If you want big school match ups you have to schedule big school competition. I intentionally schedule big school competition to get my team ready for the small school sections. The small school states are the real deal. There are plenty of small school kids out there that will smoke the large school competition and do at the Eastern States and other regular season tournaments. My concern now is not bragging rights for section 1, lg vs sm, it is to get my three section champs ready for the states. We will not be going back to one state, we might as well make the best of what we have.
I would take the 4th division challenge, my teams alway peak at the end, would have loved to take a shot at the big school competition!!!

Thanks again for your good wishes. I must admit I find it difficult to follow your logic. I think we will have to agree to disagree. You seem to think that there is some magic water over at JJCR that Ryan has drank to improve his abilities. I believe that many D2 coaches/wrestlers/wrestling rooms can match the quality in D1. Your comments suggest otherwise. (This was my point in naming Ardsley,where they have two multiple section champs in their room.)You need look no further than section 4,5,6 were D2 wrestlers are ranked above many D1 wrestlers on a state level. They do not have the large diversity you suggest Ryan “benefits” from. Some how they create their own advantage. I know that Ryan would do the same no matter where he practices. I don’t think we would be having this conversation if he had lost. Not sure why your so interested in the transportation/ and minimal cost but i simple refer you to my second post. You have caused no such pain in the least. Next time you see me and Ryan,feel free to come over,say hello, its always good to meet people and put a face to their ideas.

I do not suggest he not participate, i don’t have an answer. If someone moves to a school district and wants to be in a sport or program the school does not have , do i then demand the school start a program or make a way for him at others expense?
Look JJ has alot of good programs and draws from a good size and diverse population. That is an advantage.
to me it would be like one of the kids from Haldane or Braircliff going to Degals and at section time Degal take the kid to sectiions and coach and the town cover it because it’s not big because its so small program.
Bottom line for me is i guess is you live in a school district you train with them play with them win and loose with practice with them. I happen to see Ryan at Sections and he is very good, easy winner there i take nothing away from the skill he has. I stand my ground on the thoughts and yet wish you nothing but my sincere best at wrestling and in the future. The talent is there for sure and i’am glad we are both able to exchange our ideas in a civil manner, which in these times is sometime almost impossible to get done.
Once again sorry if this caused you any pain and good luck to the family and Ryan at States go get em kiddo

I would like to wish Ryan the best of luck to him at States & the next 3 years. I’m sure any Div 1 school would love to have him on their team.

I wont kill you. But your opinion leaves me befuddled. What unfair advantage does Ryan have? Ardsley has 2 multiple section champs in their room(Gottfried/Manley). Should they be asked to leave their school next year so that others in D2 could have a more level playing field? Mahopac has 2 multiple section champs and state place winners,are they ask to transfer to other D1 schools to provide a better room for some other program? You seem to negate the fact that his opportunity for matches is significantly less than all others in section I(ie not dual match competition). He often has many days were he must make his own practice arrangements when JJCR is at dual meets. Is that an unfair DISadvantage? Was it an advantage for him that many other schools allowed their middle school students to wrestle varsity but his would not? I could go on. But the fact of the matter is Ryan’s only advantage is his work ethic and desire to be the best he can be. That lead to many OFF season hours learning technique,finding good partners(not at JJCR) to wrestle with,working out,and traveling to some high level competitions to challenge himself. Whether we like it or not,wrestling D1 or D2 is simple based on where you go to school. Whether your successful starts and end with YOU. Furthermore your comments suggest the we should devalue D2. On the contrary, as long as it exists, lets look to make IT the best it can be. Im not sure whether your a parent/coach or wrestler since your hiding behind “12rock”. In any case, I will tell you what a tell Ryan: don’t worry about what someone else may or may not do for you,Make your own opportunities,no whining. He seems to get it….do you? Now,I hope i did not kill you…