The Brian Keck Preseason Nationals showcased some of the top high school wrestling talent in the country, and Wisconsin sent a loaded squad ready to make noise on the national stage. Competing across Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 ranks, the Badger State’s best performed well in the showcase division.
*High school wrestlers automatically qualify for the showcase if they are current or past state champions, 2025–26 state placers, National Prep champions, or top-eight All-Americans across major USA Wrestling national tournaments, NHSCA Virginia Beach, and U15/U17 events.

Here is an in-depth breakdown of how every Wisconsin wrestler fared in the Showcase Division, including all individual match results.

The Champions & Finalists

Carson Neubert – Luxemburg-Casco (D2 #1 @ 150)

• Tournament Seed: 2nd

• College Commitment: University of Minnesota

• Result: Champion (5-0)

Carson Neubert proved why he’s one of the nation’s premier recruits with a flawless, gold-medal run at 150 pounds.

• Wins:

  • Def. Isaiah Ebersbach (California, 2025 Preseason Nationals Folkstyle 9th-10th 7th placer @ 138) by Decision, 3-1

  • Def. Drew Anderson (Riverside IA, 1A State Champ @ 138) by Fall

  • Def. Cruz Morales (New Braunfels Long Creek TX, 5A State Champ @ 150) by Decision, 3-0 (Eventual 4th Place Finisher)

  • Finals: Def. Bradley Lazzerini (Owasso OK, 6A State 3rd placer @ 157) by Decision, 6-2

Martez Sheard – Aquinas (D3 #1 @ 138)

• Tournament Seed: 1st

• Result: 2nd Place / Tournament Runner-Up (4-1)

Martez Sheard navigated a stacked bracket at 138 pounds to claim the runner-up spot.

• Wins:

  • Def. Joseph Scott (Archbishop McCarthy HS FL, 2A State Runner-up @ 138) by Decision, 3-1 TB1

  • Def. Adrian Phetxoumphone (Clarion-Goldfield-Dows IA, 2A 4th Placer @ 126) by Tech Fall, 16-0

  • Def. Tyler Paulson (Aquinas WI, D3 State 3rd @ 138) by Decision, 2-1 UTB (Eventual 6th Place Finisher)

• Losses:

  • Finals: Lost to Brady Slicker (Hickory PA, AA State 4th Placer @ 133) by Decision, 2-12

Bronze Medal Winners

Lincoln Swick – Oconomowoc (D1 #3 @ 132)

• Tournament Seed: 1st | Tournament Weight: 126

• Result: 3rd Place (5-1)

Lincoln Swick put on a clinical display down at 126 pounds, wrestling back to take 3rd place.

• Wins:

  • Def. Braydon Studer (Sycamore OH, 2026 Postseason Folkstyle Nationals Junior 6th placer @ 113) by Tech Fall, 17-2

  • Def. Carter Hostetler (Spring Hill TN, Class A State 3rd Placer @ 120) by Tech Fall, 15-0

  • Def. Eli Mendoza (Gilroy CA, State 4th placer @ 113) by Decision, 11-5 (Eventual 4th Place Finisher)

  • Def. Kipton Lewis (Waverly-Shell Rock IA, 3A State Champ @ 120) (Eventual 5th Place Finisher)

  • 3rd Place Match: Def. Eli Mendoza (Gilroy CA, State 4th placer @ 113) by Decision, 11-4

• Losses:

  • Lost to Easton Pierce (Mustang OK, 6A State Runner-Up @ 113) by Decision, 6-9 (Eventual Tournament Runner-Up)

Parker Neu – Hartford (D1 #4 @ 165)

• College Commitment: St. Cloud State University

• Result: 3rd Place (5-1)

Parker Neu showed resilience and firepower throughout a 5-1 weekend at 165 pounds.

• Wins:

  • Def. Riley Cornutt (Clay Chalkville AL, 6A) by Fall

  • Def. Grady Kelts (San Antonio Churchill TX, 6A State Qualifier @ 165)

  • Def. Coehn Weber (Joliet West IL, 3A State 4th Placer @ 150) by Fall (Eventual 8th Place Finisher)

  • Def. Hans Kamm (Cascade OR, 4A State Champ @ 165) by Tech Fall, 19-3 (Eventual 5th Place Finisher)

  • 3rd Place Match: Def. Conner Giedd (South Dakota, Class B State Champ @ 157) by Decision, 4-2

• Losses:

  • Lost to Joseph Schinder (Blair Academy NJ, National Prep 8th Placer @ 157) by Decision, 0-7 (Eventual Tournament Champion)

Torin Kuokkanen – Waukesha West (D1 #1 @ 175)

• Tournament Seed: 2nd

• College Commitment: South Dakota State University

• Result: 3rd Place (5-1)

Torin Kuokkanen put together an impressive run to take home bronze at 175 pounds.

• Wins:

  • Def. Griffin Goins (Bixby OK, 6A State 4th Placer @ 175) by Tech Fall, 17-2

  • Def. Shea Yudizky (Rockwell Heath TX, 6A State 5th Placer @ 165)

  • Def. Keith Remington (League City Clear Creek TX, 6A State Runner-Up @ 165) by Major Decision, 18-6

  • 3rd Place Match: Def. Tucker Athey (Bay Port WI, D1 State Runner-Up @ 175) by Decision, 7-2

• Losses:

  • Lost to William Fullhart (Decorah IA, 2A State Runner-up @ 165) by Decision, 5-7 (Eventual Tournament Runner-Up)

Top Podium Finishers

Tucker Athey – Bay Port (D1 #2 @ 190)

• Tournament Seed: 3rd | Tournament Weight: 175

• Result: 4th Place (5-2)

Wrestling down at 175 pounds, Tucker Athey fought through a tough bracket to secure a top-4 finish.

• Wins:

  • Def. Brayden Carson (Fountain Valley CA, State Qualifier @ 175)

  • Def. Brady Ritter (Carl Sandburg IL, 3A State 5th @ 157)

  • Def. Tully Wood (Wayne/Corydon IA, 1A 5th Placer @ 157) by Major Decision, 13-5 (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)

  • Def. Destan Skelly (Grand Rapids MN, AA State 5th Placer @ 172) by Major Decision, 14-3

• Losses:

  • Lost to William Fullhart (Decorah IA, 2A State Runner-up @ 165) by Decision, 5-6 (Eventual Tournament Runner-Up)

  • 3rd Place Match: Lost to Torin Kuokkanen (Waukesha West WI, D1 State 5th @ 165) by Decision, 2-7

Brennan Ott – Verona (D1 #4 @ 190)

• Tournament Seed: 1st

• Result: 5th Place (4-2)

Brennan Ott wrestled through a battle-tested 190-pound bracket to capture 5th place.

• Wins:

  • Def. Brock McKnight (Broken Arrow OK, 6A State Runner-Up @ 190) by Major Decision, 12-1

  • Def. Ashton Prahin (Caro MI) by Fall (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)

  • 5th Place Match: Def. Maximus Baxter (Bullet East KY, 2026 9th-10th Champion @ 190) by Decision, 9-8

• Losses:

  • Lost to Brody Stien (Byron IL, 1A State 4th Placer @ 175) by Decision, 13-14 (Eventual 8th Place Finisher)

  • Lost to Macklin Penner (Western Dubuque IA) by Decision, 3-9 (Eventual 3rd Place Finisher)

Brody Hoffman – Wabeno / Laona / Three Lakes (D3 #4 @ 215)

• Tournament Seed: 1st

• Result: 5th Place (3-2)

Brody Hoffman anchored the upper weights with two victories over the same state-ranked opponent to finish 5th.

• Wins:

  • Def. Max Fox (Brentwood Academy TN, D2 Ranked #4 @ 215) by Decision, 8-0

  • 5th Place Match: Def. Max Fox (Brentwood Academy TN, D2 Ranked #4 @ 215) by Decision, 12-6

• Losses:

  • Lost to Holden Hoiness (Laurel MT, Class A State Champ @ 190) by Decision, 1-16 (Eventual Tournament Champion)

  • Lost to Blaise Turner (American Falls ID, 4A State Champ @ 190) by Decision, 0-7 (Eventual 4th Place Finisher)

Tyler Paulson – Aquinas (D3 #2 @ 144)

• Tournament Seed: 5th | Tournament Weight: 138

• Result: 6th Place (3-3)

Moving down to 138 pounds, Tyler Paulson battled through three grueling days to finish on the podium.

• Wins:

  • Def. Jadon Dinwiddie (Downers Grove South IL, 3A State Qualifier @ 132) by Decision, 7-1

  • Def. Vincent Finn (Algonac MI, D2 State Qualifier @ 132) by Fall

• Losses:

  • Lost to Martez Sheard (Aquinas WI, D3 State Champ @ 126) by Decision, 1-2 UTB (Eventual Tournament Runner-Up)

  • Lost to Mathius Garza (Etiwanda CA, NHSCA Folkstyle Junior Nationals 8th Place @ 138) by Decision, 1-7 TB1 (Eventual 3rd Place Finisher)

  • 5th Place Match: Lost to Easton Enyeart (Ballard IA, 2A State Runner-up @ 132) by Decision, 4-13

Landen Sheppard – Neenah (D1 #2 @ 165)

• Tournament Seed: 3rd

• College Commitment: University of Minnesota-Mankato

• Result: 7th Place (4-2)

Landen Sheppard scored four victories on the weekend to secure a 7th-place finish at 165 pounds.

• Wins:

  • Def. Sawyer Greenstreet (Thurston OR, 5A State Qualifier @ 157) by Major Decision, 13-5

  • Def. Landon Burt (Tekamah-Herman NE, Class C State 3rd Placer @ 157) by Tech Fall, 17-0

  • Def. Jaden Bult (Bon Homme/Avon SD, Class B 4th Placer @ 150) by Decision, 4-0

• Losses:

  • Lost to Jack Burdick (Carbon UT, 3A State 3rd Placer @ 157) (Eventual 6th Place Finisher)

  • Lost to Hans Kamm (Cascade OR, 4A State Champ @ 165) by Decision, 1-4 OT (Eventual 5th Place Finisher)

Showcase Participants & Full Match Breakdown

Landen Bogard – East Troy (D2 #3 @ 144)

• Tournament Seed: 7th
• Result: 3-2
• Wins:
  • Def. Logan Refsnider (Totino Grace MN, AA State Runner-up @ 127) by Fall
  • Def. Mihai Necula (Walton GA, 6A State 3rd Placer @ 150) by Fall
• Losses:
  • Lost to Kyle Scavuzzo (Medina OH, D1 State 8th @ 132) by Decision, 9-12
  • Lost to Alexander Bermudez (Desert Ridge AZ, D1 State Runner-Up @ 128) by Decision, 10-11 (Eventual 8th Place Finisher)

Murphy Beyer – Freedom (D2 #2 @ 175)

• Tournament Seed: 4th | Tournament Weight: 165
• College Commitment: Mercyhurst University
• Result: 2-2
• Wins:
  • Def. Bode Hazlett (Butte MT, AA State 3rd Placer @ 157) by Decision, 11-10
  • Def. Sawyer Greenstreet (Thurston OR, 5A State Qualifier @ 157) by Decision, 9-8
• Losses:
  • Lost to Stoney Wood (Indianola IA, 3A State 5th Placer @ 144) by Decision, 1-7
  • Lost to Hans Kamm (Cascade OR, 4A State Champ @ 165) by Decision, 1-17 (Eventual 5th Place Finisher)

Braden Johnson – Cumberland (D3 #1 @ 144)

• Tournament Seed: 9th
• College Commitment: University of Wisconsin
• Result: 2-2
• Wins:
  • Def. Jacob Campbell (Har-Ber AR, 6A State 3rd Placer @ 138) by Decision, 7-0
  • Def. Truland Stearns (Riverdale Ridge CO, 4A State 3rd Placer @ 144) by Decision, 3-0
• Losses:
  • Lost to Jack Simpson (Ponderosa CO, 5A State Runner-up @ 150) by Decision, 1-2 TB1 (Eventual 6th Place Finisher)
  • Lost to Colton Huff (St. Ignatius IL, 2A State 4th Placer @ 138) by Decision, 4-5 (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)

Trig White – Chetek-Weyerhaeuser / Prairie Farm (D3 #1 @ 165)

• Tournament Seed: 5th | Tournament Weight: 157
• Result: 2-2
• Wins:
  • Def. Jaxson Essig (Hannibal MO, Class 3 State Qualifier @ 165) by Fall
  • Def. Rhys Safratowich (Grand Forks Central ND, Class A State 5th @ 152) by Decision, 9-4
• Losses:
  • Lost to Jaimon Mogard (Ames IA, 3A State 3rd Placer @ 144) (Eventual 6th Place Finisher)
  • Lost to Cooper Kirkham (Liberty MO, Class 4 State Qualifier @ 157) by Decision, 3-11 (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)

Isaac Weber – Germantown (D1 #5 @ 132)

