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.
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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