Brakeman Reports
written by Brian Brakeman 

The object of these annual reports encompasses two basic goals.  First is to acquaint everyone with the basic character of each weight class and identify the participants who are likely to play a major role in its resolution.  In addition, each district is examined as to whom its’ representatives might be.  Second is to stimulate interest in the whole State tournament process throughout Ohio.  Naturally, accuracy is also of primary concern, so care is taken to develop the most comprehensive list possible of outstanding wrestlers, though of necessity, the evaluation of their final place is, in part, subjective.  Theses reports are written during a ten-day period ending January 20, based on the information available at that time.  It’s kind of a snapshot in time, with a picture that will surely change in many ways by tournament time.  Certainly many of those listed at weight classes where they are currently certified will move up for competitive reasons or because they cannot make the 50 percent rule.  In fact, some of those moves may well be precipitated by information contained within this document.  

There are several ways you can help make this report more accurate.  First by sending Brain Brakeman bracket sheets for tournaments you enter either by fax or mail – Brian is especially interested in sectional and district bracket sheets this year and any tournaments for next year.  Also, phone calls, or better yet, e-mail messages dealing with results, weight class selection, or whatever, are gratefully received.  I especially appreciate coaches who provide an honest overview of their squad and superior wrestlers they’ve seen in competition.  Already Brian got messages and information from too many people to name individually, but he appreciates it all.

Brian Brakeman
23225 Hardwick Road
Shaker Hts., OH  44122

Fax No.: 330-659-2359                    E-mail:  cherylabrake@aol.com
 

2005 BRAKEMAN REPORTS

**2004-1996 First row of links Split by Division in WORD documents.
Second row all divisions combined into PDF document.