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

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

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!) Send info and resume’s to hsrankings@theopenmat.com

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
*Won Catholic League Tourney

5. Fr. Dan Heil, St. Edwards, OH

6. Fr. Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin, PA

7. Fr. Brad Perkins, Lee’s Summit, MO

8. So. Max Hvolbeck, Blair Academy, NJ
*NHSCA Festival

9. Fr. Anthony Ashnault, South Plainfield
* Won 6-3 vs. Jackson Memorial

10. Jr. Reuben Navejas, Kentwood, WA
*Dropped 2-1 match wrestling up at 112.

11. Jr. Max Soria, King’s Park, NY

12. Jr. Nashon Garrett, Chico, CA
*Dropped from 112 and dominated Five Counties.

13. So. Ryan Taylor, Saint Paris, OH
*Defeated Tomasello in Top Gun semi’s

14. Fr. Zain Retherford, Line Mountain, PA

15. Fr. Darion Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic, PA
*Beat Cabrera in dual.

16. Fr. Nathan Tomasello, CVCA, OH
*Lost 8-7 to Ryan Taylor

17. Jr. Anthony Cabrera, Liberty HS, PA
* 1pt dual loss to Cruz.

18. So. Sam Brancale, Eden Prairie, MN

19. Fr. Micah Perez, Central Union, CA

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

Dropped Out: #4 Freddie Rodriquez, MI (wrestling 112) #8 Victor Lopez, CA, DNP @ Five Counties
Watching: Jr. Kevon Powell, Montini, IL, Jr. Jordan Kinglsey, Apple Valley, MN

112
1. Jr. Evan Silver, Blair Acadamy, NJ

2. So. Jimmy Gulibon, Hempfield, PA

3. So. Alex Cisneros, Selma, CA
*Five Counties Champ

4. Jr. Bricker Dixon, Park Hill, MO

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

6. Jr. Steven Knoblauch, Clovis West, CA
*DNC at Five Counties

7. So. Jack Hathaway, Iowa City, IA

8. So. Thomas Gillman, Omaha, NE

9. So. Corey Keener, Blue Mountain, PA

10. Fr. Stephen Myers, Moeller, OH
*Catholic League Tourney Champ

11. So. Corey Clark, South Polk, IA

12. So. Dom Malone, Wyoming Seminary, PA
*MMM Champ over Pendergast

13. Caleb Richardson, Cox, VA

14. Fr. Joey Dance, Christiansburg, VA

15. So. Tyler Pendergast, St. Mark’s, DE
*Lost 3-1 in MMM Finals to Malone

16. Jr. Chris Donaldson, Salesianum, 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

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
*Beat Mitch 4-2 for Top Gun title

7. Sr. Ty Mitch, Aurora, OH
Top Gun Runner-Up

8. Sr. Chris Mecate, Redlands, CA
*Five Counties Champ with OT win over Zimmer

9. Sr. Zach Zimmer, Clovis West, CA
* Five Counties Runner-Up to Mecate

10. So. Arty Walsh, Juniata, PA

11. Sr. Mike Rhone, Benton, PA

12. Sr. Carson Kuhn, Alta, UT

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

14. So. Mark Grey, Blair Academy, NJ

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

16. Fr. Ben Whitford, Marmion Academy, IL
*pinned returning state champion

17. Jr. Nick Francavilla, High Point, NJ
*Won dec. in dual w/ Long Branch

18. So. Rossi Bruno, Brandon FL

19. So. Kagan Squire, Wadsworth, OH

20. So. Eddie Klimara, Providence, IL

Dropped Out: #19 Sean Dolan, DE (3rd at MMM)
*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. Brandon Wright, Indianapolis, IN

6. Jr. Zach Horan, Nazareth, PA

7. Jr. Val Rauser, Townsend, MT

8. Sr. Nick Arajau, Syosset, NY

9. Sr. Joe Duca, Paulsboro, NJ

10. Sr. Alan Waters, Park Hill, MO

11. Jr. Johnni Di Julius, Walsh Jesuit, OH
*Won Top Gun with RO victory over Pat Myers (PA)

12. Sr. Pat Prada, DeMatha, MD
*Won MMM

13. Sr. Josh Keszler, Sturgis, SD

14. Jr. Terrel Wilbourn, Howell, MO

15. Sr. Jesse Delgado, Gilroy, CA
*Five Counties RU to CA #2 Vince Rodriguez. (Also has a win over Rodriquez this year.)

16. So. John Meeks, Des Moines, IA

17. So. Ben Morgan, Forest Lake, MN

18. Jr. Matt Kelliher, Apple Valley, MN

19. 17. Sr. Sean Boylan, St. Mark’s, DE
*Loss to Adam Krop at MMM

20. Jr. Vince Rodriguez, Clovis North
*OT Victory over Delgado sealed 5 Counties Title

*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

130
1. Sr. Jamie Clark, St. Edwards, OH

2. Sr. Frank Cagnina, Queen of Peace, NJ
*MMM Champ over Shenk

3. Sr. Nick Shenk, St. Mark’s, DE
*Lost 1pt dec to Cagnina in MMM finals.

4. Sr. Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho, NM

5. Jr. Jesse Thielke, Germantown, WI

6. Jr. Edwin Cooper, Providence, IL
*dropped OT decision to Sueflon @ 135.

7. So. Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, IN

8. So. Nate Skonieczny, Walsh Jesuit, OH
*Top Gun Champ with victory over Bo Jordan (SPG)

9. Sr. Frank Goodwin, Arundel, MD

10. Sr. Shane McGough, Desert Mountain, AZ

11. Jr. Nik Pena, Selma, CA
*Five Counties 3rd in first appearance at 130

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

13. Sr. Colton Rasche, Montini, IL

14. Sr. Keith Surber, O’Fallon, IL
*Won Geneseo Tourney

15. So. Jacob Crawford, Robinson, VA
*dropped 1pt dec. to #3Shenk in MMM semi’s.

16. Sr. Vinny Fava, Elmwood Park, NJ

17. Scott Festejo, Long Branch, NJ
*Big win vs High Point

18. Fr. Jake Short, Simley, MN
*3-1 at Clash. Beat Rinken. Lost 1pt. decision to Rasche.

19. Jr. Jordan Rinken, Waverly, IA
*5-1 at Clash

20. Jr. Bob Dierna, Wayne, NY

Watching: Seth Lange, Sturgis, SD, Jr,
*Injury Time: Previous #3 Sam Sherlock is out for season with torn ACL.

