Men’s College Notebook: Influx Of Talent Expected Second Semester, Six Duals To Watch This Weekend
With the first semester across college campuses coming to an end, there will be an influx of talent as we head into the second half of the NCAA wrestling season.
There is a wide variety of reasons many top wrestlers had to sit out of the competition scene up to this point, but some very recognizable names will soon be returning to the mat.
Here is a short list of some of the top wrestlers who could make their season debuts any time now. The season will have to play out to see if anybody from this list decides to take the entire year off to save a year of eligibility.
133 pounds
Lehigh’s Ryan Crookham was ranked #1 in the rankings last year at this time after coming off a third-place NCAA finish in 2024. He suffered an injury after last year’s 5-0 start and has not wrestled since December 2024. Head coach Pat Santoro expects his return to come in January.
141 pounds
Crookham’s teammate at Lehigh, Luke Stanich, is a bit ahead of him in returning. Stanich finished fifth as a freshman at 125 pounds at the 2024 NCAA Championships. He deferred eligibility last year to work up to 141 pounds, and over the summer, he won gold at the U20 World Championships despite suffering an injury in his first bout. That injury has kept him out of the lineup thus far.
Dylan Ragusin has not seen action since the 2024 Cliff Keen Invite. He was a 2024 All-American at 133 pounds for Michigan.
Cornell’s Vince Cornella has been off the college mats since the 2024 EIWA Championships (back when Cornell was still in that conference). He did not see action last year but worked his way back this past weekend to a title at the Patriot Open, including a 10-4 win over #15 Tom Crook of Virginia Tech … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2025/december/11/men-s-college-notebook-influx-of-talent-expected-second-semester-six-duals-to-watch-this-weekend
Girls’ wrestling now the fastest-growing sport in the Country, and it starts young
When Ben Fallon was growing up in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, all he ever wanted to do was play football. Fallon was in fourth grade, and in Western Pennsylvania, pretty much every boy wants to play football. However, his parents had some strong feelings about that sport. “My parents wouldn’t let me play football, and I was just looking for a sport that I could be really physical in and get some of that energy out that I think all fourth-grade boys have,” Fallon said.
Wrestling was a sport in which he competed during middle school, high school and college. It was a passion for the sport he never really lost because, as he says, it shaped his character and his adult life. “Wrestling for me was a place where there’s no one else to blame but yourself when you are out there,” Fallon said. “You get out what you put in, and you own 100% of your success and your failure. And I liked that.”
“What really made me commit so much time and effort and energy was just wanting to not only win but show myself that I could be one of the best,” he said. When he and his wife, Corrine, got married and started having children, Fallon always believed he might find himself coaching a son. Except the son never came. Fallon, 36, smiles broadly. “I thought when my third daughter was born that wrestling was totally off the table for me,” he said. “I was kind of resigned to the fact that we were going to be a soccer family my whole life.”
And he was fine with that. However, that all changed last winter when his wife ran into the local club wrestling coach at Franklin Regional. He casually mentioned they were having “weigh-ins” if their girls wanted to join up. “When Corrine told me, I didn’t even really give my kids an option,” he said. “I just said, ‘Hey, I have good news. We’re going to try wrestling this winter.’ So it wasn’t like something that I had been planning on doing with them because I didn’t even know we had a girls’ program.”
All three girls, 8, 5 and 3, came to the first weigh-in, wrestled and fell in love with it on their own, Fallon swears. Last weekend, they competed as part of the Franklin Regional Junior Wrestling Program in their first tournament.
The girls are not alone. While the sport of wrestling has long been a male-dominated field, it has experienced significant growth among girls in middle and high school over the past decade. College-level female wrestling has also seen a big boom, Fallon said. “In fact, girls’ wrestling is now recognized as the fastest-growing high school sport in the United States, outpacing both football and basketball,” he said. “Here in Pennsylvania, nearly 250 high schools offer competitive wrestling for girls.”
Colin Dunlap, a Pittsburgh-based talk-radio host who spent … more at … https://www.timesrepublican.com/opinion/columnists/2025/12/girls-wrestling-now-the-fastest-growing-sport-in-the-country-and-it-starts-young/
Southern Virginia University Men’s Wrestling Battles Back Over Shenandoah For ODAC Dual Triumph
Buena Vista, VA — Debuting their new black uniforms, the Southern Virginia University men’s wrestling team secured their first ODAC dual win of the season in dominant fashion, defeating Shenandoah 35–17 behind clutch performances in the final bouts. The Knights struck first at 125 lbs, with Maddox Heck earning a forfeit to give the Knights an early 6–0 lead.
