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WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by rankwizard - May 08, 2026, 04:32:25 PMThis current system is a good thing to try out, but it isn't going to last forever.
There are some great ways to use current offseason data to create more balanced sectionals
- which leads to more competitive balance, which is what WIAA will want to do eventually.
Lack of regionals is also an iffy new thing. Could move postseason up a date, is one thought. I'm sure there are more thoughts. The loaded sectionals were a lot of hassle, as the wrestlers/fans present there can attest to.
There are some great ways to use current offseason data to create more balanced sectionals
- which leads to more competitive balance, which is what WIAA will want to do eventually.
Lack of regionals is also an iffy new thing. Could move postseason up a date, is one thought. I'm sure there are more thoughts. The loaded sectionals were a lot of hassle, as the wrestlers/fans present there can attest to.
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WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by crossface21 - May 08, 2026, 03:02:18 PMQuote from: MTA on May 08, 2026, 02:03:24 PMThat certainly makes sense, but in the past they named host sites for sections that had volunteer host schools. I am not sure why they wouldn't do it piecemeal so as to only have schools within the specific sections lacking host sites do that extra work. Seems like this way would cause more unnecessary work for many schools and the WIAA.
Agreed
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WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by MTA - May 08, 2026, 02:03:24 PMThat certainly makes sense, but in the past they named host sites for sections that had volunteer host schools. I am not sure why they wouldn't do it piecemeal so as to only have schools within the specific sections lacking host sites do that extra work. Seems like this way would cause more unnecessary work for many schools and the WIAA.
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WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by crossface21 - May 08, 2026, 01:29:12 PMQuote from: crossface21 on May 07, 2026, 09:38:11 AMDoes anyone have any insight as to why host sites weren't announced? Usually that comes out when they release the assignments. I have my AD reaching out but haven't heard back yet.
The WIAA did not receive enough applications to host so they are holding off until they get more. It was sent out again to membership to see who is interested in hosting. I'm betting this has a lot to do with how long they went last year and schools don't want to deal with it.
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WIWrestling Main Forum / Full Time Phy Ed and Health Po...
Last post by Cody Endres - May 08, 2026, 10:45:32 AMThe School District of Lodi is looking to hire a Full Time Phy Ed and Health Teacher at Lodi High School. The WECAN posting to the link is below.
https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/261848
We would love to hire this individual to help with the wrestling program as well as we likely have openings at our youth, middle school, and high school levels.
For additional information, please reach out to me at endreco@lodischoolswi.org
Hoping to help someone find their dream job of teaching and coaching!
https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/261848
We would love to hire this individual to help with the wrestling program as well as we likely have openings at our youth, middle school, and high school levels.
For additional information, please reach out to me at endreco@lodischoolswi.org
Hoping to help someone find their dream job of teaching and coaching!
#6
WIWrestling Main Forum / D2 Sectional Overview
Last post by rankwizard - May 07, 2026, 01:10:54 PMSectional A
Osceola returns 11 starters and 6 state qualifiers as they are primed to make another run at team state.
SCF and SCC are not in the sectional this time. Northwestern and other teams do bring back a number of good wrestlers, but Osceola has the returning power and depth to be the clear favorite.
Sectional B:
St. Croix Central is now part of this sectional. They return 12 starters from their team last year (that narrowly lost to SCF and Osceola last year), so I have them slightly favored over GET/MM, Ellsworth, and company.
Sectional C:
Luxemburg-Casco and Weyauwega-Fremont both have team state title aspirations next year. The team sectional runner-up will have a great chance to be a wild card and potentially win team state as a wild card.
Other teams like Freedom make this a relatively deep sectional for the individuals.
Sectional D:
Chilton/Hilbert is my current favorite as they return 13 starters led by 2 state wrestlers. This sectional is not as deep.
Sectional E:
Evansville the clear favorite as they will work to defend their state title.
Sectional F:
Stoughton might have been given a gift as they return 12 varsity wrestlers of varying talent. In a sectional where no team jumps out at me, they have a great chance to finally return to team state. Campbellsport returns a some talent as well, we will see how the fill out their roster.
Sectional G:
Port Washington, Wilmot Union, and Kewaskum were all offseason top 10 teams on my board. One of them will likely emerge as sectional champs.
Osceola returns 11 starters and 6 state qualifiers as they are primed to make another run at team state.
SCF and SCC are not in the sectional this time. Northwestern and other teams do bring back a number of good wrestlers, but Osceola has the returning power and depth to be the clear favorite.
Sectional B:
St. Croix Central is now part of this sectional. They return 12 starters from their team last year (that narrowly lost to SCF and Osceola last year), so I have them slightly favored over GET/MM, Ellsworth, and company.
