Tournament Overview and Strategic Dynamics

Entering the tournament as the #6 seed, Team Wisconsin utilized a lineup characterized by an aggressive, pin-seeking style. In freestyle dual formats, bonus points dictate the outcome of close matchups. Wisconsin’s strategy focused on maximizing scoring by securing falls and technical falls in their victories. This bonus-point efficiency allowed them to go toe-to-toe with the nation’s absolute elite throughout the event.

The Preliminary Pool Ascendancy

Wisconsin spent the morning sessions showcasing their immense depth.

• New York (76-2): A near-flawless opening round where the team reeled off 16 straight victories. The active wrestlers set a dominant tone with pins from Paisley Ritschard (100 lbs), Farrah Rathje of New London (105 lbs), Ella Schachtner of New Richmond (130 lbs), and Anastasia Spurgeon of Lancaster (165 lbs).
• Pennsylvania Red (62-15): Wisconsin systematically dismantled Pennsylvania’s Red squad, claiming 14 of the 17 bouts. This round was highlighted by back-to-back technical falls from New London’s Bree Schmidt and Milton’s Hadley Vold, alongside lightning-fast first-period pins from Rathje (0:40) and Kylie Williams of Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood (0:43).

The Turning Point: California Gold

The Pool C Final against #3 California Gold was a structural chess match. California gained an early advantage by sweeping the 110-125 lbs stretch. Wisconsin mounted a furious comeback in the heavier classes, ignited by New Richmond’s Ella Schachtner’s 14-3 technical fall and capped by pins from Kylie Williams and Anastasia Spurgeon. Ultimately, California’s strength in the lower-middle weights allowed them to hold on for a 43-36 win, sending Wisconsin to the Gold/Silver consolation bracket.

Faced with a brutal three-dual stretch against #5 Pennsylvania Blue, #1 Colorado, and #7 Minnesota, Wisconsin proved they belonged in the top-tier national conversation.

Resiliency Through Close Losses

Against eventual Champ Pennsylvania Blue (43-36) and eventual third place Colorado (41-36), Wisconsin lost by a combined total of just 12 team points.

• A critical medical forfeit at 135 lbs against PA Blue forced Germantown’s Sophie Stiebs out of the match, surrendering 5 team points which proved to be the mathematical difference in the dual.
• Against Colorado, Wisconsin’s lower weights showed immense fight. Burlington’s Lilly Culverhouse (75 lbs) and Milton’s Gwen Gross (80 lbs) secured back-to-back technical falls to give Wisconsin an early lead before Colorado’s middle-weight hammers surged back.

Wisconsin channeled their frustration into their final round-robin dual against rival Minnesota (49-26). Wisconsin dominated the dual by winning 10 of the 17 weight classes. The upper weights completely locked down the victory, stringing together six consecutive wins from New Richmond’s Ella Schachtner down to Milton’s Gwen Gross (due to the rolling weight order) to put the dual completely out of reach.

Anatomy of the 5th-Place Dual vs. #2 Texas

The 5th-place match was a battle of contrasting strengths that ultimately ended in a 40-40 deadlock at the final whistle.  Texas secured the official dual victory by winning the very first tiebreaker tier: Criteria A (Most individual matches won). Texas claimed 9 individual bouts on the mat compared to Wisconsin’s 8, drawing a hard line at the top of the tiebreaker hierarchy.

Critical Moments in the Texas Dual:

• The 4-4 Battle at 150 lbs: Kylie Williams of Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood dropped a razor-thin 4-4 criteria decision to Texas’s Kaeli Forrester, marking one of the pivotal individual match victories that built Texas’s lead in the match count.
• Hadley Vold’s Clutch Performance: At 120 lbs, Milton’s Vold wrestled a highly disciplined match to edge out Kenzie Sutton 3-2, picking up a hard-earned decision for the Badgers.
• Aggressive Offense on Top: Wisconsin relied heavily on explosive offense to stay even on the scoreboard, picking up rapid falls from Suring/Gillett’s Marissa Zeitler (0:38), Lancaster’s Anastasia Spurgeon (0:30), Menomonee Falls’ Julianna LaSavage (0:25), New London’s Farrah Rathje (1:16), and New Richmond’s Ella Schachtner (0:18).

Detailed Roster Performance & Technical Analysis

The Undefeated Hammers

• Anastasia Spurgeon (Lancaster | 165 lbs) | 7-0 Overall: Spurgeon was the undisputed team MVP. She wrestled a flawless tournament, pinning every single opponent she faced to rack up 7 total falls. Her total mat time across the weekend was incredibly brief, consistently ending her matches in the first period to anchor the upper weights.
• Julianna LaSavage (Menomonee Falls | 90/95 lbs) | 6-0 Overall: LaSavage was a technical force. She moved between 90 and 95 lbs seamlessly, racking up two pins and four technical falls. She consistently dictated the pace and never allowed her opponents to establish an offense.
• Marissa Zeitler (Suring/Gillett | 140 lbs) | 5-0 Overall: Zeitler provided invaluable consistency in the middle of the lineup, finishing with a perfect unblemished record that included two pins, a technical fall, and two tough decisions.
• Arley Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose | 140 lbs) | 2-0 Overall: Vaughan stepped up in her limited action on the mat, executing a clean performance to finish undefeated with a critical decision victory.

The Bonus Point Machines

• Kylie Williams (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood | 150 lbs) | 6-1 Overall: Williams provided a massive physical presence at 150 lbs. With five pins on the weekend, she was highly efficient on top, turning opponents quickly once establishing control.
• Ella Schachtner (New Richmond | 130 lbs) | 6-1 Overall: Schachtner’s aggressive hand-fighting and leg attacks made her a nightmare for opposing states, picking up two pins and four technical falls.
• Avalyn Hady (North Crawford/Seneca | 125 lbs) | 5-2 Overall: Hady showed great tactical flexibility throughout the tournament, capable of winning high-scoring shootouts, technical shutouts, or logging heavy bonus points.
• Lilly Culverhouse (Burlington | 75 lbs) | 5-2 Overall: Culverhouse anchored the absolute bottom of the lineup with incredible poise, pacing the team early in duals with a pin, a tech fall, and two decisions.
• Hadley Vold (Milton | 120 lbs) | 4-2 Overall: Vold proved to be a reliable tactician in the middle weights, logging a pin, a tech fall, and two smart decision victories.
• Sophie Stiebs (Germantown | 135 lbs) | 4-2 Overall: Stiebs put together an outstanding run on the mats, securing a pin, a tech fall, and a decision, with both of her losses coming strictly via medical forfeits in highly competitive matches.
• Farrah Rathje (New London | 105 lbs) | 4-3 Overall: Rathje was the definition of high-impact wrestling. Her four victories were all via dominant pins, maximizing Wisconsin’s team score when it mattered most.
• Gwen Gross (Milton | 80 lbs) | 4-3 Overall: Gross kept the momentum moving for the lower weights, showing great offensive utility with a pin and two technical falls.
• Azaleah Ferg (Manawa | 180 lbs) | 4-3 Overall: Ferg locked down the heavy-weight class for Wisconsin, battling through a tough bracket to secure a pin and two technical falls.

Lineup Contributors

• Bree Schmidt (New London | 115 lbs) | 3-3 Overall: Schmidt wrestled to a even record, displaying great technical efficiency by capturing two technical falls.
• Reagan Lancaster (Holmen | 85 lbs) | 3-4 Overall: Lancaster fought hard in a loaded weight class, picking up a technical fall and a decision victory for the squad.
• Jocelyn Lau (St. Croix Central | 90 lbs) | 2-2 Overall: Lau kept Wisconsin balanced in the lower weights, finishing with an even record highlighted by a hard-fought decision.
• Autumn-Rose Schmel (New London | 110 lbs) | 2-5 Overall: Schmel went up against top-tier national talent, capturing a technical fall and a decision.
• Paisley Ritschard (100 lbs) | 2-5 Overall: Ritschard proved her ability to score quickly, securing both of her wins via bonus points (one pin, one technical fall).
• Kennedy Howard (Lakeland | 95 lbs) | 1-3 Overall: Howard showed immense grit on the mat, picking up a gritty decision win for the team.
• Raegan Risler (Mondovi/Eleva-Strum | 115 lbs) | 0-2 Overall: Risler faced highly experienced opponents in her matches, providing critical depth to the middle of the Wisconsin roster.