At 133 lbs, Jayton Wellington battled through a physical match. After falling behind 3–0 in the first period, Wellington chose neutral to begin the second and immediately responded with a takedown and four nearfall points. He entered the third period up 7–3, escaped quickly from bottom, and held strong through late stalling and penalty points to claim a 9–5 decision, extending the Knights’ lead to 9–0.
At 141 lbs, Porter Kinne wasted no time, finishing a clean single-leg takedown and maintaining dominant top control before securing a pin, pushing the Knights ahead 15–0.
Shenandoah battled back as 149 lbs saw Corbin Mecham surrender a takedown before being pinned, cutting the lead to 15–6. The Hornets kept the momentum at 157 lbs, where Kyler North gave up an early double-leg takedown and was eventually pinned, narrowing the gap to 15–12 at the halfway mark. Shenandoah briefly took the lead at 165 lbs, as Wyatt Kinne was caught in a hip toss and pinned, giving the Hornets an 18–15 advantage. But the Knights answered immediately.
At 174 lbs, Tanner Giatras delivered one of the night’s most composed performances. He opened with a clean single-leg takedown and continued to push the pace, earning stall points and multiple takedowns to build a 7–1 lead after two periods. Despite a late scramble that tightened the score, Giatras shut the door with a reversal and four-point nearfall to claim a 14–6 major decision, swinging the dual back in SVU’s favor 19–17.
At 184 lbs, Harrison Hoopes fought through an intense back-and-forth match. After falling behind early, he battled to a 10–7 lead after the first period thanks to strong nearfall work. Shenandoah tied the match 10–10 in the second, … more at … https://knightathletics.com/news/2025/12/10/southern-virginia-university-mens-wrestling-battles-back-over-shenandoah-for-dual-triumph.aspx
Nittany Lions Win Nine Titles at Black Knight Invitational
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Penn State wrestling team (1-0, 0-0 B1G) dominated the action at the Black Knight Invitational on Sunday, Nov. 23. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s squad notched nine individual champions and had six runners-up.
Penn State sent 20 wrestlers into competition at West Point and 19 placed (with the other bowing out with an injury). An important reminder, NCAA rules state that any result against a teammate does not count as a win or loss, including forfeits, medical forfeits, defaults, etc.
True freshman Nate Desmond won the title at 125. Desmond went 3-0 plus picked up a victory over teammate No. 1 Luke Lilledahl in the finals, winning 5-3. Sophomore Lilledahl went 2-0 with two tech falls to place second.
True freshman Marcus Blaze, ranked No. 14 at 133, won the title as well. Blaze went 4-0 with a pin, two techs and a major, including a 21-6 win over No. 27 Ethan Berginc of Army in the finals.
Junior Aaron Nagao, ranked No. 10 at 141, placed second, suffering an injury default. Nagao used two techs and a decision to advance to the finals before, while leading, suffering an injury to end the bout. Junior Shayne Van Ness, ranked No. 1 at 149, took the crown for Penn State. Van Ness went 3-0 with two pins and a tech to advance to the finals. He met teammate Connor Pierce in the title bout and won 14-7. Pierce went 3-0 with a pin, a tech and a major to take second place.
True freshman PJ Duke won the championship at 157. Duke went 3-0 with three first period falls to advance to the title bout. He took on teammate Joe Sealey in the finals and notched a hard fought 2-1 win. Sealey went 3-0 with a pin, a tech fall and a major to move to the finals before dropping the close 2-1 bout to Duke.
Junior Mitchell Mesenbrink, ranked No. 1 at 165, rolled to the title as well. Mesenbrink went 4-0 with three pins and a tech fall. He pinned No. 18 Gunner Filipowicz of Army in the championship match.
Senior Levi Haines, ranked No. 1 at 174, took first for Penn State. Haines went 3-0 with three tech falls to advance to the title bout. He took on teammate William Henckel in the finals and posted a hard fought 4-0 win. Henckel, a true freshman, went 3-0 with two tech falls to take second place.
