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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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