• Tournament Seed: 3rd
• Result: 1-2
• Wins:
  • Def. Ben Gomez (Wellington CO, 3A State 3rd @ 120) by Decision, 9-5
• Losses:
  • Lost to David Hill (Oak Grove AL, 1A-4A State Champ @ 132) by Decision, 6-14 (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)
  • Lost to Brody Gossen (West Central SD, Class A State Runner-Up @ 132) by Fall (Eventual 8th Place Finisher)

Everett Zeitler – Pulaski (D1 #7 @ 157)

• Tournament Seed: 2nd
• Result: 1-2
• Wins:
  • Def. Giovanni Sanchez (Pueblo East CO, 4A State 4th Placer @ 144) by Decision, 2-0
• Losses:
  • Lost to Colton Wilson (Ozark MO, Class 4 State 5th Placer @ 138) (Eventual 3rd Place Finisher)
  • Lost to Cooper Kirkham (Liberty MO, Class 4 State Qualifier @ 157) by Decision, 1-4 (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)

Dominic McGuire – Janesville Parker (D1 #3 @ 138)

• Tournament Seed: 10th
• Result: 0-2
• Losses:
  • Lost to Caysen Ross (Yuma WY, 3A State 4th Placer) by Decision, 2-4
  • Lost to Easton Enyeart (Ballard IA, 2A State Runner-up @ 132) by Decision, 1-17

Maxton Stevens – Mt. Horeb / Barneveld (D2 #5 @ 138)

• Tournament Seed: Unseeded
• Result: 0-2
• Losses:
  • Lost to Gabriel Serros (Volcano Vista NM, 5A State Runner-Up @ 132) by Fall (Eventual 7th Place Finisher)
  • Lost to Jet Abbott (Juab UT, 3A State Runner-up @ 132) by Decision, 2-10

Ryker Schingeck – Wabeno / Laona / Three Lakes (D3 #2 @ 126)

• Tournament Seed: 3rd
• Result: 0-2
• Losses:
  • Lost to Rodolfo Rojas (Broken Arrow OK, 2025 Preseason Nationals Showcase 4th placer @ 120) by Decision, 12-14 (Eventual 6th Place Finisher)
  • Lost to Coby Fiser (Bondurant-Farrar IA, 3A State 6th Placer @ 126) by Decision, 3-20

Final Breakdown & Takeaways

Led by champion Carson Neubert, runner-up Martez Sheard, and third-place finishers Lincoln Swick, Parker Neu, and Torin Kuokkanen, Wisconsin wrestlers consistently stepped up against top-tier national competition. Wisconsin’s depth was undeniable—setting a high standard as the high school folkstyle season begins.

The Brian Keck Preseason Nationals serve as a gauge for high school talent across the country, and Wisconsin’s crop of freshmen and sophomores represented the state well in a tough national level, single class competition.

Here is a full breakdown of how every Wisconsin competitor fared, including their state preseason ranking, their ranked weight class vs. their tournament weight, and every individual match result.

National Champion (9th-10th)

Kolten Mueller (Milton – D1, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #4 @ 120 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 113 lbs (Seeded 8th out of 97 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 1st Place (National Champion)

• Match-by-Match Results (7-0):

  • Win vs. Hunter Miller (Iowa Incoming Freshman), 26-11

  • Win vs. Mekko Stites (Berryhill, Oklahoma), Fall

  • Win vs. Bryx Leichleiter (Tekamah-Herman, Nebraska), 19-3

  • Win vs. Javonni Escobar (Texas National Prep Qualifier @ 106), 21-7

  • Win vs. Xzavier Gomez (Cleveland, New Mexico 5A State Runner-Up @ 106), Fall

  • Win vs. Fernando Jimeno (Katy, Texas), 17-1

  • Win (Championship Match) vs. Asher Procunier (Whitehall, Michigan 2025 Kids Folkstyle Nationals 14U 6th Placer), 4-3

Wisconsin Podiums and Top Finishers

Beau DeLong (Regis / Altoona – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #11 @ 144 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 150 lbs (Seeded 4th out of 55 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 2nd Place (National Runner-Up)

• Match-by-Match Results (5-1):

  • Win vs. Logan Funk (Rockford East, Illinois 2A), Fall

  • Win vs. Eli Silvernail (Edgewood, Indiana), 5-3

  • Win vs. Bentley Hawkins (Eaton Rapids, Michigan), 9-2

  • Win vs. Jacob Sutphin (Alton, Illinois 3A – Eventual 8th Placer), 4-2

  • Win vs. Noah Dawejko (Cabot, Arkansas 6A State Runner-Up @ 150 – Eventual 4th Placer), 3-0

  • Loss (Championship Match) vs. Jeremiah Hayes (Illinois 15U Tulsa Nationals 3rd Placer @ 135), Injury Default (0-0 at 0:12)

Linken Bastien (Luxemburg-Casco – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #4 @ 165 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 175 lbs (Seeded 2nd out of 20 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 3rd Place

• Match-by-Match Results (5-1):

  • Win vs. Hunter Bickford (Iowa), 21-6

  • Win vs. Levi Hurlbert (St. Johns Jesuit, Ohio D1), 13-0

  • Win vs. Beckham Schroeder (Harrisburg, South Dakota Class A), Fall

  • Win vs. Grayson Woolman (Legacy, Colorado 5A State Qualifier @ 165 – Eventual 6th Placer), Fall

  • Loss vs. Cameron Young (Belvidere, Illinois 2026 15U Tulsa Nationals 6th Placer @ 157 – Eventual Champion), 1-4

  • Win (3rd Place Match) vs. Jaydan Gates (Gore, Oklahoma 3A State 3rd Placer @ 165), 9-6

Ruger Groom (Boscobel / Wauzeka-Steuben – D3, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #13 @ 285 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 285 lbs (Not Seeded out of 6 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 3rd Place

• Match-by-Match Results (3-1):

  • Win vs. Bye

  • Win vs. Marley Baker (North Las Vegas, Nevada NHSCA Freshman 8th Placer @ 220), Fall

  • Loss vs. Malachi Anderson (Sisseton, South Dakota Class B State 6th Placer @ 175 – Eventual Runner-Up), Fall

  • Win (3rd Place Match) vs. Logan Van Vlymen (Brookings, Incoming Freshman), Fall

Warren Caulum (West Salem / Bangor – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Watch List @ 175 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 190 lbs (Not Seeded out of 18 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 4th Place

• Match-by-Match Results (5-2):

  • Win vs. Tristan Hruby (Thief River Falls, Minnesota AA), Fall

  • Win vs. Alijah Atkins (Peoria Notre Dame, Illinois 2A), Fall

  • Win vs. Nickolai Wieser (Illinois – Eventual 7th Placer), Fall

  • Win vs. Emmett Shedek (Linn-Mar, Iowa 3A – Eventual 6th Placer), Fall

  • Loss vs. Matthew Dziura (Illinois 2025 Super 32 Middle School 6th Placer @ 180 – Eventual 5th Placer), Fall

  • Loss (3rd Place Match) vs. Chase Sullivan (Widefield, Colorado 4A State Qualifier @ 215), 0-7

AJ Woerpel (Freedom – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #2 @ 126 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 138 lbs (Seeded 2nd out of 69 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 7th Place

• Match-by-Match Results (7-2):

  • Win vs. Cashton Cole (Whiteland, Indiana), 19-4

  • Win vs. Nicholas Kellard (Elder, Ohio), 17-2

  • Win vs. Titan Weite (Cedar Hill, Missouri Class 4 State Qualifier @ 126), 17-1

  • Win vs. Cash McKillip (Pleasanton, Nebraska Class D State 3rd Placer @ 126), 7-6

  • Win vs. Gage Southwick (Westlake, Utah), 8-1

  • Loss vs. Owen Carver (Jefferson City, Missouri Class 1 State 4th Placer @ 132 – Eventual 5th Placer)

  • Loss vs. Obadiah Willis (Chicago Hope Academy, Illinois 1A State Runner-Up @ 126 – Eventual 4th Placer), Fall

  • Win (7th Place Match) vs. Dawson Beckley (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Incoming Freshman), 4-1

Nevan Doyle (Port Washington – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #12 @ 175 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 175 lbs (Seeded 4th out of 20 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 7th Place

• Match-by-Match Results (4-2):

  • Win vs. Mason Masters (Noblesville, Indiana Middle School State 4th Placer @ 190), 15-0

  • Win vs. Beckham Schroeder (Harrisburg, South Dakota Class A), Fall

  • Loss vs. Flavio Orozco (Great Neck North, New York D1 – Eventual Runner-Up), 0-5

  • Loss vs. Gavin Edwards (Byron, Minnesota AA), 1-4

  • Win (7th Place Match) vs. Jones Meadow (Vestavia Hills, Alabama 7A State 6th Placer @ 165), Fall

Reece Vendegna (Wilmot Union – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #7 @ 132 lbs

• Tournament Weight: 132 lbs (Seeded 11th out of 90 wrestlers)

• Tournament Result: 8th Place

• Match-by-Match Results (5-3):

  • Win vs. Sullivan McNamara (Hastings, Minnesota AAA State Qualifier @ 107)

  • Win vs. Dallas Barrick (West Central, South Dakota), Fall

  • Win vs. Rudolph Henninger (Austin Vandegrift, Texas 6A State Qualifier @ 120)

  • Win vs. Gabriel White (Cameron, Missouri Super 32 Middle School 4th Placer @ 128), 18-9

  • Win vs. Carsen Hanshaw (Beatrice, Nebraska Class B State Champ @ 120), 11-2

  • Loss vs. Jameson Onstott (Eaton Rapids, Michigan D2 State Qualifier @ 113 – Eventual 6th Placer), 8-9

  • Loss vs. Dylan Saba (Air Academy, Colorado 4A State Runner-Up @ 120), 6-8

  • Loss (7th Place Match) vs. Josiah Holmes (Mt. Carmel, Illinois Incoming Freshman), 2-4

Deep Bracket Runs & Key Wins

Riddick Meyer (Spencer / Columbus Catholic / Granton – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #12 @ 132 lbs | Tournament Weight: 138 lbs (Seeded 9th)
• Record: 5-2
  • Win vs. Kingston Smith (Thomas Jefferson, Colorado), Fall
  • Win vs. Zach Shreve (Ankeny, Iowa 3A), Fall
  • Win vs. Tyson Crowsey (Rockwall Heath, Texas 6A), 8-4
  • Win vs. Jericho Burkart (Coweta, Oklahoma 5A State 4th Placer @ 126), 7-1
  • Loss vs. Arturo Reyes (Mahanoy Area, Pennsylvania AA State Qualifier @ 121 – Eventual 2nd Placer), 0-1
  • Loss vs. Obadiah Willis (Chicago Hope Academy, Illinois 1A State Runner-Up @ 126 – Eventual 4th Placer), 3-5

Kale Crass (Regis / Altoona – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Watch List @ 138 lbs | Tournament Weight: 138 lbs (Not Seeded)
• Record: 5-2
  • Win vs. Cash McKillip (Pleasanton, Nebraska Class D State 3rd Placer @ 126), Fall
  • Win vs. Kaden Huster (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Illinois), Fall
  • Win vs. William Scruggs (Jennings County, Indiana Middle School State 3rd Placer @ 138), Fall
  • Loss vs. Cain Crosson (Indianola, Iowa 3A State 3rd Placer @ 113), 5-16
  • Loss vs. Eli Modglin (Morrison, Illinois 1A State Qualifier @ 126), 4-12

Broden Butzke (Neenah – D1, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #10 @ 126 lbs | Tournament Weight: 132 lbs (Seeded 32nd)
• Record: 4-2
  • Win vs. Jonah Anderson (Watertown, South Dakota Class A State 5th Placer @ 113), Fall
  • Win vs. Kyle Blow (Pine Creek, Colorado 5A State Qualifier @ 113), 9-0
  • Win vs. Kayden Egeberg (Bismarck, North Dakota State 3rd Placer @ 127), 6-0
  • Loss vs. Westin Pollock (Owasso, Oklahoma 6A State 4th Placer @ 120), 2-18
  • Loss vs. Carsen Hanshaw (Beatrice, Nebraska Class B State Champ @ 120), 2-6

Clay Hansel (Hudson – D1, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 157 lbs (Seeded 9th)
• Record: 4-2
  • Win vs. Carver Short (Iowa), 15-0
  • Win vs. Mason Catalano (Connecticut), 4-0
  • Win vs. Brody Procunier (Whitehall, Michigan Incoming Freshman), Fall
  • Loss vs. Crew Carlson (Omaha Skutt Catholic, Nebraska Class B State 6th @ 138), 4-15
  • Loss vs. Garrett Lynn (Tuttle, Oklahoma Incoming Freshman – Eventual 6th Placer), 3-13