135
1. Sr. Josh Dziewa, Council Rock-South, PA
*Runner up to Andrew Alton at ETR (@145)

2. Sr. Ryen Nieman, Bullock Creek, MI

3. Sr. Jake Ballweg, Waverly, IA
*Undefeated at Clash

4. Jr. Cam Tessari, Monroeville, OH

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

7. Sr. Chris Dardanes, Oak Park, IL

8. So. Steve Spearman, Erie McDowell, PA

9. Sr. Jake Briggs, Bella Vista, CA
*Five Counties Champ in his debut at 135

10. Sr. Mike Morales, Brick Memorial, NJ

11. Jr. Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, PA
*Dropped decision in moving up to face fellow state champ, Shober.

12. Sr. AJ Schopp, Tyrone, PA

13. Sr. Jordan Beverly, Point Pleasant, NJ

14. Jr. Jake Sueflon, Watertown, WI
*Big win over 130 #6 Cooper

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
*3rd at MMM

*On the bubble: Sr. Cody Ruggirello, Valley Central, NY Jr. Caleb Ervin, Union County, KY, Sr. Kade Moss, Bingham, UT , WI, Zach Zehner, Tomahawk, WI, Jr. Luke Smith, Wheeling, IL 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
*Took out 135 #11 Hodgkins, 7-2

4. Sr. Mark Hartenstine, Easton, PA

5. Sr. Nathan Hoffer, East Ankorage, AK

6. So. Felipe Martinez, St. Paris Graham, OH
*7-3 win over Armstrong for Top Gun title

7. Sr. Nick Dardanes, Oak Park, IL
*Was majored by So. Max Schneider, 13-5

8. Sr. Steve Dutton, Rocky Point, NY

9. Jr. Jeremy Davenport, Sallisaw, OK

10. Sr. Tucker Armstrong, Kenton Ridge, OH
*Top Gun RU to Martinez

11. Jr. Ian Miller, Oak Harbor, OH

12. Jr. Evan Henderson, Kiski Prep, PA

13. So. Zach Brunson, Churchill, OR

14. Jr. Cody Combs, Sussex, DE
*MMM Champ

15. Sr. Hank Stinson, Eastern Regional, NJ

16. Jr. Pete Baldwin, Osceola, FL

17. Sr. Joel Smith, Collins Hill, GA

18. So. Jordan Wohlfert, St. John’s MI
*Dropped dec. in dual meet.

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

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

2. Sr. Dylan Ness, Bloomington, MN

3. Sr. Taylor Walsh, Camden Catholic, NJ
*Win over previous #4 Baldosaro. Also has a win over Dorsay this year.

4. Sr. Ben Dorsay, Cox, VA

5. Sr. Brad Squire, Wadsworth, OH

6. Sr. Anthony Baldosaro, Eastern Regional, NJ
*Dropped dec. to Walsh.

7. Sr. Greg Amos, Wentzville, MO

8. Sr. Kaleb Friedley, Park Hill, MO

9. Sr. RaVaughn Perkins, Omaha, NE

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

11. Sr. Alex Elder, West Salem, OR

12. Sr. Seth Thomas, Roseburg, OR

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
*Won Top Gun Tourney

*Watching, Sr. Nick Wooden, Spring Creek, NV. Jr. James Green, Willingoboro, NJ, , Sr. Matt Stephens, SPG, OH, Sr. Gabe Bird, Osceola, FL

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

2. Jr. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, MN

3. Sr. Jackson Morse, Lowell, MI
*Drops to 152. Tough call between Morse/McCauley for the 2 spot.

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

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
*Top Gun Champ with 3 first period falls, including one in the finals.

12. Jr. Matt White, Woodward, OK

13. Sr. Sean McMurray, Portage, IN

14. Jr. Ryan Krecker, Nazareth, PA
*Two bonus pt. wins vs Easton, Bethlehem Catholic.

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

Dropped Out: David Habat, St. Ignatius, loss in Catholic league tourney.
*Watching: Sr. Pierce Harger, Moeller, OH, Fr. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, PA

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

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
*Five Counties Champ

10. Sr. Nick Visicaro, Long Branch, NJ
*Impressive in win over Guzzo.

11. Sr. Corey Dauphin, El Reno, OK

12. Sr. Drake Houdashelt, Fort Zumwalt, MO

13. Jr. Steve Keough, Apple Valley, MN
*Dropped 1-0 OT match to Julson.

14. Jr. Logan Storley, Webster, SD

15. Jr. John Guzzo, High Point, NJ
*10-5 loss to Visicaro in dual.

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
*Dropped to 160 and placed 3rd at Five Counties

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, Wakauna, WI

8. Sr. Brock Weatherman, Ballard, IA

9. Jr. Jahwon Akui, St. Rita’s, IL
*OW at Geneseo Tourney

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
*Top Gun Champ

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. Joe Latham, Bismark, ND, Sr. Tristan Warner, Cumberland Valley, PA.

189
1. Sr. Mike Evans, Blair Academy, NJ

2. Jr. Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, NJ

3. Sr. Lee Munster, Fox Lake, IL

4. Jr. Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel, CA
*Dominated at Five Counties

5. Sr. Max Thomusseit, St. Paris Graham, OH
*Destroyed field at Top Gun

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. Tommy Burriel, Clovis, CA

13. Sr. Tanner Hall, Meridian, ID

14. Sr. Jayd Docken, Winner, SD

15. Sr. Sterling Hecox, Machesney Park, IL

16. Sr. Andre Petroski, Springfield, PA

17. Sr. Billy George, Long Branch, NJ
*Won important dual bout at 215

18. Sr. Stephen McPeek, Bishop Lynch, TX

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
*Five Counties Champ

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
*Five Counties Runner-up to #7 Knowles

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
*Sat out MMM

2. Sr. Bobby Telford, St. Mark’s, DE
*MMM Champ

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
*OW at Five Counties with 5 falls, 4 of them in the first period.

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
*3rd at MMM

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

We offer here, the top high school wrestlers at each weight. Instead of setting an arbitrary cut-off point, we ranked kids who we feel have proven themselves to be included in the conversation and to be recognized.