Sophomore Rocco Welsh, ranked No. 4 at 184, took first place at the tournament. Welsh went 2-0 with a tech fall and a major to advance to the finals. He met teammate Asher Cunningham in the finals and notched a 13-5 major. Cunningham, a true freshman, went 2-0 with two majors, including an 11-3 major over No. 17 Aaron Ayzerov of Columbia to place second in his collegiate debut. Redshirt freshman Connor Mirasola won the title at 197. … more at … https://gopsusports.com/news/2025/11/23/nittany-lions-win-nine-titles-at-black-knight-invitational
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How Nate Desmond made a stunning debut for Penn State wrestling
The dominating Penn State wrestling program just got another signal that it may, indeed, own its deepest roster yet under coach Cael Sanderson. Welcome to Penn State, Nate Desmond.
The rookie from Bethlehem, Pa. turned heads last weekend with a dramatic victory at 125 pounds in the finals of the Army Black Knight Invitational. Desmond pulled the upset over teammate and NCAA third-place finisher Luke Lilledahl in the finals. Desmond won his first three tournament matches last weekend by a combined score of 39-4 before defeating Lilledahl, 5-3.
It was an impressive collegiate debut for Desmond, who still figures to redshirt this season. He arrived at Penn State after winning two state titles at Bethlehem Catholic and a third at wrestling power Wyoming Seminary. He also won a national prep title as a high school junior. … more at … https://www.ydr.com/story/sports/college/penn-state/2025/11/24/nate-desmond-beat-penn-state-wrestling-teammate-luke-lilledahl/87124357007/
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Wrestling School: An Open Letter For Penn State Wrestling To Battle In Beaver Stadium
Beaver Stadium is best known as the home of Penn State football, but this year, the stadium announced it will be welcoming some new guests into its legendary atmosphere. For the first time in program history, both the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams will take the ice on one of the biggest stages in college sports. The event marks a major step forward in transforming Beaver Stadium into a multi-sport venue. As Beaver Stadium begins to welcome other sports, one team that deserves a chance to compete on the iconic stage is Penn State wrestling.
Growing up, I watched Penn State wrestling with my dad, who was a wrestler himself. Even then, I never cared too much about the sport. It wasn’t until I attended my first Penn State wrestling dual meet in high school that I truly fell in love.
The meet was against Rutgers and was held in the Bryce Jordan Center. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I was floored by the atmosphere. By that point, I had already been to a few Penn State White Out games, and this may be controversial, but the energy at the dual felt just as electric. Knowing a bit about wrestling from my dad certainly helped, but even without that, the energy in the arena was magnetic.
Every single wrestler was met with a surge of applause the moment they stepped onto the mat. But once the whistle blew, the entire place fell silent. Then came that single moment when the Penn State wrestler … more at … https://onwardstate.com/2025/11/21/open-letter-why-penn-state-wrestling-deserves-its-moment-in-beaver-stadium/
Virginia Colleges News
Cade Parent earn ODAC Wrestler of the Week honors
FOREST, Va. – Roanoke College freshman Cade Parent earned the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Heavier Weight Wrestler of the Week for the week of November 10.
Parent won the 165-pound weight class Sunday at the Averett University Cougar Open. He won all five of his matches, three by pin and two by technical fall. His three pins each took less than two minutes, defeating Jayden Perini of East Stroudsburg in 1:24, Dom Pinciotti of Liberty in 1:14 and teammate Troy Shannon in 1:43. Parent scored … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/11/10/wrestling-cade-parent-earn-odac-wrestler-of-the-week-honors.aspx
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Southern Virginia’s Jaton Wellington Named ODAC Lighter Weight Wrestler of the Week
BUENA VISTA, Va. — The Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) announced its Week 11 Athletes of the Week, featuring Southern Virginia University freshman Jaton Wellington, who earned Lighter Weight Wrestler of the Week honors.
Wellington, in his debut collegiate season, impressed at the 2025 Washington & Jefferson Invitational, finishing second overall at 125 pounds.
He opened the tournament in dominant fashion with a 19-3 technical fall over a Penn State Behrend opponent, followed by an 11-3 major decision victory over Fairmont State. Wellington then stormed through the semifinals with a lightning-fast 19-second pin, once again over a Behrend wrestler. He ultimately placed second after a hard-fought championship bout that ended in a fall at 2:49.
