The Super 32 Challenge in Greensboro, North Carolina, widely regarded as the toughest folkstyle high school tournament in the nation, saw a stacked contingent of Wisconsin wrestlers hit the mats for Day 1. Facing state champions, national hall-of-famers, and Fargo placers from every corner of the country, the Badger State delegation delivered key wins and hard-fought battles. Here is the complete weight-by-weight breakdown of how Wisconsin’s finest performed on Day 1.
Heavy Hitter Highlight: Unbeaten Day 1
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Collin Hamm (Weyauwega-Fremont | D2 #1 @ 165 | 11th Grader)
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Day 1 Record: 3-0 (Seeded 9th)
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Results:
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W – Campbell Tufts (Millbrook, NC – 8A State Runner-Up @ 157) by Fall
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W – Jisias Rodriguez (Los Gatos, CA – State Qualifier @ 157) by Fall
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W – Paul Wright (Lake Gibson, FL – 2A State 5th Placer @ 175), 5-4
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Summary: Hamm put together the top performance of Day 1 for Wisconsin, racking up back-to-back pins before pulling out a gritty 5-4 victory over Florida state placer Paul Wright. Up next, Hamm draws a blockbuster matchup against the #1 ranked wrestler in the nation, Melvin Miller of Bishop McCourt (PA).
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Deep Bracket Runs: Multi-Win Performers
Liam Crandall (Evansville | D2 #3 @ 150 | 10th Grader)
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Day 1 Record: 4-2
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Results:
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W – Cohen Olsen (Allen, TX), 7-1
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W – Michael Terrell (Los Gatos, CA – State Qualifier @ 144), 4-1 (OT)
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W – Mateo Centeno (Esperanza, CA), 15-3 Major Decision
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W – Elijah Blewitt (Indianola, IA – 3A State Runner-Up @ 150)
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L – Kai Vielma (Connellsville Area, PA – AAA State Champ @ 145), 2-15
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L – Xavier Chavez (Sunnyside, AZ – D1 State Champ @ 152), 7-16
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Summary: Crandall showed serious grit, compiling four quality victories including an clutch overtime thriller against California’s Michael Terrell and a big win over Iowa State Runner-Up Elijah Blewitt before bowing out against a pair of elite State Champions.
Liam Richards (Oostburg | D3 #1 @ 175 | 12th Grader)
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Day 1 Record: 4-2
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Results:
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W – Debraun Norris (Patrick Taylor Tech, LA – D3 State Champ @ 165), 17-2 Tech Fall
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W – Chase Lamotta (Great Valley, PA), 8-6
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W – Dimetry Molina (Esperanza, CA – State 6th Placer), 11-5
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W – River Hibler (Paramus Catholic, NJ – State Qualifier @ 132), 6-3
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L – Manny Gusfa (Bergen Catholic, NJ – State 6th Placer @ 165), 9-12
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L – Luke Stempkowski (Pascack Valley, NJ – State Qualifier @ 157)
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Summary: Richards stormed out of the gates with a dominant 17-2 tech fall over a Louisiana state champ and reeled off four straight wins over high-caliber competition from California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey before falling in a high-scoring battle.
August Lubinski (West Bend West/East | D1 #2 @ 120 | 12th Grader)
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Day 1 Record: 3-2
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Results:
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W – Hemi Halladay (Georgia Incoming Freshman) by Fall
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W – Josiah Grady (Mooresville, NC – 7A State Qualifier @ 106), 17-2 Tech Fall
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W – Jaxon Thomas (Piedmont, NC – 6A State Champ @ 113), 4-1
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L – Onofre Gonzales (Florida / CO State Runner-Up @ 106), 3-14
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L – Cooper McArthur (Buford, GA – 2025 6A State Runner-Up @ 106) by Fall
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Summary: Lubinski scored three strong victories on the day, highlighted by a sharp 4-1 decision over North Carolina 6A State Champion Jaxon Thomas and a fast fall and tech fall.
Battle-Tested Results
| Division / Weight | Wrestler | School | Year | Day 1 Record | Key Wins | Tough Losses |
| D1 #4 @ 150 | Emmitt Becker | Slinger | 12th | 2-2 |
Fall vs. Luke Litten (GA)
10-2 vs. Dante DePaul (NJ)
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Fall vs. Gabriel Ballard (PA AA Champ)
Loss vs. Drake McClure (PA AA 6th)
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| D1 #2 @ 157 | Sam Gehring | Slinger | 12th | 2-2 |
Def. Tyler Denamore (MI D2 Runner-Up)
Def. Nathan Klingensmith (PA AAA 6th)
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4-5 vs. Jason Dube (PA Fargo Runner-Up)
Loss vs. Michael Terrell (CA)
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| D2 #2 @ 175 | Murphy Beyer | Freedom | 12th | 2-2 |
4-1 vs. Elijah Gulley (KS 6A Runner-Up)
7-2 vs. Luke Louzensky (TN AA Runner-Up)
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4-19 vs. Harrison Murdock (GA 1A Champ)
1-2 vs. Campbell Tufts (NC 8A Runner-Up)
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| D2 #13 @ 157 | Xander Knowles | Port Washington | 9th | 2-2 |
18-2 vs. Ethan Adams (SC 4A Runner-Up)
Def. Maddux Nauman (OH D1 SQ)
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5-5 (UTB) vs. Tim Boda (FL 1A Champ)
Loss vs. Teigan Newell (IN 6th)
