The annual Brian Keck Preseason Nationals served as the ultimate early-season battleground, bringing together thousands of the nation’s premier high school wrestlers to test their grit before the official folkstyle season begins. Competing in a loaded national field packed with state champions, Fargo All-Americans, and nationally ranked contenders from coast to coast, the Wisconsin delegation proved that the Badger State remains a rising power in women’s wrestling.

From start to finish, Wisconsin’s competitors displayed relentless pace, technical dominance, and exceptional mental toughness. Whether navigating massive 70+ athlete brackets or grinding out grueling wrestleback paths on the backside, the team consistently delivered high-highlight performances against top-tier opponent profiles. By the time the final whistles blew, Wisconsin walked away with two national championships, two runner-up finishes, and ten total podium appearances (Top 8), alongside dozens of bonus-point victories over returning state place-winners and champions.

Here is the complete, match-by-match breakdown of how every single Wisconsin wrestler fared on the national stage!

Champions & Finalists

Daelin Cody (Princeton/Green Lake) – 130 lbs CHAMPION

• Tournament Seed: #1 | State Rank: #1 @ 132 | Grade: 11

• Tournament Record: 6-0 (1st Place out of 45 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Ashlin Stivers (Seckman, MO) by Fall

  • Beat Rebecca Mashian (South Plantation, FL 1A) by Fall

  • Beat Avery Fitzgerald (Rockwell, TX 6A State Runner-Up @ 130) by Fall

  • Beat Claire Lancaster (Norman, OK 6A State Runner-Up @ 125) 9-4

  • Beat Alyssa Ornelas (Fort Lupton, CO 4A State Champ @ 125)

  • Championship Final: Beat Elliotte Strange (Conroe the Woodlands, TX 6A 5th Placer @ 130) by Fall

Kit Alsaker (Waunakee) – 135 lbs CHAMPION

• Tournament Seed: #2 | State Rank: #2 @ 138 | Grade: 11

• Tournament Record: 6-0 (1st Place out of 41 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Bye

  • Beat Emma Beckemeier (Harrisonville, MO Class 1) by Fall

  • Beat Keira Crane (Lincoln East, NE 2025 Class B State Qualifier @ 105) by Fall

  • Beat Annabella Nelson (Hayward/Northwood, WI) 11-0 Major Decision

  • Beat Kelley Enterline (Greenville, PA AA) by Fall

  • Championship Final: Beat Carleigh Clark (Tulsa, OK Middle School State 3rd Placer @ 123) 10-1 Major Decision

Franky Groom (North Crawford/Seneca) – 140 lbs RUNNER-UP

• Tournament Seed: #1 | State Rank: Unranked (Ranked @ 138) | Grade: 12

• Tournament Record: 5-1 (2nd Place out of 37 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Bye

  • Beat Jacqueline Smith (Bettendorf, IA) by Fall

  • Beat Alice Buckley (West Marshall, IA Incoming Freshman) by Fall

  • Beat AlexAndrea Corona (Monache, CA State 4th Placer @ 125) by Fall

  • Beat Lily Weinreich (Clarinda, IA 1A State 5th Placer @ 135) by Fall

  • Championship Final: Lost to Ema Durst (Sycamore, IL State Champ @ 140) by Fall

Bryn Schmidt (New London) – 190 lbs RUNNER-UP

• Tournament Seed: #2 | State Rank: #3 @ 185 | Grade: 9

• Tournament Record: 4-1 (2nd Place out of 22 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Bye

  • Beat Kloe Knutson (Louisville, NE Class B State 3rd Placer @ 190) 2-1

  • Beat Emily Apau (Klein, TX 6A) 4-2

  • Beat Kenzie Barrett (South Dade, FL State Champ @ 235) by Fall

  • Championship Final: Lost to Lyla Hensen (Hudson, MI 2026 Super 32 Runner-Up @ 200) 0-16

Podium Finishers (Top 8)

Cassidy O’Connell (St. Croix Central) – 105 lbs (3rd Place)

• Tournament Seed: #2 | State Rank: #3 @ 107 | Grade: 11

• Tournament Record: 6-1 (3rd Place out of 45 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Mya Saldana (Pine Creek, CO 5A State Qualifier @ 100) 11-1

