Top Contenders Coming To Midlands
Top Contenders Coming To Midlands
Midlands released it's weight-by-weight top contenders that will be competing at this year's tournament.
While we await the first whistle of this year's Midlands, all we can do is speculate about the potential showdowns we will see on Dec. 29-30 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL.
And as we grow closer and closer to the action, let's take a look at some of the top contenders who will be battling at this year's tournament.
Note: True freshmen Spencer Lee of Iowa and Mikey Labriola of Nebraska will also be in action in the Midlands' 125lb and 174lb brackets, respectively.
125lb
How will Nick Suriano of @RUWrestling fare in his first-ever Midlands? ?#Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/30OHUm3SJ9
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 21, 2017
133lb
Last year, Seth Gross placed third at Midlands. What about this year? #Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/q09gHfCC2e
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 22, 2017
141lb
One thing is for sure. We will have a first-time champion at 141 lbs. this year at #Midlands55. pic.twitter.com/HaHLLQo8MV
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 22, 2017
149lb
Some questions to be answered in about a weeks' time:
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 23, 2017
• Will @bj_sorensen win his 3rd-straight championship?
• Will @JasonTsirtsis place for the 6th time?
• Will @RyanDeakinn defend his home territory?
HIGH DRAMA. #B1GCats pic.twitter.com/3kiTrtJAni
157lb
Michael Kemerer is the reigning champ.
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 23, 2017
Will he be dethroned? ?♂️#Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/kXvYwWGkJ4
165lb
Will @Imar165 become the 44th three-time champion of the Midlands? Only time will tell ⏱#Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/u6iTPuqiQM
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 23, 2017
174lb
Is anyone going to top the reigning champ and No. 1-ranked Zahid Valencia next week? #Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/fNQyi09feF
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 24, 2017
184lb
Who ya got at 184? ?#Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/BixLlFpJIi
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 24, 2017
197lb
Last year, Nate Rotert came up just short.
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 24, 2017
Will #Midlands55 be his year? ? pic.twitter.com/y2TUgNYTuw
285lb
Last but not least.
— The Midlands (@MidlandsChamps) December 24, 2017
Who's got the advantage at heavyweight? #Midlands55 pic.twitter.com/CG8lxKKJ4u