JR 137
Grandmaster
Here’s the difference one weight class can make...So the weight quoted is the minimum for that category - 155 is the group that covers 155 through to 166, then 167 to 176, etc?
Can't say I morally agree with cutting or bulking to get into a segment with less competition, but I competitively understand it
I can't see much of a physical advantage from say a 10 or 12 lb difference, but hey, if there's only 3 people in the lower group and 50 in the higher one it tips the chances...
One of my wrestlers when I was coaching had a decent chance of qualifying for the state tournament at 98 lbs. no way he would’ve won it, and qualifying for the tournament would’ve been difficult but possible.
At 91, he won the state title. Pinned his opponent early in the second period.
At 167 I had a two time state champ I needed to beat to get to the state tournament, which was never going to happen. And there were 3 other guys who gave him a hard time. At 155, I had a good chance if the tournament played out right. I took second in the qualifiers (eliminating me) at 155. I’d have been out the second round at 167.