  • Beat Alivia Lombardo (Middleton, ID State Runner-Up @ 105) by Fall

  • Lost to Lealani Valdez (Colorado 2025 Super 32 Freestyle 7th Placer @ 100) 0-13

  • Beat Greta Roetten (Iowa) by Fall

  • Beat Saya Hongmoungkhoune (Rockford East, IL State 3rd Placer @ 105) by Fall

  • Beat Greta Roetten (Iowa) 12-2 Major Decision

  • 3rd Place Match: Beat Finley Fourspring (Corry Area, PA State Runner-Up @ 106) 6-2

Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose) – 170 lbs (4th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #2 | State Rank: #1 @ 152

• Tournament Record: 5-2 (4th Place Finish)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Emily Heisner (Mineral Point, WI) by Fall

  • Beat Jaidynn Giedd (De Smet, SD) by Fall

  • Beat Amelia Soltis (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld, WI State 5th Placer @ 165)

  • Beat Anastasia Kopf (Omaha Burke, NE Class A State 5th @ 155) by Fall

  • Beat Kylie Eilken (Rockford Jefferson, IL State Qualifier @ 170) by Fall

  • Lost to Tiffany Bell (Orange Vista, CA State 7th Placer @ 170) by Fall

  • 3rd Place Match: Lost to Leolyn Karnowski (Wamego, KS 4A State Champ @ 155) by Fall

Morgan Johnson (DeForest) – 125 lbs (5th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #1 | State Rank: #2 @ 126 | Grade: 10

• Tournament Record: 5-2 (5th Place out of 49 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Leah DeLaFuente (New Braunfels Long Creek, TX 5A State Qualifier @ 125) by Fall

  • Beat Aileen Aragon (West Liberty, IA 1A State Runner-Up @ 125) by Fall

  • Beat Julia Lugabihl (Wauseon, OH Middle School State Champ @ 122) 7-4

  • Lost to Kassie Sapp (Whitehall, MI State Champ @ 130) 0-8

  • Lost to Temperance Lowe (North Kansas City, MO Class 2 State Champ @ 125) 1-5

  • 5th Place Match: Beat Carmen Davidson (Linn Valley, KS Middle School State 3rd Placer @ 120) 6-1

Payten Jagodzinski (Bonduel) – 105 lbs (7th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #5 | State Rank: #4 @ 100 | Grade: 9

• Tournament Record: 5-2 (7th Place out of 45 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Natalie Belcher (Harlan, IA Middle School Girls State 7th Placer) by Fall

  • Beat Ainsley McLaren (Winterset, IA) by Fall

  • Beat Mara Vanderpool (Omaha Westside, NE Class A State Runner-Up @ 100) by Fall

  • Lost to Finley Fourspring (Corry Area, PA State Runner-Up @ 106) 3-6

  • Lost to Greta Roetten (Iowa) by Fall

  • 7th Place Match: Beat Natalie Roberson (Katy, TX 6A State 5th Placer @ 100) by Fall

Cora Stewart (Port Washington) – 120 lbs (7th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #3 | State Rank: #1 @ 120 | Grade: 10

• Tournament Record: 7-2 (7th Place out of 72 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Eden Fitzgerald (West Des Moines, IA) by Fall

  • Beat Aaliyah Ramos (North Platte, NE Class A State Qualifier @ 120) by Fall

  • Beat Annabelle Mueller (Hampshire, IL) 7-0

  • Beat Presley Sandobal (Roseville, OH State 4th Placer @ 110) 4-0

  • Beat Makynlee Cova (Wheatland, CA State Qualifier @ 125) 6-0

  • Lost to Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith (Pueblo, AZ D1 State Champ @ 116 / Fargo Jr 7th) 0-7

  • Lost to Alexa Smith (Delaware Valley, CA State Runner-Up @ 110) 0-1

  • 7th Place Match: Beat Jade Hardee (Tinley Park Andrew, IL State 5th Placer @ 110) by Fall

Cora Bighley (Somerset) – 130 lbs (7th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #5 | State Rank: #8 @ 132 | Grade: 10

• Tournament Record: 5-2 (7th Place out of 45 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Bye

  • Beat Ellexis Stephens (Harlan, IA 2A State 7th Placer @ 130)

