Please give these two young kids the respect they deserve and stop talking about them. They are both unbelievable competitors that have been ranked #1 and #2 in the state since they entered high school. Cooper Shore is a great kid that have a remarkable high school career and he will do very well in college. Max Hermes is a great kid who had an unbelievable career compiling a 223-12 record and never lost to someone who wasn't a state champion (Blaze x2, Joy x3, Jordan x2, Avalos, Heithus, Horwath, Blum, Kluce). These two went to battle on Sunday night in a match that everyone wanted to see. Max was the better wrestler on this night as he didn't surrender an offensive point to Cooper who puts up points by the dozen on everyone else. This should have been Max's 4th state title. Please don't take anything away from either of these young competitors as they both laid it on the line for the fans. Respect them both for the careers they have had and wish them the best at the next level. Please move on and discuss other matches because the debate should be over here.
David Hermes
Head Wrestling Coach Edison High School
Max Hermes' Father