Landon Kajewski (Richland Center – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 120 lbs (Not Seeded)
• Record: 4-2
  • Win vs. Camryn Chapman (Seneca, Illinois 1A), 21-1
  • Win vs. Lucas Sieren (English Valleys, Iowa), Fall
  • Win vs. Kemper Thomas (Liberty, Missouri Class 4 State Qualifier @ 106), 6-3
  • Win vs. Mesias Chavez (Bear Creek, Colorado 4A State 5th Placer), 18-11
  • Loss vs. Ethan Gentry (El Paso, Texas 2026 15U Freakshow Runner-Up @ 116), 0-18
  • Loss vs. Diesel Johnson (Nyssa, Oregon 3A State Champ @ 113), 2-13

Bryce Feran (River Falls – D1, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #4 @ 106 lbs | Tournament Weight: 106 lbs (Seeded 29th)
• Record: 4-2
  • Win vs. Caleb Weldon (Frenchtown, Montana A Ranked #5 @ 106), 14-8
  • Win vs. Miles Davis (Johnsburg, Illinois), Fall
  • Win vs. Blake Tuttle (Salina, Kansas Incoming Freshman)
  • Loss vs. Declan Mohler (Austin Vandegrift, Texas 6A State Qualifier @ 106), 0-5
  • Loss vs. Charlie Flanery (Stillwater, Oklahoma Incoming Freshman), Fall

Waylon Fry (Glenwood City – D3, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #3 @ 132 lbs | Tournament Weight: 132 lbs (Seeded 8th)
• Record: 4-2
  • Win vs. Barrett Buchanan (Christian Brothers, Tennessee D2 State Qualifier @ 113)
  • Win vs. Austin Martin (Omaha, Nebraska), 16-0
  • Win vs. Sy Stoute (North DeSoto, Louisiana D2 State Champ @ 113), 8-3
  • Loss vs. Brodie Lawrence (Stillwater, Minnesota AAA State Qualifier @ 114), Fall
  • Loss vs. Bo Link (Carlisle, Iowa Middle School State 5th Placer @ 130), 2-8

Max Rentsch (Hortonville – D1, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #14 @ 113 lbs | Tournament Weight: 113 lbs (Seeded 24th)
• Record: 3-2
  • Win vs. Dylan Loza (Esperanza, California), 6-3
  • Win vs. Lucas Haase (Ankeny, Iowa 3A), 8-2
  • Loss vs. Zeke Sanchez (Herriman, Utah Middle School State Runner-Up @ 105)
  • Loss vs. Luka Chavez (Rocky Ford, Colorado), 1-11

Henry Metzler (De Pere – D1, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Watch List @ 126 lbs | Tournament Weight: 126 lbs (Seeded 11th)
• Record: 3-2
  • Win vs. Daniel Guerra (California), Fall
  • Win vs. Colton Allen (Forney, Texas), Fall
  • Win vs. Ben Pece (Mukwonago, Wisconsin Incoming Freshman), Fall
  • Loss vs. Benjamin Armstrong (Collinsville, Oklahoma), Fall
  • Loss vs. Ethan Escobar (Clovis, California), 1-16

John Clum (Lakeside Lutheran – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 144 lbs (Seeded 20th)
• Record: 3-2
  • Win vs. Jace Jackson (Grapevine, Texas Incoming Freshman), Fall
  • Win vs. Brycen Green (Timberland, Missouri Class 4), Fall
  • Win vs. Nolan Seman (St. Michael Albertville, Minnesota), 11-0
  • Loss vs. Aiden Bachman (Glenwood, Iowa Middle School State Runner-Up @ 135)
  • Loss vs. Jason DeMarco (Middleton, Connecticut Class L State Qualifier @ 138 – Eventual 8th Placer), 0-11

Colt Nachreiner (River Valley – D3, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #12 @ 120 lbs | Tournament Weight: 120 lbs (Seeded 26th)
• Record: 3-2
  • Win vs. Austin Brouwer (Troy Buchanan, Missouri Class 4), 6-1
  • Win vs. Kyler Pearson (Fort Calhoun, Nebraska), 5-4
  • Win vs. Brycen Kothenbeutel (Pine Island, Minnesota AA), 4-0
  • Loss vs. Chase Lawrence (Stillwater, Minnesota AAA State 5th Placer @ 107), 2-17
  • Loss vs. Lincoln Whitcome (Waverly-Shell Rock, Iowa), 1-9

Gaining National Experience

Ben Pece (Mukwonago – D1, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 126 lbs (Seeded 23rd) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Holden Riggert (Lincoln, Nebraska), Fall
  • Win vs. Boston Rutter (Wasatch, Utah), Fall
  • Loss vs. Henry Metzler (De Pere, Wisconsin), Fall
  • Loss vs. Haris Nurakhunov (Northgate, California Ranked #14 in CA), 0-15

Sawyer Opahle (Germantown – D1, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 144 lbs (Seeded 19th) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Josiah Deonigi (Washington), Fall
  • Loss vs. Te’Jon Beals (Marist, Illinois 3A State Qualifier @ 132), 8-17
  • Loss vs. Blake Wozny (Schaumburg, Illinois 2026 Kids Folkstyle Nationals 14U 6th Placer @ 140), 3-9

Brogan Schneider (Oshkosh West – D1, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 132 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Dallas Barrick (West Central, South Dakota), Fall
  • Loss vs. Tatum Honda (Cascade, Iowa 1A State 8th Placer @ 126)
  • Loss vs. Jackson Gardner (Grantsville, Utah), Fall

Clay Meredith (St. Croix Central – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 113 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Karter Linscott (Leander Rouse, Texas), Fall
  • Win vs. Evan Breitling (Minnetonka, Minnesota AAA State Qualifier @ 107), Fall
  • Loss vs. Ivan Larsen (Kasson-Mantorville, Minnesota), Fall
  • Loss vs. Fabien Alvarado (Richardson Pearce, Texas 6A State Qualifier @ 113), 7-12

Samuel Dunigan (GET / Mel.-Min. – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 138 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Benjamin Lechman (Windsor, Colorado), Fall
  • Loss vs. Bowen Pearson (Oklahoma Incoming Freshman), 2-19
  • Loss vs. Kaden Huster (Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Illinois), Fall

Monti Fry (Glenwood City – D3, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #3 @ 106 lbs | Tournament Weight: 106 lbs (Seeded 13th) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Tucker Brumm (Osage, Iowa Incoming Freshman), 14-11
  • Loss vs. Matthew Owens (Long Grove Woodlawn, Illinois Incoming Freshman), 0-18
  • Loss vs. Octavio Castillo (Eldorado, New Mexico 5th Place @ Reno World @ 95), 3-20

Dawsyn Vogel (Pecatonica / Argyle – D3, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 126 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Finn Jones (Iowa), 16-1
  • Win vs. Kade Juergens (Madison County, Alabama 1A-4A State 6th Placer @ 120), Fall
  • Loss vs. Kobe Lemer (Valiant Prep, Arizona), 2-18
  • Loss vs. Garrett Rowland (Easton Rapids, Michigan), Fall

Ryker Fuglsang (Cochrane / Fountain City – D3, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 132 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Ryan Broeker (Lutheran St. Charles, Missouri), 17-5
  • Win vs. Aaden Luke (Southwest Iowa 1A), Fall
  • Loss vs. Benjamin Milam (Louisiana Jr High School State Champ @ 136), Fall
  • Loss vs. Korvin Bayles (Westlake, Utah 6A State Qualifier @ 120), 1-7

Gabe Wagner (Lancaster – D3, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 190 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 2-2
  • Win vs. Bye
  • Win vs. Isaiah Vialpando (Colorado), Fall
  • Loss vs. Emmett Shedek (Linn-Mar, Iowa 3A – Eventual 6th Placer), 4-13
  • Loss vs. Kiptyn Morehead (Maquoketa, Iowa 2A – Eventual 8th Placer), Fall

Cashton Treuthardt (Milton – D1, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked @ 106 lbs | Tournament Weight: 100 lbs (Seeded 17th) | Record: 1-2
  • Loss vs. Hunter Lugo (Texas), Fall
  • Loss vs. Ryker Anderson (Interstate 35, Iowa 1A), 1-7

Zayden Garcia (Janesville Craig – D1, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 150 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Micah Burleson (Socorro, New Mexico 4A), Fall
  • Loss vs. Bentley Holmes (Mt. Michael Benedictine, Nebraska Class B State 5th Placer @ 126), Fall
  • Loss vs. Emmitt Myers (West Virginia), 7-10

Easton Wingerson (Milton – D1, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 165 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Jack Johnson (Christian Brothers, Tennessee D2), Fall
  • Loss vs. Jackson Murray (Dallas Center-Grimes, Iowa 3A), 3-18
  • Loss vs. Gabriel Oliveira (Stevenson, Illinois 3A), 8-12

Cayden Podeweltz (Weyauwega-Fremont – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #8 @ 106 lbs | Tournament Weight: 106 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Ryder Richardson (Sand Springs, Oklahoma), Fall
  • Loss vs. Santino Andujo (Valiant Prep, Arizona), Fall
  • Loss vs. Macson McCormick (Norwalk, Iowa), 3-18

Bentley Mattie (West Salem / Bangor – D2, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked @ 106 lbs | Tournament Weight: 100 lbs (Not Seeded) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Sawyer Tritsch (Nebraska), 16-0
  • Loss vs. Cameron Ramp (Illinois Super 32 Middle School 6th Placer @ 100), Fall
  • Loss vs. Oliver Davidson (West Fargo, North Dakota Class A State Qualifier @ 107), Fall

Bryce Madden (Mt. Horeb / Barneveld – D2, 10th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #6 @ 120 lbs | Tournament Weight: 120 lbs (Seeded 38th) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Ryker Vier (Cushing, Oklahoma 4A State 4th Placer @ 106), 6-2
  • Loss vs. Atticus Salinas (Missouri), 4-10
  • Loss vs. Titus Slaughter (Oak Mountain, Alabama 7A State Champ @ 106), 0-15

Isai Sanchez (Shiocton – D3, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Ranked #8 @ 113 lbs | Tournament Weight: 120 lbs (Seeded 7th) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Carter Pochinski (Iowa), Fall
  • Loss vs. Sonny Cervantes (Clovis, California), Fall
  • Loss vs. Andrew Uszenski (Valley Central, New York D1 State Qualifier @ 110), Fall

Colt Hoffman (Wabeno / Laona / Three Lakes – D3, 9th Grade)

• Preseason Ranking: Unranked | Tournament Weight: 165 lbs (Seeded 3rd) | Record: 1-2
  • Win vs. Brody Spain (Collierville, Tennessee Freshman/Sophomore State 3rd Placer), 19-3
  • Loss vs. Caleb Amsden (Dowling Catholic, Iowa 3A State Qualifier @ 157), Fall
  • Loss vs. Avery Paustian (Mount Vernon, Iowa 2A Ranked #12 @ 165 – Eventual 6th Placer)