  • Beat Josie Clouse (Gardner Edgerton, KS 6A State Runner-Up) 6-2

  • Beat Sophia Rimbert (Volcano Vista, NM State Champ @ 130) by Fall

  • Lost to Alyssa Ornelas (Fort Lupton, CO 4A State Champ @ 125) 8-11 OT

  • Lost to Brielynn Jackson (Gardner Edgerton, KS 6A State Champ @ 110) by Fall

  • 7th Place Match: Beat Sadie Bower (Indian Creek, IN) 10-2 Major Decision

Stella Pettitt (Freedom) – 140 lbs (7th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #2 | State Rank: #4 @ 145 | Grade: 11

• Tournament Record: 5-2 (7th Place out of 37 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Natalie Keller (Raccoon River-Northwest, IA 2A State 6th Placer @ 145) by Fall

  • Beat Macy Roberts (Zimmerman, MN) by Fall

  • Beat Bella Castelli (Hononegah, IL State Qualifier @ 135)

  • Beat Maliha Hamidou (Menomonee Falls, WI State Qualifier @ 138) 4-1 OT

  • Lost to Ema Durst (Sycamore, IL State Champ @ 140) 3-10

  • Lost to Alexis Mariscal (Sheldon, CA State Qualifier @ 135) 3-7

  • 7th Place Match: Beat Maliha Hamidou (Menomonee Falls, WI State 4th Placer @ 138) 1-4 OT

Elaine Hay (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood) – 115 lbs (8th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #9 | State Rank: #12 @ 114 | Grade: 11

• Tournament Record: 7-3 (8th Place out of 66 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Beat Maple Brady (Mariner, FL State Qualifier @ 115)

  • Beat Shaelynn Rozell (Castle View, CO 5A) by Fall

  • Beat Amya Bass (Assumption/Davenport, IA 1A State 6th Placer @ 110) by Fall

  • Beat Emma Rogers (Edwardsville, IL State 6th Placer @ 105) by Fall

  • Beat Talli Washington (Woodland, OK 5A State Champ @ 110) by Fall

  • Beat Emerson Woods (Mercer Island, WA 3A State Champ @ 110) by Fall

  • Lost to Emerson Woods (Mercer Island, WA 3A State Champ @ 110) 11-14

  • Lost to Alia Baker (Klein Cain, TX 6A State Runner-Up @ 110) 2-15

  • 7th Place Match: Lost to Peggy Susan Dean (Sand Creek, CO 5A State Runner-Up @ 100) 3-4

Annabella Nelson (Hayward/Northwood) – 135 lbs (8th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #7 | State Rank: #4 @ 138 | Grade: 9

• Tournament Record: 4-3 (8th Place out of 41 wrestlers)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Bye

  • Beat Naomi Miller (Clark/Willow Lake, SD State 4th Placer) by Fall

  • Beat Cara Prock (Warner, OK Middle School State 4th Placer @ 128) 11-2 Major Decision

  • Beat Brylee Colwell (Eastmark, AZ D2 State Champ @ 140) 9-3

  • Lost to Kit Alsaker (Waunakee, WI State 3rd Placer @ 132) 0-11

  • Lost to Sarai Cortez (Gilroy, CA State 8th Placer) 2-10

  • 7th Place Match: Lost to Keira Crane (Lincoln East, NE 2025 Class B State Qualifier @ 105) by Fall

Maliha Hamidou (Menomonee Falls) – 140 lbs (8th Place)

• Tournament Seed: #5 | State Rank: #6 @ 138 | Grade: 10

• Tournament Record: 4-3 (8th Place Finish)

• Match Breakdown:

  • Bye

  • Beat Ny’Zerria Johnson (Iowa) by Fall

  • Beat Aspyn Knight (Wasatch, UT 5A State 5th Placer) by Fall

  • Beat Nicole Dziura (Barrington, IL State Qualifier @ 140) 1-0

  • Lost to Lily Weinreich (Clarinda, IA 1A State 5th Placer @ 135) 0-3

  • Lost to AlexAndrea Corona (Monache, CA State 4th Placer @ 125) by Fall

  • 7th Place Match: Lost to Stella Pettitt (Freedom, WI State 4th Placer @ 138) 1-4 OT

