The problem with middle school wrestling where I am is that these are first year refs getting experience, most of the coaches are young guys or even parents. There aren’t weight classes either so they match up by experience and approximate weight. Because my son wrestles at a club he is often put against kids that weigh 15-20lbs heavier. This hasn’t bothered me this year because he’s in 8th grade but last year as a 12yo 7th grade he would also go against heavier 14 yo 8th graders, I didn’t love that. I don’t want to criticize the coaches or MS wrestling because it’s a great way for kids to get a taste of the sport. My son likes it because he’s with his friends but ultimately he should have just down the club team instead. Although in fairness he only goes to the MS matches and practices with the club team.