Battled Hard Against National Competition

• Carter Solt (Sauk Prairie / Wisconsin Heights – D1, 10th Grade): Watch List @ 113 lbs (Tourney: 106 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Declan Mohler (Austin Vandegrift, Texas 6A State Qualifier @ 106), 1-5
  • Loss vs. Luke Flores (Huntington Beach, California), 2-13
• Tanner Henzler (Hudson – D1, 10th Grade): Unranked @ 126 lbs (Tourney: 126 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Dylan Frechette (Duxbury, Massachusetts), Fall
  • Loss vs. Beckett Svuba (Laurens-Marathon, Iowa 1A), 3-8
• Kaden Armoto (Oak Creek – D1, 9th Grade): Unranked @ 132 lbs (Tourney: 132 lbs, Seeded 37th) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Jameson Onstott (Eaton Rapids, Michigan D2 State Qualifier @ 113), Fall
  • Loss vs. Carson Childers (Waukee, Iowa), Fall
• Charles Schweizer (Oconomowoc – D1, 10th Grade): Unranked @ 138 lbs (Tourney: 138 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Dwaine Goforth (St. Teresa, Illinois 1A), 0-8
  • Loss vs. Rocky Thompson (Elizabeth Forward, Missouri), 8-11
• Spencer Keller (DeForest – D1, 10th Grade): Unranked @ 144 lbs (Tourney: 144 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Alan Castro (Texas), 6-9 OT
  • Loss vs. Jaken Updike (Morrison, Illinois 1A), Fall
• Wyatt Toenjes (Hudson – D1, 10th Grade): Unranked @ 190 lbs (Tourney: 190 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Kiptyn Morehead (Maquoketa, Iowa 2A – Eventual 8th Placer), 1-8
  • Loss vs. Michael Rawley (Millard South, Nebraska Class A), Fall
• Quinn Meredith (St. Croix Central – D2, 9th Grade): Ranked #12 @ 106 lbs (Tourney: 106 lbs, Seeded 27th) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Mattias Verry (Missouri), 5-7
  • Loss vs. Alfonso Gutierrez (Humble, Texas Incoming Freshman), Injury Default (was up 5-3 at time of injury)
• Ayden Ewing (Richland Center – D2, 9th Grade): Watch List @ 106 lbs (Tourney: 106 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Helio Gonzalez (Mission, Texas), 1-11
  • Loss vs. Brody Gherardini (Grand Valley, Colorado 3A State 5th Placer @ 106), 0-11
• Kashton Larson (Richland Center – D2, 9th Grade): Unranked @ 126 lbs (Tourney: 126 lbs, Seeded 19th) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Grayden Japp (Otte Blair, Nebraska), 12-13
  • Loss vs. Carter York (Ozark, Missouri), 2-7
• Damian A. Gonzalez (D2, 10th Grade): Unranked @ 126 lbs (Tourney: 126 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Treydan Beam (Xavier, Connecticut New England Championship Qualifier @ 113), 1-16
  • Loss vs. Garrett Rowland (Easton Rapids, Michigan), Fall
• Colton Errthum (Mt. Horeb / Barneveld – D2, 9th Grade): Unranked @ 126 lbs (Tourney: 126 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Boomer Smith (Blanchard, Oklahoma), Fall
  • Loss vs. Cole Scott (Custer, South Dakota Class B State Qualifier), Fall
• Gabe Beyer (Freedom – D2, 9th Grade): Watch List @ 144 lbs (Tourney: 144 lbs, Seeded 15th) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Ziggy Stewart (Yucaipa, California), 8-14
  • Loss vs. Jay Hammarsten (Stillwater, Minnesota), 0-10
• Cameron Van Egeren (Luxemburg-Casco – D2, 10th Grade): Unranked @ 215 lbs (Tourney: 215 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Talon Worden (Farmington, Missouri 15U Tulsa National Champ @ HWT – Eventual Champion), 0-18
  • Loss vs. Blake Nguyen (Meridian, Idaho 6A State Qualifier @ 215), Fall
• Oliver Jachthuber (Princeton / Green Lake – D3, 9th Grade): Unranked @ 106 lbs (Tourney: 106 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Brody Gherardini (Grand Valley, Colorado 3A State 5th Placer @ 106), 5-22
  • Loss vs. Helio Gonzalez (Mission, Texas), Fall
• Jacob Hilke (Princeton / Green Lake – D3, 9th Grade): Unranked @ 120 lbs (Tourney: 120 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Aukai Walsh (Hawaii), Fall
  • Loss vs. Cade Stutzman (Iowa), Fall
• Anthony Rickman (Ithaca / Weston – D3, 9th Grade): Watch List @ 165 lbs (Tourney: 165 lbs) | Record: 0-2
  • Loss vs. Jace Klendworth (Wapsie Valley, Iowa Middle School State Champ @ 160 – Eventual 5th Placer), Fall
  • Loss vs. Lukah Shawgo (Grove City, Pennsylvania Incoming Freshman), 5-10

Summary: Wisconsin Top Tournament Placers

Overall, Wisconsin’s freshmen and sophomores represented the Badger State with tremendous grit and determination against national competition!

The 2026 Super 32 Challenge in Greensboro, North Carolina wrapped up after two days of high-level competition.  Wisconsin wrestlers represented the Badger State well, bringing home 1 Champion title and 4 Podium finishes! Here is the complete in-depth breakdown of every Wisconsin boys and girls competitor from the tournament.

Champions & Podium Finishers (In Weight Class Order)

Julianna LaSavage | BAM

• Preseason Rank: Unranked (Girls)
• Tournament Weight Class: 95 lbs (Grade 8)
• Tournament Record: 4-0 (Tournament Champion)
• Wins:
  • Def. California High School State Champ @ 100 lbs
  • Def. Freyda Nelson (Minnesota) — 10-0 Technical Fall
  • Def. Sophia Valdez (Colorado, U17 World Championships 3rd Placer @ 40kg) — Fall
  • Def. Olivia Davalos (California, Incoming Freshman) — 14-4
• Losses: None

Dilynn Albrecht | Milton

• Preseason Rank: Girls #2 @ 106 lbs | Grade 11 | Seeded 6th
• Tournament Weight Class: 106 lbs
• Tournament Record: 5-2 (5th Place Finish)
• Wins:
  • Def. Tatianna Castillo (Michigan, 2026 Fargo 16U Freestyle 8th @ 105 / State Champ @ 110) — 10-0
  • Def. Serra Akyali (New York, National Prep Runner-Up @ 100)
  • Def. Kirra Mitchell (Georgia, Fargo 16U Freestyle 4th @ 110 / National Prep 4th @ 114) — 11-0
  • Def. Marcia Nunez (California, US Open National Runner-Up @ 105 / State Runner-Up @ 105) — 3-2
  • Def. Cameron Hodge (Texas, Fargo 16U Freestyle 6th @ 105 / 6A State 5th @ 110)
• Losses:
  • Lost to Amaya Hoku Kapihe (Hawaii, U17 Women’s Nationals 3rd @ 49kg / State Champ @ 120)
  • Lost to Sky Ramos (California, Incoming Freshman) — 0-10 (Eventual 4th Placer)

Erika Sleznikow | Marshfield

• Preseason Rank: Girls #1 @ 138 lbs | Grade 12 | Seeded 4th
• Tournament Weight Class: 138 lbs
• Tournament Record: 4-2 (5th Place Finish)
• Wins:
  • Def. Ella Henckel (Connecticut, Incoming Freshman) — Fall
  • Def. Mia Spadavecchia (New Jersey, High School State 3rd Placer @ 138) — 7-0
  • Def. Eva Garcia (California, #5 Seed, Fargo Junior 8th @ 135 / State 4th @ 155) — INJ (Leading 8-4 at time of injury)
  • Def. Saige McCleery (Washington, Fargo Junior 8th @ 140 / 4A State Champ @ 140) — Fall (5th Place Match)
• Losses:
  • Lost to Isabella Miller (Iowa, Eventual Super 32 Runner-Up / US Open National Champ @ 135 / Iowa 2A State Champ @ 135)
  • Lost to Emma Chacon (Arizona, Eventual 3rd Placer / 2025 Super 32 Champ @ 132) — 0-10

Layla Risler | Mondovi / Eleva-Strum

• Preseason Rank: Girls #2 @ 145 lbs | Grade 11
• Tournament Weight Class: 148 lbs
• Tournament Record: 5-2 (5th Place Finish)
• Wins:
  • Def. Shelby Kleinknecht (North Carolina, 1A-4A High School State Runner-Up @ 145)
  • Def. Myla Good (Pennsylvania, Freestyle State Runner-Up @ 140) — 10-0
  • Def. Emily Beckley (Oklahoma, 2026 Fargo Junior Freestyle 5th @ 145 / 6A State Champ @ 145) — 8-6
  • Def. Yamilett Cortez (Arizona, Fargo 16U Freestyle 4th @ 145) — Fall
  • Def. Giavonna Good (Idaho, Fargo 16U Freestyle 3rd @ 135) — Fall (5th Place Match)
• Losses:
  • Lost to Landri VonGonten (Texas, #1 Ranked Nationally / U17 World Silver Medalist) — 0-10
  • Lost to Audrey Robinson (Oregon, 2026 Fargo 16U Freestyle National Runner-Up @ 145 / 6A/5A State Champ @ 145) — 0-10

Autumn King | Bay Port

• Preseason Rank: Girls #4 @ 235 lbs | Grade 12
• Tournament Weight Class: 200 lbs
• Tournament Record: 4-2 (4th Place Finish)
• Wins:
  • Def. Alyvia Hawkins (North Carolina, 6A High School State Runner-Up @ 185) — Fall
  • Def. Savada Kitchen (North Carolina, 4A-1A High School State Champ @ 185)
  • Def. Blake Baker (Texas, National Prep 3rd Placer @ 185) — 8-2
  • Def. Makayla Vasser (South Carolina, High School State Champ @ 170) — 12-7
• Losses:
  • Lost to Zeinab Mourad (Florida, High School State Runner-Up @ 235)
  • Lost to Ella Taylor (North Carolina, 7A High School State Champ @ 235) — 0-5 (3rd Place Match)

High School Boys Division

Collin Hamm | Weyauwega-Fremont

• Preseason Rank: Division 2 #1 @ 165 lbs | Grade 11 | Seeded 9th
• Tournament Weight Class: 165 lbs
• Tournament Record: 3-2 (Fell one match short of placing)
• Wins:
  • Def. Campbell Tufts (North Carolina, Millbrook 8A State Runner-Up @ 157) — Fall
  • Def. Jisias Rodriguez (California, Los Gatos State Qualifier @ 157) — Fall
  • Def. Paul Wright (Florida, Lake Gibson 2A State 5th Placer @ 175) — 5-4
• Losses:
  • Lost to Melvin Miller (Pennsylvania, Bishop McCort, #1 Ranked Nationally / AA State Champ / Fargo Freestyle National Champ) — 1-16
  • Lost to Kadin Mulford (Colorado, Palisade 4A State Champ @ 150) — 4-8

High School Girls Division (In Weight Class Order)

Alexa Thomas | Badger

• Preseason Rank: Girls #3 @ 114 lbs | Grade 11
• Tournament Weight Class: 112 lbs
• Tournament Record: 2-2
• Wins: Def. Briana Stetson (PA, 16U Freestyle State Champ @ 105) 5-2; Def. Brooke Dixon (CT) 10-0.
• Losses: Lost to Adrian Wakinekona (HI, State Champ @ 115); Lost to Grace Jawulski (FL, Fargo Jr 4th @ 105).

Ayda Miller | St. Croix Central

• Preseason Rank: Girls #2 @ 114 lbs | Grade 11
• Tournament Weight Class: 112 lbs
• Tournament Record: 2-2
• Wins: Def. Lennox Deringer (PA, Middle School State Champ @ 108) 6-4; Def. Kaylee Padin (FL, State Qualifier @ 110) 8-2.
• Losses: Lost to Gabriella Conte (NJ, Fargo 16U Champ / State Champ @ 107) 2-9; Lost to BryLee Irsik (NE, Eventual 8th Placer) by Fall.

Cora Stewart | Port Washington

• Preseason Rank: Girls #1 @ 120 lbs | Grade 10
• Tournament Weight Class: 118 lbs
• Tournament Record: 2-1
• Wins: Def. River Klein (NV, State Runner-Up @ 110); Def. Erica Irvine (IA, 1A State Champ @ 120).
• Losses: Lost to Reagan Mathers (AZ, Fargo Jr 6th @ 120) & Jocelyn Danbe (NJ, State Champ @ 114).

Ember Zupanc | Marshfield

• Preseason Rank: Girls #2 @ 120 lbs | Grade 9
• Tournament Weight Class: 118 lbs
• Tournament Record: 0-2
• Losses: Lost to Mabel Rogers (MO, Fargo 16U 5th @ 115) 0-10; Lost to Erica Irvine (IA, 1A State Champ @ 120) 3-6.

Ella Schachtner | St. Croix Central

• Preseason Rank: Girls #9 @ 132 lbs | Grade 9
• Tournament Weight Class: 124 lbs
• Tournament Record: 1-2
• Wins: Def. Sloan Mueller (SC) 10-0.
• Losses: Lost to Gail Sullivan (NY, Fargo 16U 3rd @ 130) & Vivian Urriola (SC, State Champ @ 130) by Fall.

Morgan Johnson | DeForest

• Preseason Rank: Girls #2 @ 126 lbs | Grade 10
• Tournament Weight Class: 124 lbs
• Tournament Record: 3-2
• Wins: Def. Juanita Duque Trujillo (FL) by Fall; Def. Vivian Urriola (SC, State Champ @ 130) 6-3; Def. Kaila Keesecker (PA, State 6th) by Fall.
• Losses: Lost to Charlie Dolan (IL, State 4th @ 125) 2-6; Lost to Madalyn Deiter (MT, State Champ @ 125) 0-3.

Annabella Nelson | Hayward / Northwood

• Preseason Rank: Girls #4 @ 138 lbs | Grade 9
• Tournament Weight Class: 132 lbs
• Tournament Record: 1-2
• Wins: Def. Kelly Lemons (OH, State Qualifier) 8-2.
• Losses: Lost to Victoria Carbonaro (NJ, 2025 Fargo 16U Champ @ 125) 2-14; Lost to Lucy Clarno (TX, 6A State 4th @ 125) 0-7.

Daelin Cody | Princeton / Green Lake

• Preseason Rank: Girls #1 @ 132 lbs | Grade 11 | Seeded 7th
• Tournament Weight Class: 132 lbs
• Tournament Record: 2-1
• Wins: Def. Kelly Lemons (OH) by Fall; Def. Nailaya Gray (VA) 10-0.
• Losses: Lost to Haley Smarsh (PA, Fargo Jr 4th @ 130 / AAA State Champ) 8-8 on criteria; Lost to Chloe Pearce (CA, State 5th @ 130) by Fall.

Faye Schachtner | St. Croix Central

• Preseason Rank: Girls #3 @ 138 lbs | Grade 10
• Tournament Weight Class: 132 lbs
• Tournament Record: 0-2
• Losses: Lost to Lauren Samuel (NC, U15 National Champ @ 58kg) 0-11; Lost to Emma Grimes (PA, Fargo 16U 7th @ 130) by Fall.