Full Match Results for All Remaining Wisconsin Competitors

105 lbs & 110 lbs

• Keira Richter (Princeton/Green Lake) – 105 lbs
  • State Rank: #5 @ 107 | Grade: 10 | Seed: #9
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Bye
  • Beat Piper Marxsen (Bennington, NE) by Fall
  • Lost to Audrey Moore (Keller, TX 6A State Qualifier @ 105) by Fall
  • Lost to Joslyn Swanson (Hinton-SBL, IA 2025 2A State 6th Placer @ 105) 3-18
• Kylie Kinserdahl (Boscobel/Wauzeka-Steuben) – 110 lbs
  • State Rank: #7 @ 107 | Grade: 9 | Seed: #1
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Kiara Minjarez (Crimson, AZ D2 State Runner-Up @ 116) by Fall
  • Beat Sage Skidmore (Assumption/Davenport, IA 1A) by Fall
  • Lost to Eva Reinitz (Centralia, WA 2A State 3rd Placer @ 115) by Fall
  • Lost to Sienna Ocean Salaheddine (California Incoming Freshman, 15U Tulsa 3rd @ 112) 11-14 OT
• Meadow Vierck (Rosholt) – 110 lbs
  • State Rank: Watchlist @ 107 | Grade: 11
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Shayley Butrick (Fort Dodge, IA) 3-11
  • Lost to Madison Little (Aberdeen, SD) by Fall
• Kenlinn Byl (Lancaster) – 110 lbs
  • State Rank: #6 @ 114 | Grade: 10 | Seed: #12
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Kye Barnes (Oklahoma) by Fall
  • Beat Madison Marolf (Nebraska) by Fall
  • Lost to Janie Gerarde (All Saints Episcopal, TX National Prep 3rd Placer @ 107) 9-13
  • Lost to Macy Fordyce (West Lafayette, IN State 5th Placer @ 115) 0-17
• Margaret Barrett (Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin Heights) – 110 lbs
  • State Rank: Watchlist @ 114 | Grade: 12 | Seed: #10
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Veronica Fehringer (American Falls, ID D2) 12-8
  • Beat Kassidy Zajic (Sweet Home, OR 4A-1A State 4th Placer @ 100)
  • Lost to Ava Schlichting (Illinois) by Fall
  • Lost to Kennedy Jeppson (Westlake, UT 6A State Champ @ 110) by Fall
• Sophia Zander – 110 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked
  • Record: 1-2
  • Beat Chloe Fournier (Westlake, UT) by Fall
  • Lost to Kirra Mitchell (Mount de Sales Academy, GA National Prep 4th Placer @ 114) 1-13
  • Lost to Macy Fordyce (West Lafayette, IN State 5th Placer @ 115) by Fall

115 lbs & 120 lbs

• Lily Baker (Freedom) – 115 lbs
  • State Rank: #3 @ 120 | Grade: 11 | Seed: #11
  • Record: 4-2
  • Beat Mia Urias (Orange Vista, CA) by Fall
  • Beat Annalynn Geyer (River Valley, AZ D2) by Fall
  • Beat Alia Baker (Klein Cain, TX 6A State Runner-Up @ 110) by Fall
  • Lost to Sora Mae Bukoski (Penobscot County, ME State Champ @ 107) 0-6
  • Lost to Peggy Susan Dean (Sand Creek, CO 5A State Runner-Up @ 100) 1-7
• Olivia Hay (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood) – 115 lbs
  • State Rank: #9 @ 120 | Grade: 10 | Seed: #10
  • Record: 1-2
  • Beat McKenna Evans (Jackson, MO) 12-3
  • Lost to Italy Angevine (Killeen Ellison, TX 5A State Qualifier @ 110) by Fall
  • Lost to Vivienne Arellano (Widefield, CO 5A State Qualifier @ 105) by Fall
• Neva Brown (Bay Port) – 115 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked | Grade: 10
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Dalila Tovar (Granger, WA 1B/2B/1A State Qualifier @ 115) 0-1
  • Lost to Gabrielle Nelson (St. Thomas More, SD State 4th Placer @ 115) 2-12
• Bree Schmidt (New London) – 120 lbs
  • State Rank: #7 @ 120 | Grade: 9 | Seed: #7
  • Record: 3-2
  • Beat Jazzlyn Williams (Kansas) by Fall
  • Beat Abigail Monaco (Park Hill South, MO Class 2 State 4th Placer @ 120) 14-12
  • Lost to Alexandra Thovson (Farmington, MN State 3rd Placer @ 118) by Fall
  • Lost to Annalee Aarseth (Crystal Lake South, IL State 4th Placer @ 115) 0-9

