Ryron Gracie will be teaching a Master Cycle seminar at the Tiger Academy of Martial Arts this weekend. The seminar will take place on February 13th from 12pm to 2pm. The regular price is $100, and the discount rate is $80 for Gracie University and/or Tiger Academy students.

Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
1475 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076
MAP

More information at the official site.

Welcome to this weeks updates. It’s that time of year where kids are starting their migration south in weight. We try to stay on top of it and rank the kids at their current weight. So, expect some movement as the rankings get shuffled with kids dropping. If we haven’t moved a wrestler to his new weight, let us know.

We’re sure, like any rankings, there will be some derision and debate. So feel free to discuss it on our forums, or drop us an email. (We are the ‘open’ mat for a reason!)

We’ll update regularly (weekly), so check back often for updates as the season plays out.

* –indicates past weeks results

103 Ryan Taylor is the big mover with wins over two ranked opponents. Hvolbeck, who lost twice in the last two weeks, moves down four spots. The New Oxford tournament makes the rankings a mess as Hempfield’s Austin Miller bested a weight class featuring 3 ranked wrestlers, including Conaway, who recently beat Ryan Taylor. This is a weight that’s going to depend a lot on the state tournaments.

1. So. Nicky Roberts, North Star, PA

2. Jr. Tyler Fraley, Colts Neck, NJ

3. So. George Di Camillo, St. Ignatius, OH

4. Fr. Brad Perkins, Lee’s Summit, MO

5. Fr. Anthony Ashnault, South Plainfield

6. Jr. Nashon Garrett, Chico, CA
*Tim Brown Tourney Champ

7. Jr. Austin Miller, Hempfield, PA
*24-1 with 17 pins. Two wins over ranked opponents this weekend in capturing New Oxford title.

8. So. Ryan Taylor, Saint Paris, OH
*Win over Hvolbeck and Heil the last two weeks

9. So. Zach Bridson, Timberlane, NH

10. So. Sam Brancale, Eden Prairie, MN

11. So. Morgan Engbrecht, Sturgis, SD

12. So. Jordan Conaway New Oxford, PA
*New Oxford Runner-Up to Miller. Beat Dippery.

13. Fr. Zain Retherford, Line Mountain, PA
*Defeated previous #4 Dippery in New Oxford Tourney

14. Fr. Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin, PA
*More losses this weekend (2) than in his season to that point (1)

15. Fr. Dean Heil, St. Edwards, OH

16. So. Max Hvolbeck, Blair Academy, NJ
*Loss to Taylor

17. Fr. Nathan Tomasello, CVCA, OH

18. Jr. Jordan Kingsley, Apple Valley, MN

19. Fr. Micah Perez, Central Union, CA

20. Jr. Kevon Powell, Montini, IL

Watching: MN, Fr. Connor Schram, Canon-Mac, PA , Sr. Max Soria, King’s Park, NY, Fr. Evan DiSora, Easton, PA, Fr. Victor Lopez, Poway, CA, Jr. Anthony Cabrera, Liberty HS, PA
*Injury Time: Previous #14 Darion Cruz broke his tibia in practice.

112

Status quo. Silver bumped up and lost to Brascetta in the SPG/Blair dual. Francavilla drops to the 112lb ranks.

1. Jr. Evan Silver, Blair Acadamy, NJ
*Loss to 119 #6 Brascetta

2. So. Jimmy Gulibon, Derry, PA

3. So. Alex Cisneros, Selma, CA

4. Jr. Bricker Dixon, Park Hill, MO

5. Sr. T.J. North, Vermilion, SD

6. Jr. Nick Francavilla, High Point, NJ
*Lost in the finals of Tri-County Tourney at 119

7. So. Thomas Gillman, Omaha, NE

8. So. Corey Keener, Blue Mountain, PA

9. Fr. Stephen Myers, Moeller, OH

10. So. Corey Clark, South Polk, IA

11. So. Dom Malone, Wyoming Seminary, PA

12. Jr. Caleb Richardson, Cox, VA

13. Fr. Joey Dance, Christiansburg, VA

14. Jr. Steven Knoblauch, Clovis West, CA

15. So. Jack Hathaway, Iowa City, IA

16. So. Tyler Pendergast, St. Mark’s, DE

17. Jr. Earl Hall, South Dade, FL

18. Sr. Alex Spooner, Forest City, IA

19. Jr. Derek Elmore, Machesney Park, IL

20. So. Mitch Bengston, St. Cloud, MN

*Watching Jr. Chris Donaldson, Salesianum, DE, Jr. Hayden Zillmer, Crosby, MN, Jr. Reuben Navejas, Kentwood, WA, So. Cody Yeik, Olympic HS, WA, Jr. Jacoby Bergeron, Thief River Falls, MN

119
1. Sr. Ryak Finch, Safford, AZ

2. Jr. Nico Megaludis, Franklin, PA

3. Jr. Mason Beckman, Reynolds, PA

4. Jr. Jade Rauser, Townsend, MT

5. Jr. Hunter Steiber, Monroeville, OH

6. Jr. Nick Brascetta, St. Paris Graham, OH

7. Sr. Ty Mitch, Aurora, OH

8. Jr. Chris Mecate, Redlands, CA

9. Sr. Zach Zimmer, Clovis West, CA

10. Sr. Jerome Robinson, St. Ignatius, OH

11. So. Mark Grey, Blair Academy, NJ
*OT win vs SPG

12. Sr. Mike Rhone, Benton, PA

13. Fr. Ben Whitford, Marmion Academy, IL
*Fall in Montini Dual

14. Fr. Brandon Jeske, St. Christopher, VA

15. So. Arty Walsh, Juniata, PA

16. Jr. Rob Deutsch, Eastern Regional, NJ

17. Sr. Carson Kuhn, Alta, UT

18. So. Rossi Bruno, Brandon FL

19. So. Kagan Squire, Wadsworth, OH

20. So. Eddie Klimara, Providence, IL

*Others considered: Fr. Brandon Sorenson, Denver-Tripoli, IA, So. Dakota Trom, Apple Valley, MN, So. Skylar Wood, Park Hill, MO, Sr.Tanner Moon, AL, So. Alec Mooradian, Detroit Central Catholic, MI, Sr. Brandon Jones, WDM Valley, IA