Kit Alsaker | Waunakee

• Preseason Rank: Girls #2 @ 138 lbs | Grade 11
• Tournament Weight Class: 132 lbs
• Tournament Record: 4-2
• Wins: Def. Avah Garrett (NV) 10-0; Def. Kaydence Olivares (NC) 10-0; Def. Lucy Clarno (TX) 3-3; Def. Presley Beard (KS, Fargo 16U Runner-Up @ 125) 8-2.
• Losses: Lost to Rachel Garcia (OK, Fargo 16U Champ @ 130) 0-10; Lost to Lauren Samuel (NC) 0-10.

Franky Groom | Excel

• Preseason Rank: Unranked (Freestyle Only) | Grade 12
• Tournament Weight Class: 148 lbs
• Tournament Record: 1-2
• Wins: Def. Eason Hobbs (NC) 10-0.
• Losses: Lost to Audrey Robinson (OR, Fargo 16U Runner-Up @ 145 / State Champ) & Jestinah Solomua (CA, State Champ @ 145).

Brynlee Vaughan | Wautoma / Wild Rose

• Preseason Rank: Girls #1 @ 152 lbs | Grade 11
• Tournament Weight Class: 160 lbs
• Tournament Record: 0-2
• Losses: Lost to Ella Poalillo (NJ, #2 Ranked Nationally / Fargo Jr Runner-Up @ 155) 1-11; Lost to Kamryn Bourbon (MO, Class 2 State Runner-Up @ 145).

Amelia Soltis | Mt. Horeb / Barneveld

• Preseason Rank: Girls #3 @ 165 lbs | Grade 12
• Tournament Weight Class: 175 lbs
• Tournament Record: 1-2
• Wins: Def. Mirra Harbaugh (PA, Jr High State Runner-Up @ 164).
• Losses: Lost to Mya Dobrinski (OK, 6A State Runner-Up @ 155) by Fall; Lost to Katherine Donohue (VA, State Runner-Up @ 165) by Fall.

Evelyn Sears | Chilton / Hilbert

• Preseason Rank: Girls Unranked | Grade 9
• Tournament Weight Class: 175 lbs
• Tournament Record: 0-2
• Losses: Lost to Dakota Hester (IN) by Fall; Lost to Madelyn Oliver (AZ, D2 State Champ @ 167).

Looking Ahead to the Wisconsin High School Season

With the Super 32 Challenge in the books, attention officially shifts to the upcoming Wisconsin high school wrestling season!

• Weight Management & Pinch Tests: Teams across the state are already logging their skinfold/pinch tests to establish minimum weight classes for the winter.
• Preseason Rankings Update: There will be one final update to the preseason rankings published right before practice officially kicks off.
• Submit Weight Adjustments: If you see any wrestlers listed at weight classes they won’t be competing at to start the year, please let us know so we can adjust them prior to the final update!
• Rankings Reminder: As a reminder, these preseason rankings reflect where wrestlers are expected to start the season, not necessarily the weight class they will drop to or finish at by the state tournament in February.

Let us know your thoughts on weight changes or key matchups as practices draw near!

When October rolls around, the heartbeat of American youth and high school wrestling temporarily relocates to Greensboro, North Carolina. On October 24–25, 2026, the Special Events Center inside the Greensboro Coliseum Complex will host what is universally dubbed the “Preseason National Championship”: the legendary Super 32 Challenge.

For the Badger State’s elite, this tournament is a different beast.  To understand what these Wisconsin wrestlers are walking into, it helps to look at why placement at Super 32 is so famously elusive:

• State Champs Left Unplaced: Unlike state tournaments divided by divisions and classes, Super 32 features a single open division per weight class. It is routine for multiple-time state champions, Fargo All-Americans, and top-20 nationally ranked wrestlers to go home without a belt or medal.
• Massive Brackets & Minimal Room for Error: Brackets often exceed 100+ wrestlers per weight division. Losing early means navigating a brutal, multi-match wrestle back path just to stay alive.
• The Belt Is the Gold Standard: Placing in the top 8 earns a coveted Super 32 medal, with champions taking home the iconic title belt—one of the most prized awards in all of high school wrestling.
• College Recruiter Hotspot: Virtually every major NCAA Division I, II, and III college coaching staff is in attendance, making it the premier college scouting venue in high school Folkstyle.

Key Factors for Success in Greensboro:

1. Pacing & Mat Returns (Boys): Super 32 is strict Folkstyle wrestling for the boys—solid bottom work and heavy top control carry immense weight compared to freestyle formats.
2. The Freestyle Dynamic (Girls): The Girls Division is Freestyle, bringing an explosive dynamic where exposure points and high-paced neutral scrambles are decisive.
3. Consolation Grinds: The measure of a wrestler at Super 32 often comes on Saturday evening and Sunday morning in the wrestlebacks, where recovering from an early loss requires unmatched mental toughness.
4. Scramble Defense: At this level, every opponent can score from standard positions; winning scramble situations often makes the difference between making the podium or dropping out of the bracket.

Every match won in Greensboro serves as a massive statement on the national stage. Let’s look at the squads heading south to represent Wisconsin.

2026 Super 32 Challenge: Wisconsin Roster Previews

Boys Folkstyle Division: Wisconsin is sending a 27 boys across High School and Girls divisions.

Lightweights (106–126 lbs)

• 106 lbs: Eldon Roth | Stevens Point • Grade 12 (D1 #5 @ 106)
• 113 lbs: Brodey Lewis | Milton • Grade 10 (D1 #1 @ 113)
• 120 lbs: August Lubinski | West Bend West/East • Grade 12 (D1 #2 @ 120)
• 126 lbs: Hawke Garrett | Milton • Grade 9 (D1 #7 @ 132)
• 126 lbs: AJ Woerpel | Freedom • Grade 10 (D2 #2 @ 126)
• 126 lbs: Ryker Schingeck | Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes • Grade 11 (D3 #2 @ 126)
• 126 lbs: Josiah Nelson | Hayward/Northwood • Grade 8 (Middle School)

Middleweights (132–150 lbs)

• 132 lbs: William du Chemin | Wilmot Union • Grade 12 (D2 #1 @ 138)
• 132 lbs: Maxton Stevens | Mt. Horeb/Barneveld • Grade 10 (D2 #5 @ 138)
• 132 lbs: Jaydon LeNoble | Weyauwega-Fremont • Grade 12 (D2 #6 @ 132)
• 132 lbs: Christian Sears | Chilton/Hilbert • Grade 11 (Unranked)
• 138 lbs: Kolten Bollig | Evansville • Grade 11 (D2 #1 @ 144)
• 138 lbs: Xander Knowles | Port Washington • Grade 9 (D2 #13 @ 157)
• 138 lbs: Parker Spierings | Brillion • Grade 12 (D3 #2 @ 138)
• 144 lbs: Carson Neubert | Luxemburg-Casco • Grade 12 (D2 #1 @ 150) — [Tournament Seed: #8]
• 150 lbs: Emmitt Becker | Slinger • Grade 12 (D1 #4 @ 150)
• 150 lbs: Sam Gehring | Slinger • Grade 12 (D1 #2 @ 157)
• 150 lbs: Tavin Bomkamp | Parkview/Albany • Grade 11 (D3 #2 @ 150)

Upper-Middleweights & Upperweights (157–190 lbs)

• 157 lbs: Liam Crandall | Evansville • Grade 10 (D2 #3 @ 150)
• 157 lbs: Colton Klug | Brillion • Grade 12 (D3 #1 @ 157)
• 165 lbs: Collin Hamm | Weyauwega-Fremont • Grade 11 (D2 #1 @ 165) — [Tournament Seed: #14]
• 165 lbs: Easton Kammerud | Mt. Horeb/Barneveld • Grade 10 (D2 #1 @ 175) — [Tournament Seed: #12]
• 165 lbs: Liam Richards | Oostburg • Grade 12 (D3 #1 @ 175)
• 165 lbs: Xander DiMatteo | Appleton East • Grade 12 (Unranked)
• 175 lbs: Murphy Beyer | Freedom • Grade 12 (D2 #2 @ 175)
• 190 lbs: Gage Gross | Milton • Grade 11 (D1 #1 @ 190)
• 190 lbs: Jacob Phelps | Cadott • Grade 10 (D3 #5 @ 190)

Girls Division (Freestyle): The Girls Division at Super 32 has reached an all-time high in national prestige, featuring four pre-seeded Wisconsin stars and stacked brackets across every weight class.

Pre-Seeded Contenders

• 106 lbs: Dilynn Albrecht | Milton • Grade 11 (G #2) — [Tournament Seed: #7]
• 132 lbs: Daelin Cody | Princeton/Green Lake • Grade 11 (G #1 @ 132) — [Tournament Seed: #8]
• 138 lbs: Harlow Skenandore | Grade 12 (Freestyle Only) — [Tournament Seed: #5]
• 138 lbs: Erika Sleznikow | Marshfield • Grade 12 (G #1 @ 138) — [Tournament Seed: #10]

Full Girls Roster by Weight Class

• 95 lbs: Julianna LaSavage | BAM • Grade 8 (Middle School)
• 106 lbs: Dilynn Albrecht | Milton • Grade 11 (G #2) — [Seed: #7]
• 112 lbs: Ayda Miller | St. Croix Central • Grade 11 (G #2 @ 114)
• 112 lbs: Alexa Thomas | Badger • Grade 11 (G #3 @ 114)
• 118 lbs: Cora Stewart | Port Washington • Grade 10 (G #1 @ 120)
• 118 lbs: Ember Zupanc | Marshfield • Grade 9 (G #2 @ 120)
• 124 lbs: Morgan Johnson | DeForest • Grade 10 (G #2 @ 126)
• 132 lbs: Daelin Cody | Princeton/Green Lake • Grade 11 (G #1 @ 132) — [Seed: #8]
• 132 lbs: Annabella Nelson | Hayward/Northwood • Grade 9 (G #4 @ 138)
• 132 lbs: Ella Schachtner | St. Croix Central • Grade 9 (G #9 @ 132)
• 138 lbs: Harlow Skenandore | Grade 12 (Freestyle Only) — [Seed: #5]
• 138 lbs: Erika Sleznikow | Marshfield • Grade 12 (G #1 @ 138) — [Seed: #10]
• 138 lbs: Kit Alsaker | Waunakee • Grade 11 (G #2 @ 138)
• 138 lbs: Faye Schachtner | St. Croix Central • Grade 10 (G #3 @ 138)
• 138 lbs: Franky Groom | Excel • Grade 12 (Freestyle Only)
• 148 lbs: Layla Risler | Mondovi/Eleva-Strum • Grade 11 (G #2 @ 145)
• 160 lbs: Brynlee Vaughan | Wautoma/Wild Rose • Grade 11 (G #1 @ 152)
• 175 lbs: Amelia Soltis | Mt. Horeb/Barneveld • Grade 12 (G #3 @ 165)
• 200 lbs: Autumn King | Bay Port • Grade 12 (G #4 @ 235)
• 200 lbs: Evelyn Sears | Chilton/Hilbert • Grade 9 (Watchlist @ 235)

Walking in Footsteps of Greatness: Wisconsin’s Past Super 32 Placers:  Carving your name into the Super 32 history books is no small feat. Before our 2026 competitors step on the mat, take a look at the incredible Wisconsin legends who have previously conquered the podium at this national showcase:

Boys High School Folkstyle Division

• Aeoden Sinclair (Milton)
  • 2021: 170 lbs — 7th Place
  • 2022: 182 lbs — 2nd Place
  • 2023: 190 lbs — 1st Place
• Keegan O’Toole (Arrowhead)
  • 2018: 145 lbs — 1st Place
• Eric Barnett (Hortonville)
  • 2017: 113 lbs — 2nd Place
• Greyson Clark (Kaukauna)
  • 2021: 126 lbs — 8th Place
  • 2022: 132 lbs — 3rd Place
• Hunter Stevens (Mt. Horeb)
  • 2024: 144 lbs — 3rd Place
• Alex Polizzi (Beloit Memorial)
  • 2009: 215 lbs — 3rd Place (Historic Note: Alex was the very first Wisconsin wrestler to ever place at the Super 32 Challenge)
• Jared Krattiger (Waterford)
  • 2017: 182 lbs — 3rd Place
• Clayton Whiting (Oconto Falls)
  • 2020: 170 lbs — 3rd Place
  • 2021: 182 lbs — 2nd Place
• Jacob Herm (Neenah)
  • 2024: 157 lbs — 5th Place
• Eli Leonard (Mt. Horeb)
  • 2024: 175 lbs — 5th Place
• Keaton Kluever (Kaukauna)
  • 2017: 285 lbs— 5th Place
• Jacob Raschka (Pewaukee)
  • 2016: 195 lbs — 6th Place
• Liam Crook (Kaukauna)
  • 2024: 165 lbs — 7th Place
• Mitchell Mesenbrink (Arrowhead)
  • 2020: 152 lbs — 6th Place
  • 2021: 152 lbs — 7th Place
• Jeremy Schoenherr (Stratford)
  • 2017: 138 lbs — 7th Place
• Aaron Schulist (Mukwonago)
  • 2017: 126 lbs — 8th Place
• Robert Lee (Kaukauna)
  • 2014: 145 lbs — 8th Place
• Josh Otto (Arrowhead)
  • 2017: 152 lbs — 8th Place
• Aidan Medora (Brookfield Academy / St. John’s Northwestern)
  • 2018: 138 lbs — 8th Place
• Blaine Brenner (Stanley-Boyd)
  • 2020: 132 lbs — 8th Place
• Noah Mulvaney (Arrowhead)
  • 2022: 170 lbs — 8th Place