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| D1 #5 @ 106 | Eldon Roth | Stevens Point | 12th | 1-2 | 12-3 vs. Morrison Motley (VA) |
Fall vs. Jordan Bates (OH D2 4th)
0-10 vs. Kenny Hartman (OH)
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| D1 #1 @ 190 | Gage Gross | Milton | 11th | 1-2 | 2-0 vs. Amanuel Kahsai (NC 7A SQ) |
3-5 vs. Lucius Hayden (CA SQ)
Fall vs. Beau Waldron (MO Class 4 Runner-Up)
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| D2 #1 @ 138 | William du Chemin | Wilmot Union | 12th | 1-2 | 3-2 vs. Parker Spierings (WI D3 4th) |
0-9 vs. Aidan McClure (IL 3A 3rd)
6-10 vs. Kyle Link (MI D2 5th)
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| D2 #1 @ 144 | Kolten Bollig | Evansville | 11th | 1-2 | 16-2 vs. Logan King (DE 3rd) |
0-8 vs. Valentino Adamo (MI D1 3rd)
3-16 vs. Anthony Oscar (OH D2 Champ)
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| D3 #2 @ 126 | Ryker Schingeck | Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes | 11th | 1-2 | 8-4 vs. Incoming Freshman (NC) |
1-3 vs. Brody Clark (MD 4A/3A SQ)
Fall vs. Mario DiBella (FL 3A 3rd)
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| D3 #5 @ 190 | Jacob Phelps | Cadott | 10th | 1-2 | 12-4 vs. Liam Smith (NC) |
3-7 vs. Sam Josey (FL/New England Champ)
3-10 vs. James Scanio (IL 3A SQ)
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Hard-Fought Competitors
The following Wisconsin wrestlers faced tough draws against national placers and state champions:
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Hawke Garrett (Milton | D1 #7 @ 132 | 9th Grader | 0-2)
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Losses: 3-19 to Alyis Brown (FL Fargo 16U Greco 5th) and 2-8 to Jack Razzano (NY).
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Josiah Nelson (Hayward/Northwood | MS @ 126 | 8th Grader | 0-2)
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Losses: 4-18 to Vincenzo Mannello (NY D1 4th) and 3-13 to Mario DiBella (FL 3A 3rd).
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Xander DiMatteo (Appleton East | D1 NR @ 157 | 12th Grader | 0-2)
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Losses: Fall to Devon Weber (NY D1 3rd) and Fall to James Wojcikiewicz (IL 2A 4th).
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Christian Sears (Chilton/Hilbert | D2 NR @ 132 | 11th Grader | 0-2)
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Losses: Ben Powning (NV State Qualifier) and Anthony Bergeron (OH D2 5th / Fargo 16U 6th).
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Parker Spierings (Brillion | D3 #2 @ 138 | 12th Grader | 0-2)
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Losses: 3-18 to Dawson Youngblut (IA 1A Champ / Fargo Junior Runner-Up) and 2-3 to William du Chemin (WI D2 State Champ).
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Colton Klug (Brillion | D3 #1 @ 157 | 12th Grader | 0-2)
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Losses: 2-4 to Wesley Fox (WA 3A Champ) and 1-4 to Hayden Lauterback (NJ Middle School Super 32 Champ).
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Looking Ahead: What’s GOING ON Tomorrow?
The high school boys division tournament will officially conclude tomorrow, with wrestlers battling through the championship rounds, blood rounds, and podium finishes. At the same time, tomorrow marks the exciting kickoff for both the Girls and Middle School portions of the tournament! Wisconsin is sending an exceptionally strong and deep contingent of girls ready to make major noise on the national stage.
Wisconsin Girls & Middle School Contingent Taking the Mats Tomorrow:
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Julianna LaSavage (BAM | G NR MS | 8th Grader @ 95)
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Dilynn Albrecht (Milton | G #2 | 11th Grader @ 106, Seeded 7th)
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Ayda Miller (St. Croix Central | G #2 @ 114 | 11th Grader @ 112)
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Alexa Thomas (Badger | G #3 @ 114 | 11th Grader @ 112)
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Cora Stewart (Port Washington | G #1 @ 120 | 10th Grader @ 118)
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Ember Zupanc (Marshfield | G #2 @ 120 | 9th Grader @ 118)
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Morgan Johnson (DeForest | G #2 @ 126 | 10th Grader @ 124)
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Daelin Cody (Princeton/Green Lake | G #1 @ 132 | 11th Grader @ 132, Seeded 8th)
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Annabella Nelson (Hayward/Northwood | G #4 @ 138 | 9th Grader @ 132)
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Ella Schachtner (St. Croix Central | G #9 @ 132 | 9th Grader @ 132)
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Erika Sleznikow (Marshfield | G #1 @ 138 | 12th Grader @ 138, Seeded 10th)
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Kit Alsaker (Waunakee | G #2 @ 138 | 11th Grader @ 138)
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Faye Schachtner (St. Croix Central | G #3 @ 138 | 10th Grader @ 138)
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Franky Groom (Excel | G NR – Freestyle Only | 12th Grader @ 138)
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Harlow Skenandore (Excel/Unattached | G NR – Freestyle Only | 12th Grader @ 138, Seeded 5th)
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Layla Risler (Mondovi/Eleva-Strum | G #2 @ 145 | 11th Grader @ 148)
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Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose | G #1 @ 152 | 11th Grader @ 160)
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Amelia Soltis (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld | G #3 @ 165 | 12th Grader @ 175)
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Autumn King (Bay Port | G #4 @ 235 | 12th Grader @ 200)
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Evelyn Sears (Chilton/Hilbert | G WL @ 190 | 9th Grader @ 200)
Get ready for an action-packed Sunday as the boys wrap up and our girls and middle schoolers step onto the mat in Greensboro!
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