Wellington’s performance marks a historic milestone for Southern Virginia … more at … https://knightathletics.com/news/2025/11/10/wellington-lands-odac-lighter-weight-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx
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Roanoke Wrestling rolls to 53-0 win over SVU
Score: Roanoke 53, Southern Virginia 0
Location: Salem, Va. – Cregger Center
The Short story: The third-ranked Roanoke College wrestling team won all 10 weight classes Thursday night, the first nine in the first period, and rolled to a 53-0 win over visiting Southern Virginia University in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) match.
The Maroons had three wins by pin, five by technical fall, one by major decision and one by forfeit.
How it happened:
*Roanoke opened the scoring quickly as Connor Lenahan pinned his SVU opponent in just 1:42. Jude Robson (133), Mark Samuel (141) and Taylor Smith (149) each followed with first-period technical fall victories.
*Taylor’s twin brother Casey Smith won by technical fall 15-0 at 157, while Kyle Lee pinned Wyatt Kinne in 1:55 at 165.
*Xavier Preston earned a tech fall win at 174 and Brock Sullivan had a forfeit victory at 184.
*Hunter Moore needed just 1:34 to pin his So. Virginia foe at 197 and Nicholas Cook rounded out the action with a 10-2 major decision win at 285.
Up Next:
*The Maroons (1-0/1-0 ODAC) head to the Castleton Duals … more at … https://roanokemaroons.com/news/2025/11/13/roanoke-wrestling-rolls-to-53-0-win-over-svu.aspx
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Cougars wrestle hard to beat Division II Ferrum
DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University men’s wrestling took a special 36-2 victory over Ferrum College on Saturday during an exhilarating non-conference dual at the Grant Center.
The Cougars (3-1, 1-0 ODAC) won in nine of the 10 weight classes against the Division II Panthers (1-2, 1-1 CC).
Prior to the match, the team recognized its alumni for their annual Alumni Day. Alumnus include: Austin Long, Thaddeus Wilkerson, Landon Childress, Jaleel Jones, George Moseley, Caleb Calhoun, Brandon Woody, Caleb Harmon, David Shelton, Bryant Quaye, Anthony Taylor, Alex Logsdon and Keaton Gomez. The dual opened at 141 pounds as senior Wyatt Parker fought until the buzzer, but ultimately fell by a 5-4 decision. Sophomore Luke Zadrazil’s 6-0 decision over Ferrum at 149 pounds tied the two teams at 3-3. Senior Carter Shupert put the Cougars ahead 7-3 over the Panthers with a 12-3 major decision at 157 pounds. Averett went on to dominate in the next seven weight classes with wins from Seniors Xavier Swanson (165), Michael Gabbard (174), Khalil Mitchell (184), Jacob Jimenez (197), Carter Erickson (285) and juniors Adrian Samano (125) and A.J. Orlando III (133).
The Cougars travel to Buena Vista, Virginia on Thursday … more at … https://averettcougars.com/news/2025/11/15/mens-wrestling-cougars-wrestle-hard-to-beat-ferrum.aspx
NC State wrestling is ready to rumble ahead of 2025-26 season
Noah Teague, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2025
There’s never been a better time to be a fan of NC State wrestling.
Led by head coach Pat Popolizio, the Wolfpack returns an impressive squad, featuring multiple ACC champions and a defending national champion in redshirt sophomore Vince Robinson. The 2025-26 season is one that will be marked by the Pack’s pursuit of championships and continuing the standard of excellence established by Popolizio.
After winning the 2025 125-pound national championship, Robinson returns to NC State with sky-high expectations for his encore. Ranked No. 1 per InterMat, Robinson will face multiple title contenders this season, highlighted by No. 4 Eddie Ventresca at Virginia Tech. The path to repeat as national champion looks daunting, but Robinson is no stranger to winning when it matters most.
Last season’s national championship marked the first for an NC State freshman since 1980 and the first-ever national champ in the 125-pound class. With a 24-3 record last season, Robinson showcased consistency all year long. His quickness and fiery approach make him nearly impossible to pin, while giving him the ability to seize the momentum with a takedown at any moment.