Girls High School Division

• Jayden Laurent (Denmark)
  • 2017: 148 lbs — 1st Place (SUPER 32 CHAMPION) (Historic Note: Wisconsin’s first female champion and placer at the event, also earning Girls Most Outstanding Wrestler honors)
• Riley Hanrahan (Black River Falls / Nazar)
  • 2024: 138 lbs — 1st Place
• Carley Ceshker (Badger)
  • 2022 / 2023: 123 lbs / 138 lbs — 2nd Place
  • 2025: 138 lbs — 3rd Place
• Brooke Huffman (Wittenberg-Birnamwood)
  • 2023: 200 lbs — 3rd Place
• Kylie Rule (Mineral Point)
  • 2022: 130 lbs — 4th Place
• Taylor Whiting (Lena / Nazar)
  • 2022 / 2023: 103 lbs / 106 lbs — 6th Place
  • 2024: 112 lbs — 4th Place
• Katelyn Lewis (Peshtigo)
  • 2018 / 2019: 160 lbs — 4th Place
  • 2020: 172 lbs — 3rd Place
  • 2021: 172 lbs — 6th Place
• Angela Bianchi (Two Rivers)
  • 2024: 118 lbs — 6th Place
• Kylee Kurszewski (Neenah)
  • 2024: 126 lbs — 8th Place
• Faye Schachtner (New Richmond / St. Croix Central)
  • 2024: 138 lbs — 8th Place

Be sure to track our Wisconsin wrestlers as they leave everything on the mat in Greensboro this October! We will be doing updates at the end of each day as well

From a strong contingent of 46 athletes representing the Badger State, nine wrestlers fought their way onto the podium to claim All-American status in the 16U women’s division. Demonstrating grit and the ability to win when the lights are at their brightest, this standout group put on a outstanding showing at the tournament overall. Although the final round may not have ended exactly how everyone planned, it was an incredibly successful tournament overall for these Wisconsin athletes. From consolation comebacks to runs into the top five, here is how these nine ladies solidified Wisconsin as one of the premier women’s wrestling programs in the country.

16U Wisconsin National Team Recap

Top 5 Finishers (All-Americans)

#5 Daelin Cody | Princeton/Green Lake 16U | 130 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-2 (1-2 on Day 3)

• Placement: 4th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Secured a massive win over the eventual 6th-place finisher (a South Dakota Northern Plains regional runner-up). Her only losses came against elite competition: the eventual National Champion/Runner-up from Oklahoma (a U17 All-American) and a hard-fought 3rd-place match against a decorated New York state and Fargo national runner-up.

#8 Katie Davidson | Waunakee 16U | 140 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-2 (2-1 on Day 3)

• Placement: 4th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Put together a phenomenal Day 3 run, dominant over top-tier regional talent. She defeated the eventual 7th-place finisher from Oklahoma (a U15 All-American) and the eventual 6th-place finisher from Pennsylvania (Northeast regional runner-up), before falling in a tight 3rd-place match to a 2025 Fargo All-American from Oregon.

#5 Mercedes Kruse | West De Pere 16U | 207 lbs

• Tournament Record: 4-2 (1-2 on Day 3)

• Placement: 5th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Capped off her tournament with a stellar victory in the 5th-place match, defeating an Idaho high school state 4th-place finisher. Her only losses on the day were to the eventual National Champion/Runner-up from Michigan and the eventual 4th-place finisher from New York.

7th Place Finishers

#9 Mya Beckett | Notre Dame 16U | 100 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-2 (1-1 on Day 3)

• Placement: 7th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Bounced back from a loss to the eventual 6th-place finisher from Oklahoma to win her final bout. In the 7th-place match, she took down a highly credentialed opponent from California (6th at state and a U15 National All-American).

#10 Morgan Johnson | DeForest 16U | 125 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-2 (1-1 on Day 3)

• Placement: 7th in the Nation

• Key Matches: After a tough loss to Ohio’s 3rd-place state finisher, Johnson rallied in the 7th-place match to defeat a stacked opponent: a North Dakota high school state champion who was also a U15 freestyle national 6th-place finisher.

Annabella Nelson | Hayward/Northwood 16U | 135 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-2 (1-1 on Day 3)

• Placement: 7th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Dropped a match to Arkansas’s freestyle state champion (the eventual 4th-place finisher), but decisively won her placement match, beating the Illinois Northern Plains regional champion to secure 7th.

#9 Layla Risler | Mondovi/Eleva-Strum 16U | 145 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-2 (1-1 on Day 3)

• Placement: 7th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Lost a tough battle to Pennsylvania’s 3rd-place state finisher, but responded in champion fashion by defeating a New York high school state champion in the 7th-place match.

8th Place Finishers

#5 Ember Zupanc | Marshfield 16U | 115 lbs

• Tournament Record: 6-3 (0-2 on Day 3)

• Placement: 8th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Faced a brutal draw on Day 3, battling the eventual 3rd-place finisher (New Jersey’s Northeast regional champion) and falling in a highly competitive 7th-place match to a Michigan state 3rd-place finisher.

#4 Aaliyah Miller | Adams-Friendship 16U | 170 lbs

• Tournament Record: 4-3 (0-2 on Day 3)

• Placement: 8th in the Nation

• Key Matches: Showed incredible grit throughout the tournament to secure All-American status, dropping her final two matches to a tough California state qualifier and a Pennsylvania state runner-up in the placement round.

Fargo Junior Girls Nationals: Day 2 Recap

The second day of action at the Junior Girls Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, delivered intense competition and showcased incredible grit from the wrestlers. Facing off against high-level opponents from across the country—including state champions, regional standouts, and national All-Americans—these athletes pushed their limits on the national stage. Highlighted by dominant undefeated runs into the semifinals and gritty performances in the consolation brackets, here is an in-depth breakdown of how each wrestler performed on Day 2.

Undefeated & Alive in the Championship Bracket

These dominant athletes have navigated the championship tournament perfectly and are heading into the national semifinals.

• #18 Kylee Kurszewski (Neenah | Graduate Junior) — 125 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (3-0 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a Texas 5A High School State Champion (@ 125), a New Jersey 2024 Fargo 16U National Runner-up, and an Alaska Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 135).

  • Next Opponent: Semifinals vs. an Arizona US Open High School Girls Freestyle All-American (3rd @ 125).

• #2 Madilyn Peach (Milton | Graduate Junior) — 130 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (3-0 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a Northeast Girls Regional Runner-up (@ 130), an Iowa 2A High School State 4th-placer/Northern Plains Regional Runner-up (@ 135), and an Illinois High School State Champion/Women’s National U17 Freestyle All-American (7th @ 57kg).

  • Next Opponent: Semifinals vs. an Arizona 2026 US Open High School Freestyle All-American (6th @ 130).

• #1 Brooke Huffman (Wittenberg-Birnamwood | Junior) — 190 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (3-0 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated an Ohio High School State Qualifier (@ 190), a Nebraska Class B High School State Champion (@ 190), and a South Dakota High School State Champion (@ 190).

  • Next Opponent: Semifinals vs. a Michigan 2025 Fargo Junior National Runner-up/2026 US Open Freestyle All-American Runner-up (@ 190).

Still Alive (Consolation Bracket / Next Round Set)

These wrestlers suffered a loss but have shown immense resilience, racking up critical wins to achieve their All-American dreams.

• #11 Dilynn Albrecht (Milton | Junior) — 105 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 5-1 (4-1 on the day)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a California High School State Qualifier (@ 105), a Maryland Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 110), an Illinois High School State Runner-up (@ 100), and a Texas 6A High School State 4th-placer (@ 105). Lost to an Iowa 2A High School State Runner-up (@ 110).

  • Next Opponent: Set to face a 2025 Fargo 16U National All-American (6th @ 100) / California High School State 3rd-placer (@ 100).

• Kimura Segerson-Hutter (Adams-Friendship | Junior) — 207 lbs

  • Tournament Record: 6-1 (6-0 on an absolute tear on Day 2)

  • Accolades & Key Wins: Defeated a Southern Plains Regional Champion (@ 207), a North Carolina 7A High School State Champion (@ 235), an Illinois High School State Qualifier (@ 190), an Illinois Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 207), and a Colorado 5A High School State 3rd-placer (@ 170).

  • Next Opponent: Set to face a California High School State 4th-placer / US Open Freestyle All-American (3rd @ 235).

Eliminated from the Tournament

These wrestlers put up valiant efforts against highly credentialed opponents from across the United States but were ultimately eliminated during Day 2 competition.

95 lbs

• Rayany Clapier (Oak Creek | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faced a tough draw on Day 2, wrapping up her tournament run with a loss against a Florida High School State 8th-place finisher who competed up at 100 lbs.

• #6 Brynn Engel (Badger | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-1 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: After a strong 2-0 start earlier in the tournament, she dropped two highly competitive matchups on Day 2, falling to a Michigan High School State Qualifier (@ 100) and a California Freestyle State Runner-up.

105 lbs

• Bryn Keberlein (Menasha | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Her national tournament run came to an end on Day 2 following a hard-fought battle against a Wyoming High School State 4th-place finisher who was also a Western Girls Regional 5th-placer (@ 100/105).

• #16 Cassidy O’Connell (St Croix Central | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (3-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put together a deep run through the bracket. She picked up three impressive victories on Day 2, beating a Maryland Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 110), a California High School State Qualifier (@ 105), and a Pennsylvania Northeast Girls Regional 3rd-place finisher (@ 105). Her two losses came at the hands of elite competition: a Pennsylvania 2026 US Open High School Girls National Champion (@ 110) and a Florida High School State Runner-up (@ 105).

110 lbs

• Elaine Hay (Brown Deer / Messmer / Shorewood | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Showed great consistency on Day 2 by racking up three straight wins. She defeated a Missouri Southern Plains Girls Regional 6th-place finisher (@ 105) and a Pennsylvania Freestyle State 3rd-place finisher (@ 110) before her tournament was halted by an Arkansas 6A High School State Champion (@ 110).

• Ayda Miller (St Croix Central | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (1-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Captured a quality victory on Day 2 by defeating a Washington 1B/2B/1A High School State 5th-place finisher (@ 115). She was eliminated after dropping tough contests to a Virginia 2025 Fargo Junior National All-American (5th @ 105)/High School State Champion (@ 107) and a Maine Northeast Girls Regional 4th-place finisher (@ 110).

115 lbs

• Devlynn Albrecht (Milton | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 on the day (2-0 baseline carryover)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put on an absolute show with three stellar wins against high-caliber opponents. She knocked off a Louisiana High School State Champion (@ 120), an Iowa 2A High School State Runner-up (@ 105), and a Rhode Island High School State Champion (@ 114). She was knocked out after close losses to a Pennsylvania 2025 Fargo 16U National All-American (5th @ 105) and a Utah 6A High School State Runner-up (@ 115).

• Kathrine Cook (Freedom | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Wrestled tough through four tournament bouts, seeing her run end on Day 2 in a loss to a Colorado 5A High School State 3rd-place/Western Girls Regional 5th-place finisher (@ 115).

• Rebekah Katzfey (Mukwonago | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Earned two wins earlier in the tournament but was eliminated on Day 2 after dropping a decision to an Illinois High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 110).

125 lbs

• Dakotah Athey (Bay Port | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Had a fantastic bounce-back day, stringing together three impressive wins by defeating a Nebraska High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 125) and an Ohio High School State 4th-place finisher (@ 120). Her tournament ended just short of the placing rounds against a Missouri Class 2 High School State Champion (@ 125).

135 lbs

• Kit Alsaker (Waunakee | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Competed hard in a brutal bracket, securing Day 2 wins over an Idaho High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 130) and a Pennsylvania Northeast Girls Regional 3rd-place finisher (@ 135). Her defeats came against highly decorated opponents: an Indiana High School State Champion/US Open Freestyle National Runner-up (@ 130) and a North Carolina 7A High School State Champion (@ 138).

• Riley Paulsen (Portage | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (1-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Earned a great victory on Day 2 by taking down an Illinois High School State Runner-up (@ 130) before being eliminated by a Missouri Class 2 High School State Qualifier (@ 130).