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 hsrankings@theopenmat.com. (We are the ‘open’ mat for a reason!) As you can imagine trying to know everything about every kid in the country is not possible. So if you do rankings for your state, please share information with us. If you see a wrestler missing, let us know. Please be respectful and provide us with information on the wrestler so we can consider them for the next ranking. We appreciate your feedback.

We’ll try to update regularly (weekly), so check back often for updates as the season plays out. In the future, career notes will give way to season highlights and reports.

TOM’s Individual High School Rankings

* –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
*Eastern States Champ

4. So. Freddie Rodriquez, Holt, MI

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

6. Fr. Dan Heil, St. Edwards, OH

7. Fr. Anthony Ashnault, South Plainfield
* 6-0 at VA Duals including 9-2 win over previous #12 Cabrera

8. Fr. Victor Lopez, Poway, CA

9. Fr. Tyson Dippery, Central Dauphin, PA

10. So. Max Hvolbeck, Blair Academy, NJ

11. Fr. Brad Perkins, Lee’s Summit, MO

12. Jr. Reuben Navejas, Kentwood, WA
*Dropped 2-1 match wrestling up at 112.

13. Jr. Max Soria, King’s Park, NY

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

15. Fr. Nathan Tomasello, CVCA, OH

16. Fr. Zain Retherford, Line Mountain, PA
*Enters the rankings after edging Cruz for ETR title.

17. Jr. Anthony Cabrera, Liberty HS, PA

18. Fr. Micah Perez, Central Union, CA

19. Fr. Darion Cruz, Bethlehem Catholic, PA
*Runner-up to Retherford at ETR in a close one.

20. So. Ryan Taylor, Saint Paris, OH

112
1. Jr. Evan Silver, Blair Acadamy, NJ

2. So. Jimmy Gulibon, Hempfield, PA
*Won county tourney this weekend

3. So. Alex Cisneros, Selma, CA
*Doc Buchanan Champ

4. Jr. Steven Knoblauch, Clovis West, CA
*Doc B RU to Cisneros

5. Jr. Bricker Dixon, Park Hill, MO

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

7. So. Jack Hathaway, Iowa City, IA

8. So. Thomas Gillman, Omaha, NE

9. So. Corey Keener, Blue Mountain, PA

10. Fr. Stephen Myers, Moeller, OH

11. So. Corey Clark, South Polk, IA

12. So. Dom Malone, Wyoming Seminary, PA
*ETR Champ

13. Caleb Richardson, Cox, VA
*6-0 at VA Duals

14. Fr. Joey Dance, Christiansburg, VA
*4-0 at VA Duals

15. So. Tyler Pendergast, St. Mark’s, DE
*4-1 at VA Duals

16. Jr. Chris Donaldson, Salesianum, DE
*3rd at ETR

17. Jr. Earl Hall, South Dade, FL

18. Sr. Alex Spooner, Forest City, IA

19. Jr. Derek Elmore, Machesney Park, IL

19. Jr. Hayden Zillmer, Crosby, MN

119
1. Sr. Ryak Finch, Safford, AZ

2. Jr. Nico Megaludis, Franklin, PA
*Won county tourney

3. Jr. Mason Beckman, Reynolds, PA

4. Jr. Jade Rauser, Townsend, MT

5. Jr. Hunter Steiber, Monroeville, OH

6. So. Nick Brascetta, St. Paris Graham, OH
*Beat Previous #4 Mitch, 4-3 in state duals.

7. Sr. Ty Mitch, Aurora, OH

8. Sr. Zach Zimmer, Clovis West, CA
* Doc Buchanan Champ

9. So. Arty Walsh, Juniata, PA

10. Sr. Mike Rhone, Benton, PA

11. Sr. Carson Kuhn, Alta, UT

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

13. So. Mark Grey, Blair Academy, NJ

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

15. Fr. Ben Whitford, Marmion Academy, IL

16. Sr. Chris Mecate, Redlands, CA

17. Jr. Nick Francavilla, High Point, NJ

18. So. Rossi Bruno, Brandon FL

19. Sr. Sean Dolan, St. Mark’s, DE
*Undefeated at VA Duals

20. So. Kagan Squire, Wadsworth, OH

*Very deep weight nationally. Others considered: So. Eddie Klimara, Providence, IL, So. Brandon Sorenson, Cedar Falls, IA, Jr. Rob Deutsch, Eastern Regional, NJ, So. Dakota Trom, Apple Valley, MN, and 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
*3 pins at VA Duals

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

5. Brandon Wright, Indianapolis, IN

6. Jr. Zach Horan, Nazareth, PA
*4-0 at VA Duals

7. Jr. Val Rauser, Townsend, MT

8. Sr. Nick Arajau, Syosset, NY

9. Sr. Joe Duca, Paulsboro, NJ
*ETR Champ

10. Sr. Alan Waters, Park Hill, MO

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

12. Sr. Jesse Delgado, Gilroy, CA
*Captured his 4th career Doc Buchanan Title

13. Sr. Pat Prada, DeMatha, MD

14. Sr. Josh Keszler, Sturgis, SD
*6-0 at the Clash

15. Jr. Terrel Wilbourn, Howell, MO

16. So. John Meeks, Des Moines, IA

17. Sr. Sean Boylan, St. Mark’s, DE
*3-1 at the VA Duals

18. So. Ben Morgan, Forest Lake, MN

19. Jr. Matt Kelliher, Apple Valley, MN
*5-0 at Clash

20. Sr. Gus Sako, St. Edwards, OH

*Watching: Sr. Justis Flamio, Mahopac, NY, and Jr. Cody Brewer, Oak Park, MO. Sr, Tommy Siciliano, Newburg, OR.

