Author: Sean Mael

Sean’s Take: Day One: Collegiate Wrestling Duals

Mizzou vs. Binghamton 125  #15 Noah Surtin (4-1) vs. Micah Roes (5-4)  Thoughts: Surtin has been wrestling at a really high level this season and will have another chance to prove himself here against another returning NCAA qualifier in Micah Roes. Surtin wrestles with a high pace and consistently attacks with low singles and doubles. […]

NCAA Bracket Draws and Pathways (Mizzou Wrestling)

32 min read NCAA Bracket Draws and Pathways (Mizzou Wrestling) By: Sean Mael 125- #18 Noah Surtin (8-4) Record vs. The Field (2-1) Surtin has wins over #20 Ferri, Kent State and #21 Mastrogiovanni, Oklahoma State and a loss to #4 Drew Hildebrandt, Central Michigan. First Round Bout: #15 Patrick McKee, Minnesota Potential Second Round Bout: […]

Class 4 State Tournament Predictions

42 min read Class Four State Wrestling Preview By: Sean Mael Overall Thought: Liberty has a special program right now. They are going to win this state team title going away. I have CBC coming in second, Park Hill in third and Lafayette (Wildwood) rounding out the team podium. All rankings utilized in this article are […]

Class 3 Predictions and Preview

44 min read Class Three State Wrestling Preview By: Sean Mael Overall Team Thoughts: The team race In Class 3 this season between Whitfield and Neosho should be insanely fun to watch. I think Whitfield will grab the team title and Neosho will ultimately finish a close second place. I have Lebanon finishing third and Hillsboro […]

Class 2: State Tournament Predictions

Class Two State Wrestling Preview By: Sean Mael Overall Thoughts: Pleasant Hill has a really strong team this season. I have them winning the team race going away. I have Seneca taking second, Odessa third and I like Excelsior Springs to round out the podium in Class 2. All rankings utilized in this article are […]

Class One: State Tournament Predictions

Class One State Preview By: Sean Mael Overall Thoughts: The team race between Mid- Buchanan and Centralia should be electric. I have Mid-Buchanan winning a tight one. I like Fatima to take third and have Brookfield taking the last spot on the team podium. Random musing here, but I picked a lot of #1 ranked […]

Girls: State Tournament Predictions

39 min read Missouri Girls State Wrestling Preview By: Sean Mael Overall Thoughts: In the team race I have Lebanon winning, followed somewhat distantly by Lafayette, then Holt taking third. The fourth spot on the team podium is rather up for grabs. Harrisonville will likely grab it by a hair over St. Charles, Staley and Nixa. […]

MAC Wrestling Preview

27 min read By: Sean Mael 125 (4 Automatic Qualifiers) Preseeds: 1. #2 Drew Hildebrandt, CMU (7-0) 2. #19 Connor Brown, MIZZ (Not competing due to injury.) (6-2) 3. #23 Jake Ferri, KENT ST. (10-1) 4. Luke Werner, LH (0-0) 5. Jonathon Tropea, RID (4-2) 6. Josh Jones, GMU (7-2) 7. Lucas Rodriguez, EDIN (8-3) 8. […]

SIUE Dual Preview

By: Sean Mael 125 #23 Connor Brown (5-2) vs. Austin Macias (5-4) Thoughts: Brown is an interesting guy to evaluate. His neutral offense, scrambling and bottom game are all really solid. Brown can be tough on top and has the ability to turn solid guys. Brown can be a little bit sloppy in his execution […]