• Stella Pettitt (Freedom | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 5-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put together an incredibly deep consolation run. She earned three massive wins on Day 2 against an Illinois High School State Champion (@ 130), an Iowa 2A High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 130), and a Utah 5A High School State Runner-up (@ 140). Her stellar tournament came to an end against a Utah 4A High School State Champion (@ 135).

140 lbs

• #17 Frank Groom (Freestyle Year Round | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Stopped short of a deep run after falling in a competitive match against an Oregon 6A/5A High School State Runner-up (@ 140).

• #13 Harlow Skenandore (Freestyle Year Round | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Picked up a strong win on Day 2 against an Oklahoma 6A High School State Qualifier (@ 130). She bowed out after dropping matches to an elite pair: a Colorado 4A High School State Champion/2026 Women’s Nationals U20 All-American (4th @ 65kg) and a Colorado 5A High School State Runner-up/US Open Freestyle All-American (3rd @ 145).

• Erika Sleznikow (Marshfield | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (2-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Picked up two huge signature wins on Day 2, defeating a Minnesota High School State Champion (@ 142) as well as an Indiana High School State Champion/US Open Freestyle All-American (8th @ 135). She was eliminated in a tough battle against a Nebraska High School State Champion (@ 140).

145 lbs

• Caroline Christopher (New London | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (2-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Bounced back well on Day 2 to secure two quality wins, defeating a Pennsylvania Freestyle State 4th-place finisher (@ 145) and an Oklahoma 6A High School State Qualifier (@ 135) before losing to a Missouri Class 2 High School State Champion (@ 155).

155 lbs

• Brianna Gehring (Slinger | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (3-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put together a strong multi-win performance on Day 2. She defeated a Washington Freestyle State 4th-place finisher (@ 155) and an Arizona D1 High School State Qualifier (@ 154) before being eliminated by an Ohio High School State Runner-up (@ 155).

• Terryn McBride (Milwaukee King | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (1-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Started her day with a notable win over an Oklahoma 6A High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 145). Her run was cut short by a pair of tough Ohio opponents, losing to the Ohio High School State Champion (@ 155) and the Ohio High School State 5th-place finisher (@ 155).

• Emerson Miller (Poynette | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faced one of the toughest bracket draws of the day, battling hard but ultimately falling to a Missouri 2024 Fargo 16U National Champion (@ 155) and a California High School State Runner-up (@ 155).

• Sydney Turner (South Door | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Her national tournament run concluded on Day 2 after facing top-tier competition, dropping matches to a 2025 Fargo Junior National Runner-up (@ 155) and a North Dakota High School State Runner-up (@ 142).

170 lbs

• Hannah Behrndt (Hamilton | Graduate)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Fought hard but saw her tournament run come to an end after a tough match against an Oklahoma 6A High School State Runner-up (@ 190).

• Amelia Soltis (Mt. Horeb / Barneveld | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (4-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Executed a massive run through the consolation bracket on Day 2, racking up four consecutive wins. She defeated a North Dakota High School State 7th-place finisher (@ 148), an Oklahoma 6A High School State Runner-up (@ 190), an Oklahoma 6A High School State Qualifier (@ 155), and a Washington 4A High School State Champion (@ 170). Her incredible day was finally stopped by an Oklahoma Women’s Nationals U17 All-American (8th @ 73kg).

190 lbs

• Katie Kent (Janesville Parker | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Put forth a solid effort on the national stage but was eliminated on Day 2 by a Colorado Freestyle State Runner-up (@ 190).

• Olivia Konshak (Bay Port | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Showed bracket grit but saw her tournament cut short after dropping a decision to an Ohio High School State 6th-place finisher (@ 190).

• Maddie Sorensen (Eau Claire North | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: After winning two matches earlier in the week, her tournament came to a close on Day 2 following tough losses to a Washington 4A High School State 6th-place finisher (@ 190) and a North Dakota High School State Runner-up (@ 190).

• Haylee Yager (Mineral Point | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Finished her national tournament appearance on Day 2, falling in a tough contest to an Arkansas 6A High School State Runner-up.

207 lbs

• Autumn King (Bay Port | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (0-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faced a highly challenging sequence on Day 2, bowing out of the tournament after consecutive losses to the #7 seeded Nevada High School State Champion (@ 235) and a Wyoming High School State Champion (@ 235).

235 lbs

• Izabella Riebe (Wisconsin Lutheran | Graduate Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (1-2 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Earned a big victory on Day 2 by taking down a Utah 4A High School State Champion (@ 235). Her tournament came to an end after dropping matches to an Illinois High School State 3rd-place finisher (@ 235) and a Minnesota High School State Runner-up/Northern Plains Regional 3rd-place finisher (@ 235).

• Rainie Yang (Eau Claire North | Junior)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on the day)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Battled hard in the heavyweight division but was eliminated on Day 2 by a Missouri Freestyle State Champion (@ 235).

Fireworks in Fargo: Wisconsin’s 16U Girls Battle Through Day 2 at Nationals

The mats in Fargo, North Dakota were absolute battlegrounds on Day 2 of the 16U Girls Freestyle Nationals. The Wisconsin contingent brought the grit, showcasing deep rosters, technical dominance, and the relentless motor the state is known for. With semifinal spots locked down and hard-fought consolation runs defining the backside of the brackets, the Badger State athletes proved they can go toe-to-toe with the nation’s elite. Nine wrestlers are officially moving on to Day 3, locking down guaranteed All-American honors for themselves.

Here is the comprehensive, in-depth breakdown of how every Wisconsin wrestler fared on Day 2 in Fargo.

Undefeated / Still in Championship Bracket (Semifinalists)

These dominant competitors have not lost a single match and have punched their tickets straight to the National Semifinals.

• #5 Daelin Cody (130 lbs) — Princeton/Green Lake

  • Tournament Record: 5-0 (2-0 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Defeated an Arizona Freestyle State Champ, Nebraska Northern Plains Regional 5th, Kansas 2025 Fargo All-American, and Connecticut Northeast Regional Runner-Up.

• #5 Mercedes Kruse (207 lbs) — West De Pere

  • Tournament Record: 3-0 (3-0 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Defeated an Oklahoma High School State Qualifier, Virginia High School State Champ, and Wyoming Western Regional Runner-Up.

Still Alive (In the Consolation Bracket)

These wrestlers suffered an early loss but rebounded with crucial wins on Day 2 to acheive their All-American goals! Now gotta keep climbing up the podium!

• #9 Mya Becket (100 lbs) — Notre Dame

  • Tournament Record: 5-1 (2-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Rebounded from a loss to an Iowa 1A High School State Champ to beat a Missouri Class 2 High School State 3rd-placer, adding to previous wins over Georgia, Florida, and Kansas regional placers/runners-up. Next opponent is an Oklahoma Southern Plains Regional Champ.

• #5 Ember Zupanc (115 lbs) — Marshfield

  • Tournament Record: 6-1 (3-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Put together a massive consolation run, defeating a Nevada Freestyle State 4th, Pennsylvania Freestyle State Champ, Georgia High School State 3rd/Southeast Regional 3rd, and California 2025 US Open National Champ. Only loss was to a Michigan High School State 3rd-placer. Next opponent is a New Jersey Northeast Regional Champ.

• #10 Morgan Johnson (125 lbs) — DeForest

• • Tournament Record: 5-1 (2-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Kept her tournament alive by defeating an Arizona D1 High School State 4th-placer and a New York High School State Qualifier, and bouncing back to beat a Michigan High School State Runner-Up/Central Regional Champ. Her only loss came against a Washington US Open 7th-placer/4A State Champ. Next opponent is an Ohio High School State 3rd-placer.

• Annabella Nelson (135 lbs) — Hayward/Northwood

  • Tournament Record: 5-1 (3-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Bounced back from a loss to a New York State Runner-Up/Northeast Regional Champ to defeat an Ohio Central Regional Champ, adding to wins over an Arizona Western Regional Champ and Michigan Freestyle State Champ. Next opponent is an Arkansas Freestyle State Champion.

• #8 Katie Davidson (140 lbs) — Waunakee

  • Tournament Record: 4-1 (3-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Overcame a loss to an Oklahoma U15 National All-American 3rd-placer to defeat an Idaho High School State Runner-Up, alongside previous wins over an Illinois State Qualifier, California Freestyle State Runner-Up, and Georgia High School State 3rd. Next opponent is an Oklahoma U15 National All-American 3rd-placer at 66kg.

• #9 Layla Risler (145 lbs) — Mondovi/Eleva-Strum

  • Tournament Record: 5-1 (3-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Stormed back after a loss to an Oregon 6A/5A State Champ to defeat a California High School State Runner-Up. Also holds wins over a California Western Regional 3rd, Virginia State 6th, and Missouri Class 2 State Champ. Next opponent is a Pennsylvania High School State 3rd-placer.

• #4 Aaliyah Miller (170 lbs) — Adams-Friendship

  • Tournament Record: 4-1 (4-1 on Day 2)

  • Day 2 Accolades: Fought back after a loss to an Ohio State Runner-Up to defeat a Minnesota High School State 4th-placer, complementing wins over a Nebraska Freestyle State Champ and Michigan Freestyle State Runner-Up. Next opponent is a California High School State Qualifier.

Eliminated from the Tournament

These wrestlers saw their Fargo runs come to an end following an in-depth battle against elite state and regional competition.

Eliminated on Day 2

• #14 Penelope Ayala (105 lbs) — Manawa

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (1-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Ayala started strong with dominant wins over an Iowa High School State 6th-placer, a South Dakota High School State Runner-Up, and a New Mexico High School State Runner-Up. However, her run ended on Day 2 after dropping physical matches to a California High School State 5th-placer and a Missouri Southern Plains Regional 3rd-placer.

• Cora Bighley (130 lbs) — Somerset

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Bighley put together an impressive string of victories, knocking off a California Western Regional 6th-placer, a Colorado 5A High School State 6th-placer, and an Ohio High School State 6th-placer. Her run was cut short by losses to top-tier regional runners-up from South Dakota and Oklahoma.

• #8 Ramsey Brandenburg (130 lbs) — Janesville Parker

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (1-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Brandenburg picked up high-caliber wins against an Iowa Freestyle State 3rd-placer, an Ohio High School State 6th-placer, and a Utah 5A High School State 3rd-placer. Her tournament ended after back-to-back losses to Oklahoma powerhouses, including a U17 Women’s National All-American 5th-placer.

• Hayden Hegland (115 lbs) — River Valley

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (1-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Hegland secured quality tournament wins by defeating an Ohio Freestyle State Runner-Up and a Michigan High School State Qualifier. She fell to the consolation bracket against a multi-time Florida All-American before a tight final loss to an Iowa 1A High School State 5th-place finisher.

• Brinley Miller (120 lbs) — Brillion

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Miller earned highly competitive wins over a South Dakota High School State 4th-placer, an Ohio Freestyle State 3rd-placer, and a Tennessee Southeast Regional 3rd-placer. She bowed out after losses to a California Northwest Regional 3rd-placer and a Tennessee Southeast Regional Runner-Up.

• #7 Alexa Thomas (110 lbs) — Badger

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (0-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Thomas lit up the early rounds by beating a 2026 US Open High School Freestyle All-American 8th-placer and a Montana Freestyle State Champ. Day 2 proved brutal, as she was eliminated following losses to a Texas Freestyle State Champ and a Missouri Class 2 High School State 5th-placer.

• Lily Baker (115 lbs) — Freedom

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (1-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Baker took care of business early with a win over an Ohio High School State Qualifier. Her run came to an end after hitting the elite tier on Day 2, dropping bouts to a Hawaii U17 Women’s National All-American 8th-placer and a Pennsylvania Freestyle State Champion.

• #2 Cora Stewart (115 lbs) — Port Washington

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (0-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Entering as a high seed, Stewart picked up strong initial victories over a Massachusetts D2 High School State Runner-Up and a South Carolina Freestyle State Champ. She ran into a wall on Day 2, suffering consecutive losses to a New Jersey Northeast Regional Champ and a Minnesota High School State Runner-Up.

• #10 Faye Schachtner (135 lbs) — St. Croix Central

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (1-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Schachtner wrestled tough to beat a Minnesota High School State Qualifier and a Texas 6A High School State Runner-Up. Her exit came from an unforgiving draw on Day 2, losing to a Utah Fargo 16U National All-American 5th-placer and an Arkansas Freestyle State Champ.

• #7 Brynlee Vaughan (155 lbs) — Wautoma/Wild Rose

  • Tournament Record: 4-2 (2-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Vaughan put together a loaded hit list, defeating a Pennsylvania High School State 5th-placer, a Minnesota High School State 6th-placer, and a Missouri Class 1 High School State 4th-placer. Her deep run came to an end after falling to state-level placers from Pennsylvania and Indiana.

• #11 Bryn Schmidt (190 lbs) — New London

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (2-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Schmidt collected gritty national tournament wins over an Oklahoma Southern Plains Regional 4th-placer and a North Dakota High School State 3rd-placer. She was eliminated after dropping contests to a Florida High School State Runner-Up and an Alabama opponent who went on to become an All-American.