125
1. Sr. Logan Steiber, Monroeville, OH

2. Sr. Mitchell Port, Bellefonte, PA
*Won with a fall in New Oxford finals.

3. Sr. Devin Carter, Christiansburg, VA

4. Sr. Levi Wolfensberger, Denver-Tripoli, IA

5. Sr. Brandon Wright, Indianapolis, IN

6. Jr. Jesse Thielke, Germantown, WI

7. Jr. Zach Horan, Nazareth, PA

8. Jr. Val Rauser, Townsend, MT

9. Sr. Nick Arajau, Syosset, NY
*Won Suffern Kohl Tourney at 135

10. Sr. Joe Duca, Paulsboro, NJ

11. Sr. Alan Waters, Park Hill, MO

12. Jr. Johnni Di Julius, Walsh Jesuit, OH

13. Sr. Pat Prada, DeMatha, MD

14. Sr. Jesse Delgado, Gilroy, CA

15. Sr. Josh Keszler, Sturgis, SD

16. Jr. Vince Rodriguez, Clovis North
*Won CIT Tourney with win over HM Isaiah Martinez

17. Jr. Terrel Wilbourn, Howell, MO

18. So. John Meeks, Des Moines, IA

19. Jr. Matt Kelliher, Apple Valley, MN

20. Sr. Sean Boylan, St. Mark’s, DE

*Watching: Sr. Justis Flamio, Mahopac, NY, Jr. Cody Brewer, Oak Park, MO. Sr, Tommy Siciliano, Newburg, OR., Sr. Gus Sako, St. Edwards, OH, Jameson Oster, Lockport, IL, Sr. Pat Myers, Penn Cambria, Fr. Isaiah Martinez, Lemoore, CA, , Sr. TJ Mitchell Collins Hill GA, Fr. Joey Lavalle, Reno, NV, So. Ben Morgan, Forest Lake, MN

130 —Not much change. We’ll keep monitoring long-time #1 Jamie Clark upon his return from injury. Bo Jordan continues to move up. He has a win over Clark and a pin over HM Preston in the last couple weeks. We move Vinny Fava to HM 135. He had placed at the Beast at 130, but that’s his only competition at this weight and lost to BJ Young in the NJ All-Star invite at 135 yesterday. Tyler Liberatore, who was 3rd at Cheesehead, enters the rankings.

1. Sr. Frank Cagnina, Queen of Peace, NJ

2. Sr. Nick Shenk, St. Mark’s, DE

3. Sr. Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho, NM

4. So. Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, IN

5. So. Nate Skonieczny, Walsh Jesuit, OH

6. Sr. Frank Goodwin, Arundel, MD

7. Sr. Shane McGough, Desert Mountain, AZ

8. Jr. Nik Pena, Selma, CA

9. Sr. Keith Surber, O’Fallon, IL

10. Sr. Jamie Clark, St. Edwards, OH

11. Jr. Edwin Cooper, Providence, IL

12. Sr. Frank Martellotti, Shady Side Academy, PA

13. So. Jacob Crawford, Robinson, VA

14. Sr. Colton Rasche, Montini, IL

15. Fr. Bo Jordan, St. Paris, OH

16. Jr. Garrett Garness, Kasson-Mantorville, MN

17. So. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, FL

18. Fr. Jake Short, Simley, MN

19. Sr. Zach Zehner, Tomahawk, WI

20. Sr. Seth Lange, Sturgis, SD

*Watching:, Sr. Scott Festejo, Long Branch, NJ, Jr. Bob Dierna, Wayne, NY, So. Mitch Minotti, Easton, PA, Jr. Jordan Rinken, Waverly, IA
*Injury Time: Previous #3 Sam Sherlock is out for season with torn ACL. So. Robbie Preston, Blair Academy (hip injury sustained at Bethlehem Tournament)

135 –Very deep weight as some worthy guys sit on the outside looking in. Ormsbee drops after suffering 10-3 loss to Martinez at 140. Isaac Jordan enters the rankings after impressive performance vs. Blair.

1. Sr. Josh Dziewa, Council Rock-South, PA

2. Sr. Ryen Nieman, Bullock Creek, MI

3. Sr. Jake Ballweg, Waverly, IA

4. Jr. Cam Tessari, Monroeville, OH

5. So. Steve Spearman, Erie McDowell, PA

6. Sr. Jake Briggs, Bella Vista, CA

7. Sr. Mike Morales, Brick Memorial, NJ

8. Jr. Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, PA

9. Jr. Luke Smith, Wheeling, IL
*MSL Champ with 3 pins

10. Jr. Jake Sueflon, Watertown, WI

11. Jr. Austin Ormsbee, Blair Academy, NJ

12. Sr. AJ Schopp, Tyrone, PA

13. Sr. Jordan Beverly, Point Pleasant, NJ

14. Sr. Chris Dardanes, Oak Park, IL

15. Jr. Alex Dierenger, Port Washington, WI

16. So. Brandon Kingsley, Apple Valley, MN

17. Sr. Andrew Lenzi, Fordham Prep, NY

18. So. Isaac Jordan, SPG, OH
*Pinned Preston in dual

19. Sr. Jordan Rich, Central Mountain, PA

20. Sr. Simon Kitzis, Wyoming Seminary, PA

*On the bubble: Sr. Cody Ruggirello, Valley Central, NY Jr. Caleb Ervin, Union County, KY, Sr. Kade Moss, Bingham, UT, Cody Broomall, Smyrna, DE, Sr. Joe Locksmith, Osceola, FL, Sr. Wendell Cannon, Sussex, DE, Jr. Bo Schlosser, Bettendorf, IA , Sr. Luke Goettl, Mingus, AZ, Sr. Vinny Fava, Elmwood Park, NJ

140
1. Sr. Chris Villalonga, Blair Academy, NJ
*Bumped up to 145 for win in SPG dual

2. Sr. Josh Kindig, Blue Mountain, PA
*New Oxford Champ

3. Sr. Colin Shober, Schuykill Valley, PA

4. Sr. Mark Hartenstine, Easton, PA

5. Sr. Nathan Hoffer, East Ankorage, AK

6. So. Felipe Martinez, St. Paris Graham, OH
*10-3 win over previous 135 #5 Ormsbee

7. Sr. Nick Dardanes, Oak Park, IL

8. Sr. Steve Dutton, Rocky Point, NY

9. Jr. Jeremy Davenport, Sallisaw, OK

10. Sr. Tucker Armstrong, Kenton Ridge, OH

11. Jr. Ian Miller, Oak Harbor, OH

12. Jr. Evan Henderson, Kiski Prep, PA

13. So. Zach Brunson, Churchill, OR

14. Sr. Joel Smith, Collins Hill, GA

15. Jr. Cody Combs, Sussex, DE

16. Sr. Hank Stinson, Eastern Regional, NJ

17. Jr. Pete Baldwin, Osceola, FL

18. So. Jordan Wohlfert, St. John’s MI

19. Sr. Nick Terdick, John Glenn, NY

20. Sr. Tony Vaske, River Valley, MN

Watching: Sr. Ryan Dunphy, Passaic, NJ, Jr. Henry Carlson, Vestavia Hills, AL, Jr. Ryne Cokeley, Lenexa, KS, Jr. Stephen Robertson, Montini, IL

