Many preps fans consider the state wrestling tournament as the premier postseason event in the state. That’s largely because 896 qualifiers and their coaches, families and fans from all corners of Colorado descend upon Pepsi Center for an unmatched, raucous atmosphere over three days. Andy Cross, The Denver PostWrestling historian, Bob Smith, center, watches the action from press row alongside On The Mat’s Tim Yount, left, during his 69th straight wrestling state tournament at the Colorado State Wrestling Championships at the Pepsi Center Feb.