Class M – I’d put Ledyard in the Top 5. Tournament-wise, they already placed ahead of Guilford at their tournament. We will see Ledyard in Duals/Duels against Foran (12-28), Guilford (1-11) and Branford (1-19) to get a better reference as to how they stack up as a Dual/Duel Meet team. After last year’s very “Un-Ledyard Like” season, the Colonels should do markedly better this year. I figure the top 5 at the Class M tournament will be (NOT IN ORDER); Killingly, Ledyard, Foran, Guilford and East Haven. The teams that might add to the excitement in the top 5 race are Waterford and Branford. Branford’s youth and Middle School programs have had a lot of wrestlers on the mat the last few years.
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mophie
Dec 19, 2018
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Guilford is at home though for Class M and I thought they showed well this past weekend. The three Devito kids should all score, and Garcia may win 113 if the cut doesn't burn him out like last year.
Thanks Scott...I wasn't quite sure how to handicap S this year.
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Matratohboy
Dec 19, 2018
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Losing Santino to injury hurts Guilford, he would have done well this year. Agreed, Garcia can win it all if he stays healthy and on weight. He is very good. All the Devito's are tough as nails, and don't forget Roa... He could also win his weight at States, and will win most duals. The thing about East Haven is they have no real holes. They are solid at every weight, with two hammers (Garcia, Roa), and Three brothers who are going to win on most nights. Guilford on the other hand does have holes.
Another one for M's is Avon is looking pretty good. Abbott tech seems to have a few good kids too. I think M, and L got better this year, and LL and S took a step back.
For L's New Caanan is probably over rated. They have 4-5 (2 Elite) kids, but overall they have holes. Better Tourney team than dual.
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mophie
Dec 19, 2018
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@Matratohboy Barlow a lot like New Canaan with 4-5 guys, with one elite. I was looking at potential class tourney results. I don't think I have a good handle on dual teams.
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mophie
Dec 18, 2018
Best guess for me:
LL
Danbury
Trumbull
Warde
Southington
L
Bristol Eastern
Xavier
Simsbury
New Canaan
M
Killingly
Foran
Guilford
S
Windham
Gilbert
HK
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BeWater
Dec 21, 2018
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@scott Agree, but I think I'd put Northwestern or Griswold at 5 instead of HK
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Matratohboy
Dec 23, 2018
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@mophie Looks like a reality check :) Still think they are good, but Foran proved their upper weights are the class of the SCC. Based on that and Xavier I see lost to Middletown the SCC looks like it will be Foran and Xavier as the front runners.
Also Avon looked strong at the Simsbury tourney this weekend. Excellent team showing. Should be ranked close to top 10 maybe?
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mophie
Dec 24, 2018
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@Matratohboy I honestly was surprised by some of those results....will be curious to see who was actually in the lineups. Avon seems very strong at the big weights and fields a full team. Probably in the mix as a dual team. I think they got a couple good draws Saturday. Warde and Trumbull....was that a JV match? Lot of names missing from the list. Guess we'll see the real match during the FCIAC season. Sanctuss' rankings for Class L look pretty spot on right now. All the Simsbury bandwagon guys have reason to be excited ;) Maraino, Finn, and Bergin are all legit underclassmen. New Milford in full rebuild, but could be as quick as next year.
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abdoshaban
Dec 03, 2018
I had attempted them last year, a lot of people seemed to disagree so maybe I'll do a thread and we can discuss. Thanks for suggesting
Given the results I've seen so far I'd say
Class S
Montville
Griswold
Canton
Windham
Gilbert
Class M – I’d put Ledyard in the Top 5. Tournament-wise, they already placed ahead of Guilford at their tournament. We will see Ledyard in Duals/Duels against Foran (12-28), Guilford (1-11) and Branford (1-19) to get a better reference as to how they stack up as a Dual/Duel Meet team. After last year’s very “Un-Ledyard Like” season, the Colonels should do markedly better this year. I figure the top 5 at the Class M tournament will be (NOT IN ORDER); Killingly, Ledyard, Foran, Guilford and East Haven. The teams that might add to the excitement in the top 5 race are Waterford and Branford. Branford’s youth and Middle School programs have had a lot of wrestlers on the mat the last few years.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Guilford is at home though for Class M and I thought they showed well this past weekend. The three Devito kids should all score, and Garcia may win 113 if the cut doesn't burn him out like last year.
Thanks Scott...I wasn't quite sure how to handicap S this year.
Best guess for me:
LL
Danbury
Trumbull
Warde
Southington
L
Bristol Eastern
Xavier
Simsbury
New Canaan
M
Killingly
Foran
Guilford
S
Windham
Gilbert
HK
I had attempted them last year, a lot of people seemed to disagree so maybe I'll do a thread and we can discuss. Thanks for suggesting