Wisconsin 16U Freestyle Team Finishes 5th at National Duals

After finishing runner-up in Greco-Roman, Team Wisconsin came right back and made another strong run at the 16U Freestyle National Duals in Farmington, Utah. Team Wisconsin battled through one of the toughest brackets in the country, picking up big wins over Connecticut, Utah Gold, New Jersey, and Iowa Red on their way to a 5th-place national finish. For Wisconsin wrestling fans, it was another solid showing against elite competition from coast to coast.

Fast Start vs. Connecticut

Wisconsin opened the tournament with a strong 48-24 win over Connecticut. Team Wisconsin controlled the dual from start to finish, winning 12 matches and piling up bonus points throughout the lineup. Big tech falls came from Reed Akkerman, Cayden Podeweltz, Kolten Mueller, Lincoln Swick, Rex Lancaster, Liam Crandall, Gage Gross, Kade Splinter, and Leland Havens.

Strong Second Dual vs. Utah Gold

Wisconsin kept rolling with a 46-30 win over Utah Gold.

Key wins included:

• Isaac Weber (pin)
• Tyler Paulson (tech fall)
• Aspen Tritz (tech fall)
• Liam Crandall (tech fall)
• Gage Gross (pin)
• Kade Splinter (pin)
• Leland Havens (pin)

The upper weights once again carried a lot of the scoring load.

Close Battle with Illinois

Wisconsin’s first real test came against No. 3 Illinois. It was a back-and-forth dual, but Illinois pulled out a 38-34 win, despite Wisconsin winning eight matches. Big wins came from Lincoln Swick, Liam Crandall, Jacob Penzkover, Collin Hamm, Gage Gross, Kade Splinter, Leland Havens, and Kolten Mueller.

Tough Loss to Ohio

Next up was No. 4 Ohio, and Wisconsin fell 40-31. Even in the loss, there were strong moments:

• Tyler Paulson picked up a pin
• Collin Hamm added a tech fall
• Gage Gross and Kade Splinter continued scoring bonus points
• Leland Havens added another key win at heavyweight

That loss moved Wisconsin into the placement bracket.

Huge Win Over No. 1 New Jersey

One of the biggest highlights of the tournament came next. Wisconsin dominated top-seeded New Jersey, winning 50-24. It was a full-team effort with wins from:
Aspen Tritz, Liam Crandall, Jacob Penzkover, Collin Hamm, Gage Gross, Treyton Altuve, Kade Splinter, Reed Akkerman, Cayden Podeweltz, Brodey Lewis, Rex Lancaster, and Tyler Paulson.

It was one of the most impressive dual wins of the entire tournament.

Setback vs. California Gold

Wisconsin then ran into California Gold and dropped a 46-27 dual. Despite strong wins from Gross, Splinter, Havens, Weber, and Crandall, Wisconsin couldn’t quite close enough tight matches to pull it out.

Strong Finish vs. Iowa Red

Wisconsin closed the tournament on a high note with a 41-33 win over Iowa Red to secure 5th place. The dual featured wins from: Collin Hamm, Gage Gross, Kade Splinter, Leland Havens, Kolten Mueller, Lincoln Swick, Isaac Weber, Tyler Paulson, Aspen Tritz, and Liam Crandall.

Standout Wrestlers

• Kade Splinter: One of Wisconsin’s most reliable scorers all week. He consistently delivered bonus points whether at 215 or heavyweight.
• Gage Gross: A major upper-weight force who racked up bonus wins and big dual momentum swings.
• Liam Crandall: One of the team’s most productive wrestlers with multiple tech falls and key wins.
• Leland Havens: Steady and consistent at heavyweight, helping anchor several dual wins.
• Lincoln Swick: A dependable point scorer who came through in multiple big spots.

Final Thoughts

Wisconsin followed up a runner-up Greco finish with a top-5 Freestyle finish, proving once again they belong among the nation’s best teams. Team Wisconsin picked up major wins over Connecticut, Utah Gold, New Jersey, and Iowa Red, and showed they can compete with anyone in the country. From top to bottom, this group showed why Wisconsin wrestling continues to stand out on the national stage.

Wrestler	Record	TF	Pins	Dec
Gage Gross	7-0	4	1	2
Kade Splinter	7-0	5	1	0
Leland Havens	6-0	4	1	1
Liam Crandall	6-1	5	0	1
Kolten Mueller	4-1	2	1	1
Brodey Lewis	2-0	0	0	2
Reed Akkerman	4-3	2	0	2
Tyler Paulson	4-3	1	2	1
Collin Hamm	4-3	2	0	2
Isaac Weber	3-2	1	1	1
Lincoln Swick	3-4	1	0	2
Aspen Tritz	3-4	2	1	0
Jacob Penzkover	2-3	0	0	1
Cayden Podeweltz	2-4	2	0	0
Rex Lancaster	2-5	2	0	0
Everett Zeitler	1-3	0	1	0
Treyton Altuve	1-0	0	1	0
Connor Woosencraft	1-6	1	0	0
Braiden Hale-Toomey	1-1	0	0	1
Marcus Brezgel	1-4	0	0	1
Ayden Ewing	0-1	0	0	0
Parker Gerber	0-7	0	0	0

Team Leaders

Most Wins

• Gage Gross (7-0)
• Kade Splinter (7-0)
• Leland Havens (6-0)

Most Technical Falls

• Liam Crandall (5)
• Kade Splinter (5)
• Gage Gross (4)
• Leland Havens (4)

Most Pins

• Tyler Paulson (2)

Combined Greco/Freestyle Records

Wrestler	W-L	TF	Pin	Dec
Kade Splinter	14-0	10	2	0
Tyler Paulson	11-3	5	2	4
Lincoln Swick	10-4	5	0	4
Kolten Mueller	9-3	6	1	2
Reed Akkerman	9-5	4	1	2
Aspen Tritz	8-6	5	2	0
Jacob Penzkover	7-5	5	0	1
Isaac Weber	7-5	1	3	3
Everett Zeitler	6-5	5	1	0
Treyton Altuve	5-3	0	5	0
Braiden Hale-Toomey	3-6	0	0	3
Parker Gerber	3-11	2	0	1
Ayden Ewing	2-6	1	1	0

Wisconsin 16U Greco Team Makes Run to National Finals

If you didn’t follow every match from Farmington, Utah, here’s the short version: Team Wisconsin had an outstanding tournament and finished 2nd in the nation at the 16U Greco-Roman National Duals.  Team Wisconsin came in as the No. 3 seed and backed it up, beating several of the country’s best teams before falling to top-ranked Pennsylvania in the championship dual.

Wisconsin Started Fast

The tournament opened with complete domination.  Wisconsin crushed Louisiana 67-5 and followed that up with a 63-9 win over Minnesota Blue. The team was scoring technical falls and pins all over the lineup, showing right away that they were one of the strongest teams in the field.

The Big Wins

As the competition got tougher, Wisconsin kept delivering. Team Wisconsin earned impressive dual wins over some of the traditional powerhouses, including:

• Illinois (40-34)
• Iowa (41-30)
• California Gold (44-28)

Several times Wisconsin found itself in tight duals or early deficits, but the team consistently responded with bonus-point victories and strong performances in the middle and upper weights.

The Semifinal Everyone Will Remember

The most exciting dual of the tournament came against Washington. With a spot in the national finals on the line, Wisconsin battled through a back-and-forth matchup that came down to the final few weights. Big wins from Tyler Paulson, Jacob Penzkover, Michael Daleiden, Kade Splinter, and Lucian Lorenz helped Wisconsin pull out a thrilling 38-36 victory. That win sent Wisconsin to the national championship dual.

