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    Wrestling 49: Kansas

    As the wrestling season's start is fast approaching, InterMat will be taking fans across the United States of America on a tour of scholastic wrestling. Between now until the middle of November, InterMat will introduce you to the top senior wrestlers in the 49 states with scholastic wrestling. From Alaska to Florida, and from Maine to California, you will gain exposure to the potential stars of future NCAA Championships.

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    Kansas saw nine seniors move on to Division I programs last year. This year's top 10 features seven returning state champions, including a former double Fargo champion in Kyle Caylor of Wichita Northwest and a three-time state champion in Colt Rogers of Smith Center. It is reloading time for Kansas, but as always the depth is impressive.

    1. Kyle Caylor

    School: Wichita Northwest
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 215
    Projected College Weight Class: 197

    Kyle Caylor
    Scouting Report: With a 102-10 career high school record, Caylor heads into the 2009-10 season looking for his third 6A state title. As a freshman he was a state finalist at 189 before winning the last two years at 215. Caylor took home a double national championship from Fargo in 2007 as a cadet and attained All-American status last year as a junior in the Greco-Roman 215 bracket at Fargo. He was also a FILA Cadet All-American in 2007. Kyle is extremely athletic and passes the "look" test with an impressive physique. He has contributed in many national dual events for Kansas and his courageous attitude has been contagious to his teammates.

    2. Parker Madl

    School: Blue Valley
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 160/171
    Projected College Weight Class: 157/165

    Parker Madl
    Scouting Report: Madl begins the 2009-10 season having come off of a breakout year. He stands at 113-17 through three years that have included two state placings and a 2009 6A state championship. Parker was a 2008 Fargo freestyle All-American, placing fifth. He also placed third at the 2008 USA Wrestling Nationals. As a member of the Junior Nationals Dual Team in 2009, he finished 6-1. This past year at Fargo was a special time for this beast from Blue Valley, finishing 5-2 and one match away from placing in the loaded Junior Nationals 152 bracket. Prior to beating Steven Kelly from Colorado, Madl pinned the newly-crowned Greco-Roman national champion and Purdue signee, Kendrick Sanders from Florida, in 30 seconds!

    3. Chase Nitcher

    School: Valley Center
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 135
    Projected College Weight Class: 133/141

    Scouting Report: Nitcher is 135-7 after finishing with a Kansas state record 50-0 season as a junior. His only losses as a freshman and sophomore in the state bracket were to nationally-ranked Jordan Keller. He is a three-time state placer, including his state championship from 2009. He was a five-time Kansas kids state champion and a key member of the middle school and cadet dual teams.

    4. Colt Rogers

    School: Smith Center
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 130
    Projected College Weight Class: 133

    Scouting Report: Rogers has become a legend in a town that has made a habit of growing legends. He is 108-3 after a 70-0 start in high school. Rogers is a three-time state champion. He was the 2007 Brute Nationals runner-up, losing in overtime to nationally-ranked Alan Waters of Missouri. Rogers is also a multi-sport star with 2800 rushing yards for the state championship football team. He is a three-time state medalist in the pole vault and 300-meter hurdles while running a leg on the 4x400 state championship relay team. He is an honor student with a bright future ahead of him.

    5. Cade Blair

    School: Valley Center
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 152
    Projected College Weight Class: 149

    Cade Blair
    Scouting Report: Blair is 108-13 and took home his second Kansas state 5A title in 2009. He wrestles for a highly competitive team at Valley Center and actually wrestled on the junior varsity team the majority of his freshman year, yet has still compiled 108 victories, including a 49-1 junior season. He was a five-time kids state champion and also a member of the Kansas National Middle School Team.

    6. Lucas Vincent

    School: Olathe North
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 285
    Projected College Weight Class: 285 (Football)

    Scouting Report: Vincent has a decision to make between wrestling and football. He is a star dual-sport athlete and has been know to accept an occasional foot race! Vincent is 102-13 through three years. He was the 2009 6A state champion and is a three-time state placer at 285. He has won three kids state titles and is a former Liberty Nationals champion and Outstanding Wrestler in 2005/06. He was named Olathe, Kansas Wrestler of the Year in 2008 and 2009. He was also a member of the Kansas Cadet National Dual Team. Vincent has signed to play football at the University of Missouri.

    Tyler Anderson
    7. Tyler Anderson

    School: Clay Center
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 140
    Projected College Weight Class: 141

    Scouting Report: Anderson is currently 98-18 and a three-time Kansas 4A state placer. He was a two-time Brute Adidas Nationals champion as well as a runner-up in 2008. A key member of the 2007 and 2008 state championship teams of Clay Center, Anderson finished 38-1 in 2009 with his only loss by decision to nationally-ranked and Nebraska recruit C.J. Napier.

    8. Mark Kolmer

    School: Emporia
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 215
    Projected College Weight Class: 197 (Football)

    Scouting Report: Kolmer is a three-time state placer with a 91-15 career record. He is a former kids state champion and won Liberty Nationals in 2006. He was an undefeated member of the Middle School National Dual Team. Mark is also a three-sport athlete, as a varsity running back for Emporia as well as a three-time state placer in the javelin.

    9. Danny Floyd

    School: Osborne
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 135/140
    Projected College Weight Class: 141

    Scouting Report: Floyd is 91-8 and is a two-time Kansas 321A state champion and three-time state placer. He just completed his second straight undefeated campaign, going 66-0 on his way to two straight state championships. He is a two-time Brute Adidas All-American. He was born in Honduras and is of Mayan descent. Floyd also plays on the varsity football team and has reached the rank of Eagle Scout.

    10. Bryce Hood

    School: Louisburg
    09-10 Projected High School Weight Class: 135
    Projected College Weight Class: 133/141

    Scouting Report: Hood is 73-12 and is a two-time Kansas 4A state placer. He was a two-time kids state champion and a member of the Kansas Cadet National Dual Team. He has some outstanding wins over nationally-ranked wrestlers, Cody Tyler (Missouri), Drew Lexvold (Minnesota), Tony James (Missouri) and Keith Surber (Illinois).

    Honorable Mention:
    Benny Armstrong (Andale)
    Tank Burns (Columbus)
    Jace Campbell (Oakley)
    Joey Dozier (Garden City)
    BJ Finney (Andale)
    John Hambleton (Labette County)
    Garrett Jones (Arkansas City)
    Trey Page (Wichita Northwest)
    Isaac Ruiz (Junction City)
    Lorenzo Serna (Emporia)
    Logan Singular (Clay Center)
    Blaine Smith (Salina South)
    Zac Sparr (Rose Hill)
    Jake Walker (St. Thomas Aquinas)
    Derrick Weller (Piper)
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