Sectional C:
Luxemburg-Casco and Weyauwega-Fremont both have team state title aspirations next year. The team sectional runner-up will have a great chance to be a wild card and potentially win team state as a wild card.
Other teams like Freedom make this a relatively deep sectional for the individuals.
Sectional D:
Chilton/Hilbert is my current favorite as they return 13 starters led by 2 state wrestlers. This sectional is not as deep.
Sectional E:
Evansville the clear favorite as they will work to defend their state title.
Sectional F:
Stoughton might have been given a gift as they return 12 varsity wrestlers of varying talent. In a sectional where no team jumps out at me, they have a great chance to finally return to team state. Campbellsport returns a some talent as well, we will see how the fill out their roster.
Sectional G:
Port Washington, Wilmot Union, and Kewaskum were all offseason top 10 teams on my board. One of them will likely emerge as sectional champs.
#7
WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: Prayers for Tomah communit...
Last post by Ghetto - May 07, 2026, 11:27:25 AMSo sad. Prayers to those who knew him.
#8
WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by Grapl - May 07, 2026, 11:09:47 AMQuote from: Ledger on May 07, 2026, 09:29:12 AMLOLQuote from: Grapl on May 07, 2026, 08:18:35 AMWIAA quality control needs some help. Let me help the student intern out a little.Pretty sure "Dogeland" is a new town with a massive data center built by Tesla.
D3, Dodgeville/Hustisford? That is quite the travel to co-op. My guess is Dodgeland/Hustisford?
Dogeland? That is a new one. I will go with Dodgeville.
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WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by crossface21 - May 07, 2026, 09:38:11 AMDoes anyone have any insight as to why host sites weren't announced? Usually that comes out when they release the assignments. I have my AD reaching out but haven't heard back yet.
#10
WIWrestling Main Forum / Re: 2027 Sectional Assignments...
Last post by panther93 - May 07, 2026, 09:35:53 AMHere are the ins and outs of the plan:
I for one hate it, but we can only blame our member schools, ADs and Administrators, for this.
https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/CompetitiveBalance/CompetitiveBalanceAppendix.pdf
Simple AI search gives this as the reasoning:
The primary reason the WIAA implemented the competitive balance plan was to address a long-standing "lopsided competition gap" between public and private schools in postseason state tournaments.
While schools are traditionally grouped by enrollment size, many public school administrators argued this was inherently unfair because private schools can draw students from much larger geographic areas and population bases than a small-town public school.
___None of this really ever applied to wrestling, but since it was voted on we are stuck with it____
Core Motivating Factors
Perceived Recruiting Advantages: Critics argued that private schools have unique access to athletes through prestige and tuition assistance, creating an uneven playing field.
Small School Protection: There was a growing concern that small, local public schools were being "punished" by having to compete against "powerhouse" private programs that were geographically located in major cities like Milwaukee or Madison but had small enrollments.
Addressing Postseason Dominance: Data showed that private schools won a disproportionately high number of championships relative to their membership percentage (for example, approximately 80 private schools often dominated basketball, soccer, and volleyball).
Failed Previous Solutions: Earlier attempts to fix the issue, such as a "1.65 multiplier" (counting every private school student as 1.65 for enrollment purposes) and a "rural/urban" plan, were voted down by membership in previous years.
I for one hate it, but we can only blame our member schools, ADs and Administrators, for this.
https://www.wiaawi.org/Portals/0/PDF/CompetitiveBalance/CompetitiveBalanceAppendix.pdf
Simple AI search gives this as the reasoning:
The primary reason the WIAA implemented the competitive balance plan was to address a long-standing "lopsided competition gap" between public and private schools in postseason state tournaments.
While schools are traditionally grouped by enrollment size, many public school administrators argued this was inherently unfair because private schools can draw students from much larger geographic areas and population bases than a small-town public school.
___None of this really ever applied to wrestling, but since it was voted on we are stuck with it____
Core Motivating Factors
Perceived Recruiting Advantages: Critics argued that private schools have unique access to athletes through prestige and tuition assistance, creating an uneven playing field.
Small School Protection: There was a growing concern that small, local public schools were being "punished" by having to compete against "powerhouse" private programs that were geographically located in major cities like Milwaukee or Madison but had small enrollments.
Addressing Postseason Dominance: Data showed that private schools won a disproportionately high number of championships relative to their membership percentage (for example, approximately 80 private schools often dominated basketball, soccer, and volleyball).
Failed Previous Solutions: Earlier attempts to fix the issue, such as a "1.65 multiplier" (counting every private school student as 1.65 for enrollment purposes) and a "rural/urban" plan, were voted down by membership in previous years.