145
1. Sr. Andrew Alton, Central Mountain, PA

2. Sr. Dylan Ness, Bloomington, MN

3. Sr. Taylor Walsh, Camden Catholic, NJ

4. Sr. Ben Dorsay, Cox, VA

5. Sr. Brad Squire, Wadsworth, OH

6. Sr. Anthony Baldosaro, Eastern Regional, NJ

7. Sr. Greg Amos, Wentzville, MO

8. Sr. Kaleb Friedley, Park Hill, MO

9. Sr. RaVaughn Perkins, Omaha, NE

10. Sr. Alex Elder, West Salem, OR
*Reser’s Champ

11. Jr. Seth Thomas, Roseburg, OR
*Reser’s Champ at 145

12. Sr. Anthony Salupo, St. Edward, OH

13. Sr. Jake Snider, Ponderosa, CO

14. Sr. Cody Rodebaugh, San Lorenzo, CA

15. So. Max Schneider, Lane Tech, IL

16. Jr. Blake Roulo, Matoaca, VA

17. Jr. Colby Kloetzer, Caldwell, ID

18. Jr. Travis Himmelman, Conifer, CO
*Defeated Ryne Cokeley for tournament win.

19. Jr. Devin Aguirre, Ponca City, OK

20. Sr. Andy Rodriguez, Central Islip, NY

*Watching, Sr. Nick Wooden, Spring Creek, NV. Jr. James Green, Willingboro, NJ, Sr. Gabe Bird, Osceola, FL, Sr. Chase Gordon, Oviedo, FL, Jr. Matt Stephens, St. Paris, OH

152
1. Sr. Dylan Alton, Central Mountain, PA

2. Jr. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, MN

3. Sr. Jackson Morse, Lowell, MI

4. So. Taylor Massa, St. John’s, MI

5. Sr. Joey Cozart, Brandon, FL

6. So. Jason Luster, Kiski Prep, PA

7. Sr. Jesse Shanaman, Blair Academy, NJ
*Fall in SPG dual

8. Sr. Stephen Hernandez, Bishop Gorman, NV

9. Sr. Brandon Wilbourn, Howell, MO

10. Sr. Justin DeAngelis, Jenks, OK

11. Sr. Jordan Moss, Sharon, PA

12. Sr. Harrison Hightower, University School, OH

13. Sr. Matt White, Woodward, OK

14. Sr. Sean McMurray, Portage, IN

15. Sr. Brandon Rolnick, Lawrenceville Prep, NJ

16. So. Jordan Rodgers, Mead, WA

17. Sr. Tyler Hain, Warrior Run, PA

18. Sr. Mike Kelly, Cedar Falls, IA

19. Sr. Anthony Volpe, Rocky Point, NY

20. Jr. Ryan Krecker, Nazareth, PA
*Previously #15. Dual meet loss vs. Parkland.

*Watching: Sr. Pierce Harger, Moeller, OH, Fr. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, PA, , So. Justin Koethe, Iowa City, IA, Jr. Chris Castillo, Zillah, WA
*Not Competing: Sr. Nazar Kultchytskyy, Prairie du Chien, WI

160
1. Sr. Marshall Peppelman, Central Dauphin, PA
*New Oxford Champ

2. Sr. Nick Moore, Iowa City, IA

3. Sr. Robert Kokesh, Wagner, SD

4. Sr. Nick Sulzer, St. Edward, OH

5. Sr. Eric Hess, Benton, PA

6. Sr. Josh Demas, Westerville, OH

7. Sr. Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport, PA

8. Sr. Ronnie Balfour, Tulsa Union, OK

9. Jr. Bryce Hammond, Bakersfield, CA

10. Sr. Nick Visicaro, Long Branch, NJ

11. Sr. Corey Dauphin, El Reno, OK

12. Sr. Drake Houdashelt, Fort Zumwalt, MO

13. Jr. Steve Keough, Apple Valley, MN

14. Jr. Logan Storley, Webster, SD

15. Jr. John Guzzo, High Point, NJ

16. Sr. Nick Proctor, Neuqua, IL

17. Jr. Mark Havers, Bradford, PA

18. Sr. Preston Keiffer, Eastern Regional, NJ

19. Jr. Justin Lozano, Selma, CA

20. Sr. Kurtis Julson, Simley, MN

*On the bubble: Jr. Kyle Ryan, St. Paris, OH, Jr. Zach Skates, Broken Arrow, OK, , Jr. Jordan Thomas, Greenville, MI, Sr. Joe Latham, Bismark, ND

171
1. Sr. Derek Garcia, Sedro-Wooly, WA

2. Jr. Chris Phillips, Monroeville, OH

3. Sr. Tyler Beckwith, Greene, NY

4. Jr. Kenny Courts, Central Dauphin, PA

5. Sr. Mike Moreno, Urbandale, IA

6. Sr. Walt Gillmor, North Scott, IA

7. Sr. Noah Budi, Kakauna, WI

8. Sr. Brock Weatherman, Ballard, IA

9. Jr. Jahwon Akui, St. Rita’s, IL

10. Sr. Ryan Callahan, Wallkill Valley, NJ
*Beat 160 #10 Visicaro in AS Dual, 5-3

11. Sr. Parker Madl, Blue Valley, KS

12. Sr. Michael Duckworth, Union County, IN

13. Sr. Jake Dorulla, Rockford, MI

14. Jr. Nate Brown, Lewisburg, PA

15. Sr. James Cook, Madera, CA

16. Sr. Mike England, Centerville, IA

17. Jr. Jake Waste, Apple Valley, MN

18. So. Brandon Griffin, Sprague, OR
*Reser’s Champ

19. Jr. Alex Utley, CVCA, OH

20. Sr. Martin Fabbian, Buchanan, CA

*Just outside the Top 20: So. Huston Evans, St Paris Graham, OH, Sr. Matt Cunningham, Shady Side Academy, PA, Jamie Westwood, Queen of Peace, NJ, Sr. Levi Clemons, Osceola, FL, Sr. Tristan Warner, Cumberland Valley, PA., Sr. Tanner Eitel, Bishop Lynch, TX

189 –The big shake-up here is previous #7 Evan Knight taking 3rd at Ed Winger Tournament.