130
1. Sr. Jamie Clark, St. Edwards, OH

2. Sr. Nick Shenk, St. Mark’s, DE
*Undefeated at VA Duals

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

4. Sr. Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho, NM

5. Jr. Jesse Thielke, Germantown, WI

6. Jr. Edwin Cooper, Providence, IL

7. So. Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, IN

8. So. Nate Skonieczny, Walsh Jesuit, OH

9. Sr. Frank Goodwin, Arundel, MD

10. Sr. AJ Schopp, Tyrone, PA

11. Sr. Shane McGough, Desert Mountain, AZ

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

13. Sr. Colton Rasche, Montini, IL
*Undefeated at Clash

14. Sr. Keith Surber, O’Fallon, IL

15. So. Jacob Crawford, Robinson, VA

16. Sr. Vinny Fava, Elmwood Park, NJ

17. Scott Festejo, Long Branch, NJ

18. Fr. Jake Short, Simley, MN
*3-1 at Clash. Beat Rinken. Lost 1pt. decision to Rasche.

19. Jr. Jordan Rinken, Waverly, IA
*5-1 at Clash

20. Jr. Bob Dierna, Wayne, NY
*Eastern States Champ

*Injury Time: Previous #3 Sam Sherlock is out for season with torn ACL.

135
1. Sr. Josh Dziewa, Council Rock-South, PA
*Runner up to Andrew Alton at ETR (@145)

2. Jr. Ryen Nieman, Bullock Creek, MI

3. Sr. Jake Ballweg, Waverly, IA
*Undefeated at Clash

4. Jr. Cam Tessari, Monroeville, OH

5. Jr. Austin Ormsbee, Blair Academy, NJ

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

7. Sr. Chris Dardanes, Oak Park, IL

8. So. Steve Spearman, Erie McDowell, PA

9. Sr. Tucker Armstrong, Kenton Ridge, OH

10. Jr. Nik Pena, Selma, CA
*Doc Buchanan Champ

11. Jr. Alex Dierenger, Port Washington, WI

12. Jr. Brandon Kingsley, Apple Valley, MN
*5-0 at Clash

13. Sr. Andrew Lenzi, Fordham Prep, NY
*Win in Finals of Eastern States over Ruggirello earned him OW honors.

14. Jr. Nick Hodgkins, Wyomissing, PA

15. Sr. Simon Kitzis, Wyoming Seminary, PA
*ETR Champ

16. Sr. Jordan Rich, Central Mountain, PA
*Out this week with injury

17. Sr. Luke Goettl, Mingus, AZ

18. Sr. Jordan Beverly, Point Pleasant, NJ

19. Sr. Joe Locksmith, Osceola, FL

20. Sr. Cody Ruggirello, Valley Central, NY
*RU to Lenzi at Eastern States

*On the bubble: Sr. Mike Morales, Brick, NJ, Jr. Caleb Ervin, Union County, KY, Wendell Cannon, Sussex, DE, Sr. Kade Moss, Bingham, UT , Jake Sueflon, Watertown, WI, Zach Zehner, Tomahawk, WI

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

2. Sr. Josh Kindig, Blue Mountain, PA

3. Sr. Nick Dardanes, Oak Park, IL

4. Sr. Mark Hartenstine, Easton, PA

5. Sr. Nathan Hoffer, East Ankorage, AK

6. Sr. Steve Dutton, Rocky Point, NY
*Eastern States Champ

7. Jr. Jeremy Davenport, Sallisaw, OK

8. Jr. Ian Miller, Oak Harbor, OH

9. Jr. Evan Henderson, Kiski Prep, PA
*WCCA Champ

10. So. Zach Brunson, Churchill, OR

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

12. Sr. Jake Briggs, Bella Vista, CA

13. Jr. Cody Combs, Sussex, DE

14. Sr. Hank Stinson, Eastern Regional, NJ
*Undefeated at VA Duals

15. Jr. Pete Baldwin, Osceola, FL

16. Sr. Joel Smith, Collins Hill, GA

17. Sr. Nick Terdick, John Glenn, NY

18. Sr. Ryan Dunphy, Passaic, NJ

19. Sr. Tony Vaske, River Valley, MN

20. Jr. Henry Carlson, Vestavia Hills, AL

145
1. Sr. Andrew Alton, Central Mountain, PA
*ETR champ over Dziewa and OW.

2. Sr. Colin Shober, Schuykill Valley, PA
*Christmas City Champ 2 weeks ago

3. Sr. Dylan Ness, Bloomington, MN

4. Sr. Ben Dorsay, Cox, VA
*Undefeated at VA Duals at 145 and 152

5. Sr. Anthony Baldosaro, Eastern Regional, NJ
*Undefeated at VA Duals

7. Sr. Brad Squire, Wadsworth, OH

8. Sr. Greg Amos, Wentzville, MO

9. Sr. Kaleb Friedley, Park Hill, MO

10. Sr. RaVaughn Perkins, Omaha, NE

11. Sr. Alex Elder, West Salem, OR

12. Sr. Seth Thomas, Roseburg, OR
*Undefeated at Clash including pin of Jake Snider.

13. Sr. Jake Snider, Ponderosa, CO

14. Sr. Andy Rodriguez, Central Islip, NY

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

16. Jr. Devin Aguirre, Ponca City, OK

17. Sr. Taylor Walsh, Camden Catholic, NJ

18. Sr. Gabe Bird, Osceola, FL

19. Jr. Blake Roulo, Matoaca, VA

20. Jr. Colby Kloetzer, Caldwell, ID

*Watching, Sr. Nick Wooden, Spring Creek, NV. Jr. James Green, Willingoboro, NJ, Sr. Alex Elder, West Salem, OR, Sr. Cody Rodebaugh, San Lorenzo, CA.

152
1. Sr. Dylan Alton, Central Mountain, PA
*Fall in ETR Finals

2. Jr. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, MN
*Undefeated at the Clash for team champs.

3. So. Taylor Massa, MI

4. Sr. Joey Cozart, Brandon, FL

5. So. Jason Luster, Kiski Prep, PA
*WCCA Champ

6. Sr. Jesse Shanaman, Blair Academy, NJ

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. Sr. Sean McMurray, Portage, IN

13. Jr. Ryan Krecker, Nazareth, PA
*Undefeated at VA Duals

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

15. Jr. Matt White, Woodward, OK

16. So. Jordan Rodgers, Mead, WA

17. Fr. Cody Wiercioch, Charleroi, PA

18. Sr. Anthony Volpe, Rocky Point, NY
*Eastern States Champ

19. Sr. David Habat, St. Ignatius, OH

20. Jr. Chris Castillo, Zillah, WA

*Watching: Sr. Travis Gallegos, Foothill, CA, Sr. Pierce Harger, Moeller, OH

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

2. Sr. Jackson Morse, MI

3. Sr. Nick Moore, Iowa City, IA

4. Sr. Robert Kokesh, Wagner, SD

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

6. Sr. Eric Hess, Benton, PA

7. Sr. Josh Demas, Westerville, OH

8. Sr. Dirk Cowburn, Coudersport, PA
*Win over State Runner-Up Mark Havers this weekend. Moved up to 171 and lost to Nate Brown.