A Shot at the National Title

Waiting in the finals was No. 1 Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania built an early lead, but Wisconsin didn’t go quietly. Team Wisconsin won seven matches in the dual, including victories from:

• Lincoln Swick
• Tyler Paulson
• Aspen Tritz
• Everett Zeitler
• Jacob Penzkover
• Nolan Ferrell
• Kade Splinter

Wisconsin made a push in the middle and upper weights, but Pennsylvania held on for a 41-34 victory. Even in defeat, Wisconsin showed it could compete with the best team in the country.

Wrestlers Who Stood Out

A few names seemed to pop up all tournament long:

• Lincoln Swick (120): One of Wisconsin’s most dependable wrestlers all week. Swick kept stacking wins and bonus points and was a major reason Wisconsin reached the finals.
• Kade Splinter (215):  A bonus-point machine. Splinter recorded multiple technical falls and delivered a huge pin in the semifinal win over Washington.
• Michael Daleiden (165): Consistently came through in big spots and scored valuable team points throughout the event.
• Tyler Paulson (138): Picked up important wins against top-level competition and was a key piece of Wisconsin’s championship run.

Final Thoughts

For Wisconsin wrestling fans, this tournament was another example of why the state continues to be respected nationally in Greco-Roman wrestling. The team beat some of the nation’s best programs, reached the championship dual, and finished as National Runner-Up. Many of these wrestlers are already making a name for themselves, and others are well on their way. Based on what Wisconsin showed in Utah, the future of Wisconsin Greco-Roman wrestling looks bright.

Record breakdown

Wrestler	W-L	TF	Dec	Pin
Reed Akkerman (88)	5-2	2	0	1
Ayden Ewing (94)	2-5	1	0	1
Parker Gerber (100)	3-4	2	1	0
Colin Weber (106)	1-6	0	1	0
Kolten Mueller (113)	5-2	4	1	0
Lincoln Swick (120)	7-0	4	2	0
Braiden Hale-Toomey (126)	2-5	0	2	0
Isaac Weber (132)	4-3	0	2	2
Tyler Paulson (138)	7-0	4	3	0
Aspen Tritz (144)	5-2	3	0	1
Everett Zeitler (150)	5-2	5	0	0
Jacob Penzkover (157)	5-2	5	0	0
Michael Daleiden (165)	6-1	3	2	1
Nolan Ferrell (175)	5-2	4	1	0
Treyton Altuve (190)	4-3	0	0	4
Kade Splinter (215)	7-0	5	0	1
Lucian Lorenz (285)	4-3	2	2	0

Team Leaders

Undefeated

• Lincoln Swick (7-0)
• Tyler Paulson (7-0)
• Kade Splinter (7-0)

Most Wins

• Lincoln Swick (7)
• Tyler Paulson (7)
• Kade Splinter (7)
• Michael Daleiden (6)

Most Technical Falls

• Everett Zeitler (5)
• Kade Splinter (5)
• Jacob Penzkover (5)
• Lincoln Swick (4)
• Tyler Paulson (4)
• Nolan Ferrell (4)

Most Pins

• Treyton Altuve (4)
• Isaac Weber (2)
• Michael Daleiden (1)
• Reed Akkerman (1)
• Aspen Tritz (1)

Combined Team Statistics

Team Record: 80-39

Wins by Method

• Technical Fall: 42
• Decision: 20
• Pin/Fall: 11
• Forfeit/Injury Default: 7

That means 75% of Wisconsin’s wins were bonus-point victories (TF, pin, FF, or injury default), which is a huge reason Team Wisconsin were able to reach the national finals despite facing some of the toughest teams in the country.

Team Wisconsin Battles to Strong 5th Place Finish at 14U Freestyle National Duals

Team Wisconsin put together an impressive showing at the 14U Greco-Roman National Duals, collecting several big dual wins and proving they could compete with some of the nation’s best teams. Wisconsin finished the event with victories over Tennessee, Missouri Red, Illinois, and Iowa while battling top-ranked powers California Gold and Pennsylvania Blue throughout the tournament.

Fast Start Against Tennessee

Wisconsin opened with a dominant 58-17 victory over Tennessee.

The lower weights set the tone early as John Reimer, Walter Caulum, Gunnar Helwig, Dale Montemurro, Hawke Garrett, Malachi Johnson, and Isaiah Kaiser all earned technical falls. Aiden Dalie added a pin, while Adam Husk Jr. and Easton Allert picked up forfeits.

Hawke Garrett needed just 21 seconds to secure his technical fall, while Kaiser and Reimer both finished their matches in under a minute.

Missouri Red Falls 53-24

Wisconsin followed with another convincing win over Missouri Red, 53-24.

Walter Caulum opened the dual with a first-period pin, while Gunnar Helwig added another fall. Technical falls came from Logan Crandall, Aiden Dalie, Hawke Garrett, Malachi Johnson, Kayden Moore, Boone Dilley, and Adam Husk Jr.

Dale Montemurro also contributed a pin as Wisconsin won 12 of the 17 contested matches.

Narrow Loss to Iowa

One of the most exciting duals of the tournament came against sixth-seeded Iowa.

Wisconsin received wins from Gunnar Helwig, Logan Crandall, Aiden Dalie, Hawke Garrett, Malachi Johnson, Isaiah Kaiser, Adam Husk Jr., Walter Caulum, and Ian Weber, but Iowa managed to escape with a 39-34 victory.

Several matches came down to the wire, including Helwig’s 16-10 decision and Kaiser’s 11-9 win.

Tough Draw Against Pennsylvania Blue

Wisconsin ran into fourth-seeded Pennsylvania Blue and dropped a hard-fought 44-30 dual.

The bright spots included technical falls from John Reimer, Aiden Dalie, Hawke Garrett, and Isaiah Kaiser. Adam Husk Jr. added a pin, while Kashton Larson won one of the wildest matches of the event, edging Tanner Ingle 19-18.

Malachi Johnson also scored a quality 10-7 victory against a strong Pennsylvania opponent.

California Gold Shows Why They’re No. 1

Top-Seeded California Gold proved difficult to slow down, defeating Wisconsin 50-21.

Despite the loss, Wisconsin picked up notable wins from Aiden Dalie, who earned a first-period pin, Hawke Garrett with another technical fall, Malachi Johnson with a technical fall, and Isaiah Kaiser with a pin at heavyweight.

Bounce Back Against Illinois

Wisconsin responded with one of its most complete dual performances, defeating eighth-seeded Illinois 47-27.

John Reimer, Walter Caulum, Ian Weber, Henry Metzler, Hawke Garrett, Malachi Johnson, and Aiden Dalie all secured victories. Adam Husk Jr., Gunnar Helwig, and Logan Crandall added pins.

The win over a prominent national powerhouse Illinois squad highlighted the depth throughout Wisconsin’s lineup.

Revenge Win Over Iowa

Wisconsin got another shot at Iowa later in the tournament in the fifth place match and made the most of it, earning a 39-34 victory.

Boone Dilley started a key run with a pin at 75 pounds. Hawke Garrett and Malachi Johnson continued their dominant tournaments with technical falls, while Bentley Goodenough delivered one of the biggest moments of the dual with a 27-second pin.

Walter Caulum, Gunnar Helwig, Logan Crandall, Henry Metzler, and Aiden Dalie also earned important victories as Wisconsin secured the team win.

Final Thoughts

Team Wisconsin put together an impressive run at the 14U Freestyle National Duals, earning team victories over Tennessee, Missouri Red, Illinois, and Iowa while battling some of the nation’s toughest competition.

The lineup featured standout performances from Aiden Dalie, Hawke Garrett, and Malachi Johnson, who were among Wisconsin’s most reliable point scorers throughout the event. Wrestlers like Gunnar Helwig, Logan Crandall, Walter Caulum, Adam Husk Jr., Isaiah Kaiser, and John Reimer also contributed key wins as Wisconsin consistently found ways to compete against nationally ranked opponents.

The highlight victories over #8 Illinois and #6 Iowa showcased the depth and talent throughout the Team Wisconsin roster. Even in losses to powerhouse teams such as #1 California Gold and #4 Pennsylvania Blue, Wisconsin continued to battle and picked up several quality individual wins.

