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2025-26 Boys High School Wrestling National Rankings – Dec. 19, 2025

Major movement hits the early-season rankings after Ironman upsets, weight-class adjustments, and breaking news on Jax Forrest — with national powers now set for a massive showdown weekend across Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada, Indiana, and California
Ironman forced some changes at the top and produced four new number ones in St. Edward, Ohio’s Karson Brown (138 pounds), Jayden James (Delbarton, New Jersey at 165), Edmond North, Oklahoma’s Joseph Jeter (175 pounds), and at 190, Michael White (Lawrence North, Indiana).
Jeter Reclaims 175-Pound Throne After Ironman Revenge Win
When Jeter was announced as a competitor for Flo’s Who’s No. 1, we placed him at the top of the 175-pound list. Some tough sledding versus Pennsylvania’s Nick Singer (Faith Christian Academy) moved Jeter down the ranks. In the Ironman finals, Jeter avenged that loss to reclaim the top spot at 175 pounds. Weight-Class Adjustments Create a New No. 1 at 106
Another number one emerged at 106 pounds, but not because of anything that happened on the mat. We moved Ariah Mills (Buford, Georgia) up to 113 pounds where he has been wrestling. That adjustment left Kooper Deputy (Chestnut Ridge, Pennsylvania) in the number one spot at 106.
We’re adjusting weights but at the same time keeping in mind the additional two pounds the wrestlers will get after the Holiday Break. So, guys who are up one weight, who have a track record at the lower weight, will likely be there in the New Year.
Holiday Weight Allowances Shape Early-Season Movement
We are updating weekly at this point, so if they don’t go down in weight, we’ll move them up. We’re only three weeks into the season, so this is still considered early and most descension plans won’t allow a full drop just yet. … more at … https://www.si.com/high-school/wrestling/2025-26-boys-high-school-wrestling-national-rankings-dec-19-2025-01kcwn9fq30e

December 25, 2025 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | sports, wrestling