• Hayden Hegland (River Valley) – 120 lbs

  • State Rank: #9 @ 114 | Grade: 9 | Seed: #8
  • Record: 3-2
  • Beat Akeela Mitchell (Volcano Vista, NM State 3rd Placer) by Fall
  • Beat Elaine Hoth (Hillsboro, MO Class 1 State Qualifier @ 115) by Fall
  • Lost to Allison Birkett (Fort Dodge, IA) by Fall
  • Lost to Annalee Aarseth (Crystal Lake South, IL State 4th Placer @ 115) by Fall
• Nayonce Lyons (Oshkosh West/North) – 120 lbs
  • State Rank: #13 @ 120 | Grade: 9 | Seed: #11
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Bye
  • Beat Autumn Hahn (Gering, NE Class A State Qualifier @ 115) by Fall
  • Lost to Mila Juarez (San Marcos, TX 6A State Champ @ 120) 3-19
  • Lost to Marlina Martinez (McNary, OR 6A/5A State Champ @ 115) by Fall
• Maya Tawa (Eau Claire Memorial) – 120 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked | Grade: 11
  • Record: 4-2
  • Beat Josie Howrey (Pleasantville, IA 1A) by Fall
  • Beat Jazzlyn Williams (Kansas) by Fall
  • Beat Clarissa Cisneros (Northview, CA) by Fall
  • Lost to Maverick Weyer (Basehor, KS 2026 15U Tulsa 5th Placer @ 120) by Fall
  • Lost to Presley Sandobal (Roseville, OH State 4th Placer @ 110) by Fall
• Skya Scrimgeour (Southern Door) – 120 lbs
  • State Rank: #15 @ 114 | Grade: 10
  • Record: 5-2
  • Beat Reanna Spangler (Goddard, KS 5A Ranked 3rd @ 110) 15-4
  • Beat Aaliyah Ramos (North Platte, NE Class A State Qualifier @ 120) by Fall
  • Beat Aviea Holden (North Scott, IA 2A State Qualifier @ 110) by Fall
  • Beat Saraval McGregor (Kelly Walsh, WY State 3rd Placer @ 115) 15-4
  • Lost to Olivia Sheffield (Decorah, IA 2A State Qualifier @ 105) by Fall
  • Lost to Luna Elmer (Illinois) 0-10
• Hanley Bahl (Lancaster) – 120 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked | Grade: 9
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Isabella Timmerman (Piedra Vista, NM State 6th Placer @ 115) 4-10
  • Lost to Jayva Gomez (South Tama, IA 2A) by Fall

125 lbs & 130 lbs

• Ava Hady (North Crawford/Seneca) – 125 lbs
  • State Rank: #10 @ 126 | Grade: 9 | Seed: #4
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Sophia Tamayo (Houston Clear Lake, TX 6A State 3rd Placer @ 125)
  • Lost to Naomi Kofe (Copper Hills, UT 6A State Champ @ 120) 2-15
• Ramsey Brandenburg (Milton) – 130 lbs
  • State Rank: #3 @ 132 | Grade: 10 | Seed: #2
  • Record: 3-2
  • Beat McKenzie Hodak (Pennsylvania) by Fall
  • Beat Grace Sierra (Mead, CO 5A State 6th Placer) 16-7
  • Lost to Elliotte Strange (Conroe the Woodlands, TX 6A State 5th Placer @ 130) 4-11
  • Lost to Lucy Clarno (Dripping Springs, TX 6A State 4th Placer @ 125) 8-18