By the end of the tournament, Team Wisconsin had proven it belonged among the nation’s top 14U freestyle teams, gaining valuable national-level experience while putting together a strong overall performance against elite competition from across the country.

Team Individual Records:

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

Team Leaders

Undefeated Standouts

Several Wisconsin wrestlers consistently delivered throughout the event:

• Aiden Dalie – 7-0
• Hawke Garrett – 7-0
• Malachi Johnson – 7-0

Most Technical Falls

• Malachi Johnson – 6
• Hawke Garrett – 6
• Aiden Dalie – 5
• Logan Crandall – 3
• Isaiah Kaiser – 3

Most Pins

• Aiden Dalie – 2
• Adam Husk Jr. – 2
• Gunnar Helwig – 2
• Logan Crandall – 2
• Isaiah Kaiser – 2

Combined Freestyle + Greco Records

• Hawke Garrett (Milton) — 14-1
• Malachi Johnson (Nicolet) — 14-1
• Aiden Dalie (Burlington) — 11-3
• Isaiah Kaiser (Stratford) — 11-3
• Gunnar Helwig (Belleville/Monticello/New Glarus) — 9-6
• Walter Caulum (West Salem/Bangor) — 8-4
• Adam Husk Jr. (Cedarburg) — 8-4
• Logan Crandall (Evansville) — 8-7
• John (JV) Reimer (Monona Grove/McFarland) — 7-3
• Dale Montemurro (Badger) — 5-4
• Atley Gruenenfelder (Pecatonica/Argyle) — 4-2
• Boone Dilley (River Valley) — 4-1
• Kashton Larson (Richland Center) — 4-4
• Ian Weber (Germantown) — 4-5
• Sirr Muckerheide (Manitowoc Lincoln) — 4-6
• Henry Metzler (De Pere) — 4-6
• Bentley Goodenough (Wisconsin Rapids) — 4-9
• Jayce Leclaire (De Pere) — 3-7
• Parker Schnoor (Waukesha West) — 3-6
• Hank Droessler (Cuba City/Benton/Southwestern) — 2-4
• Easton Allert (La Crosse Logan/Central) — 2-4
• Kayden Moore (Lodi) — 2-5
• Colt Nachreiner (River Valley) — 1-4
• Colt Hoffman (Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes) — 1-3
• Caleb Rickert (La Crosse Logan/Central) — 1-6
• Landon Kajewski (Richland Center) — 0-4

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

The Tournament Trajectory: How the 15th Place Finish Happened

The Junior National Duals format shifts teams into different tiered brackets based on their performance on Day 1. Wisconsin’s rollercoaster performance through the preliminary pool dictated their path into the Bronze/Copper placement tier.

1. The Preliminary Pool Stage (Pool D)

Wisconsin started the tournament with immense momentum, blowing past Kansas Silver 58-13. The Badgers utilized a highly explosive attack, racking up early pins and technical falls to take complete control of the dual.

However, the team ran into a wall in the pool semifinals against a loaded No. 5 ranked Washington squad, falling 49-19. Washington dominated the upper-middle and upper weight classes, putting together a streak of 11 consecutive wins from 120 pounds up to 285 pounds. Wisconsin’s only contested wins in that dual came from lower-weight anchors Kolten Mueller and Caden Bock.

Wisconsin bounced back in the consolation semifinals with a gritty 35-32 win over Georgia, but ultimately missed out on a higher placement tier when they lost the Pool 3rd Place Match to Maryland, 41-24.

2. The Bronze/Copper Round Robin Gauntlet

By finishing 4th in Pool D, Wisconsin was placed into the Bronze/Copper pool for Day 2 to compete for places 13 through 16.

This round-robin stage featured incredible heartbreak. In the first round against Oregon, the dual finished in a 34-34 deadlock. Wisconsin won major bonus-point matchups, including pins from Cash Botting and Preston Krueger. However, because Oregon won 8 individual matchups to Wisconsin’s 7, Oregon was awarded the team victory via the tournament’s first tiebreaker criteria.

Defeats to regional powerhouses Michigan Blue (43-25) and Iowa (46-24) forced Wisconsin into the 15th-place classification match.

3. Emphatic Finish in the 15th Place Match

Wisconsin saved one of their best collective performances for last, crushing Alabama 51-17. The Badgers completely overwhelmed Alabama, winning 12 of the 15 weight classes. This commanding win allowed the team to end a grueling, 8-dual tournament on home soil with a definitive victory.

Tactical & Weight-Class Breakdown

Heavyweight Dominance: Preston Krueger (285 lbs)

Krueger was arguably the team’s most valuable asset. Going 7-1, he proved he could win in every possible scenario. He showed explosive offense with fast finishes (like his 30-second pin against Oregon) but also demonstrated tactical discipline under pressure, grinding out a crucial 11-10 decision victory during the dual against Iowa.

Lower Weight Anchor: Kolten Mueller (113 lbs)

Whenever Mueller was on the mat, he guaranteed bonus points. Going 5-0 in his contested matches, he shut down opposing offenses completely. He did not give up a single team point across any of his bouts, systematically breaking down opponents with heavy hand-fighting and par terre turns to secure four technical falls and a first-period pin.

Middle-Weight Firepower: Izaiah Sanchez (150 lbs) & Braeden Hamill (138 lbs)

Sanchez and Hamill provided the necessary spark in the middle of the lineup. Sanchez’s aggressive style resulted in 5 technical falls and a pin, proving crucial in the tight win over Georgia. Hamill showed an incredibly high scoring ceiling, highlighted by a wild, high-scoring 22-12 technical fall against Washington where he repeatedly countered and out-scrambled his opponent.

Final Tournament Record Summary

• Overall Dual Record: 3 wins, 5 losses
• Total Dual Points Scored: 260
• Total Dual Points Allowed: 276
• Individual Match Record (All Weights): 52 wins, 68 losses (including forfeits)

1. The Leaders

• Kolten Mueller– Milton (113 lbs) | 5-0 (1.000)
  • Wins: 4 Technical Falls, 1 Pin
  • Note: Team Wisconsin forfeited the 113 lb spot in 3 matches, but Mueller himself went undefeated in every match he stepped on the mat for.
• Preston Krueger– New London (285 lbs) | 7-1 (.875)
  • Wins: 4 Technical Falls, 1 Pin, 1 Decision, 1 Forfeit
  • Loss 1 Technical Fall

2. High-Percentage Winners

• Izaiah Sanchez– Shiocton (Graduate) (150 lbs) | 6-2 (.750)
  • Wins: 5 Technical Falls, 1 Pin
  • Losses: 2 Technical Falls
• Tristan North– West Allis Nathan Hale (Graduate) (157 lbs) | 3-0 (1.000) University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Commit
  • Wins: 3 Technical Falls
  • Note: Only wrestled in 3 duals (Oregon, Iowa, Alabama).

3. Winning Record Contributors

• Eldon Roth– Stevens Point (100 lbs) | 5-3 (.625)
  • Wins: 2 Forfeits, 2 Technical Falls, 1 Decision
  • Losses: 1 Technical Fall, 2 Decisions
• Braeden Hamill– Bay Port (138 lbs) | 5-3 (.625)
  • Wins: 5 Technical Falls
  • Losses: 3 Technical Falls
• Brody Hoffman– Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes (215 lbs) | 5-3 (.625)
  • Wins: 2 Forfeits, 2 Technical Falls, 1 Pin
  • Losses: 3 Technical Falls
• Logan Ellwanger– Luxembourg-Casco (190 lbs) | 4-4 (.500)
  • Wins: 3 Pins, 1 Technical Fall
  • Losses: 3 Technical Falls, 1 Pin

4. Even & Transition Records

• Cash Botting- Hortonville (Graduate) (144 lbs) | 4-4 (.500) Minnesota State University-Moorehead Commit
  • Wins: 2 Technical Falls, 1 Pin, 1 Medical Forfeit win
  • Losses: 3 Technical Falls, 2 Decisions
• Murphy Beyer– Freedom (165 lbs) | 3-4 (.429)
  • Wins: 1 Pin, 1 Decision, 1 Technical Fall
  • Losses:  1 Technical Fall, 3 Decisions
• Collin Frey– Evansville (120 lbs) | 3-5 (.375)
  • Wins: 1 Forfeit, 1 Pin, 1 Technical Fall
  • Losses: 4 Technical Falls, 1 Decision

