The first cut, on the way to A.C. Well over 3,000 ... Those still standing — 448 wrestlers in every weight class — will advance to the eight region tournaments, this week.

What’s the best part of being a wrestler? The atmosphere. What’s the most challenging part of being a wrestler? Cutting weight.

The first cut, on the way to A.C. Well over 3,000 ... Those still standing — 448 wrestlers in every weight class — will advance to the eight region tournaments, this week.