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Arena manager Chris Presson, who works for management company , says the has a one-yea contract. The tournament earlier this year was held at theKansaas Coliseum’s Britt Brown Arena, which will close when Intrust Bank Arena opens in January. “As a safety valve for both us and they wanted to doa one-year deal. We wanted to make sure it Presson says. This is the first high school sportd eventthe 15,000-seat arena has attracted. Pressob says he eventually hopews to lurethe 1A-4A state wrestlintg tournaments as well so the wholw event is under one roof, much like the state track meet at Cessna Stadiumj at .
Presson also says the contract also opens up a relationshil between SMGand KSHSAA, with the possibilitt of luring other state high school events. “That is a big get for us. That is a majo r feather in our cap,” Presson He declined to disclose the terms ofthe deal. “Theyu were very easy to work They were very diligent in protecting thoswthey represent,” he says.