9. Sr. Ronnie Balfour, Tulsa Union, OK

10. Jr. Bryce Hammond, Bakersfield, CA
*Impressive performance in capturing Doc B title.

11. Jr. John Guzzo, High Point, NJ

12. Sr. Nick Visicaro, Long Branch, NJ

13. Sr. Corey Dauphin, El Reno, OK

14. Sr. Nick Proctor, Neuqua, IL

15. Sr. Drake Houdashelt, Fort Zumwalt, MO

16. Jr. Steve Keough, Apple Valley, MN
*Dropped 1-0 OT match to Julson.

17. Jr. Logan Storley, Webster, SD

18. Jr. Mark Havers, Bradford, PA
*Loss to #8 Cowburn this weekend.

19. Sr. Mike Kelly, Cedar Falls, IA

20. Sr. Preston Keiffer, Eastern Regional, NJ
*Undefeated at VA Duals

*On the bubble: Jr. Kyle Ryan, St. Paris, OH, Jr. Zach Skates, Broken Arrow, OK, Sr. Kurtis Julson, Simley, MN

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

2. Jr. Chris Phillips, Monroeville, OH

3. Sr. Tyler Beckwith, Greene, NY
*Won Eastern States over Billy Coggins

4. Jr. Kenny Courts, Central Dauphin, PA

5. Sr. Mike Moreno, Urbandale, IA

6. Sr.Walt Gillmor, North Scott, IA

7. Sr. Noah Budi, Wakauna, WI
*Undefeated at Clash including 10-3 win over Ironman Champ, Argue.

8. Sr. Ryan Callahan, Wallkill Valley, NJ

9. Jr. Jahwon Akui, St. Rita’s, IL

10. Sr. Parker Madl, Blue Valley, KS

11. Sr. Michael Duckworth, Union County, IN

12. Jr. Jake Waste, Apple Valley, MN
*Undefeated at Clash

13. Sr. Jake Dorulla, Rockford, MI

14. Sr. Brock Weatherman, Ballard, IA

15. Sr. Mike England, Centerville, IA

16. Sr. James Cook, Madera, CA
*Doc B Champ in deep weight class

17. So. Brandon Griffin, Sprague, OR

18. Jr. Nate Brown, Lewisburg, PA
*Win over 160 #8 Cowburn this weekend.

19. Jr. Alex Utley, CVCA, OH

20. Sr. Martin Fabbian, Buchanan, CA
*Doc Buchanan 3rd

*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

2. Jr. Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, NJ

3. Sr. Lee Munster, Fox Lake, IL

4. Jr. Morgan McIntosh, Calvary Chapel, CA

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
*Fall in Finals to capture ETR Belt.

10. Sr. Antonio Giorgio, Warwick, PA

11. Sr. Taylor Meeks, Orting, WA

12. Sr. Tommy Burriel, Clovis, CA
*Doc B Champ

13. Sr. Tanner Hall, Meridian, ID

14. Sr. Jayd Docken, Winner, SD

15. Sr. Sterling Hecox, Machesney Park, IL

16. Sr. Andre Petroski, Springfield, PA

17. Sr. Billy George, Long Branch, NJ

18. Sr. Stephen McPeek, Bishop Lynch, TX

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
*Eastern States Champ

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
*Undefeated at Clash

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

HWT
1. Sr. Mike McMullen, Wyoming Seminary, PA
*Sat out ETR

2. Sr. Bobby Telford, St. Mark’s, DE
*Two dual-clinching pins at VA Duals

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. Karl Green, Mt. St. Joeseph’s, MD

8. Sr. Ronnie Coleman, Omaha, NE

9. Sr. Drew Meulman, St. Francis, CA
*Doc B Champ over #16 Papendorf

10. Sr. Niko Bogojevic, Superior, WI

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

12. Sr. Cody Dauphin, El Reno, OK

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
*1pt. loss in Doc B finals to Meulman

17. Sr. Lance Moore, Johnson City, NY
*Dominated way to Eastern States title.

18. Sr. Adam Praska, Cresco, IA

19 Jr. Austin Blythe, Williamsburg, IA

20. Sr. Derek Papagianopoulis, Buckingham, MA

St. Edward has 13 straight state titles, but Wadsworth still has the Eagles’ number.

A year ago, the Grizzlies had to overcome big margins twice to beat St. Edward.

This time, not so much as Wadsworth won 36-23 on Sunday.

A pin by St. Edward’s Anthony Salupo gave the Eagles a one-point lead after 145, but it was the last time St. Edward would be on top as the Grizzlies won five of the final six matches to claim the Division I State Duals for the second year in a row.

Wadsworth 36, St. Edward 23

103 – Dean Heil (SE) pin Brandon Jones, 1:52.
112 – Alfredo Gray (W) dec. Alex Moore, 10-4.
119 – Kagan Squire (W) tech. fall Edgar Bright, 15-0.
125 – Nick Barber (SE) dec. Christian Baughman, 4-3.
130 – Gus Sako (SE) dec. Cory Jones, 6-1
135 – Louden Gordon (W) pin Mark Martin, 1:55.
140 – Nate Ball (W) dec. Matt VanCuren, 5-1.
145 – Anthony Salupo (SE) pin Matt Abel, :34.
152 – Brad Squire (W) maj. dec. Dominic Abinador, 12-4.
160 – Sheldon Brandenburg (W) dec. Jacob Davis, 9-3.
171 – Nick Sulzer (W) tech. fall Bart Randolph, 21-6.
189 – Caleb Busson (W) dec. James Suvak, 9-2.
215 – Nick Tavanello (W) pin Ty Walls, 1:01.
285 – Ben Buzzelli (W) dec. Greg Kuhar, 3-2.

From the Masters at TheOpenMat

Perhaps the deepest concentration of talent the high school wrestling world will see during the season, the Walsh Ironman Tournament annually kicks the action into high gear. Regardless of which rankings you use, an obscene amount of top teams are present here including at least six of the top eight in the country.