5. Tough Outings & Lower Weight Struggles

• Caden Bock– Freedom (106 lbs) | 2-6 (.250)
  • Wins: 1 Forfeit, 1 Technical Fall
  • Losses: 1 Forfeit, 1 Pin, 4 Technical Falls
• Isaac Dunnom– Osceola (175 lbs) | 2-6 (.250)
  • Wins: 1 Technical Fall, 1 Decision
  • Losses: 4 Technical Falls, 2 Decisions
• Easton Felchlin– Wrightstown (132 lbs) | 1-7 (.125)
  • Wins: 1 Pin
  • Losses: 2 Pins, 5 Technical Falls
• Ethan Denk– Manitowoc Lincoln (126 lbs) | 1-7 (.125)
  • Wins: 1 Forfeit
  • Losses: 1 Pin, 5 Technical Falls, 1 Decision
• Remington Skic– Merrill (157 lbs) | 0-6 (.000)
  • Losses: 4 Technical Falls, 1 Decision, 1 Medical Forfeit loss
  • Note: Did not wrestle in the Oregon, Iowa, or Alabama placement rounds where Tristan North filled in.

Team Wisconsin 16U Women’s National duals Recap

Tournament Overview: The Historic Run to the Top

Entering the tournament as the #6 seed, Team Wisconsin’s 16U Women’s Freestyle team put together a legendary performance at the Women’s National Duals in Westfield, Indiana. Relying on an aggressive technical style, high-impact pinning combinations, and remarkable leadership across the weights, Wisconsin knocked off three of the top five seeds in the country to claim the National Championship with a 36-32 victory over #5 California Gold.

Preliminary Pool Play: Building Momentum

Wisconsin opened the tournament in Pool C, stringing together a series of dominant wins to secure their spot in the elite championship brackets.

• Pool Quarterfinals (Wisconsin 52, Arizona Black 17): Wisconsin kicked off the tournament by winning 11 of 16 bouts. Technical falls from Bronte Bethel (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld), Morgan Johnson (DeForest), Ramsey Brandenburg (Janesville Parker), and Persephone Schmidt (Madison Memorial) established an early lead, while pins from Mya Beckett (Notre Dame), Penelope Ayala (Manawa), and Bryn Schmidt (New London) blew the dual wide open.
• Pool Semifinals (Wisconsin 44, Indiana Gold 31): Facing a tough regional opponent, Wisconsin relied heavily on bonus points. Alexa Thomas (Badger) and Ember Zupanc (Marshfield) secured back-to-back technical falls, followed by an explosive middle-weight run featuring pins from Johnson, Daelin Cody (Princeton/Green Lake), and Brandenburg. Late falls from Bryn Schmidt and Mercedes Kruse (West De Pere) sealed the victory.
• Pool Finals (Wisconsin 40, #3 Washington 29): In their first major test against a top-3 program, Wisconsin’s depth proved to be the difference maker. Down early in the lightweights, the Badgers roared back with a blistering 10-0 technical fall from Janesville Parker’s Ramsey Brandenburg and a rapid first-period pin from Alexa Thomas. Heavyweight bonus points, including a clutch fall from Brielle Soto (Kenosha Bradford), mathematically secured the pool title.

The Gold/Silver Round Robin Gauntlet

Advancing to the championship round robin, Wisconsin faced a brutal schedule against three national powerhouses, displaying championship-level resilience in every single dual.

• Round 1 (Wisconsin 51, Ohio Blue 18): Wisconsin dismantled Ohio Blue by winning 12 out of 16 matchups. The lower-middle weights laid a flawless foundation with technical falls from Penelope Ayala, Alexa Thomas, and Cora Stewart (Port Washington), while Brandenburg and Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose) picked up rapid falls to push the team score past the 50-point mark.
• Round 2 (Wisconsin 46, Oklahoma 27): Oklahoma brought a highly athletic squad to the mat, but Wisconsin systematically countered their offensive pressure. Sevanna Hoyer (Brillion) sparked the middle weights with a 1:51 pin, followed by a blazing 58-second technical fall from Wautoma/Wild Rose’s Brynlee Vaughan. Clean pins from New London’s Bryn Schmidt and Badger’s Alexa Thomas slammed the door on any potential Oklahoma comeback.
• Round 3 (Wisconsin 39, #2 Pennsylvania Blue 35): In one of the most tactical duals of the entire tournament, Wisconsin edged out the #2-seeded Pennsylvania squad by a single four-point margin. Tied late in the dual, DeForest’s Morgan Johnson stepped onto the mat and executed a masterful 12-1 technical fall, providing the decisive bonus points required to punch Wisconsin’s ticket to the national finals.

National Championship: #6 Wisconsin 36, #5 California Gold 32

The national championship dual was an absolute classic, coming down to tactical decision-making and grit in the final matches. California jumped out to an early advantage across the upper-middle weights, but Wisconsin executed a perfectly timed counter-offensive.

Turning Points in the Final Dual:

• The Middle-Weight Anchor: Katie Davidson (Waunakee) and Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose) secured massive technical falls back-to-back, keeping Wisconsin within striking distance on the scoreboard. Sevanna Hoyer (Brillion) added an invaluable 4-2 decision.
• Heavyweight Resilience: West De Pere’s Mercedes Kruse wrestled a flawless defensive match to secure a critical 8-1 decision over Tasi Maumausolo Matagi, neutralizing California’s point-scoring threats in the upper weights.
• The Lightweight Surge: Trailing on the team score heading into the final stretch, Wisconsin’s lightweight room completely took over. Alexa Thomas (Badger) and Cora Stewart (Port Washington) posted back-to-back dominant decisions, setting up Marshfield’s Ember Zupanc to score a thrilling 3:59 pin.
• The Golden Goal: With the national title hanging in the balance, Morgan Johnson (DeForest) ground out a gritty 4-1 decision, allowing Janesville Parker’s Ramsey Brandenburg to step out and put the exclamation point on the championship with a lightning-fast pin.

16U Roster Records

• Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose): 6-0 (3 pins, 2 technical falls, 1 decision)
• Ramsey Brandenburg (Janesville Parker): 6-1 (4 pins, 2 technical falls)
• Alexa Thomas (Badger): 6-1 (3 pins, 2 technical falls, 1 decision)
• Katie Davidson (Waunakee): 6-1 (5 technical falls, 1 decision)
• Penelope Ayala (Manawa): 6-1 (2 pins, 1 technical fall, 3 decisions)
• Ember Zupanc (Marshfield): 5-1 (1 pin, 1 technical fall, 3 decisions)
• Mya Beckett (Notre Dame): 5-1 (2 pins, 1 technical fall, 1 decision)
• Bryn Schmidt (New London): 5-2 (3 pins, 2 decisions)
• Mercedes Kruse (West De Pere): 5-2 (1 pin, 1 decision)
• Aaliyah Miller (Adams-Friendship): 4-2 (1 pin, 2 decisions)
• Morgan Johnson (DeForest): 4-3 (1 pin, 2 technical falls, 1 decision)
• Cora Stewart (Port Washington): 3-3 (1 technical fall, 2 decisions)
• Persephone Schmidt (Madison Memorial): 1-0 (1 technical fall)
• Daelin Cody (Princeton/Green Lake): 1-1 (1 pin)
• Brielle Soto (Kenosha Bradford): 3-4 (1 pin)
• Sevanna Hoyer (Brillion): 2-5 (1 pin, 1 decision)
• Maliha Hamidou (Menomonee Falls): 2-5 (2 decisions)
• Bronte Bethel (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld): 1-6 (1 technical fall)
• Hazel Holden (Wisconsin Rapids): 0-1
• Jenson Kurszewski (Neenah): 0-1

Team Wisconsin Junior Women Put on a Clinic, Finish as National Runners-Up

The #6 seeded Team Wisconsin Junior Women’s wrestling team put together a spectacular, gritty run at the Women’s National Duals in Westfield, Indiana. Battling through a grueling schedule against the country’s top programs, Wisconsin loaded up the stat sheets, navigated high-stakes tiebreakers, and ultimately took home the National Runner-Up trophy after a hard-fought battle in the National Championship dual.