Robinson isn’t the only national championship contender in Raleigh; sixth-year Isaac Trumble is back for one last ride with the Wolfpack. Entering the season ranked No. 3 in the heavyweight class, Trumble is a tough competitor with loads of experience that gives him a mental edge over opponents. Making three NCAA Tournament appearances, including an All-American fourth-place finish last year in his first year competing in the heavyweight division, Trumble’s resume speaks for itself.
Last season, Trumble made waves as one of the nation’s elite wrestlers. However, his campaign turned south in the ACC Tournament when he medically forfeited, losing the opportunity to win a conference crown. Trumble was just a week removed from meniscus surgery at the ACC Tournament, … more at … https://technicianonline.com/151316/sports/nc-state-wrestling-is-ready-to-rumble-ahead-of-2025-26-season/
Like Fargo, Super 32 is a national wrestling family reunion
By Tristan Warner
You may have never heard this fun fact, but at Disneyland and Disney World, you physically cannot take 30 steps in any direction without passing a trash can. Per the parks’ historical accounts, Walt Disney observed that people will walk about 30 steps before dropping litter. With that in mind, he mandated that trash receptacles be placed every 30 feet throughout all of his parks.
What does this have to do with wrestling? Fair question.
After spending two full days at the Greensboro Coliseum for the annual Super 32 Challenge, I was reflecting on the sheer volume of people I crossed paths with that I either know personally or recognized. The Super 32, in similar fashion to Fargo, is a who’s who exhibit of wrestling names and faces.
The Disney trash can reference came to mind when I considered the fact that it was pretty difficult to take 20-30 steps in any direction of the facility without either bumping into someone I knew or intersecting a recognizable wrestling face.
The competition floor is littered with not only many of the nation’s top high school and middle school wrestlers but also an innumerable quantity of high school, college and club coaches serving in various capacities, whether there to coach athletes of their own or to recruit.
Needless to say, for someone who has ate, slept and breathed wrestling for over three decades, I am at an interesting age in which so many of my former peers are now involved as parents, coaches, or both. Some of the conversations and interactions apart from the actual wrestling make up the most memorable moments of this event annually.
That is really saying something considering Super 32 has become the nation’s premier preseason wrestling event. Each year, the number of nationally-ranked wrestlers in the brackets seems to rise. With that, so does the quantity of collegiate coaches in attendance. The belts shine a little brighter, and the difficulty level of actually obtaining one ascends correspondingly.
But as is spoken by nearly every coach ever profiled in WIN’s USA Wrestling Coach’s Corner section, which totals over 50 published as of this issue, the relationships and bonds forged through the sport transcend the outcomes. That may sound like corny or cliché coach speak, but it really is the truth. Perhaps no other event besides possibly Fargo illustrates this concept like Super 32.
Roaming the Greensboro Coliseum for two days bumping into so many former teammates, coaches, opponents, and even subjects I’ve interviewed for WIN Magazine is such a rewarding experience. And the funny thing is, the brief conversations … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2025/11/07/like-fargo-super-32-is-a-national-wrestling-family-reunion/
Nebraska Wrestling Lining Up Pieces For Another Trophy Push
A.J. Ferrari is set to make his debut with the Nebraska wrestling program while the Huskers are getting the rest of their lineup pieces in order.
Nebraska started its season this past weekend with nine of its starters taking the mat – minus top-ranked heavyweight AJ Ferrari – but you won’t have to wait much longer to see the high-profile transfer in a Husker singlet.
According to Nebraska coach Mark Manning, Ferrari is slated to make his Husker debut in the team’s home opener on Friday against Army. Ferrari missed the Navy Classic due to a turf toe injury. “He’s strong and a big, powerful guy. He’s really athletic. He’s a great competitor — that’s what we knew we were going to get out of AJ,” Manning said. “He brings a lot of competitive spirit to our team. At heavyweight, if you got a guy who can be a difference-maker, that’s a really big deal. We filled that missing piece with AJ. What he brings to our team can be a game-changer. He’s worked hard and gotten himself into really good shape, and his toe is healed up, so he’s ready to fire on Friday.”
Against Army, Ferrari is likely to take on #14 Brady Colbert in his first career match at heavyweight. He’s 50-2 in college at 197 pounds with his NCAA title coming in 2021 as a true freshman for Oklahoma State.
