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In the final poll 64 out of the 84(14x6) wrestlers the coaches ranked as the top 6 in each weight class actually placed. 10 of the 14 top ranked wrestlers became the state champion and 3 champions were ranked #2. The only real darkhorse state champion was Hartley of St Albans who was ranked #4 in the final poll at 106. At the 160 pound class the top 6 state placers were in the exact order as the coaches ranked them.
As far as the final team poll
1. Parkersburg South
2. University
3. Huntington
4. Wheeling Park
5. Parkersburg High
6. Greenbrier East
7. Ripley -
8. St Albans
9. Cabell Midland
10. Spring Valley
and actual finish was
1. Parkersburg South
2. Huntington
3. Parkersburg
4. University
5. Wheeling Park
6. St Albans
7. Spring Valley
8. John Marshall
9. Greenbrier East
10. Washington
I would say the coaches who vote do a Very good job ranking the wrestlers.

It’s results driven. There really isn’t a “vote” on the wrestlers. Coaches can offer feedback...which typically means match results that might dictate a modification