2025 Super 32 Recap

The 2025 edition of the Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge lived up to its reputation as one of the most competitive high school wrestling tournaments in the nation. Held October 18–19 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the event drew hundreds of elite wrestlers, and Wisconsin brought a deep field across both boys’ and girls’ divisions.

With 7 total podium finishes, the Badger State wrestlers proved they could hang with the nation’s best. Here’s how the action unfolded:

Wisconsin Boys: Strong Podium Presence at All Weights

Wisconsin’s boys came ready. Of the 21 wrestlers in the field, 4 made it to the podium. Leading the charge was Hunter Stevens (Mt. Horeb), who went 9-1 at 144 lbs to secure a 3rd place finish in a loaded bracket. Stevens, a senior and Wisconsin Badger commit, capped a dominant weekend with wins over multiple state champs.

Fellow UW commit Eli Leonard (Mt. Horeb) also stood tall, placing 5th at 175 lbs with a 6-2 record. In the heavyweight bracket, Cael Leisgang (Seymour) went 3-1 and medically forfeited to 6th place due to injury. Rounding out the placers is Liam Crook (Kaukaukna) the University of Virginia commit placed 7th going 6-2, losing to the 1st and 3rd placers along the way. Placing for the first time since his youth wrestling days.

Other top finishes included:

• AJ Woerpel (Hortonville) – Went 2-2 at 106 in his Super 32 debut, showing promise as a top freshman.

• Declan Koch (Neenah) – 2-2 at 157 after entering as the #11 nationally-ranked wrestler.

• Easton Kammerud (Mt. Horeb) 3-2 at 165 finishing in the top 32 his first time in the high school division. Had a impressive showing hopefully able to build on this result in the coming years.
• Carson Neubert (Luxemburg-Casco) went 2–2 at this year’s Super 32. While the result may have fallen short of his personal expectations, one of his losses came against the eventual 8th-place finisher — a reminder of how tough and deep the tournament truly is. As Carson continues to grow and adjust to the middleweight class, this experience will be a valuable step in his development. We’re looking forward to seeing how he builds on it and returns even stronger next year.

Many others went deep into day one, showing the overall depth of talent coming out of the state this season.

Wisconsin Girls: Nationally Ranked Star Shines

On the girls’ side, Wisconsin brought some of the most high-profile names to Greensboro, and they delivered.

Carley Ceshker (Badger), a two-time Wisconsin state champion, delivered a strong performance at 138 lbs, finishing 3rd with a 6–1 record. Her only loss came to an opponent she ultimately outplaced — a testament to her grit and ability to bounce back.

Kylee Kurszewski (Neenah) battled through adversity, going 5–3 to earn an 8th-place finish. After dropping her opening match, she went on an impressive five-match win streak before falling in her final two bouts to secure All-American honors.

Faye Schachtner, an incoming freshman from New Richmond, also claimed 8th place going 5-3 as well. Facing the tournament’s top seed in the first round, she took a page from Kurszewski’s book — bouncing back with five straight wins to become an All-American before dropping her final two matches in a tough bracket.

Other notable results:

• Cassidy O’Connell (Regis-Altoona) – Seeded 6th at 100 lbs, she advanced deep before falling just short of placement.

• Layla Risler (Mondovi/Eleva-Strum) – Seeded 7th at 148, picked up key wins and showed she belongs at the national level.

While several younger athletes didn’t place, their performances reflect the strength and growth of Wisconsin’s girls wrestling pipeline. Young wrestlers like Alexa Thomas, Ella Schachtner, and Kit Alsaker showed potential against national competition.

Key Takeaways and Looking Ahead

Wisconsin wrestlers brought grit, preparation, and fire to Greensboro. With 7 podium finishes—including multiple nationally ranked athletes holding seed or exceeding expectations—the state’s presence on the national wrestling map continues to grow.

Look for these athletes to carry the experience into the 2025-26 high school season and continue climbing in national rankings.

To view complete brackets and results, visit FloWrestling.

Stay tuned to WisconsinGrappler.com for more updates as the season gets underway.