1. Sr. Mike Evans, Blair Academy, NJ
*Win over #5 Thomusseit

2. Jr. Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, NJ
*Defeated #15 George, 6-2, in All-Star Match

3. Sr. Lee Munster, Fox Lake, IL

4. Jr. Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel, CA

5. Sr. Max Thomusseit, St. Paris Graham, OH
*Loss to #1 Evans

6. Sr. Tyler Lehman, Fargo, ND

7. Sr. Jaime Callendar, Council Rock-North, PA

8. Sr. Antonio Giorgio, Warwick, PA
*New Oxford Champ

9. Sr. Taylor Meeks, Orting, WA

10. Sr. Kyven Gadsen, Waterloo, IA

11. Sr. Jayd Docken, Winner, SD

12. Sr. Sterling Hecox, Machesney Park, IL

13. Sr. Evan Knight, Urbandale, IA

14. Sr. Andre Petroski, Springfield, PA

15. Sr. Billy George, Long Branch, NJ

16. Sr. Stephen McPeek, Bishop Lynch, TX

17. Sr. Tommy Burriel, Clovis, CA

18. Jr. Michael Kennedy, Blackman, TN

19. Sr. Tanner Hall, Meridian, ID

20. Sr. Joel Bauman, Sunburg, MN

*Watching: Jr. Curtis Berger, Hermiston, OR, Sr. Adam DeLaGarza, Vacaville, CA

215
1. Sr. Trevor Rupp, Pocatello, ID

2. Sr. Spencer Myers, Selinsgrove, PA

3. Sr. Kyle Cowan, Cascia Prep, OK

4. Sr. Alex Polizzi, Beloit, WI

5. Sr. Scott Schiller, Fargo, ND

6. Jr. Conner Medbery, Loveland, CO

7. Jr. Tank Knowles, Calvary Chapel, CA

8. Sr. Kyle Colling, Pioneer, NY

9. Sr. Kevin Innis, St. Peter’s Prep, NJ

10. Sr. Nate Gaffney, Connellsville, PA

11. Sr. Cameron Croy, Brentwood, TN

12. Jr. Cody Krumwiede, Waverly, IA

13. Sr. Zach Greenwald, Paulsboro, NJ

14. Jr. Harrison Honeycutt, Lake Norman, NC

15. Sr. Shane Woods, Tuttle, OK

16. Sr. Nick McDiarmid, Fowlerville, MI

17. Sr. J.T. Felix, Centennial, CA

18. Sr. Kyle Caylor, Wichita, KS

19. Sr. Jacob Trotter, Mead, WA

20. Sr. Mat Tourdot, Sparta, WI

*Watching: Sr. Beau Wenger, Fairless Hills, OH, Jr. Mike Sojka, Winnebago, IL. So. Nick Tavenello, Wadsworth, OH, Sr. Cody Davis, The Woodlands, TX

HWT —Jr. Orry Elor shakes things up a bit as he defeated previous #7 (and CA #1) Drew Meulman to continue his perfect season.

1. Sr. Mike McMullen, Wyoming Seminary, PA

2. Sr. Bobby Telford, St. Mark’s, DE

3. Sr. Jimmy Lawson, Manchester, NJ
*Won his NJ All-Star bout, 10-2

4. Sr. Evan Craig, Abington, PA

5. Sr. Henry Chrino, Brandon, FL

6. Sr. Ty Demott, Benton, PA

7. Sr. Ronnie Coleman, Omaha, NE

8. Sr. Niko Bogojevic, Superior, WI

9. Jr. Donny Longendyke, White Bear Lake, MN

10. Sr. Cody Dauphin, El Reno, OK

11. Jr. Orry Elor, College Park, CA

12. Sr. Drew Meulman, St. Francis, CA

13. Sr. Karl Green, Mt. St. Joeseph’s, MD

14. Sr. Donovan Green, Timber Creek, FL

15. Fr. Brooks Black, Blair Academy, NJ
*Earned the fall in SPG dual.

16. Sr. Derek Papagianopoulis, Buckingham, MA

17. Sr. Lance Moore, Johnson City, NY

18. Sr. Ben Buzzelli, Wadsworth, OH

19. Jr. Curt Fuller, Lincoln Rapids, WI

20. Sr. Adam Praska, Cresco, IA

Watching: Sr. Kyle Papendorf, Buchanan, CA Jr. Austin Blythe, Williamsburg, IA, Jr. Zach Corl, Central Mountain, PA

#2 Blair Academy bumped up the bulk of their lower weights against #3 St. Paris Graham in an attempt to cover a hole at 145. The result, a 21-3 lead at intermission and a final score of 36-21.

After such a dominating performance against Blair, HSWrestling.Net will have to run down a mythical match up before releasing their next set of team rankings.

Blair Academy bumped up the bulk of their lower weights in an attempt to cover a hole at 145.  The result, a 21-3 lead at intermission and a final score of 36-21.

After such a dominating performance against Blair, HSWrestling.Net will have to run down a mythical match up before releasing their next set of team rankings.

Results are on the forum.. coming here shortly.

Welcome to this weeks updates. It’s that time of year where kids are starting their migration south in weight. We try to stay on top of it and rank the kids at their current weight. So, expect some movement as the rankings get shuffled with kids dropping. If we haven’t moved a wrestler to his new weight, let us know.

We’re sure, like any rankings, there will be some derision and debate. So feel free to discuss it on our forums, or drop us an email. (We are the ‘open’ mat for a reason!)

We’ll update regularly (weekly), so check back often for updates as the season plays out.

* –indicates past weeks results

103
1. So. Nicky Roberts, North Star, PA

2. Jr. Tyler Fraley. Colts Neck, NJ

3. So. Zach Bridson, Timberlane, NH

4. So. George Di Camillo, St. Ignatius, OH

5. Fr. Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin, PA

6. Fr. Brad Perkins, Lee’s Summit, MO

7. Fr. Anthony Ashnault, South Plainfield

8. Jr. Reuben Navejas, Kentwood, WA

9. Jr. Max Soria, King’s Park, NY

10. Jr. Nashon Garrett, Chico, CA

11. So. Ryan Taylor, Saint Paris, OH
* Win over previous #5 Heil

12. Fr. Dan Heil, St. Edwards, OH
*Loss to Ryan Taylor

13. So. Max Hvolbeck, Blair Academy, NJ
*Pinned by Furgeson (Collins Hill)

14. Fr. Zain Retherford, Line Mountain, PA

15. Fr. Darion Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic, PA

16. Fr. Nathan Tomasello, CVCA, OH

17. Jr. Anthony Cabrera, Liberty HS, PA

18. So. Sam Brancale, Eden Prairie, MN

19. Fr. Micah Perez, Central Union, CA

20. Fr. Connor Schram, Canon-Mac, PA

Watching: Jr. Kevon Powell, Montini, IL, Jr. Jordan Kinglsey, Apple Valley, MN, So. Drew Ferguson, Collins Hill, GA, So. Morgan Engbrecht, Sturgis, SD

