I watched an interview with Olympic champ Kendal Cross where he said that what seperated him from the best in H.S. was the ability to get back points. He said that if it were just takedowns & escapes he still would have probably been a multiple state champ, but his matches would have mostly been pretty close.
I think that is what would also distinguish guys like Heffernan and DeAnna from a Darbyshire...They would rule on the takedowns/escapes. To be a great pinner though, especially against other great wrestlers...you have to take chances, That's what makes guys like Darbyshire fun to watch. Maybe the best ever in that regard was John McGhee from Akron Coventry. Aggressive, ruthless & reckless. Miss that kind of wrestling...especially in H.S.