ever seen in high school.
No one comes close to Allman this year in AAA.

[Fan1046]

Allman still has to make it past Porter SV or Worley WW and he only beat Porter with a last second takedown. 195 will be interesting

[SuperCracker]

106- BARBER OAK HILL OVER SMITH POINT PLEASANT
113-SHARP GW OVER MARTIN PKB SOUTH
120 HUMPHERYS ST ALBANS OVER SHAMBLIN PKB SOUTH
126 HENSON UNIVERSITY OVER ADKINS CAB MIDLAND (I LOVE ADKINS KID AND WANT HIM TO WIN)
132 DONAHUE PARKERSBURG OVER JEFFERS HUNTINGTON
138 SIMPKINS RIPLEY FLINN PKB SOUTH
145 TENNY BUCK UP OVER PINE WASHINGTON
152 JORDAN RIPLEY OVER GARCIA BUCK UP
160 JONES GW OVER JOHNSON HUNTINGTON
170 JOHNSON PARKERSBURG OVER LAMBIOTTE PKB SOUTH
182 DELONG PKB SOUTH OVER SAFFORD POINT PLEASANT (SINCE I SEEN DELONG PIN HIM IN RIPLEY AND DIDNT GET CALL)
195 ALLMAN PKB SOUTH OVER POMEROY RIVERSIDE
220 HAYNES RIPLEY OVER HOLSTION RIVERSIDE
285 STIERWALT OVER WYKLE OAK HILL

again just my picks and opinions

[rodneyjwv]

Wanted to add my two cents on the 195 class. Young Mr Allman is looking for his third title, since his first as a freshman he seems to take the regular seasons duals and tourneys with not much fire in his eyes, I can easily see why folks have the opinion he is out of shape or not a dominate wrestler, they want to compare other wrestlers or common opponents results. Allman during the season is a different wrestler, when Young Mr Allman Gets to Big Sandy you will see why he is a two time defending State Champion. He as well as the the other 13 qualifying on his team, have one mission in high school other than graduation, bring home state titles to the city of Champions.
Must give a shout out to INDY!!!!!! All I can say is WOW! Coaches, wrestlers, parents, and fans!! Praise is what you deserve for the dedication and success, would love nothing more than see INDY and South compete annually in duals, tourneys, clinics, traveling teams representing WV Wrestlin. I'm not to proud to say INDY has the Best wrestling team in the State this year, we will hopefully see you guys again next! Keep it up, Wrestlin is the greatest sport ever!

Good Luck to all wrestlers who qualified for states. You have all worked hard for this opportunity, time for the cream to rise to the top.

[Bearhugger]

Wanted to add my two cents on the 195 class. Young Mr Allman is looking for his third title, since his first as a freshman he seems to take the regular seasons duals and tourneys with not much fire in his eyes, I can easily see why folks have the opinion he is out of shape or not a dominate wrestler, they want to compare other wrestlers or common opponents results. Allman during the season is a different wrestler, when Young Mr Allman Gets to Big Sandy you will see why he is a two time defending State Champion. He as well as the the other 13 qualifying on his team, have one mission in high school other than graduation, bring home state titles to the city of Champions.
Must give a shout out to INDY!!!!!! All I can say is WOW! Coaches, wrestlers, parents, and fans!! Praise is what you deserve for the dedication and success, would love nothing more than see INDY and South compete annually in duals, tourneys, clinics, traveling teams representing WV Wrestlin. I'm not to proud to say INDY has the Best wrestling team in the State this year, we will hopefully see you guys again next! Keep it up, Wrestlin is the greatest sport ever!

Good Luck to all wrestlers who qualified for states. You have all worked hard for this opportunity, time for the cream to rise to the top.

This is true. Allman has always stepped it up at the state tournament.

