Can Brandon “The Truth” Vera still cut it in the cage? Is Jon Jones the future of the light heavyweights? Will the ‘MMA Live’ team be eating crow this time next week?
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The card, which will also feature a co-headlining heavyweight matchup between Junior Dos Santos and Gabriel Gonzaga, marks the first time that The UFC will air live on a national sports cable network.
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First it was Wes Sims, and now Brandon Lee Hinkle is out of an anticipated showdown with former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia during “Adrenaline MMA V“.
Sylvia recently broke the news that the expected clash between the two was off on his Twitter account:
Hinkle fight is off something else is in the works now.
Sims had previously been designated as Sylvia’s opponent before the event before the TUF 10 cast member was deemed as an unacceptable opponent by the athletic commission.
The former 2X UFC champion recently brought a three fight losing skid to an abrupt end with an impressive first round TKO over the heavy handed Jason Riley during “Adrenaline MMA IV” in September of 2009.
“Adrenaline MMA V” is expected to take place on March 20 from Youngstown, Ohio.
Update: The event has now been scratched from the previously anticipated March 20 date with a possible new date in April according to MMAJunkie.com.
HSWrestling.Net narrows down the top 10 High School Wrestling teams. After Blair dropped a dual 36-21 to St. Paris Graham they drop two spots in our rankings. Apple Valley remains undefeated and the No. 1 team in the nation.
1. Apple Valley, Minnesota Entered the season as our No. 1 pick and they remain undefeated; setting a state record for consecutive wins in the process (95), Won Cheesehead and Clash. Key Components: Destin McCauley, Dakota Trom, & Brandon Kingsley
2. St. Paris Graham, Ohio – Absolutely dominated Blair, 36-21. Winning seven of eight bouts to open the dual. 2nd at Ironman. Key Components: Nick Brascetta, Felipe Martinez, & Max Thomussei
3. Brandon, Florida Hung in close to Apple Valley at the Cheesehead, a very strong dual meet squad. Defeated No. 8 Collins Hill, Georgia (34-24). 2nd at Cheesehead. Key Components: Joe Cozart & Henry Chirino
4. Blair Academy, New Jersey Tried to cover a major hole at 145lbs against St. Paris Graham. It backfired and they got throttled. 1st at Beast & Ironman. Key Components: Evan Silver (No. 1 @ 112), Mike Evans(No. 1 @ 189), Mark Grey
5. Central Dauphin, Pennsylvania Powerade Champions, Undefeated in dual meet action, 2nd at Beast. Key Components: Marshall Peppelman (No. 1 160), Kenny Courts (No. 1 @ 171), & Tyson Dippery
HSWrestling.Net narrows down the top 10 High School Wrestling teams. After Blair dropped a dual 36-21 to St. Paris Graham they drop two spots in our rankings. Apple Valley remains undefeated and the No. 1 team in the nation.
1. Apple Valley, Minnesota – Entered the season as our No. 1 pick and they remain undefeated; setting a state record for consecutive wins in the process (95), Won Cheesehead and Clash
2. St. Paris Graham, Ohio – Absolutely dominated Blair, 36-21. Winning seven of eight bouts to open the dual. 2nd at Ironman.
3. Brandon, Florida - Hung in close to Apple Valley at the Cheesehead, a very strong dual meet squad. Defeated No. 8 Collins Hill, Georgia (34-24). 2nd at Cheesehead.
4. Blair Academy, New Jersey - Tried to cover a major hole at 145lbs against St. Paris Graham. It backfired and they got throttled. 1st at Beast & Ironman.
5. Central Dauphin, Pennsylvania - Powerade Champions, Undefeated in dual meet action, 2nd at Beast
6. Wyoming Seminary, Pennsylvania – Hung very close to No. 1 Blair Academy (31-29), 3rd at Beast
7. Simley Minnesota - Defeated Montini Catholic, Illinois & Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2nd at Clash.
8. Collins Hill, Georgia - 2nd at Powerade, lost 34-24 to No. 3 Brandon, Florida
9. Wadsworth, Ohio – Defeated No. 10 St. Edward, Ohio at dual meet state.
10. St. Edward, Ohio - 3rd at Ironman, lost to No. 9 Wadsworth, Ohio
After tackling individual national rankings and top prospect profiles, TheOpenMat makes our first endeavor into national team rankings. We offer here the nation’s top twenty teams with season accomplishments and rationale for Top 10 placement.