112
1. Jr. Evan Silver, Blair Acadamy, NJ
*Undefeated at Final Four

2. So. Jimmy Gulibon, Hempfield, PA

3. So. Alex Cisneros, Selma, CA

4. Jr. Bricker Dixon, Park Hill, MO

5. Sr. T.J. North, Vermilion, SD

6. Jr. Nick Francavilla, High Point, NJ
*Perfect at Final Four

7. Jr. Steven Knoblauch, Clovis West, CA

8. So. Jack Hathaway, Iowa City, IA

9. So. Thomas Gillman, Omaha, NE

10. So. Corey Keener, Blue Mountain, PA

11. Fr. Stephen Myers, Moeller, OH

12. So. Corey Clark, South Polk, IA

13. So. Dom Malone, Wyoming Seminary, PA

14. So. Caleb Richardson, Cox, VA

15. Fr. Joey Dance, Christiansburg, VA

16. So. Tyler Pendergast, St. Mark’s, DE

17. Jr. Earl Hall, South Dade, FL

18. Sr. Alex Spooner, Forest City, IA

19. Jr. Derek Elmore, Machesney Park, IL

20. Jr. Hayden Zillmer, Crosby, MN

*Watching Jr. Chris Donaldson, Salesianum, DE, So. Mitch Bengston, St. Cloud, MN

119
1. Sr. Ryak Finch, Safford, AZ

2. Jr. Nico Megaludis, Franklin, PA

3. Jr. Mason Beckman, Reynolds, PA

4. Jr. Jade Rauser, Townsend, MT

5. Jr. Hunter Steiber, Monroeville, OH

6. Jr. Nick Brascetta, St. Paris Graham, OH

7. Sr. Ty Mitch, Aurora, OH

8. Jr. Chris Mecate, Redlands, CA
*Runner-up at Temecula Valley up at 125

9. Sr. Zach Zimmer, Clovis West, CA

10. So. Arty Walsh, Juniata, PA

11. Sr. Carson Kuhn, Alta, UT

12. Sr. Jerome Robinson, St. Ignatius, OH

13. So. Mark Grey, Blair Academy, NJ
*Undefeated at Final Four including win over previous #11, Rhone.

14. Fr. Ben Whitford, Marmion Academy, IL

15. Sr. Mike Rhone, Benton, PA
*Loss to Grey

16. Fr. Brandon Jeske, St. Christopher, VA

17. So. Rossi Bruno, Brandon FL

18. So. Kagan Squire, Wadsworth, OH

19. So. Eddie Klimara, Providence, IL

20. So. Alec Mooradian, Detroit Central Catholic, MI

*Others considered: So. Brandon Sorenson, Cedar Falls, IA, Jr. Rob Deutsch, Eastern Regional, NJ, So. Dakota Trom, Apple Valley, MN, So. Skylar Wood, Park Hill, MO, Sr.Tanner Moon, AL,

125
1. Sr. Logan Steiber, Monroeville, OH

2. Sr. Mitchell Port, Bellefonte, PA

3. Sr. Devin Carter, Christiansburg, VA

4. Sr. Levi Wolfensberger, Denver-Tripoli, IA

5. Sr. Brandon Wright, Indianapolis, IN

6. Jr. Jesse Thielke, Germantown, WI

7. Jr. Zach Horan, Nazareth, PA

8. Jr. Val Rauser, Townsend, MT

9. Sr. Nick Arajau, Syosset, NY

10. Sr. Joe Duca, Paulsboro, NJ

11. Sr. Alan Waters, Park Hill, MO

12. Jr. Johnni Di Julius, Walsh Jesuit, OH

13. Sr. Pat Prada, DeMatha, MD

14. Sr. Jesse Delgado, Gilroy, CA

15. Sr. Josh Keszler, Sturgis, SD

16. Jr. Terrel Wilbourn, Howell, MO

17. So. John Meeks, Des Moines, IA

18. So. Ben Morgan, Forest Lake, MN

19. Jr. Matt Kelliher, Apple Valley, MN

20. Sr. Sean Boylan, St. Mark’s, DE

*Watching: Sr. Justis Flamio, Mahopac, NY, Jr. Cody Brewer, Oak Park, MO. Sr, Tommy Siciliano, Newburg, OR., Sr. Gus Sako, St. Edwards, OH, Jameson Oster, Lockport, IL, Sr. Pat Myers, Penn Cambria, Fr. Isaiah Martinez, Lemoore, CA, Jr. Vince Rodriguez, Clovis North, Sr.TJ Mitchell Collins Hill GA

130
1. Sr. Frank Cagnina, Queen of Peace, NJ

2. Sr. Nick Shenk, St. Mark’s, DE

3. Sr. Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho, NM

4. So. Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, IN

5. So. Nate Skonieczny, Walsh Jesuit, OH

6. Sr. Frank Goodwin, Arundel, MD

7. Sr. Shane McGough, Desert Mountain, AZ

8. Jr. Nik Pena, Selma, CA

9. Sr. Keith Surber, O’Fallon, IL

10. Sr. Jamie Clark, St. Edwards, OH
*Loss to Bo Jordan

11. Jr. Edwin Cooper, Providence, IL
*Two recent losses

12. Sr. Frank Martellotti, Shady Side Academy, PA

13. So. Jacob Crawford, Robinson, VA

14. Sr. Colton Rasche, Montini, IL

15. Sr. Vinny Fava, Elmwood Park, NJ

16. Jr. Garrett Garness, Kasson-Mantorville, MN

17. Fr. Jake Short, Simley, MN

18. Fr. Bo Jordan, St. Paris, OH
*Defeated Previous #1 Clark in dual

19. Jr. Jordan Rinken, Waverly, IA

20. Sr. Zach Zehner, Tomahawk, WI

*Watching: Seth Lange, Sturgis, SD, , Scott Festejo, Long Branch, NJ, Jr. Bob Dierna, Wayne, NY
*Injury Time: Previous #3 Sam Sherlock is out for season with torn ACL. So. Robbie Preston, Blair Academy (hip injury sustain at Bethlehem Tournament)