[Bearhugger]

106- BARBER OAK HILL OVER SMITH POINT PLEASANT
113-SHARP GW OVER MARTIN PKB SOUTH
120 HUMPHERYS ST ALBANS OVER SHAMBLIN PKB SOUTH
126 HENSON UNIVERSITY OVER ADKINS CAB MIDLAND (I LOVE ADKINS KID AND WANT HIM TO WIN)
132 DONAHUE PARKERSBURG OVER JEFFERS HUNTINGTON
138 SIMPKINS RIPLEY FLINN PKB SOUTH
145 TENNY BUCK UP OVER PINE WASHINGTON
152 JORDAN RIPLEY OVER GARCIA BUCK UP
160 JONES GW OVER JOHNSON HUNTINGTON
170 JOHNSON PARKERSBURG OVER LAMBIOTTE PKB SOUTH
182 DELONG PKB SOUTH OVER SAFFORD POINT PLEASANT (SINCE I SEEN DELONG PIN HIM IN RIPLEY AND DIDNT GET CALL)
195 ALLMAN PKB SOUTH OVER POMEROY RIVERSIDE
220 HAYNES RIPLEY OVER HOLSTION RIVERSIDE
285 STIERWALT OVER WYKLE OAK HILL

again just my picks and opinions

Interesting picks. This could be who it is. I do know that whoever has been doing the extra squats and chin ups each day will be the one on top.

[Team4]

106- BARBER OAK HILL OVER SMITH POINT PLEASANT
113-SHARP GW OVER MARTIN PKB SOUTH
120 HUMPHERYS ST ALBANS OVER SHAMBLIN PKB SOUTH
126 HENSON UNIVERSITY OVER ADKINS CAB MIDLAND (I LOVE ADKINS KID AND WANT HIM TO WIN)
132 DONAHUE PARKERSBURG OVER JEFFERS HUNTINGTON
138 SIMPKINS RIPLEY FLINN PKB SOUTH
145 TENNY BUCK UP OVER PINE WASHINGTON
152 JORDAN RIPLEY OVER GARCIA BUCK UP
160 JONES GW OVER JOHNSON HUNTINGTON
170 JOHNSON PARKERSBURG OVER LAMBIOTTE PKB SOUTH
182 DELONG PKB SOUTH OVER SAFFORD POINT PLEASANT (SINCE I SEEN DELONG PIN HIM IN RIPLEY AND DIDNT GET CALL)
195 ALLMAN PKB SOUTH OVER POMEROY RIVERSIDE
220 HAYNES RIPLEY OVER HOLSTION RIVERSIDE
285 STIERWALT OVER WYKLE OAK HILL

again just my picks and opinions

[Gutorone]

"one mission" ? Would you rather be a individual champion on a last place team , or a non-placer on a championship team ?? Obviously a individual champion on a championship team , but only 1, 2 or 3 kids a year get to be that. Guarantee these kids are thinking about themselves 1st right now !

[south supporter]

Here are my predictions of the top 6 of each weight class.

106
1. George Smith Point Pleasant
2. Tucker Windland Parkersburg South
3. Braxton Byrd PHS
4. Jordan Wood John Marshall
5. Tyler Haskins Ripley
6. Zach Barber Oak Hill

113
1. Luke Martin Parkersburg South
2. Phillip Sharp George Washington
3. Tristan Adkins Huntington
4. Garrett Jordan Cabell Midland
5. Hunter Ackerman PHS
6. Jacob Simpson University

120
1. Josh Humphreys St Albans
2. Jasiel Kinder Greenbrier East
3. Mikey Shamblin Parkersburg South
4. Clayton Stewart Huntington
5. Anthony Carman John Marshall
6. Hunter Burdette Ripley

126
1. Jackson Henson University
2. Austin Spears PHS
3. Logan Adkins Cabell Midland
4. Landon Flinn Parkersburg South
5. Elijah Bailey St Albans
6. Steven Slack Riverside

132
1. Jared Donahue PHS
2. Will Jeffers Huntington
3. Sam Moore George Washington
4. Micah Crewdson St Albans
5. Jacob Starkey Ripley
6. James Parsons Wheeling Park

138
1. Lucas Simpkins Ripley
2. Hunter Green Riverside
3. Zane Lanham Huntington
4. Jarritt Flinn Parkersburg South
5. Anthony Adkins St Albans
6. Stephen Carder PHS

145
1. Cameron Pine Wasington
2. Brandon Tenney Buchannon Upshur
3. Ryan Taylor Parkersburg South
4. Trey Harmon St Albans
5. Robbie Holley Cabell Midland
6. Jordan Hamlin University

152
1. Chris Jordan Ripley
2. Franklin Cottrell University
3. Adam Whitmore Cabell Midland
4. Zane Hinzman Parkersburg South
5. Fred Crozier South Charleston
6. Noah Bailey St Albans