The field is also laden with some of the top individuals as tournament director, Bob Preusse, extends invitations to bring in guys like Brandon Rolnick, Travis Gallegos, Jesse Delgado, and other nationally ranked wrestlers.

Without further ado, we’ll breakdown the favorites, and storylines, by weight class, in anticipation of what should be another memorable kick-off.

We also turn back the clock a bit, and list the finals’ results from five years ago.

103
Last Year: Nick Brascetta (ST Eds) def. Mark Grey (Blair) 6-3
2004: Jayk Cobbs dec. Daniel Kolodzik 4-2

Handicapping the first weight class is particularly tough early in the season when several starters are new to the line-up. But 103 does have some standout names. Kevon Powell of Montini (IL) was a Fargo placer this summer and earned the top seed despite going 0-2 here last year. He may still be undersized as he wrestled 98lbs this summer. St. Ignatius Soph, George DiCamillo, is the only returning placer (8th) back at 103. He gets the 2nd seed with Blair Academy So. Max Hvolbeck, who won NHSCA’s Preseason Nationals, getting the 3 seed.

Other Contenders:
Billy Rappo (Council Rock-South)
Cory Stainbrook (Streetsboro)
Dean Heil (St Eds)
Kaleb Lemaire (Ceasar Rodney)
Ryan Taylor (SPG)
Evan Botwin (Wyoming Seminary)

TOM’s Pick: Max Hvolbeck (BA) over Billy Rappo (CRS)

112
Last Year: Devin Carter (CBurg) dec. Hunter Steiber (Monroeville) 8-4
2004: Aaron Hart (SPG) dec Rollie Peterkin (BA) 6-4

Along with 152, 112lbs might be the deepest weight of the tournament. The top seed here goes to National Prep Champ Evan Silver who lost just once here last year (to Hunter Stieber) at the same weight in taking 3rd. On his side of the bracket, Silver will face competition from 4th seeded Jimmy Gulibon, who dominated his way to a state title as a freshman.

In the bottom half, Alex Cisneros (Selma, CA) who won a state title and NHSCA
Freshman Nationals last year gets the 3 seed. The 2nd seed goes to Wyoming Seminary’s Dom Malone, a placer (5th) at 103 last year. Last weekend, Malone beat Joey Dance of Christiansburg. Dance won Super 32’s and Fargo Cadet FS this off-season. Dance is also in this side of the bracket as the 6th seed, setting up a potential quarterfinal match-up with Cisneros.

Corey Keener (7th) of Blue Mountain and Alfredo Gray (6th) of Wadsworth also both placed last year at the Ironman at 103lbs.

Other Contenders:
Ryan Brooks (Marlow)
Daniel Gaytan (Clovis)
Jordan Hancock (Troy)
Trey Balasco (CR-South)

TOM’s Pick: Jimmy Gulibon (Derry) over Dom Malone (Seminary)

119
Last Year: Jamie Clark (ST Eds) dec Sean Boyle (BA) 5-3
2004: Lance Palmer (ST Eds) dec Ross Gitomer (BA) 5-0

This weight features a good number of previous Ironman placers with head-to-head history. The top seed is Monroeville’s Hunter Steiber, last year’s runner-up at 112lbs. On his side of the bracket is 4th seeded Ty Mitch, Ironman participant who has collected a pair of Ohio state titles and this summers Junior FS National crown. Setting up an interesting quarterfinal match, Nick Brascetta (SPG), last year’s 103lb champ, is seeded 5th. Also on that side of the bracket is Broomfield’s (CO) Courtland Hacker who placed eighth here last year.

Down below, Jerome Robinson got the nod as the second seed. Robinson, of St. Ignatius, won last year’s Ohio state title and October’s Super 32 belt. He placed 4th at 112 here last year ahead of 3 seed Kegan Squire (Wadworth) who placed 6th and Reynold’s Mason Beckman, the 7th seed, who placed 5th.

Although he’s seeded just sixth, Mark Grey is set up quite well. Wrestling for Blair Academy, Grey won National Prep’s, was a runner-up to Brascetta here last year, and was a Cadet Fargo Finalist this summer. His potential match-ups include Squire in the quarters and Robinson/Beckman in the semi’s. I like his chances to get to the finals.

Other Contenders:
Christian Bailey (Davis, OK)
Geoff Alexander (Shady Side)
Kyle Johnson (Seminary)

TOM’s Pick: Ty Mitch (Aurora) over Mark Grey (BA)

125
Last Year: Sammie White (Perry) dec Zach Neibert (SPG) 7-5
2004: Jordan Frishkorn (Great Bridge) dec Cam Doggett (SPG) 7-2

Not because of depth issues, but because both wrestlers are that good, 125 appears to be a two-horse race putting top seeded Logan Steiber (Monroeville) and 2nd seeded Devin Carter (Christiansburg) on a collision course/ Both wrestlers have won just about everything under the wrestling sun: Ironman, Fargo, multiple state titles, etc.

Up top with Steiber will be Walsh’s Johnni DiJulius a State Champ and St. Ed’s Gus Sako a state runners-up and previous Ironman placers. Another tough competitor is Dylan D’Urso (Reynolds) who placed third at 103 here last year.

On the bottom side, Carter’s main competition is likely to come in the form of CA state champion, Jesse Delgado (Gilroy), who is the 3 seed. Other main challengers will be Jerry Huff of Broomfield, who was a Fargo AA this summer, and Burrell’s Dave Makara, who placed 6th here last year at the same weight.

Other Contenders:
Jake Corrill (Moeller)
Ryan Hunsberger (Faquier)
Drew Stone (Oak Harbor)
Chase Ferman (Broken Arrow)

TOM’s Pick: Logan Steiber (Monroeville) over Devin Carter (CBurg)

130
Last Year: Chris Villalonga (BA) dec Felipe Martinez (SPG) 6-1
2004: Adam Frey (BA) dec Matt Dunn (Reynolds) 6-5

This is the first weight (of a few) in which there is a notable scratch. St. Paris Graham’s Bo Jordan is out.