Here is how Team Wisconsin’s incredible run unfolded:

1. Dominating the Pool Stages

Wisconsin entered the tournament with momentum and absolutely steamrolled through the early pool rounds, showing off both lightweight depth and heavy-hitting upper weights.

• Pool Quarterfinals: Wisconsin 58, Ohio Red 14 Wisconsin set the tone immediately, racking up pins from Ellie Hultman (100), Cassidy O’Connell (105), Katherine Cook (110), Lily Baker (115), Brooke Huffman (190), and Rayany Clapier (95). Technical falls by Angela Bianchi (120), Madilyn Peach (130), Harlow Skenandore (140), and Autumn King (207) put this one completely out of reach early.
• Pool Semifinals: Wisconsin 51, Texas Blue 25 Texas brought a fight, but Wisconsin’s upper weights slammed the door shut. Consecutive pins by Madilyn Peach (130), Harlow Skenandore (140), Brooke Huffman (190), Autumn King (207), Izabella Riebe (235), and Brynn Engel (95) powered Wisconsin into the pool finals.
• Pool Finals: Wisconsin 41, #3 Colorado 34 In their first major test, Wisconsin knocked off higher-ranked Colorado. Devlynn Albrecht (115) ignited the dual with a 36-second tech fall, and the powerhouse trio of Huffman, King, and Riebe rattled off three straight pins at 190, 207, and 235. Dilynn Albrecht (110) put the exclamation point on the pool title with a second-period pin.

2. Navigating the Gold/Silver Round Robin

The tournament shifted to a grueling round-robin format against the best of the best, where Wisconsin proved they have the clutch factor.

• Round 1: Wisconsin 38, #4 Indiana Gold 37 In an absolute nail-biter against the hometown team, Wisconsin ground out a one-point victory. Big pins from Kylee Kurszewski (125), Emersyn Miller (155), Kimura Segerson-Hutter (170), King (207), and Riebe (235) gave Wisconsin just enough cushion, while Angela Bianchi (120) secured a crucial 14-10 decision victory to seal the win.
• Round 2: Wisconsin 42, #8 California Gold 33 Wisconsin handled California behind dominant technical falls from Peach (130), Ceshker (135), Skenandore (140), Engel (95), and Bianchi (120). Stella Pettitt (145) added a massive 14-8 decision win, while Huffman, King, and Riebe once again picked up maximum team points with pins.
• Round 3: Wisconsin 37, #2 Michigan 37 (Won via Tiebreaker) In one of the most exciting duals of the weekend, Wisconsin went toe-to-toe with powerhouse Michigan. Tied at 37 at the conclusion of the matches, Wisconsin advanced on the tiebreaker due to having more dominant wins. Clutch performances came from Carley Ceshker (pin at 135), Kylee Kurszewski (pin at 125), and technical falls from Skenandore, Dilynn Albrecht, Huffman, and Peach.

3. The National Championship Dual

• Final Score: Pennsylvania Blue 44, Wisconsin 31

Wisconsin met a loaded Pennsylvania Blue squad in the National Finals. While PA Blue managed to pull away using their depth across the lighter weights, Wisconsin’s stars fought until the final whistle.

Wisconsin’s Championship Highlights:

• Brooke Huffman (190): Caught her opponent for a lightning-fast 23-second pin.
• Autumn King (207): Kept her dominant weekend rolling with a pin in 1:42.
• Dilynn Albrecht (110): Provided a massive bright spot in the lower weights, pinning her opponent in just 33 seconds.
• Madilyn Peach (130) & Carley Ceshker (135): Closed out the tournament in style with back-to-back 14-3 technical falls.
• Stella Pettitt (145): Wrestled a smart, tactical match to secure a clean 6-0 decision.

The Hammer Awards: Standout Performers & Complete Roster Records

Several Wisconsin wrestlers put together nearly flawless weekends, acting as the foundation for the team’s national success. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the roster, including high school programs, graduation statuses, and college commitments.

Undefeated Leaders (7-0)

These wrestlers went completely blemish-free across all 7 dual meets, anchors of the team’s runner-up finish:

• Brooke Huffman (190 lbs) – Wittenberg-Birnamwood: 7–0 (5 pins, 1 tech fall)
• Autumn King (207 lbs) – Bay Port: 7–0 (5 pins, 1 tech fall, 1 injury default)
• Carley Ceshker (135 lbs) – Badger (Graduate): 6-0 (2 pins, 4 tech falls) — University of Iowa Commit

Top Performers (one loss performances)

Wrestlers who suffered only a single defeat through the grueling schedule:

• Madilyn Peach (130 lbs) – Milton (Graduate): 6–1 (1 pin, 5 tech falls) — Grand Valley State University Commit
• Izabella Riebe (235 lbs) – Wisconsin Lutheran (Graduate): 6–1 (5 pins)
• Dilynn Albrecht (110 lbs) – Milton: 4–1 (2 pins, 2 tech falls)

Winning Records

These hammers provided essential consistency in the lineup to navigate the brutal round-robin stage:

• Angela Bianchi (120 lbs) – Two Rivers (Graduate): 4-3 (1 pin, 2 tech falls, 1 decision) — Oklahoma State Commit
• Harlow Skenandore (140 lbs) – Pulaski: 4–3 (1 pin, 3 tech falls)

Even and Mixed Records

Wrestlers who traded big wins to keep Wisconsin in the thick of team scoring:

• Devlynn Albrecht (115 lbs) – Milton (Graduate): 3–3 (1 pin, 1 tech fall, 1 decision) — Life University Commit
• Kylee Kurszewski (125 lbs) – Neenah (Graduate): 3–3 (2 pins, 1 decision) — University of Dubuque Commit
• Stella Pettitt (145 lbs) – Freedom: 2–3 (2 decisions)
• Brynn Engel (95 lbs) – Badger: 2–2 (1 pin, 1 tech fall)
• Cassidy O’Connell (105 lbs) – Regis/Altoona: 2–5 (2 pins)
• Kit Alsaker (135/140 lbs) – Waunakee: 1–2 (1 decision)
• Rayany Clapier (95 lbs) – Oak Creek: 1–3 (1 pin)
• Emersyn Miller (155 lbs) – Poynette (Graduate): 1–4 (1 pin)
• Kimura Segerson-Hutter (170 lbs) – Adams-Friendship: 1-5 (1 pin)
• Ellie Hultman (100 lbs) – Bay Port: 1–5 (1 pin)

Limited Action / Single Appearance Results

These competitors stepped in for partial dual segments or wrestled in high-stakes spots against a ranked field:

• Katherine Cook (110 lbs) – Freedom: 1–1 (1 pin)
• Lily Baker (115 lbs) – Freedom: 1–0 (1 pin)
• Terryn McBride (155 lbs) – Milwaukee King (Graduate): 0–2
• Amelia Soltis (170 lbs) – Mt. Horeb/Barneveld: 0–1
• Brinley Miller (125 lbs) – Brillion: 0–1

Final Thoughts

Coming into the tournament Seeded 6th, Team Wisconsin took down #3 Colorado, #4 Indiana, and #2 Michigan on their way to a National Runner-Up finish. With a roster rich with next-level college talent and dominant underclassmen, it was a spectacular showcase of Wisconsin wrestling culture: tough, putting points on the board focused, and resilient under pressure.

Wisconsin Blue

The Big Picture: A Top-10 Finish

Wisconsin Blue put together a phenomenal, deep run at the National Duals, finishing 10th place overall with an active record of 8 wins and 2 losses across 10 intense dual meets.

After an early speed bump against a powerhouse Minnesota squad, the boys from Wisconsin caught absolute fire. They rattled off five straight dual wins, completely dominating teams from across the country before dropping a highly competitive finale to Colorado.