160
1. Hunter Jones George Washington
2. Trevor Johnson Huntington
3. Chase Morgan Ripley
4. Daniel Long Hurricane
5. Dustin Swisher Hampshire
6. Kaleb Simpkins Wheeling Park

170
1. Nick Johnson PHS
2. TJ Lambiotte Parkersburg South
3. Chance Morgan Ripley
4. Hunter White Point Pleasant
5. Adam Frisco University
6. Dana Dech Hurricane

182
1. Hunter DeLong Parkersburg South
2. Grant Safford Point Pleasant
3. Chaston Holley Cabell Midland
4. Logan Wotring Morgantown
5. Nick Valachovic University
6. Austin Henderson Woodrow Wilson

195
1. Justin Allman Parkersburg South
2. Brice Pomeroy Riverside
3. Matt Doll Brooke
4. Noah Yohn University
5. Chris Worley Woodrow Wilson
6. Owen Porter Spring Valley

220
1. Derrell Holstion Riverside
2. Ryan Mills Huntington
3. BJ Haynes Ripley
4. Garrett Wolfe Parkersburg South
5. Alex Edgell Brooke
6. Isaiah Myers Wheeling Park

285
1. Nick Stierwalt Riverside
2. Roger Wykle Oak Hill
3. Hunter Hicks Cabell Midland
4. Donavon McCune PHS
5. Mitchell Powers Morgantown
6. Tyree Swafford Woodrow Wilson

[Blast_Double]

106 Smith over Wood
113 Sharp over Martin
120 Humphrey over Shamblin
126 Henson over Spears
132 Donahue over Jeffers
138 Simpkins over Odom
145 Pine over Tenney
152 Whitmore over Bailey
160 Jones over Johnson
170 Johnson over White
182 Safford over DeLong
195 Allman over Bowlin
220 Holstion over Mills
HWT Powers over Swafford

[Bearhugger]

We have a lot of differing opinions on who is going to make it to the finals. This should be a good state tournament.

[WashedUp02]

106- Wood JM
113- Martin South
120- Humphreys SA
126- Henson Uni
132- Donahue PHS
138- Simpkins Rip
145- Pine Wash
152- Whitmore CM
160- Jones GW
170- Johnson PHS
182- Safford PP
195- Allman South
220- Mills Hunt
285- Stierwalt Riv

[ZZChooseTop]

I just feel like allman just going to gas out because of what I have seen this year outta him he is a great wrestler and stuff but Pomeroy wins his matches because of cardio but it's going to be an interesting tournament good luck to all

Cardio may be a factor in this one, mental composure might be a factor, heck, post match hypothermia might be a factor for all I know. A few years ago a young man was pretty sure that he would win his bracket and when he lost, proceeded to throw his headgear, shoes, and singlet, all in the mat side trashcan. Stood there in his underwear for a while. Safe to do that in April that year, not wise to do it the last weekend in February here in Huntington.

Good luck to all.

[WashedUp02]

States is a different animal, I feel almost everyone has a chance to win it at the state tournament. It all depends on who let's the lights get to em or not. Can't wait to see all the AAA and A/AA matches this weekend. Good luck to all. And don't look at the lights!

[KDunbar]

Responding to an opinion FAN1046 expressed regarding Justin Allman that has caught other people's attention, I would offer the following:
I'm not sure how many matches you have actually seen him wrestle this year, but I'm fairly certain it has not been as many as me. I have actually thought that Justin has really wrestled extremely well this year from start to finish during his matches. I'm not sure that "cardio" has anything to do with his intensity, but rather that he wrestles very controlled and confident (and sometimes too nonchalant, maybe like North Canton ). In fact, he won two very grueling overtime wins in two championship finals at King of the Mountain and North Canton, tournaments which were several magnitudes of difficulty above what the State tournament will be. His two losses this year have come to two very good wrestlers (both of whom I'm sure were gunning for him) and had nothing to do with "cardio" (also, it's not good to be too nonchalant when wrestling Noah Adams ). I'm not predicting who will win and indeed it is very difficult to win a state title three years in a row. However, I don't think that in this case "cardio" will have anything to do with it and anyone who has relied on "cardio" to win this year will likely be in trouble. Then again, I could be wrong. It has happened before that I was wrong, I think.