The focus this week shifts to District Tournaments, but district is truly just the first step in a survivor series culminating in Austin the 4th week of February. I will take a quick look at the District Team races in this edition of the Houston Report, and then will offer an early edition look at Region 3 (to be expanded to a full report after districts).

Katy District
This district could be considered the “Grand-daddy” of them all in regards to Houston Wrestling, but unlike years past, don’t expect any of these schools to contend for a high state finish. It seems every school is in rebuilding mode this year, though any of the top 4 teams (Cinco, Taylor, Katy, and Mayde Creek in that order) are capable of a top 10 Regional finish. And while this year is different than past years, some things remain the same. Expect Cinco to once again hold up the district crown.

unknown fact: Cinco Ranch 171 Morris is a January move-in and former state place winner in Louisiana.

Klein District
This district is clearly the toughest in the area this year, and should lead the way in terms of # of State Qualifiers, and highest placing team. But before seeing this district crown some individual state championships, the district tournament should be a dogfight. Expect Klein’s depth to lead them to the title, followed by Bryan, Klein Oak (who again has the ability to finish high at state), and Klein Collins.

unknown fact: Klein Oak finished 3rd at both district and state last year.

Woodlands District: This used to basically be a one team district, and although the Woodlands will still dominate the team score, the # of legit teams behind them makes up for the lack of a true 2nd power. Expect the Woodlands to be followed by Brazoswood, Friendswood, Westbrook, Conroe, and Oak Ridge.

Cy Fair District
This district has scored 1 combined State Tournament point in the history of its existence (Jonathon Ekster, Cy Fair 2004). This embarrassing fact is explained partially by the short history of the district, but also partially by the half committment from the district (all 7 schools initially shared one coach). However, the scene has changed this year. There are now 5 head coaches in the district, and the rest of the state will see in the coming years what makes 17-5A the deepest and most competitive district in the state in Football and other sports. Cy Fair High School has their own coach for the first time this year and should add their first district title with ease, as they boast a lineup filled with state ranked wrestlers. They should be followed by Langham Creek, Cy Ridge, Cy Springs, and Cy Falls.

HISD
Westside remains lord of this district, and expect them to move 14-15 wrestlers to Regionals again this year. Their JV would easily place 2nd if allowed to compete. Bellaire should be a distant 2nd.

Region 3 Rankings
These were compiled with much Dallas and Houston input but are still likely terrible. District should clear up the weight class issues, but more results are needed. Also the top Dallas wrestlers are listed for the most part, but I am sure the middle level ones are missing.

103
1. Simmons, Allen
2. Morgan, Katy, 10
3. Waltman, Cinco, 11
4. Granados, LH,
HM
Chiak, RW,
Davis, KO
Aguilar, BRY
Stenstrom, PW,
Doan, Plano
Espinoza, Conroe
Hutto, KO
Oporta, Lee

112
1. Spjut, TWHS, 9
2. Benoit, McN,
3. Nguyen, KL, 11,
4. Hill, RW
HM
Glenn, Katy, 11
Salazar, BRY
Nguyen, MC, 12
Carrathers, Allen
Fleichman, FWD

119
1. Doughman, KO, 12
2. Taylor, PE,
3. Castro, KL, 12
4. Larrington, Cy-Fair, 12
HM
Barnes, RW
Nicholson, WS, 11
Brown, TAY, 10
Loveall, BWD,
Rose, LH
Havard, MC
Grant, Brazos

125
1. Allen, KO, 12
2. Stell, LH
3. Campos, OAK, 12
4. McCain, Cy Fair
HM:
Cole, MC, 12
E. Benitez, RW,
Traver, Klein
Nahhas, TAY, 10
Abissi, WS, 12
McCabe, DJ
Langford, TWHS

130
1. Kitchen
2. Blakely, WS, 12
3. Smedley, Allen
4. Aguilar, BRY, 12
HM:
Bubb, MC,12
Marx, LH,
McCain, Cy Fair, 12, ???, is he wrestling
Renfro, KL
Rascon, TWHS

135
1. Sojourner, McKinney
2. McElroy, TWHS, 12
3. Cordova, LH
4. Harris, FWD, 12
HM:
Hsu, Klein,
Pikulski, Cy Fair
Holden, Katy
Fuentes, WS
Kovacs, TWHS

140
1. Sheets, Cinco, 11
2. Carrerra, Allen
3. Lybrand, LH
4. Hasson, Cy Fair, 11
HM:
Rivas, TWHS, 12
Carstens, KL
Risinger, WB
Lowry, WS
Salains, Lamar
Mugavro, Cy Ridge

145
1. Murray, Cy Fair, 11
2. Bash, DJ
3. Contreras, Allen
4. Elizondo, Bryan, 12
HM:
Lowery, Morton Ranch, 11
McSloy, MC, 12
Grieder, LH
Gaume, TWHS
Hazard, WS, 10

152
1. Couch, KL, 12
2. Wilkison, Allen
3. Harris, LH
4. Wisnoski, KO, 12
HM:
Dickinson, TWHS, 12
Williams, Katy, 11
Davis, RW,
Patterson, CR,
Wheeler, WS

160
1. Harris, Cinco, 11
2. Nichols, WS, 12
3. Guillory, FWD
4. White, RW
HM:
Dockery, BRY, 12
Fortner, KO
Inman, Tay,

171
1. Marx, LH
2. Depew, TAY, 12
3. Spires, TWHS, 12
4. Morris, CR
HM:
Gore, WS,
Bayman, DJ
Thomas, KL
Adams, RW
Bufford, Brazos.
Gage, OR

180
1. Christoph, RW
2. Rinaldi, DJ
3. McNair, CR, 11
4. Shabaan, WS, 11
HM:
Nijoka, SJ, 11
Winkler, LH,
Gyuircza, Klein Forest

189
1. Carapeythean, Richardson
2. Moulton, WB
3. Neuhoff, DJ
4. Koening, TAY, 11
HM:
Tullos, WS
Dott, A&M
Burkheiser, BRY
Davis, Katy

215
1. Jones, KC, 11
2. Clickner, FWD
HM:
Tores, CYR,
Selly, DJ
Wiggins, Allen
Miller, KL
Stewart, CR, 12
Smith, TWHS, 12

275
HM:
Zgabay, BRY, 12
Woodard, WS
Brown, KC
Gonzaler, Conroe
Roach, Oak Ridge
Benson, MC 11
Cantelmo, Cy Fair
Lopez, DJ
Lee, McKinney
Gioffe, CR