135
1. Sr. Josh Dziewa, Council Rock-South, PA

2. Sr. Ryen Nieman, Bullock Creek, MI

3. Sr. Jake Ballweg, Waverly, IA

4. Jr. Cam Tessari, Monroeville, OH

5. Jr. Austin Ormsbee, Blair Academy, NJ
*Returned to action this week at NHSCA Festival

6. So. Steve Spearman, Erie McDowell, PA

7. Sr. Jake Briggs, Bella Vista, CA

8. Sr. Mike Morales, Brick Memorial, NJ

9. Jr. Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, PA

10. Jr. Luke Smith, Wheeling, IL

11. Jr. Jake Sueflon, Watertown, WI
*Won OPRF Tourney with win over previous #7 Chris Dardanes

12. Sr. AJ Schopp, Tyrone, PA

13. Sr. Jordan Beverly, Point Pleasant, NJ

14. Sr. Chris Dardanes, Oak Park, IL
*OT loss to Sueflohn

15. Jr. Alex Dierenger, Port Washington, WI

16. Jr. Brandon Kingsley, Apple Valley, MN

17. Sr. Andrew Lenzi, Fordham Prep, NY

18. Sr. Jordan Rich, Central Mountain, PA

19. Sr. Luke Goettl, Mingus, AZ

20. Sr. Simon Kitzis, Wyoming Seminary, PA

*On the bubble: Sr. Cody Ruggirello, Valley Central, NY Jr. Caleb Ervin, Union County, KY, Sr. Kade Moss, Bingham, UT, Cody Bromall, Smyrna, DE, Sr. Joe Locksmith, Osceola, FL, Sr. Wendell Cannon, Sussex, DE

140
1. Sr. Chris Villalonga, Blair Academy, NJ

2. Sr. Josh Kindig, Blue Mountain, PA

3. Sr. Colin Shober, Schuykill Valley, PA

4. Sr. Mark Hartenstine, Easton, PA
*Moved up to 145 to wrestle #14 Joel Smith. Won 8-6.

5. Sr. Nathan Hoffer, East Ankorage, AK

6. So. Felipe Martinez, St. Paris Graham, OH

7. Sr. Nick Dardanes, Oak Park, IL
*Won OPRF Tourney

8. Sr. Steve Dutton, Rocky Point, NY

9. Jr. Jeremy Davenport, Sallisaw, OK

10. Sr. Tucker Armstrong, Kenton Ridge, OH

11. Jr. Ian Miller, Oak Harbor, OH

12. Jr. Evan Henderson, Kiski Prep, PA

13. So. Zach Brunson, Churchill, OR

14. Sr. Joel Smith, Collins Hill, GA
*Two close losses at Final Four, 4-2 to #1 Villalonga, 8-6 to #4 Hartenstine.

15. Jr. Cody Combs, Sussex, DE

16. Sr. Hank Stinson, Eastern Regional, NJ

17. Jr. Pete Baldwin, Osceola, FL

18. So. Jordan Wohlfert, St. John’s MI

19. Sr. Nick Terdick, John Glenn, NY

20. Sr. Tony Vaske, River Valley, MN

Watching: Sr. Ryan Dunphy, Passaic, NJ, Jr. Henry Carlson, Vestavia Hills, AL, Jr. Ryne Cokeley, Lenexa, KS

145
1. Sr. Andrew Alton, Central Mountain, PA

2. Sr. Dylan Ness, Bloomington, MN

3. Sr. Taylor Walsh, Camden Catholic, NJ

4. Sr. Ben Dorsay, Cox, VA

5. Sr. Brad Squire, Wadsworth, OH

6. Sr. Anthony Baldosaro, Eastern Regional, NJ

7. Sr. Greg Amos, Wentzville, MO

8. Sr. Kaleb Friedley, Park Hill, MO

9. Sr. RaVaughn Perkins, Omaha, NE

10. Sr. Alex Elder, West Salem, OR

11. Jr. Seth Thomas, Roseburg, OR

12. Sr. Anthony Salupo, St. Edward, OH
*Loss to Stephens in SPG dual

13. Sr. Jake Snider, Ponderosa, CO

14. Sr. Cody Rodebaugh, San Lorenzo, CA
*Five Counties Champ

15. So. Max Schneider, Lane Tech, IL

16. Jr. Blake Roulo, Matoaca, VA

17. Jr. Colby Kloetzer, Caldwell, ID

18. Sr. Andy Rodriguez, Central Islip, NY

19. Jr. Devin Aguirre, Ponca City, OK

20. Jr. Matt Stephens, St. Paris, OH
*Win over previous #10 Salupo in dual.

*Watching, Sr. Nick Wooden, Spring Creek, NV. Jr. James Green, Willingboro, NJ, Sr. Gabe Bird, Osceola, FL, Sr. Chase Gordon, Oviedo, FL

152
1. Sr. Dylan Alton, Central Mountain, PA

2. Jr. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, MN

3. Sr. Jackson Morse, Lowell, MI

3. So. Taylor Massa, St. John’s, MI

4. Sr. Joey Cozart, Brandon, FL

5. So. Jason Luster, Kiski Prep, PA

6. Sr. Jesse Shanaman, Blair Academy, NJ
*Perfect at the NHSCA Final Four

7. Sr. Stephen Hernandez, Bishop Gorman, NV

8. Sr. Brandon Wilbourn, Howell, MO

9. Sr. Justin DeAngelis, Jenks, OK

10. Sr. Jordan Moss, Sharon, PA

11. Sr. Harrison Hightower, University School, OH

12. Jr. Matt White, Woodward, OK

13. Sr. Sean McMurray, Portage, IN

14. Jr. Ryan Krecker, Nazareth, PA

15. Sr. Brandon Rolnick, St. Benedict’s Prep, NJ

16. So. Jordan Rodgers, Mead, WA

17. Sr. Tyler Hain, Warrior Run, PA

18. Sr. Mike Kelly, Cedar Falls, IA

19. Sr. Anthony Volpe, Rocky Point, NY

20. Jr. Chris Castillo, Zillah, WA

*Watching: Sr. Pierce Harger, Moeller, OH, Fr. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, PA
*Not Competing: Sr. Nazar Kultchytskyy, Prairie du Chien, WI

160
1. Sr. Marshall Peppelman, Central Dauphin, PA

2. Sr. Nick Moore, Iowa City, IA

3. Sr. Robert Kokesh, Wagner, SD

4. Sr. Nick Sulzer, St. Edward, OH
*Majored HM Kyle Ryan

5. Sr. Eric Hess, Benton, PA
*Dominated #10 Visacaro, 10-2

6. Sr. Josh Demas, Westerville, OH

7. Sr. Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport, PA

8. Sr. Ronnie Balfour, Tulsa Union, OK

9. Jr. Bryce Hammond, Bakersfield, CA
*Temecula Valley Champ

10. Sr. Nick Visicaro, Long Branch, NJ
*Loss to #5 Hess

11. Sr. Corey Dauphin, El Reno, OK

12. Sr. Drake Houdashelt, Fort Zumwalt, MO
*Won OPRF Tourney

13. Jr. Steve Keough, Apple Valley, MN

14. Jr. Logan Storley, Webster, SD

15. Jr. John Guzzo, High Point, NJ

16. Sr. Nick Proctor, Neuqua, IL

17. Jr. Mark Havers, Bradford, PA

18. Sr. Preston Keiffer, Eastern Regional, NJ

19. Jr. Justin Lozano, Selma, CA

20. Sr. Kurtis Julson, Simley, MN

*On the bubble: Jr. Kyle Ryan, St. Paris, OH, Jr. Zach Skates, Broken Arrow, OK, , Jr. Jordan Thomas, Greenville, MI