Defending Ironman Champ, Jamie Clark (St Eds) leads the way as the top seed and the consensus pick to win it. In his half, Frank Martellotti (SSA), who recently signed to wrestle at Penn State next year, sits as the 4 seed and Nick Babcock of Broomfield (CO), a placer at 103 last year, is seeded 5th. A good early round match-up will be Soph. Case Garrison (Bishop Lynch) and Walsh’s Nate Skonieczny, the 8th and 9th seeds, respectively.

Cody Pack (Quincy) a CA state finalist has flown in on a solo mission. As the 2 and 3 seeds, Pack and Westlake’s Nick Lawrence are the top dogs of the bottom bracket. Also figuring to be in the mix is Tyler Raunzahn (Blue Mtn), who was 5th here last year.

Todd Preston (BA) is unseeded. Depending upon where he falls in the bracket, he could throw a monkey wrench into things. Another unseeded kid is Seminary’s Eric Morris, a freshman buzzsaw that had a tremendous youth career. Maybe this year’s Felipe Martinez?

Other Contenders:
Colten Rasche (Montini)

TOM’s Pick: Jamie Clark (St Eds) over Eric Morris (Seminary)

135
Last Year: David Taylor (SPG) dec. Joe Waltko (N. Allegheny) 16-3
2004: Brandon Shelton (El Reno) dec Travis Blasco (BA) 8-5

The scratch at 135 is Council Rock-South’s Josh Dziewa, who is out with a shoulder injury.

Monroeville’s Cam Tessari is the third top seed from his school in a span of 4 weights. On his side of the bracket, he’ll have to deal with 4 seed Luke Goettl (Mingus AZ), a Fargo GR Champ and Iowa St. signee. Also up top is 5 seed Simon Kitzis of Seminary who, despite a DNP performance here last year, has fared well in several national tournaments, including a win vs. eventual FS National Champ Dziewa at Fargo, where Kitzis would eventually place 4th.

Nick Pena of Selma (CA) also looms in the top bracket. Pena placed 3rd at the CA state tournament last year and 5th in October’s Super 32’s. Another mouth-watering, Round of 16 match-up will likely pit Pena and Bishop Lynch 9 seed, Troy Silver against each other.

Last year at this event, Felipe Martinez (SPG) burst onto the scene by upsetting blue-chipper Tony Ramos and winning runner-up honors. A Martinez-Ormsbee semi would be wild, and likely, as they are the 2 and 3 seeds. Ormsbee, a National Prep Champ for Blair, took fourth here in 2008, losing to Joe Waltko and splitting matches with Josh Kindig.

Jordan Rich (Central Mtn), who placed 5th at 125 last year, is also in the bottom bracket. He, along with 7th seeded Shawn Fayette (Miamisburg) will have a lot to say about how the bottom half unfolds.

Other Contenders:
Scott Bosak (Kiski Prep)
Alec Dieter (Clovis)
Zach Epperly (Christiansburg)
Zack Dailey (Perry)

TOM’s Pick: Cam Tessari (Monroeville) over Austin Ormsbee (Blair)

140
Last Year: Andrew Alton (CM) dec Collin Palmer (St Eds) 5-3
2004: Mikey Benefiel (Montini) dec Sean Nemec (St Eds) 4-3

Another scratch here as Blue Mountain star and Oklahoma State Cowboy recruit, Josh Kindig injured a knee at the Lock Haven Open.

Defending Ironman Champ, Chris Villalonga is the overwhelming favorite to repeat. But the top half is deep with talent and he’ll face tough opponents almost every match. The quarters will see him get the winner of 8 and 9 seeds Ian Miller (Oak Harbor) and Brian Brill (Central Mtn), a Fargo Cadet runner-up. In the other quarters, a likely match-up between the 4 and 5 seeds will pit NHSCA Soph. National Champ Caleb Ervin of Kentucky against Cody Broomall of Smyrna (DE), who placed 3rd in the same tournament.

The top two seeds in the bottom bracket are Stephen Robertson of Montini, who placed 8th at 125 here last year and Travis Shaffer (Derry) a 4th place finisher at Super 32’s

Other Contenders:
Evan Henderson (Kiski)
Clinton McAlester (Clovis)
Isaac Jordan (SPG)
Brady Epperly (Christiansburg)
Matt Martoccio (CR-South)
Nate Ball (Wadsworth)

TOM’s Pick: Chris Villalonga (Blair) over Evan Henderson (Kiski)

145
Last Year: Dylan Alton (CM) dec Brian Stephens (SPG) 5-3
2004: Dustin Schlatter (Perry) tech-fall Eric Medina (BA)

Andrew Alton is in a good position to find himself back in the finals. The 2008 Ironman Champ, who has since won another PA state title, another Fargo title, and last month won the ESU College Open, should handle the top bracket.

His top opponents will likely be 4th seeded Arizona state champ Logan Addis (Mingus) or Matt Stephen (SPG), the 5 seed, in the semis.

In the bottom half, one of the more underappreciated wrestlers in the country, Brad Squire (Wadsworth) is the 2 seed. Squire is a 3x Ohio state placewinner. Opposite him in the 3 slot is CA State Champion Cody Rodebaugh of San Lorenzo Valley.

Another wrestler to watch out for is St. Ed’s Anthony Salupo seeded 6th. The Lehigh signee is certainly capable of winning this side of the bracket.

Other Contenders:
Robert Henderson (Kiski)
James Linkous (Christiansburg)
Cody Bye (Bishop Lynch)
Andy Candiello (North Allegheny)

TOM’s Pick: Andrew Alton (Central Mtn) over Cody Rodebaugh (San Lorenzo)

152
Last Year: Brandon Rolnick (Lawrenceville) dec Nick Sulzer (St Eds) 3-1
2004: Chris Brown (Great Bridge) dec Ian Henisch (Ponderosa) 22-8

The third consecutive weight that has a returning champ, this bracket does double duty as two defending Ironman Champs are present. Dylan Alton won last year’s title at 145 while Brandon Rolnick of Lawrenceville Prep won at this very weight. While they’re the two favorites, this weight is anything but a forgone conclusion. The deepest weight class in the tournament, there are seven wrestlers here who have signed on to wrestle for Division I schools. And that’s just the seniors. Every match-up in the Round of 16 will be worth watching at this weight.

Alton gets the nod as the top seed. Up top with him will be 8 and 9 Harrison Hightower (University School), an Ohio state champ, and Cody Allala (Hopewell), a Virginia state champ . The winner will likely meet Dylan in the quarters.