With the season headed for the homestretch, there is a good bit of evidence to base our rankings on. With several key duals, state series, and National Preps remaining, there’s still time to jockey for position. Enjoy, and feel free to leave a note or discuss the rankings on our message boards.
#1 Apple Valley, MN
Season History: The only unbeaten team in the country. Apple Valley boasts a deep roster and balanced lineup. They have won two competitions to support their #1 status. At The Clash, a dual meet tournament featuring three other members of our Top 20, AV went 5-0 with team scores of 55-12, 50-19, 45-12, 40-16, and 32-20 (to #12 Simley). At the Cheesehead, Apple Valley outdistanced second place Brandon, FL, by 39pts in while putting seven in the finals and winning four individual titles.
Rationale for #1: Tremendous balance. Several front-line studs and no holes in the entire line-up. Depth gives them the flexibility to create match-ups if needed. They are a dual nightmare for the opposition. Up Next: Dual vs. #12 Simley 2/12
#2 Graham, St. Paris, OH
Season History: Finished 2nd to Blair Academy at the premier tournament in the country, the Ironman, by 41pts. After a dominating performance over #13 St. Ed’s, SPG upset Blair Academy at home, 36-21.
Rationale for #2: Graham has seen some great in-season progress, particularly in their middleweights. Second at the IM and a dual win over Blair puts them Top 2. A hypothetical dual on paper is all we can resort to. In the end, we give the advantage to AV, as there’s no easy outs in their line-up, and little room for opponents to score bonus. Up Next: Dual vs. #11 Wadsworth 2/5
#3 Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ
Season History: Blair dominated their early schedule winning several major tournaments in the Ironman, the Beast, and the Bethlehem Holiday Classic. Duals, however, proved to be their Achilles heel. Their mettle was tested in the Final Four where they managed to win despite a close call (36-33) to Collins Hill. The following week, Blair would fall at St. Paris by 15pts.
Rationale for #3: If the rankings were based solely on tournament scoring ability, Blair might be your #1. They have enough studs to pace them in tournaments regardless of the field. The issue for them, however, comes in duals where it’s difficult to overcome holes at certain weights against the nation’s tougher, more balanced, teams. Up Next: Duals vs. #7 Wyoming Seminary and #13 St. Edwards 2/6
#4 Brandon, FL
Season History: Brandon has a very balanced line-up featuring a host of Fargo-credentialed wrestlers. They competed in two major competitions this season. In Wisconsin, at the Cheesehead, they finished runners-up to Apple Valley. They also beat #6 Collins Hill by 10pts at the Kyle Maynard Duals in Georgia.
Rationale for #4: This team could make a push for #3. A dual with Blair would figure to be nip-tuck. Blair’s impeccable tournament resume gives the Buccaneer’s the nod, however. Up Next: State Series starting 2/6
#5 Central Dauphin, Harrisburg, PA
Season History: The Rams competed in two major events thus far. At the POWERade tournament, CD led the 44-team field and took home top honors. In Delaware, they were runners-up behind #3 Blair.
Rationale for #5: The top-ranked team in Pennsylvania, Central Dauphin is built more for tournaments than duals. They should get tested in the State Dual Championships. If they survive, they will solidify their #5 status as they are the odds-on favorite to win the PA big-school state individual tournament. Up Next: District Dual Championships 2/6
#6 Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA
Season History: Sem traveled early and often this season. The Knights had Top 5 finishes at the Ironman, Cheesehead, and the Beast of the East, while picking up a title at the Escape the Rock Tournament.
Rationale for #6: Finished near the top of several national tournaments (and just behind Central Dauphin at the Beast). Collins Hill’s balance makes #s 6 and 7 tricky, but Sem has the big guns that we feel would get them over the top. Up Next: @ #3 Blair and vs. #13 St. Edward’s 2/6
#7 Collins Hill, GA
Season History: Collins Hill did its share of traveling this year, wrestling in Tennessee, Missouri, and visits to both ends of the Keystone State. The Eagles opened eyes with their impressive performance in capturing the Toshiba Midwest Classic over highly touted Park Hill, MO and several other solid teams. Later they finished 2nd behind Central Dauphin at POWERade. In Easton, at the NHSCA Final Four, they went 3-1 in duals, while nearly knocking off Blair.