171
1. Sr. Derek Garcia, Sedro-Wooly, WA

2. Jr. Chris Phillips, Monroeville, OH

3. Sr. Tyler Beckwith, Greene, NY

4. Jr. Kenny Courts, Central Dauphin, PA

5. Sr. Mike Moreno, Urbandale, IA

6. Sr. Walt Gillmor, North Scott, IA

7. Sr. Noah Budi, Kakauna, WI

8. Sr. Brock Weatherman, Ballard, IA

9. Jr. Jahwon Akui, St. Rita’s, IL

10. Sr. Ryan Callahan, Wallkill Valley, NJ

11. Sr. Parker Madl, Blue Valley, KS

12. Sr. Michael Duckworth, Union County, IN

13. Jr. Jake Waste, Apple Valley, MN

14. Sr. Jake Dorulla, Rockford, MI

15. Sr. Mike England, Centerville, IA

16. Sr. James Cook, Madera, CA

17. So. Brandon Griffin, Sprague, OR

18. Jr. Nate Brown, Lewisburg, PA

19. Jr. Alex Utley, CVCA, OH

20. Sr. Martin Fabbian, Buchanan, CA
*Temecula Valley Tourney Champ

*Just outside the Top 20: So. Huston Evans, St Paris Graham, OH, Sr. Matt Cunningham, Shady Side Academy, PA, Jamie Westwood, Queen of Peace, NJ, Sr. Levi Clemons, Osceola, FL, Sr. Joe Latham, Bismark, ND, Sr. Tristan Warner, Cumberland Valley, PA.

189
1. Sr. Mike Evans, Blair Academy, NJ
*Wins over two ranked kids: McPeek, George.

2. Jr. Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, NJ

3. Sr. Lee Munster, Fox Lake, IL

4. Jr. Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel, CA
*OW at Temecula Valley with 4 Falls and an 11pt win.

5. Sr. Max Thomusseit, St. Paris Graham, OH

6. Sr. Tyler Lehman, Fargo, ND

7. Sr. Evan Knight, Urbandale, IA

8. Sr. Kyven Gadsen, Waterloo, IA

9. Sr. Jaime Callendar, Council Rock-North, PA

10. Sr. Antonio Giorgio, Warwick, PA

11. Sr. Taylor Meeks, Orting, WA

12. Sr. Jayd Docken, Winner, SD

13. Sr. Sterling Hecox, Machesney Park, IL

14. Sr. Tanner Hall, Meridian, ID

15. Sr. Andre Petroski, Springfield, PA

16. Sr. Billy George, Long Branch, NJ
*Loss to #1 Evans

17. Sr. Stephen McPeek, Bishop Lynch, TX

18. Sr. Tommy Burriel, Clovis, CA
*3rd at Temecula Valley

19. Jr. Michael Kennedy, Blackman, TN

20. Sr. Joel Bauman, Sunburg, MN

215
1. Sr. Trevor Rupp, Pocatello, ID

2. Sr. Spencer Myers, Selinsgrove, PA

3. Sr. Kyle Cowan, Cascia Prep, OK

4. Sr. Alex Polizzi, Beloit, WI

5. Sr. Scott Schiller, Fargo, ND

6. Jr. Conner Medbery, Loveland, CO

7. Jr. Tank Knowles, Calvary Chapel, CA

8. Sr. Kyle Colling, Pioneer, NY

9. Sr. Kevin Innis, St. Peter’s Prep, NJ

10. Sr. Nate Gaffney, Connellsville, PA

11. Sr. Cameron Croy, Brentwood, TN

12. Jr. Cody Krumwiede, Waverly, IA

13. Sr. Zach Greenwald, Paulsboro, NJ

14. Jr. Harrison Honeycutt, Lake Norman, NC

15. Sr. Shane Woods, Tuttle, OK

16. Sr. Nick McDiarmid, Fowlerville, MI

17. Sr. J.T. Felix, Centennial, CA

18. Sr. Kyle Caylor, Wichita, KS

19. Sr. Jacob Trotter, Mead, WA

20. Sr. Mat Tourdot, Sparta, WI

*Watching: Sr. Beau Wenger, Fairless Hills, OH, Jr. Mike Sojka, Winnebago, IL. So. Nick Tavenello, Wadsworth, OH

HWT
1. Sr. Mike McMullen, Wyoming Seminary, PA

2. Sr. Bobby Telford, St. Mark’s, DE

3. Sr. Jimmy Lawson, Manchester, NJ

4. Sr. Evan Craig, Abington, PA

5. Sr. Henry Chrino, Brandon, FL

6. Sr. Ty Demott, Benton, PA

7. Sr. Drew Meulman, St. Francis, CA

8. Sr. Ronnie Coleman, Omaha, NE

9. Sr. Niko Bogojevic, Superior, WI

10. Jr. Donny Longendyke, White Bear Lake, MN

11. Sr. Cody Dauphin, El Reno, OK

12. Sr. Karl Green, Mt. St. Joeseph’s, MD

13. Sr. Ben Buzzelli, Wadsworth, OH

14. Sr. Donovan Green, Timber Creek, FL

15. Fr. Brooks Black, Blair Academy, NJ

16. Sr. Kyle Papendorf, Buchanan, CA

17. Sr. Lance Moore, Johnson City, NY

18. Sr. Adam Praska, Cresco, IA

19 Jr. Austin Blythe, Williamsburg, IA

20. Sr. Derek Papagianopoulis, Buckingham, MA

Watching: Jr. Curt Fuller, Lincoln Rapids, WI

Braulio Estima is the head instructor & owner of the Gracie Barra BJJ Academy in Birmingham England. He is also the 2009 Abu Dhabi 88kg & Absolute Champion. He has won countless other medals in BJJ & is planning his MMA debut in 2009. The seminar is going to be incredible!

