Copyright 2001, Reproduction of this material for profit without
written consent is prohibited.
The object of these annual reports encompasses two basic goals. First is to acquaint everyone with the basic character of each weight class and identify the participants who are likely to play a major role in its resolution. In addition, each district is examined as to whom its’ representative might be. Second is to stimulate interest in the whole State tournament process throughout Ohio. Naturally, accuracy is also of primary concern, so care is taken to develop the most comprehensive list possible of outstanding wrestlers, though of necessity, the evaluation of their final place is, in part, subjective. This report was written during a seven-day period ending January 30, based on the information available at that time. It’s kind of a snapshot in time, with a picture that will surely change in many ways by tournament time. Certainly many of those listed at weight classes where they are currently certified will move up for competitive reasons or because they cannot make the 50 percent rule. In fact, some of those moves may well be precipitated by information contained within this document.
There are several ways you can help make this report more accurate. First by sending me bracket sheets for tournaments you enter either by fax or mail -- I’m especially interested in sectional and district bracket sheets this year and any tournaments for next year. Also, phone calls, or better yet, e-mail messages are gratefully received dealing with results, weight class selection, or whatever. I especially appreciate coaches who provide an honest overview of their squad and superior wrestlers they’ve seen in competition. Already I get messages and information from too many people to name individually, but I appreciate it all.
I’d also like to thank Dominion East Ohio for supporting this effort by providing a typist for the forecast. Remember to appreciate community minded companies like Dominion East Ohio when you think about this report.
Brian Brakeman
23225 Hardwick Road
Shaker Hts., OH 44122
This report will also be available on the Internet in early February on Ned Heminger’s Ohio Wrestling Sport Page at
http://www.my.Ohio.Voyager.Net/ -Heming
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