Here is how the tournament flowed:

• The Opener: Crushed Kentucky (58-6)
• The Speed Bump: Lost to #9 Minnesota Blue (24-43)
• The Bounce Back: Blasted Arkansas (66-4)
• The Statement Wins: Rolled Pennsylvania Red (44-25), outlasted Washington (41-25), and took down #8 Utah (44-22).
• The Pool Sweep: Handled Georgia (48-17), Michigan Blue (40-28), and California Gold (39-27).
• The Finale: Dropped a tough battle to Colorado (29-39) to place 10th.

The “Hammer” Awards (Undefeated Stars)

Wisconsin’s lineup was anchored by a dominant postseason graduate who went completely flawless, carrying the team on his back by winning every single time he stepped on the mat.

Cael Leisgang (285 lbs) | Record: 10-0

The Seymour graduate and University of Wisconsin commit showed exactly why the Badgers wanted him. Holding down the heavyweight spot, Leisgang went a perfect 10-0 with six technical falls, a pin, and dominant decisions. He provided the ultimate security blanket at the end of the lineup, and his future in Madison looks incredibly bright.

All-Stars & Major Contributors

Wisconsin’s depth was its greatest strength. Several other hammers fell just short of a perfect weekend but posted stellar, high-volume win records against elite national competition:

• Bryston Scoles (157 lbs) | Record: 9-1: The Kewaskum standout was a pure bonus-point machine. Every single one of his nine victories on the weekend came via a pin or a technical fall, utterly destroying the competition in his wins.
• Nolan Owen (175 lbs) | Record: 9-1: The Baraboo graduate and UW-La Crosse commit put on an elite performance, dropping only a razor-thin 7-7 criteria decision to Minnesota while racking up nine strong wins.
• Landen Fick (144 lbs) | Record: 5-0: The Plymouth graduate was perfect in his appearances, highlighted by a lightning-fast 55-second pin against Arkansas before heading to UW-Parkside.
• Andrew DiPiazza (126 lbs) | Record: 8-2: The Kaukauna product was a staple of consistency and bonus points, providing a massive spark in the lower-middle weights.
• William Du Chemin (132 lbs) | Record: 8-2: The Wilmot Union multi-time state champ wrestled like a seasoned veteran all weekend, securing key team points in almost every dual.
• Cade Aaberg (150 lbs) | Record: 8-2: The Oregon standout and Utah Valley commit showed incredible grit, winning multiple tight decisions to keep momentum on Wisconsin’s side.

Key Dual Highlights

The Turning Point: Wisconsin 44, Pennsylvania Red 25

After rebounding against Arkansas, this was the dual that proved Wisconsin Blue belonged in the elite tier. Down low, August Lubinski and Andrew DiPiazza hit back-to-back tech falls and pins. In the upper weights, Owen Schacht secured a huge 2-minute pin, and Owen Burling won a dramatic 10-10 tiebreaker match to seal a dominant win over a traditionally strong wrestling state.

The Statement: Wisconsin 44, #8 Utah 22

Utah came in seeded 8th, but Wisconsin completely dismantled them. After dropping the opening match, Wisconsin won seven matches in a row. The highlight was Cade Aaberg’s wild 12-11 decision over Kaden Martineau, which broke Utah’s spirit and guaranteed the upset.

Summary

Wisconsin Blue represented the Dairy State proudly. Their upper weights (150 lbs through Heavyweight) were a nightmare for opposing coaches, frequently rattling off 5 or 6 straight wins in the heart of dual meets. Finishing 9th in the country with heavy hitters like Leisgang, Scoles, and Owen leading the charge is a massive statement for Wisconsin wrestling!

Weight-by-Weight Performance Breakdown

Weight	Wrestler	High School	Record	Note / College Commitment
100	Connor Woosencraft	Pulaski	4-6	Scored a huge tech fall against Utah and a clutch win vs. Cali.
106	Caden Bock	Freedom	2-8	Set the tone early with a pin against Kentucky.
113	Kolten Mueller	Milton	6-3	Fast and dangerous; pinned Washington in just 23 seconds.
120	Collin Frey	Evansville	2-3	Competed hard in three tight duals.
120	August Lubinski	West Bend West/East	2-3	Picked up a massive 14-4 tech fall over PA Red.
126	Andrew DiPiazza	Kaukauna	8-2	A staple of consistency and bonus points in the lower-middle weights.
132	William Du Chemin	Wilmot Union	8-2	The multi-time state champ wrestled like a veteran all weekend.
138	Aidan Aure	Menomonie	5-5	Showed true grit, winning an exciting 13-11 match vs. California.
144	Landen Fick	Plymouth (Grad)	5-0	Had a 55-second pin vs. Arkansas. (UW-Parkside Commit)
144	Ethan Immel	Kewaskum (Grad)	1-4	Teched Michigan Blue to help secure a dual win. (St. Cloud State Commit)
150	Cade Aaberg	Oregon	8-2	Proved he is a big-match wrestler with clutch, close wins. (Utah Valley Commit)
157	Bryston Scoles	Kewaskum	9-1	Bonus point machine; all of his wins came by pin or tech falls.
165	Olin Neuville	DePere	7-3	Hit his stride late (won his last 4 matches) with a big pin against Michigan.
175	Nolan Owen	Baraboo (Grad)	9-1	Elite performance; only lost by tiebreaker to Minnesota. (UW-La Crosse Commit)
190	Owen Schacht	Mishicot	7-3	Provided crucial bonus points with heavy offensive pressure.
215	Owen Burling	Lake Mills (Grad)	7-3	Secured a critical 10-10 criteria win vs. PA Red. (Gardner-Webb Commit)
285	Cael Leisgang	Seymour (Grad)	10-0	Anchored the team flawlessly. Future Badger’s future looks bright.

The Backstory: Redefining Wisconsin Wrestling

To truly appreciate what Wisconsin Red accomplished this weekend in Milwaukee, you have to look at the massive legacy this squad has been carrying.

The baseline for this team changed forever in 2024. That year, Wisconsin Red went on a legendary, historic run to capture the Junior National Duals Freestyle Championship. They proved to the entire country that America’s Dairyland could go toe-to-toe with traditional powerhouse states and come out on top.

As the calendar turned to 2025, the tournament found its new home at the Baird Center in Milwaukee. Wrestling with the target on their backs and the pressure of a hometown crowd, the 2025 squad put up a massive fight but ultimately landed in 4th place. It was a highly respectable national finish, but it left the program hungry to climb back onto the podium.

Entering the tournament as the #3 seed, this group of hammer veterans and young stars took the mat not just to compete, but to defend their home turf and honor the standard set over the previous two summers.

The Big Picture: Another 4th-Place National Finish

Wrestling on their home floor, Wisconsin Red put on a masterclass of grit, teamwork, and technical dominance. Battling through a grueling tournament packed with the country’s elite freestyle programs, the hometown boys finished an impressive 4th overall, proving that Wisconsin remains a permanent fixture on the national scene.

Round-by-Round Breakdown

1. Pool C Quarterfinals: Wisconsin Red 56, North Dakota 10

The Reds absolutely kicked the front door down to open the tournament. They won 14 out of 15 matches, racking up a staggering 13 Technical Falls (TFs) and one lightning-fast pin. It was complete dominance from top to bottom.

2. Pool C Semifinals: Wisconsin Red 51, Michigan Blue 14

Michigan Blue tried to bring the fight, but Wisconsin’s upper weights slammed the door. Tyson Martin got things rolling with a 49-second pin at heavyweight, and the team combined for 10 tech falls to cruise into the pool finals.

3. Pool C Finals: Wisconsin Red 37, Pennsylvania Blue 27

This is where the tournament got real. Trailing early after a couple of tough losses at the lower weights, Wisconsin’s middle and upper weights came up clutch. Massive wins by Max Gonzalez (an 18-12 shootout), Tomm Heiser, and Eli Leonard sparked a late-round surge. Garrett Kawczynski and Tyson Martin secured back-to-back tech falls to lock down the Pool C Championship.