How Ferrari looks against Colbert will tell us a lot with National Duals coming up the following weekend. Ferrari will likelly face #8 Nathan Taylor of Lehigh in the first round before probable matchups against #4 Taye Ghadiali of Michigan and #6 Nick Feldman of Ohio State. And those are just the matches he’ll be in as the Huskers try to get to the final where Ferrari could see #5 Ben Kueter of Iowa or #9 Konner Doucet of Oklahoma State. As for his eligibility going forward, Manning said … more at … https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/14718051-nebraska-wrestling-lining-up-pieces-for-another-trophy-push
Upon further review: Nebraska high school wrestling on the cutting edge with new review provision
High school boys and girls wrestling will look a little different during the championship round in February. That’s because coaches will have the chance to challenge calls, under an experimental rule approved by the Nebraska School Activities Association Board of Directors on Wednesday.
NSAA wrestling director Ron Higdon said Nebraska will be the first state to use video review for high school wrestling. “Right now, it’s only going to be allowed in the championship finals matches, which in boys, will be four mats going on at the same time, one for each class (Classes A through D),” Higdon said. “And for girls, it will be two mats going on at the same time, with A and B.”
Scoring decisions, timing issues, technical violations and out-of-bounds calls will be eligible for review. “There’s a whole list of parameters that we outlined of what can be reviewed and what can’t,” Higdon said. “And basically, almost everything can be reviewed, with the exception of a small list.”
The exceptions include judgment calls or decisions unable to be clearly determined with video. “Falls (a pin), near fall, stalling, which is a judgment call,” Higdon said of what’s excluded. “Unnecessary roughness or unsportsmanlike conduct, which is also just a judgment call. And then starting position, because many times the camera will not catch an improper starting position.”
Coaches will get at least one challenge per match and can challenge additional calls if they are successful. They will have about five to seven seconds to signal for a review on a particular call, then officials will look for a natural stop in action to pause and analyze the ruling. “The wording that we have is the referee will stop the match as soon as practical, ensuring that no significant action is occurring at the time the match is halted,” Higdon said.
Personnel costs will remain the same, Higdon said. Two referees and one NSAA rules official per match will sit mat-side, next to a monitor ready to review a call. … more at … https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/upon-further-review-nebraska-high-school-wrestling-on-the-cutting-edge-with-new-review-provision/
How did the Super 32 field compare to Fargo this year?
Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Volume 32 Issue 2, which printed on Oct. 31, 2025. Click here or call 641-792-4436 to subscribe to WIN Magazine. Buy a Digital or Combo Subscription to get immediate digital access to WIN’s Volume 32 Issue 2.
By Rob Sherrill
The Super 32 is an event that the nation’s top prep wrestlers look forward to every October. As the nation’s biggest single-field high school event, the Super 32 has drawn many comparisons to USA Wrestling’s giant 16U and Junior Nationals, which take place at the iconic Fargodome in July.
The styles are obviously different, with Fargo treating us to freestyle and Greco, the Super 32 to folkstyle. The ever-increasing popularity of the Super 32 also invites the real comparison that inquiring minds want to know about: Which one is tougher?
I decided to take a look. Using the individual rankings I compile for WIN as a guide, I compared the number of ranked wrestlers who competed at Fargo to the number of ranked wrestlers who competed in the Super 32. Granted, we’re comparing up to four Fargo tournaments to one Super 32. Still, the results were surprising, and they are a testament to the job that USA Wrestling has done selling its age-group development programs.
In 2025, the wrestler I had ranked No. 1 competed at Fargo, either in the 16U or in the Junior Nationals, in 11 of the 14 weight classes (I combined all weight classes 106 and below into a single weight class for this assessment, since the lowest weight class I rank is 106). The 165-pound class was led by the wrestler I had ranked No. 2, and 106 and 138 were headed by the wrestler I had ranked No. 3. But 11 out of 14? That’s a staggering number of top-ranked wrestlers in a single event.
By contrast, the Super 32 that just concluded contained only four wrestlers now ranked No. 1 – Ariah Mills (106) and Antonio Mills (126) of Georgia, Moses Mendoza (132) of California and Bo Bassett (150) of Pennsylvania. All four won their weight classes relatively easily — three months after Antonio Mills, Mendoza and Bassett won Junior National freestyle titles at Fargo, and Ariah Mills one-upped them with a U17 World freestyle gold medal. … more at … https://www.win-magazine.com/2025/11/05/how-did-the-super-32-field-compare-to-fargo-this-year/
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