Rationale for #7: A very balanced and well-coached team, you have to earn a win against them. This season, only #3 Blair and #4 Brandon managed to do that in duals. Up Next: Region Tournament 2/6
#8 St. Mark’s, Wilmington, DE
Season History: The Spartans are enjoying a banner season with Coach Bastianelli leading them to podium finishes at the Beast and the Bethlehem Classic as well as the Virginia Duals team title.
Rationale for #8: A good number of studs throughout the line-up, especially down low. The Spartans fourth finished behind just Blair, CD, and Seminary at the Beast, and appear to be equally adept in either dual or individual scoring formats.
Up Next: State Prep Championships
#9 Central Mountain, Mill Hall, PA
Season History: Central Mountain placed 5th at Ironman, were Runners-up to Wyoming Seminary at Escape the Rock, and won the King of The Mountain tournament. They have an unbeaten dual record, albeit against sub-par competition.
Rationale for #9: CM is paced by its studs, but, as a team, they continued to improve throughout the year. Still, they’re stronger in a tournament setting; the bigger the better, and will push #5 Central Dauphin at Hershey in March. Up Next: District Duals 2/6
#10 Clovis High School, Clovis, CA
Season History: Clovis is at the head of the class of a very strong group of Californian teams. They placed 11th at the Ironman, but sent just seven wrestlers as the rest of their starters stayed home and won the Clovis West Shootout dual event. With their full line-up intact, they went on to win The Temecula Valley Tournament and the Doc Buchanan.
Rationale for #10: Clovis doesn’t have a whole lot of studs. Like Collins Hill, they’re a bunch of solid, grind-it-out guys with few, if any, holes in the line-up. They’re much better suited for duals, so a CIF State Title isn’t a shoe-in. But, if they can push the numbers through to the state tournament, the odds will be in their favor.
Up Next: State Sectionals 2/19
#11 Wadsworth, OH
Key Accomplishments: Placed 6th at Ironman. Dual win over #13 St. Ed’s.
Up Next: @ #2 St. Paris-Graham
#12 Simley, MN
Key Accomplishments: The Clash Runners-up. 5th at Cheesehead.
Up Next: @ #1 Apple Valley 2/12
#13 St. Edwards, Lakewood, OH
Key Accomplishments: 3rd at Ironman. Only dual losses to #2 St. Paris Graham and #11 Wadsworth.
Up Next: @ #3 Blair Academy and vs. Wyoming Seminary 2/6
#14 Park Hill, Kansas City, MO
Key Accomplishments: Toshiba Midwest Classic Runners-Up (to Collins Hill)
Up Next: Oak Grove Tournament 2/6
#15 Montini Cathlolic, Lombard, IL
Key Accomplishments: Ironman 10th. Dvorak Champs. 3rd at The Clash. 4th at the Cheesehead. Ranked #1 in Illinois.
Up Next: Regional Tournament 2/5
#17 Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Key Accomplishments: Bi-State Champs. The Clash, 4th. Oconomowoc Invite Runners-Up (to Apple Valley). Ranked #1 in Wisconsin.
Up Next: Conference Championships 2/6
#18 High Point Regional High School, Sussex, NJ
Key Accomplishments: 18-1 dual record (only loss was to Bishop Lynch). #1 ranked in New Jersey.
Up Next: Sectional Tournament (state dual series) 2/8
#19 Bakersfield, CA
Key Accomplishments: Temecula Valley and Doc Buchanan Runners-up (both to #10 Clovis) Five Counties, 3rd. Ranked #2 in CA.
Up Next: State Sectional Tournament 2/19
#20 Cox High School, Virginia Beach, VA
Key Accomplishments: Placed 5th at the Beast. 5th at Bethlehem. 4th at VA Duals. Ranked 1st in VA.
Up Next: State Series
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
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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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.
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
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.