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Blair Academy, home of one of the best high school wrestling programs in country, is now on the Flonetwork. Jeff Buxton heads up the team at Blair Academy, located in Blairstown New Jersey. Here is a little bit more about Blair: 

Two questions frequently asked of Blair head coach Jeff Buxton are, "Why would a kid attend Blair while in high school and pass up the chance at becoming a state champion?" and "Why would a graduating senior attend Blair when he has already been accepted to college?" Buxton's reply to both queries is usually the same: "They come to Blair because they see the big picture."
The goal of the Blair Academy wrestling program is to provide student-athletes with as many opportunities as possible. In an effort to accomplish that goal we expanded our schedule for the 1999-2000 season by adding specific competitions for our Prep Team. The creation of a Prep schedule enables wrestlers from both the college and high school teams to compete on the same squad in dual meet competition against other prep schools, and provides increased opportunities for our entire roster.
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BOSTON - The Boston University wrestling team and head coach Carl Adams are pleased to announce that seven student-athletes will join the Terriers this fall, assembling what promises to be one of the programÂ’s top recruiting classes in recent history. The incoming group features wrestlers from five different states who have combined to earn six titles in their respective state tournaments, along with eight All-America finishes in the national tournaments.

"This group represents one of the most talented recruiting classes we have had during my tenure at Boston University," said Adams, who will enter his 27th season at the helm of the Terrier program. "[Assistant coach] Sean [Gray] did a fantastic job in helping put together this great class. The seven recruits have a combined GPA of 3.67 and all are capable of contributing as true freshmen."

Alex Cournoyer (North Granby, Conn./Blair Academy) - 133/141

2007 National Collegiate Wrestling Association champion... 2006 Ironman All-American... Three-time New England champion at Suffield Academy before spending post-grad year at Blair Academy... Three-time Connecticut state champion... Placed in 10 collegiate tournaments while at Blair, including Wilkes and East Stroudsburg Opens... 12-time youth All-American, seven-time high school All-American... Overall record of 181-31 last five years.

The coaching staff says:
"Alex comes from SeanÂ’s old high school, Blair Academy, which is the top wrestling program in the country. After having a rough senior year due to injury, he burst onto the collegiate wrestling scene as a post-grad this past season with determination. Alex won the NCWA nationals, beating some real tough kids. His next step is to compete for a CAA conference championship and All-American honors."

Freddy Santaite (Upper Saddle River, N.J./Northern Highlands) - 125

2007 Beast of the East champion after runner-up finish in 2006... 2006 New Jersey state champion after fourth-place finish in 2005... Ranked as high as third in the nation by W.I.N. as a senior... Five-time All-American (three in freestyle, two in Greco Roman)... Two-time county and region champion, earning regionÂ’s Most Outstanding Wrestler award in 2007... Four-time district champion... Overall record of 143-14.

The coaching staff says:
"Freddy is one of the top recruits in the nation. He is a New Jersey state champion and a five-time Fargo All-American, including two silver medals this past summer. He also won the nationÂ’s toughest high school tournament in the Beast of the East. It was there that he beat the fourth- and fifth-ranked wrestlers in the country. Freddy is a fierce competitor and we expect him to compete for a conference title and All-American honors right out of the gate."

Ryan Malo (Georgetown, Mass./St. JohnÂ’s Prep) - 184/197

Posted perfect 58-0 record as a senior with 51 pins en route to second consecutive state championship and New England title... Placed eighth at 2007 Senior Nationals... Ranked 10th in final InterMat rankings... 2007 Boston Globe Wrestler of the Year... 2007 Boston Herald All-Scholastic... Two-time sectional champion... Overall record of 148-27.

The coaching staff says:
"Ryan had a breakout senior year, proving that he is one of the best in the nation at his weight class. He is a vicious, vicious competitor that is always looking for the pin. Lose focus when wrestling him and it’s lights out. He was truly impressive at the Senior Nationals, where he was knocking off other state champs left and right. What we really liked about him is the fact that he gets himself up for every match � something that you need to be able to do to succeed at the highest levels in Division I wrestling."

John Hall (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) - 197

Placed second at 2007 California state championships after eighth-place finish as a junior... Earned titles at San Ramon Invitational, Overfelt Tournament, Mid Cal Tournament, SCVAL League Tournament and Sectionals, capturing Most Outstanding Wrestler honors at three events... Preseason honorable mention by W.I.N. Magazine... Two-time team captain and MVP... Second wrestler in Palo Alto history to be a multiple state place winner.

The coaching staff says:
"John is a guy that people will definitely be reading about in the next couple of years. He only started wrestling when he was a freshman and earned his way up the ladder, placing eighth and second in California, which could be the toughest wrestling state in the country right now after putting seven guys in the finals at the Senior Nationals. John is an amazing athlete that has a huge upside and his ability to pick up wrestling quickly will make him a serious threat in a year or two. He is definitely one to keep an eye on."

Matt Morgenstern (Montvale, N.J./Bergen Catholic) - 149/157

Placed sixth at 2006 New Jersey state championship... Four-time district champion... Three-time regional medalist... Two-time county champion... Two-year team captain, earning Most Outstanding Wrestler honors all four years... Named to Wrestling USAÂ’s Best High School Seniors... Career record of 115-35, becoming just the fifth 100-win wrestler in Bergen Catholic history.

The coaching staff says:
"Matt is one of hardest working young men you will ever find. His work ethic alone will take him very far at this level, which is what we like so much about him. He proved himself as one of the best wrestlers in New Jersey after making the semifinals as a junior. We look for Matt to instantly raise the level of intensity in our middle weights and compete for the starting job. He is a great team guy and we are lucky to land such a fine young man of character."

Mike Platco (Schwenksville, Pa./Spring Ford) - 184/197

Placed eighth in 2006 PIAA state championships... Two-time All-Pac-10 honoree... Totaled school-record 67 pins... Captained team as a senior... Named to All-District and All-State Academic teams.

The coaching staff says:
"Mike is another one of those guys that has been blessed with unbelievable talent and a great work ethic. He was ranked as high as second in AAA Pennsylvania, which boasts some of the nationÂ’s toughest wrestling. An injury before the season hampered him from having a breakout year. He is another guy that has a huge upside since he only started wrestling when he was a freshman, and still managed to become a state medalist. Mike is also a stone-cold pinner, breaking the record at Spring Ford with 67 pins."

Dan Kennedy (Milford, Pa./Delaware Valley) - 174

Three-time district place winner... Three-time regional qualifier... Captured titles at 2007 New York Ironman Tournament and 2007 Tunchanock Kiwanis Tournament... Ranked as high as seventh in Pennsylvania as a senior... Recorded 116 career victories at Delaware Valley.

The coaching staff says:
"Dan is a hard-nosed competitor with an endless work ethic. He is battle-tested after competing four years in AAA PennsylvaniaÂ’s toughest wrestling, the Lehigh Valley. He is a member of the 100-wins club, which is not an easy feat in PA. Dan will instantly compete for the starting job as well as make some serious jumps with great workout partners. He is also one of our best incoming students with a 3.88 GPA."