• Zofia Chitwood (105 lbs) — Mukwonago

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (0-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Chitwood claimed a major statement win by taking down a North Dakota High School State Champ alongside an Iowa High School State Qualifier. Day 2 halted her momentum with back-to-back losses to a Texas High School State 5th-placer and a Virginia High School State 4th-placer.

• Addi Truthardt (155 lbs) — Monroe

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (3-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Truthardt clawed her way through a heavy consolation workload, picking up wins over a New York Northeast Regional 6th-placer and a Missouri Class 1 High School State Runner-Up. Her tournament ended after losses to top-tier regional podium finishers from Pennsylvania and California.

• Persephone Schmidt (170 lbs) — Madison Memorial

  • Tournament Record: 3-2 (3-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Schmidt stood out with high-impact wins over a New York Freestyle State Champ and an Idaho High School State Qualifier. She was forced out of the bracket via losses to an Ohio Central Regional Runner-Up and a Minnesota High School State 4th-place finisher.

• Hazel Holden (95 lbs) — Wisconsin Rapids

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (1-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Holden put together solid wins against a Texas Freestyle State Runner-Up and a New Mexico Southern Plains Regional 3rd-placer. She dropped matches to a North Carolina 7A High School State Champ and a Minnesota Northern Plains Regional Runner-Up.

• Ellie Hultman (95 lbs) — Bay Port

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (2-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Hultman secured a nice tournament run highlighted by a win over a Nebraska High School State 6th-placer. Her tournament was cut short by a Michigan High School State 7th-placer and a Texas Freestyle State 3rd-place finisher.

• Olivia Hay (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Hay showed her skill early with a win over a Pennsylvania Freestyle State 4th-placer. She bowed out after running into a California 2025 US Open National Champ and a Wisconsin Northern Plains Regional 4th-placer.

• Nayonce Lyons (Oshkosh West)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Lyons scored wins against a Florida High School State Qualifier and an Arkansas Freestyle State Runner-Up. Her tournament run came to a close following defeats against an Illinois High School State Qualifier and an Ohio Junior High/Freshman State Champion.

• Alaina Roffers (Seymour)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Roffers recorded a notable victory against an Illinois Freestyle State 4th-placer. She was eliminated after dropping close decisions to an Ohio High School State 8th-placer and a California Freestyle State Champion.

• Liberty Faber (Cadott)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (0-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Faber notched a solid national victory over a Connecticut High School State 3rd-placer. Her run was halted on Day 2 by a Washington High School State 4th-placer and a Michigan High School State Runner-Up.

• Anna Hackbarth (Hamilton)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (2-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Hackbarth picked up a strong win by defeating an Ohio Freestyle State 4th-placer. She was pushed out of the tournament by high-level Missouri competition, dropping matches to Class 1 and Class 2 state podium finishers.

• Evelyn Sears (Chilton/Hilbert)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (1-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Sears earned good tournament wins over a Texas Southern Plains Regional 6th-placer and an Illinois Northern Plains Regional 5th-placer. She was bounced after consecutive losses to an Idaho Freestyle State Champ and a California High School State Qualifier.

• Laila Medley (West Allis Nathan Hale)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (2-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Medley found the win column with a solid performance over a Michigan High School State Qualifier. She was eliminated after encountering a Missouri Class 2 High School State Qualifier and a New Mexico 2026 High School Freestyle All-American.

• Brielle Soto (Kenosha Bradford)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (2-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Soto secured a marquee tournament win over a Pennsylvania Freestyle State Champion. She ran into tough match-ups later on, bowing out against a North Dakota High School State 7th-placer and an Illinois Freestyle State Champion.

• Bronte Bethel (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Bethel highlighted her tournament experience by defeating a New York Freestyle State 4th-placer. Her run ended after tough battles with an Oregon 6A/5A High School State 3rd-placer and a tough West Virginia wrestler.

• Maliha Hamidou (Menomonee Falls)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (0-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Hamidou put together a great performance early to beat an Indiana Freestyle State Runner-Up. Her path ended on Day 2 with losses to an Illinois High School State 5th-placer and an Idaho High School State Runner-Up.

• Bridget Meshirer (Turner)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (0-2 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Meshirer picked up an excellent regional-level victory over an Illinois Northern Plains Regional 4th-placer. She was knocked out of the bracket by a Michigan High School State 5th-placer and an Arizona freestyle state champion.

• Providence Kretzmann (River Falls)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Kretzmann competed fiercely out of the gate but drew a tough line of competitors, dropping tight matches to an Ohio High School State 8th-placer and an Idaho High School State Runner-Up.

• Kya Krueger (West Allis Nathan Hale)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Krueger faced a brutal draw in the 140-pound bracket, dropping contests to a Maryland 2025 Fargo 16U National All-American 3rd-placer and an Indiana High School State 3rd-place finisher.

• Ruby Gustafson (Holmen)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Gustafson fell short of the podium after dropping hard-fought matches against a New Mexico Southern Plains Regional 3rd-placer and an Idaho Freestyle State 3rd-place finisher.

• Sevanna Hoyer (Brillion)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Hoyer ran into high-level coastal depth early, dropping her tournament matches to a Colorado 5A High School State 3rd-placer and a California Western Regional 3rd-place finisher.

• Jenson Kurszewski (Neenah)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (0-1 on Day 2)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Kurszewski battled hard but was eliminated from a deep 155-pound field after losses to an Indiana High School State 6th-placer and an Ohio Freestyle State 4th-placer.

Eliminated on Day 1

• Alayna Kober (Marshfield)

  • Tournament Record: 0-2 (Day 1 elimination)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Kober went out early on opening day after facing high-caliber out-of-state opponents, dropping matches to a Washington Freestyle State Runner-Up and an Indiana High School State 4th-placer.

• Kylie Kinserdahl (Boscobel/Wauzeka-Steuben)

  • Tournament Record: 2-2 (Day 1 elimination)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Kinserdahl showed good adjustments to beat a Northeast Regional 5th-placer. She was knocked out on Day 1 by a California Northwest Regional Champ and a Pennsylvania High School State Qualifier.

• Giana Grabot (Kenosha Indian Trail)

  • Tournament Record: 1-2 (Day 1 elimination)

  • In-Depth Breakdown: Grabot picked up a strong national victory over an Ohio Freestyle State Runner-Up. She fell just short of making Day 2 after dropping tough bouts to Freestyle State Champions from Iowa and Michigan.

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Fargo Nationals: Day 1 Recap

The energy inside the FARGODOME reached a fever pitch as the premier summer wrestling tournament in the nation officially kicked off for the girls. Day 1 featured a grueling test of skill, and heart as the 16U Girls Freestyle division took center stage. With massive brackets packed with state champions and regional standouts, the battle for All-American honors is officially underway. Team Wisconsin made a strong statement on the opening day, flexing its depth with dominant undefeated streaks, hard-fought consolation survivals, and heavyweights primed for deep bracket runs.

16U Nationals: Girls Freestyle Division (Day 1 Recap)

The 16U girls put on a show, establishing clear frontrunners while others dug deep to keep their tournament podium hopes alive.

Championship Bracket (Undefeated & Cruising)

These wrestlers executed flawless game plans on Day 1, protecting their unblemished records and marching directly into the next championship round:

• #9 Mya Becket (Notre Dame | 100 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Dominant showing to cruise through three straight matches.

• #14 Penelope Ayala (Manawa | 105 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Lived up to her ranking with a perfect opening day.

• Zofia Chitwood (Mukwonago | 105 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Unranked but wrestling like a favorite, storming to three straight wins.

• #7 Alexa Thomas (Badger | 110 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Showed elite composure to stay perfect through three bouts.

• #2 Cora Stewart (Port Washington | 115 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — The number two seed put on an absolute clinic to march forward.

• #5 Ember Zupanc (Marshfield | 115 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Power and precision carried her to a spotless 3-0 start.

• #10 Morgan Johnson (DeForest | 125 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Handled the bracket pressure cleanly to remain undefeated.

• #8 Ramsey Brandenburg (Janesville Parker | 130 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Powered through three tough opponents.

• #5 Daelin Cody (Princeton/Green Lake | 130 lbs) | Record: 3-0 — Asserted her dominance early with a flawless opening day.

• Annabella Nelson (Hayward/Northwood | 135 lbs) | Record: 2-0 — Clean performance to punch her ticket to Day 2 unscathed.

• #10 Faye Schachtner (St. Croix Central | 135 lbs) | Record: 2-0 — Controlled both of her matchups from whistle to whistle.

• #8 Katie Davidson (Waunakee | 140 lbs) | Record: 1-0 — Took care of business in her opening bout.

• Maliha Hamidou (Menomonee Falls | 140 lbs) | Record: 1-0 — Capitalized on her first match to advance clean.

• #9 Layla Risler (Mondovi/Eleva-Strum | 145 lbs) | Record: 2-0 — Stood tall under the Fargo lights to go perfect.

• Liberty Faber (Cadott | 155 lbs) | Record: 2-0 — Showed great tactical awareness to score two strong victories.

• #7 Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose | 155 lbs) | Record: 2-0 — Used heavy pressure to advance safely to Day 2.

• Bridget Meshirer (Turner | 190 lbs) | Record: 1-0 — Claimed a crucial opening-round victory.

• #11 Bryn Schmidt (New London | 190 lbs) | Record: 1-0 — Controlled the mat to secure her first-round win.

• Evelyn Sears (Chilton/Hilbert | 190 lbs) | Record: 1-0 — Handled her business cleanly to stay in the championship hunt.

The Awaiting Contenders (Fresh & Ready)

Due to bracket structures and opening-round scheduling, these high-seeded wrestlers received opening-day passes or sit at 0-0, remaining fully intact in the championship bracket:

• #4 Aaliyah Miller (Adams-Friendship | 170 lbs) | Record: 0-0

• #5 Mercedes Kruse (West De Pere | 207 lbs) | Record: 0-0

• Laila Medley (West Allis Nathan Hale | 235 lbs) | Record: 0-0

• Brielle Soto (Kenosha Bradford | 235 lbs) | Record: 0-0

Consolation Bracket (Still Alive & Fighting Back)

A single loss isn’t the end of the road in Fargo. These wrestlers dropped a match on Day 1 but successfully rebounded on the backside, keeping their All-American podium aspirations alive:

• Bronte Bethel (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld | 95 lbs) | Record: 1-1 — Bounced back after a tough setback.

• Hazel Holden (Wisconsin Rapids | 95 lbs) | Record: 1-1 — Kept her composure to pick up a crucial backside victory.

• Ellie Hultman (Bay Port | 95 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Fell in a tight opener but remains alive in the consolation bracket.

• Lily Baker (Freedom | 115 lbs) | Record: 2-1 — Answered an early loss with two gritty wins on the backside.

• Olivia Hay (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood | 115 lbs) | Record: 2-1 — Stormed back into tournament contention with two consolation victories.

• Hayden Hegland (River Valley | 115 lbs) | Record: 3-1 — Had a very busy day, rattling off three consecutive bounce-back wins.

• Nayonce Lyons (Oshkosh West | 120 lbs) | Record: 2-1 — Showed great resilience to finish the day with two straight wins.

• Brinley Miller (Brillion | 120 lbs) | Record: 2-1 — Rebounded strongly on the backside to keep her tournament alive.

• Alaina Roffers (Seymour | 125 lbs) | Record: 2-1 — Responded to adversity by picking up two huge consolation bracket wins.

• Cora Bighley (Somerset | 130 lbs) | Record: 2-1 — Shrugged off a defeat to string together a pair of backside victories.

• Providence Kretzmann (River Falls | 140 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Dropped her opening match but remains in tournament contention.

• Kya Krueger (West Allis Nathan Hale | 140 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Looking to mount a comeback trail after an opening-round loss.

• Ruby Gustafson (Holmen | 145 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Re-adjusting for the backside after an early tournament setback.

• Sevanna Hoyer (Brillion | 145 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Kept her podium dreams alive despite a first-round loss.

• Anna Hackbarth (Hamilton | 155 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Ready to battle through the consolation rounds.

• Jenson Kurszewski (Neenah | 155 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — A tough opening defeat sends her to the backside of the bracket.

• Addi Truthardt (Monroe | 155 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Eyes a deep consolation run on Day 2.

• Persephone Schmidt (Madison Memorial | 170 lbs) | Record: 0-1 — Dropped her debut match but remains active in the tournament.

Tournament Concluded (Day 1 Elimination)

These competitors wrestled hard but met their second defeat of the double-elimination tournament, bringing their individual Fargo runs to a close on Day 1:

• Alayna Kober (Marshfield | 105 lbs) | Record: 0-2

• Kylie Kinserdahl (Boscobel/Wauzeka-Steuben | 110 lbs) | Record: 2-2

• Giana Grabot (Kenosha Indian Trail | 125 lbs) | Record: 2-2