christmas tournies

littleguy301 · December 21, 2015, 07:19:42 AM

Where is everyone going and how do the fans think it will go for them?

I believe Amery is the only MBC team that will not be wrestling over christmas.

Low Single · December 21, 2015, 08:07:14 AM

I believe everyone but Amery and Ellsworth will be attending the Northern Badger. Ellsworth will be at the Bi-State. Overall the conference should see some individual success at both tournies. Should be fun to watch.

littleguy301 · December 21, 2015, 08:11:22 AM

New Richmond and Ellsworth will be at Bi-State and Amery will be at home enjoying some good old fashion home cooking.

I was wondering who would place high and what teams may make a run for the top spot at their respective divisions or over all.

Ellsworth should make a run at top spot in their division and should battle LC if they are there for that. Ellsworth should also battle Stratford for the top spot but that may be a tall order.

I believe that SCC will make a run at the top spot in their division at NB, out side that not sure where to think most fall.

imnofish · December 21, 2015, 08:20:37 AM

It will be interesting to see if taking a mid-season break benefits Amery's wrestlers at the end of the year. Decades ago, my father ascribed to this theory and felt it was beneficial.

Jimmy · December 21, 2015, 08:26:53 AM

Ellsworth was 20th at Minnesota Christmas tournament and you think they could be top three at bistable ? That's a hec of a good week at practice.or a real weak tourney

NWIS1 · December 21, 2015, 02:57:06 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on December 21, 2015, 08:26:53 AM
Ellsworth was 20th at Minnesota Christmas tournament and you think they could be top three at bistable ? That's a hec of a good week at practice.or a real weak tourney

MN Xmas is brutally tough. 20th without mueller is pretty good. Boyceville by a mile at NB followed by SVE. SCC has 5 wrestlers that can make an impact. Might get them into the top 6-7.
Hudson should represent THE BRC quite well just edging Stratford. Both will be 80 pts ahead of Ells and LC.

Low Single · December 22, 2015, 07:37:18 AM

I think Valley can keep things closer with Boyceville in the tournament. Should be a close finish. Not sure Hudson has the firepower to beat Stratford. Stratford could ultimately end with 4-5 champs which will carry them to tourney champs.

westside · December 22, 2015, 09:26:44 AM

The top 8 in the Christmas tournament would be in the top 10 at the Bi-state. Stratford and Hudson both wouldn't even crack the top 5 in my opinion. The number 1 overall team in Wisconsin took 5th! So yes the Bi-state is not near the competition as the Christmas tournament. Bi-state has great individuals but the depths of the teams are not remotely the same.

Low Single · December 22, 2015, 09:37:18 AM

IMO I wouldn't say Kaukauna is the best team in the state. Last year's Kaukauna team, yes. This year's, no. I think Stratford has the edge this year. Kaukauna not nearly as tough as they have been in the last few years.

littleguy301 · December 22, 2015, 12:15:30 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on December 21, 2015, 08:26:53 AM
Ellsworth was 20th at Minnesota Christmas tournament and you think they could be top three at bistable ? That's a hec of a good week at practice.or a real weak tourney

yes they will have a tough week of practice and will get another place winner back in the line up so for Ellsworth to finish in the top 5 I think is in the cards.

Bi-State is not a weak tournament, it is that the Minnesota Christmas tournament is a pretty darn good tournament and probably shouldnt be measured up against most other tournaments. Plus remember Ellsworth is very young with only 2 seniors completing (or was it 3) at the christmas tournament. I think next year Ellsworth will be just fine and place top 10.

Quote from: Low Single on December 22, 2015, 07:37:18 AM
I think Valley can keep things closer with Boyceville in the tournament. Should be a close finish. Not sure Hudson has the firepower to beat Stratford. Stratford could ultimately end with 4-5 champs which will carry them to tourney champs.

I agree but it depends on if Boycville has all the studs in the line up. When I say this I am talking about Johnson which I am not sure will be there or not. Also remember SV gets Hulburt back for the NB which will be some serious points for them.

I also believe for the large division SCC could make a run at top 3 or even top 2. I think SCC will be firmly in the top 10 and maybe higher.

With Hudson, I know they have a very good dual team but are they as good of a tournament team as they are a dual team? That is the question and Stratford has a very good tournament team with some very big point scorers.

The Last Ride · December 22, 2015, 12:39:19 PM

Quote from: westside on December 22, 2015, 09:26:44 AM
The top 8 in the Christmas tournament would be in the top 10 at the Bi-state. Stratford and Hudson both wouldn't even crack the top 5 in my opinion. The number 1 overall team in Wisconsin took 5th! So yes the Bi-state is not near the competition as the Christmas tournament. Bi-state has great individuals but the depths of the teams are not remotely the same.

I think Hudson and Kaukauna will meet in the first round D1 State and it will be very close......

littleguy301 · December 24, 2015, 02:54:55 PM

Quote from: westside on December 22, 2015, 09:26:44 AM
The top 8 in the Christmas tournament would be in the top 10 at the Bi-state. Stratford and Hudson both wouldn't even crack the top 5 in my opinion. The number 1 overall team in Wisconsin took 5th! So yes the Bi-state is not near the competition as the Christmas tournament. Bi-state has great individuals but the depths of the teams are not remotely the same.

I would back you on this abit.

I think Hudson is a very good dual team but not sure if they are as good of a tournament team as a dual team.

Stratford is still quite young and with those kids, they can and will score some serious points at a tournament. Not saying they are the best team out there but they can score tournament points in bunches.

I think Stratford next year would do very well at the MN christmas tournament.

Jimmy · December 31, 2015, 10:46:41 AM

Lg I don't mean to argue with the worlds greatest mind but Hudson is a good tourney team also.

littleguy301 · December 31, 2015, 05:15:32 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on December 21, 2015, 08:26:53 AM
Ellsworth was 20th at Minnesota Christmas tournament and you think they could be top three at bistable ? That's a hec of a good week at practice.or a real weak tourney

must have been a heck of a week of practice!!!!!

littleguy301 · December 31, 2015, 05:17:23 PM

Quote from: Jimmy on December 31, 2015, 10:46:41 AM
Lg I don't mean to argue with the worlds greatest mind but Hudson is a good tourney team also.

Yes they are and much better than what I thought going in.

It is a shame that they will wrestle Kaukana in the first round!

Also I talked to the legendary middles school coaches wife,,,,she set me straight and now I am way more knowledgable with Hudson!!!!!