14U Greco-Roman National Duals Recap

Team Wisconsin Places Fourth at 14U Greco-Roman National Duals

Team Wisconsin put together an impressive performance at the 14U Greco-Roman National Duals in Wesley Chapel, Florida, battling through one of the deepest fields in the country, for their age group, to earn a fourth-place finish. Team Wisconsin showcased its depth, toughness, and ability to score bonus points on its way to a 5-3 overall record.

The tournament started exactly how Team Wisconsin hoped it would. In the opening dual against Florida Blue, Wisconsin rolled to a dominant 59-14 victory, winning 14 of 17 matches. Technical falls came from nearly every corner of the lineup, including Dale Montemurro, Henry Metzler, Hawke Garrett, Parker Schnoor, Bentley Goodenough, Malachi Johnson, Isaiah Kaiser, Boone Dilley, Adam Husk Jr., and Aiden Dalie. Logan Crandall added a pin as Team Wisconsin quickly established itself as one of the teams to watch.

Wisconsin carried that momentum into a matchup with Oregon, earning another convincing victory, 52-25. The lower and middle weights were especially strong as Adam Husk Jr., Gunnar Helwig, and Jayce Leclaire all secured falls, while Logan Crandall needed just 28 seconds for a technical fall. Malachi Johnson also continued his dominant run with an 8-0 technical fall in only 28 seconds. Through two duals, Team Wisconsin had outscored opponents 111-39 and looked every bit like a championship contender.

Pool play took a tougher turn against California Gold, one of the nation’s premier programs. Team Wisconsin picked up key wins from Parker Schnoor, Hawke Garrett, Malachi Johnson, Isaiah Kaiser, and Aiden Dalie, but California’s depth proved difficult to overcome in a 48-24 defeat. Despite the loss, Wisconsin advanced into the championship bracket and remained firmly in contention for a top finish.

In the true second match , Team Wisconsin bounced back with a gritty 39-30 win over Ohio Scarlet. Malachi Johnson and Isaiah Kaiser continued to dominate upper-weight opponents with technical falls, while Adam Husk Jr., Aiden Dalie, Dale Montemurro, and John Reimer all added bonus-point victories. Sirr Muckerheide and Jayce Leclaire also earned important decisions as Wisconsin advanced to the Gold/Silver bracket.

The open match in Gold/Silver bracket, Team Wisconsin delivered one of its biggest wins of the tournament, knocking off fourth-seeded Michigan Blue, 39-36. The dual was tightly contested from start to finish, with key victories coming from John Reimer, Atley Gruenenfelder, Gunnar Helwig, Sirr Muckerheide, Hawke Garrett, Bentley Goodenough, Colt Hoffman, Malachi Johnson, and Isaiah Kaiser. Several matches were decided by a single score, and Team Wisconsin’s ability to secure bonus points in crucial spots proved to be the difference.

Facing top-seeded Minnesota next, Team Wisconsin once again battled one of the nation’s elite squads. Boone Dilley opened with a quick technical fall, while Adam Husk Jr. added another dominant win. Walter Caulum, Hawke Garrett, Jayce Leclaire, Malachi Johnson, and Isaiah Kaiser also secured victories. Despite winning seven matches in the dual, Minnesota capitalized on bonus points in several key bouts to claim a 44-29 win.

With a trip to the third-place match on the line, Team Wisconsin responded with one of its strongest performances of the tournament against Illinois. The Badger State wrestlers won 11 of 17 matches in a 43-32 victory. Ian Weber recorded a pin, while Gunnar Helwig, Logan Crandall, Hawke Garrett, Malachi Johnson, Isaiah Kaiser, John Reimer, and Atley Gruenenfelder all earned bonus-point wins. The victory secured a spot in the third-place dual and guaranteed a top-four finish nationally.

In the third-place match, Team Wisconsin met California Gold for the second time during the tournament. California once again proved to be a difficult matchup, earning a 56-20 victory. Team Wisconsin’s wins came from Aiden Dalie, Hawke Garrett, Parker Schnoor, and Isaiah Kaiser. Garrett completed an outstanding tournament by defeating California’s Christopher Sarkissian for the second time, while Kaiser finished his week with another impressive pin.

Tournament Leaders

Several wrestlers emerged as key contributors throughout the week.

Malachi Johnson was one of Team Wisconsin’s most dominant wrestlers, consistently producing bonus points and earning victories over highly regarded opponents. His performances at the upper weights helped swing several duals in Wisconsin’s favor.

Isaiah Kaiser was equally impressive, compiling a string of technical falls and pins while providing stability and firepower in the heavyweight positions throughout the tournament.

Hawke Garrett delivered one of the most consistent performances on the team, earning victories against opponents from Florida, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois. Time and again, Garrett came through in critical situations against tough  competition.

Adam Husk Jr., Aiden Dalie, John Reimer, Gunnar Helwig, and Parker Schnoor also played major roles, contributing important wins and bonus points during Wisconsin’s championship bracket run.

When the tournament concluded, Team Wisconsin had secured a fourth-place national finish against some of the toughest competition in the country. The week featured dominant victories, thrilling duals, and numerous standout individual performances that highlighted the strength of Wisconsin’s youth Greco-Roman program. With many wrestlers gaining valuable national-level experience and confidence, Team Wisconsin leaves Wesley Chapel with plenty of momentum and optimism moving forward.

Team Individual Records:

• Hawke Garrett (Milton)— 7-1
• Malachi Johnson (Nicolet)— 7-1
• Isaiah Kaiser (Stratford)— 7-1
• John (JV) Reimer (Monona Grove/ McFarland) — 4-1
• Atley Gruenenfelder (Pecatonica/Argyle) 3-1
• Boone Dilley (River Valley)— 2-1
• Kashton Larson (Richland Center)— 2-1
• Walter Caulum (West Salem/ Bangor)— 3-2
• Adam Husk Jr. (Cedarburg)— 4-3
• Aiden Dalie (Burlington)— 4-3
• Gunnar Helwig (Belleville/Monticello/New Glarus)— 4-4
• Jayce Leclaire (DePere)— 3-3
• Dale Montemurro (Badger)— 3-3
• Parker Schnoor (Waukesha West)— 3-4
• Logan Crandall (Evansville)— 3-5
• Sirr Muckerheide (Manitowoc Lincoln)— 2-3
• Bentley Goodenough (Wisconsin Rapids) — 2-4
• Hank Droessler (Cuba City/Benton/Southwestern)— 1-1
• Colt Hoffman (Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes)— 1-1
• Easton Allert (LaCrosse Logan/ Central)— 1-2
• Colt Nachreiner (River Valley) — 1-2
• Kayden Moore (Lodi)— 1-3
• Henry Metzler (DePere)— 1-4
• Ian Weber (Germantown)— 2-4
• Caleb Rickert— (LaCrosse Logan/ Central)0-3
• Landon Kajewski (Richland Center)— 0-2

Best Records

1. Hawke Garrett — 7-1
2. Malachi Johnson — 7-1
3. Isaiah Kaiser — 7-1

Most Technical Falls

1. Malachi Johnson — 7
2. Hawke Garrett — 4
3. Isaiah Kaiser — 4
4. Aiden Dalie — 4

Most Falls (Pins)

1. Isaiah Kaiser — 2
2. Adam Husk Jr. — 1
3. Gunnar Helwig — 1
4. Jayce Leclaire — 1
5. Logan Crandall — 1
6. Ian Weber — 1
7. Colt Hoffman — 1