4. Gold/Silver Round Robin #1: Wisconsin Red 43, Iowa 23

Facing regional rivals Iowa, the Reds put on a bonus-point clinic. Kellen Wolbert, Max Gonzalez, and Declan Koch hit the trifecta with three consecutive pins from 144 to 157 lbs, blowing the dual wide open and leaving Iowa in the dust.

5. Gold/Silver Round Robin #2: Wisconsin Red 48, Minnesota Blue 19

The Border Battle lived up to the hype, but Wisconsin was just too powerful. Brady Collins secured a spectacular 34-second pin at 132 lbs, Riley Longdin added a big pin at 106, and Camden Rugg completely shut down his opponent 11-0 to secure another blowout victory.

6. Gold/Silver Round Robin #3: Indiana Gold 37, Wisconsin Red 25

In a battle of tournament favorites, Indiana Gold caught fire early and snapped Wisconsin’s undefeated weekend streak. Despite the team loss, Declan Koch, Haakon Peterson, Tomm Heiser, Tyson Martin, and Camden Rugg picked up gutsy individual wins to keep the score respectable.

7. 3rd Place Match: Illinois 34, Wisconsin Red 30

An absolute heartbreaking nail-biter for the bronze medal. Wisconsin fought like warriors, picking up crucial wins from McAllister Ramage, Kellen Wolbert, Declan Koch, Tomm Heiser, Garrett Kawczynski, Tyson Martin, and Camden Rugg. It came down to the final matches, and while Illinois narrowly edged them out by just 4 points, the Wisconsin Red team left everything they had on the mat.

Standout Performers

While the entire dual team wrestled incredibly, a few hammers stood out by going undefeated or absolutely dominating the field:

• Tyson Martin (285 lbs / South Dakota State Commit): The undisputed MVP of the upper weights. Martin went a perfect 7-0, absolutely flattening opponents with pins and tech falls.
• Tomm Heiser (175 lbs): A human wrecking ball. Heiser was flawless, lights-out, and consistently put up massive bonus points when the team needed them most.
• Camden Rugg (113 lbs): Showed incredible veteran poise. Rugg went 6-1 on the weekend, including a clutch 2-1 tiebreaker win over Indiana and multiple tech falls.
• Kellen Wolbert (144 lbs / Michigan Commit) & Declan Koch (157 lbs / Northern Iowa Commit): Both went a spectacular 6-1, anchoring the middle of the lineup with brutal efficiency and lethal pin-seeking mentalities.

Finishing 4th in the country at the Junior National Duals is a massive achievement. With several of these wrestlers committed to elite Division I programs like Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Virginia, and Army, the future of Wisconsin wrestling remains incredibly bright.

Weight by Weight Breakdown

Eldon Roth

• High School: Manitowoc Lincoln 2027 Senior
• College Commitment: Uncommitted
• Tournament Record: 1-6
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. North Dakota; Lost by technical fall (16-5) vs. Michigan Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Lost by technical fall (11-0) vs. Iowa; Lost by decision (6-5) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by decision (18-9) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Illinois.

106 lbs: Riley Longdin

• High School: Slinger 2027 Junior
• College Commitment: Uncommitted
• Tournament Record: 3-4
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. North Dakota; Won by decision (5-3) vs. Michigan Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Lost by technical fall (24-14) vs. Iowa; Won by fall (4:27) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by decision (12-10) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Illinois.

113 lbs: Camden Rugg

• High School: Union Grove 2027 Senior
• College Commitment: University of Michigan
• Tournament Record: 6-1
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (12-1) vs. Michigan Blue; Lost by technical fall (17-5) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Iowa; Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Minnesota Blue; Won by decision (2-1) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Illinois.

120 lbs: Lincoln Swick

• High School: Oconomowoc 2027 Sophomore
• College Commitment: Uncommitted
• Tournament Record: 2-3
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Lost by technical fall (12-2) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by decision (11-6) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Illinois.

120 lbs: Mason Moody

• High School: Arrowhead 2027 Sophomore
• College Commitment: Uncommitted
• Tournament Record: 1-1
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. North Dakota; Lost by technical fall (12-2) vs. Iowa.

126 lbs: Maximus Hay

• High School: Brown Deer / Messmer / Shorewood Graduate
• College Commitment: Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
• Tournament Record: 2-2
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Lost by decision (6-4) vs. Iowa; Lost by decision (4-3) vs. Indiana Gold.

126 lbs: Bryson Busler

• High School: Watertown 2027 Senior
• College Commitment: Uncommitted
• Tournament Record: 1-2
• Match Results: Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (12-2) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Illinois.

132 lbs: Brady Collins

• High School: East Troy graduate
• College Commitment: University of Missouri
• Tournament Record: 4-3
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Lost by technical fall (16-6) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Iowa; Won by fall (0:34) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by decision (3-2) vs. Illinois.

138 lbs: McAllister Ramage

• High School: Lake Country Lutheran Graduate
• College Commitment: Lander University
• Tournament Record: 4-3
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (13-2) vs. North Dakota; Lost by technical fall (16-5) vs. Michigan Blue; Lost by technical fall (12-2) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by decision (6-2) vs. Iowa; Won by technical fall (17-6) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by technical fall (11-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by decision (7-5) vs. Illinois.

144 lbs: Kellen Wolbert

• High School: Oconomowoc Graduate
• College Commitment: University of Michigan
• Tournament Record: 6-1
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (15-4) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by fall (1:24) vs. Iowa; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by decision (17-15) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by technical fall (17-5) vs. Illinois.

150 lbs: Max Gonzalez

• High School: East Troy 2027 Senior
• College Commitment: University of Minnesota
• Tournament Record: 3-4
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. North Dakota; Lost by technical fall (18-8) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by decision (18-12) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by fall (1:07) vs. Iowa; Lost by decision (14-7) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by decision (12-8) vs. Illinois.

157 lbs: Declan Koch

• High School: Neenah Graduate
• College Commitment: University of Northern Iowa
• Tournament Record: 5-2
• Match Results: Won by fall (0:14) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Lost by decision (11-4) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by fall (3:49) vs. Iowa; Lost by technical fall (11-0) vs. Minnesota Blue; Won by technical fall (18-7) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by technical fall (12-2) vs. Illinois.

165 lbs: Haakon Peterson

• High School: Dodgeville Graduate
• College Commitment: University of Michigan
• Tournament Record: 5-2
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by decision (2-1) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Lost by decision (5-2) vs. Iowa; Won by technical fall (15-4) vs. Minnesota Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by decision (3-1) vs. Illinois.

175 lbs: Tomm Heiser

• High School: Evansville 2027 Junior
• College Commitment: Uncommitted
• Tournament Record: 5-0
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by technical fall (15-5) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Minnesota Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Illinois.

175 lbs: Liam Crook

• High School: Kaukauna Graduate
• College Commitment: University of Virginia
• Tournament Record: 1-1
• Match Results: Won by decision (11-8) vs. North Dakota; Lost by technical fall (14-4) vs. Iowa.

190 lbs: Eli Leonard

• High School: Mt. Horeb / Barneveld Graduate
• College Commitment: University of Wisconsin
• Tournament Record: 5-2
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (14-1) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by decision (8-4) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Iowa; Won by decision (8-5) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Lost by technical fall (14-3) vs. Illinois.

215 lbs: Garrett Kawczynski

• High School: Port Washington Graduate
• College Commitment: Army (West Point)
• Tournament Record: 6-1
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (13-3) vs. North Dakota; Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Iowa; Won by technical fall (14-2) vs. Minnesota Blue; Lost by technical fall (10-0) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by decision (11-6) vs. Illinois.

285 lbs: Tyson Martin

• High School: Aquinas Graduate
• College Commitment: South Dakota State University
• Tournament Record: 7-0
• Match Results: Won by technical fall (12-1) vs. North Dakota; Won by fall (0:49) vs. Michigan Blue; Won by technical fall (11-0) vs. Pennsylvania Blue; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Iowa; Won by technical fall (10-0) vs. Minnesota Blue; Won by fall (1:51) vs. Indiana Gold; Won by technical fall (14-1) vs. Illinois.