Another R16 match-up that should be a dandy is 5 seed, David Habat, St. Iggy’s State Champ and Edinboro signee, versus Ceasar Rodney’s Isaiah Meade, a Fargo Cadet AA. The winner will likely face Kiski Prep’s Jason Luster in the quarters. Last year at Ironman, Habat and Luster tangled for 3rd with Luster coming out on top, 3-1.

In the bottom half, Rolnick will await the winner of the 7/10 match-up between Smyrna’s Kenny Boyles and Blair’s Jesse Shanaman, who placed 6th last season.

The 3 seed is Steven Hernandez of Bishop Gorman (NV) who’s won multiple state titles, Fargo, and all three NHSCA class events. A potential quarterfinal match waits for him with Travis Gallegos (Foothill, CA) who placed third in his state tournament and 5th at Super 32’s at 160.

Other Contenders:
Travis McKillop (Burrell)
Bryce Caiazzo (Seminary)
Rich Eva (Christiansburg)

TOM’s Pick: Dylan Alton (Central Mtn) over Steven Hernandez (Bishop Gorman)

160
Last Year: Zach Toal (Troy) dec. Kyle Lang (Brecksville) 5-3
2004: Dave Irwin (SPG) dec Mack Lewnes (St Joes) 13-3

In the top half, we might be in for a semifinal that revisits last year’s Ohio state final. That match saw Westerville’s Josh Demas, the 4th seed here, score in the waning moments to capture the state title over Nick Sulzer (St. Eds), the top seed, and who lost in the Ironman finals last year to Rolnick at 152.

The second seed is Pierce Harger (Moeller), an Ohio state champ who placed 4th here at 145 last year. Opposite him in the 3 slot is Zach Skates (OK), also a state champion, who was one round from placing at 152 in last year’s Ironman.

Other Contenders:
Trey Adamson (Bishop Lynch)
Brad Wukie (University School)
Chris Moon (Seminary)
Konner Witt (Oak Harbor)

TOM’s Pick: Josh Demas (Westerville) over Pierce Harger (Moeller)

171
Last Year: Ed Ruth (BA) dec Ethan Lofthouse (Mt Crest) 10-3
2004: Phil Keddy (Unitah) dec Dave Thompson (SPG) 3-0

Chris Phillips, one of the country’s top juniors, is Monroeville’s 4th top seeded wrestler. He’s the overwhelming favorite here, but he should get some good tests from 8th seed Clint Allala (Hopewell) and the winner of Alex Utley, the 4th seed of CVCA and SPG’s Huston Evans, who, as just a freshman placed 7th at 160 last season.

In the other half of the bracket, Shady Side’s Matt Cunningham, a state champion and Cornell recruit, grabbed the 2 seed. Third seed is Tanner Eitel of Bishop Lynch.

One wrestler to keep an eye on is unseeded Justin Lozano of Selma (CA) who looked very impressive in taking 4th at Super 32’s, including a 10-3 victory over New Jersey’s Nick Visicaro.

Other Contenders:
Johnny Field (Bishop Gorman)
Zach Nevills (Clovis)
Todd Gaydosh (Padua)

TOM’s Pick: Chris Phillips (Monroeville) over Matt Cunningham (SSA)

189
Last Year: Max Huntley (BA) dec. Max Thomusseit (SPG) 4-3
2004: Patrick Bond (Great Bridge) dec Hudson Taylor (BA) 3-1

A scratch here as Morgan MacIntosh (Calvary Chapel, CA) will not be available.
The top few guys here are solid. Starting with Evans, who double AA’d in Fargo this summer, as the top seed. On his side of the bracket is CA placer, Tommy Burriel, the 4th seed, and Matt Chavez of Mingus.

The bottom half should feature an interesting semi between 2nd seeded Max Thomusseit of SPG, a runner-up at Ironman last season, and BL import, Steve McPeek, a Fargo AA and Super 32 runner-up. Both of these guys are horses, although McPeek is a rather small 89lber, and Thomusseit is on the really big end.

Other Contenders:
Cody Johnson (Broken Arrow)
Bobby Lavelle (CR-South)
Chris Smith (Parkersburg)
Anthony Ruggiero

TOM’s Pick: Mike Evans (BA) Steve McPeek (BL)

215
Last Year: Joe McMullen (WySem) dec Ben Krakower (BA) 5-0
2004: Jason Marshall (SPG) dec Cody Gardner (CBurg) 3-1

One last notable omission as Don McNeil (Wyoming Seminary) has not been cleared for eligibility.

The #1 seed, Tank Knowles (Calvary Chapel) is the prohibitive favorite here. As just a soph last year, Knowles placed 4th at the tough California state
tournament.

His main competition in getting to the finals will come from Brian Beattie (Burrell), the 4 seed, who was an NHSCA Soph National Runner-Up.

In the other side, it should be a showdown between two Ohio guys: Nick Tavenello (Wadsworth) and Beau Wenger (Fairless Hills). Watch for Brook Gosch (Blue Mountain) to throw his hat in the ring, too.

Other Contenders:
Joe Gatto (Padua)
Spencer Willett (Brecksville)
Mark Meyer (SPG)

TOM’s Pick: Tank Knowles (CC) over Beau Wenger (Fairless Hills)

HWT
Last Year: Jeremy Johnson (Brecksville) fall Zach Corl (Blue Mt)
2004: Steve Dumas (Brush) dec Mike Edwards (Reynolds) 6-4

There’s a good crop of experienced heavies here, at least 8 deep.

Terry Williamson (Broken Arrow), who finished 4th at 215 last year, gets top billing. He’ll have to contend with Brooks Black (Blair) early. Black, a freshman in his first year at Blair, won Fargo Cadets this summer.

The other quarter bracket features Wadsworth’s Ben Buzzelli, a 6th place finisher here last year, and 5th seed Ross Ferraro of Montini.

In the bottom half, the top two seeds are National Prep Champ, Mike McMullen (Seminary) and last year’s Ironman Runner-Up, Zach Corl of Central Mountain.

Other Contenders:
Max Gladstone (Findlay)

TOM’s Pick: Mike McMullen (Seminary) over Brooks Black (Blair)

By: Willie Saylor, Editor