135 lbs to 235 lbs

• Addison Canella (Princeton/Green Lake) – 135 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked | Grade: 11
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Sarai Cortez (Gilroy, CA State 8th Placer) by Fall
  • Lost to Cordelia Staley (Corner Canyon, UT 6A State Qualifier @ 135) 5-13
• Jaylyn Hartmann (Stoughton) – 140 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked | Grade: 9
  • Record: 1-2
  • Beat Mumtaz Abdul Malik (Lane Tech, IL) by Fall
  • Lost to Alexis Mariscal (Sheldon, CA State Qualifier @ 135) by Fall
  • Lost to Emilee Quintero (Copperas Cove, TX 6A State Qualifier @ 140) by Fall
• Brenda Carmona (DeForest) – 145 lbs
  • State Rank: Watchlist @ 138 | Grade: 11
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Andie Gibson (Beatrice, NE Class A State 3rd Placer @ 145) by Fall
  • Lost to Aubry Cacek (Okoboji, IA 7th-8th State Runner-Up @ 148) by Fall
• Addi Treuthardt (Monroe) – 155 lbs
  • State Rank: #2 @ 152 | Grade: 10 | Seed: #4
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Bye
  • Beat Adalyn Laubenthal (Humboldt, IA 7th-8th State Runner-Up @ 135) by Fall
  • Lost to Daisy Fackrell (Clearfield, UT 5A State Runner-Up @ 155) 0-5
  • Lost to Gisele Gross (West Branch, IA) by Fall
• Jenson Kurszewski (Neenah) – 155 lbs
  • State Rank: Watchlist @ 152 | Grade: 9
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Allegra Luckritz (Clinton, IA) by Fall
  • Lost to Adalyn Laubenthal (Humboldt, IA 7th-8th State Runner-Up @ 135) by Fall
• Rachel Heisner (Mineral Point) – 155 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked | Grade: 10
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Eila Barbour (Lane, IL State 4th Placer @ 145)
  • Lost to Gisele Gross (West Branch, IA) by Fall
• Eva Stine (Milton) – 155 lbs
  • State Rank: #10 @ 152 | Grade: 12
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Bye
  • Beat Katelyn Billings (Linn-Mar, IA) 10-1 Major Decision
  • Lost to Eleanor Robertson (Franklin, IN State 6th Placer @ 170) by Fall
  • Lost to Kira Wicklund (Lake Stevens, WA) by Fall
• Anastasia Spurgeon (Lancaster) – 170 lbs
  • State Rank: #9 @ 152 | Seed: #3
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Isabella Cordero (Mission, TX) 0-6
  • Lost to Helene-Lee Acuna (California) by Fall
• Amelia Soltis (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld) – 170 lbs
  • State Rank: #3 @ 165 | Seed: #5
  • Record: 2-2
  • Beat Bye
  • Beat Dakota Hester (Center Grove, IN) by Fall
  • Lost to Siobhan Flanner (Shawnee Mission South, KS 4A State Champ @ 170) by Forfeit
  • Lost to Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose, WI State Champ @ 155) by Fall
• Arianna Niemojuski (Kewaunee) – 170 lbs
  • State Rank: #6 @ 165
  • Record: 1-2
  • Beat Kailyn Bailey (Carrollton Creekview, TX 5A) by Fall
  • Lost to Faith Klabenes (Wilber-Clatonia, NE Class B State 3rd Placer @ 170) by Fall
  • Lost to Haylie Hill (Northwest Eaton, TX 6A) 5-11
• Emily Heisner (Mineral Point) – 170 lbs
  • State Rank: Watchlist @ 185
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Adeline Reece (Central Catholic, CA State Qualifier @ 170) by Fall
  • Lost to Brynlee Vaughan (Wautoma/Wild Rose, WI State Champ @ 155) by Fall
• Adelyn Spurgeon (Lancaster) – 235 lbs
  • State Rank: Unranked
  • Record: 0-2
  • Lost to Sandra Takara (Omaha, NE 2025 Preseason Nationals 4th Placer @ 235) by Fall
  • Lost to Abigail Erfurth (Sullivan, MO Class 1 State Qualifier @ 235) by Fall

The Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals brought together some of the best high school wrestlers from across the country, and Wisconsin’s 11th and 12th graders made their mark on the national stage.  Here is the full recap of how Wisconsin’s Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 wrestlers performed over the two-day tournament.

Tournament Highlights: Champions & Medalists

• National Champion: Aidan Aure (River Falls | D1 #1 @ 150) — Dominated the 138 lb division with a 7-0 record to bring home the championship belt!

• 3rd Place Finish: Jacob Hutchins (River Falls | D1 #3 @ 215, Augustana University Commit) — Battled through a tough 215 lb bracket to finish 6-1 overall and secure 3rd place.

• 8th Place Finish: Rylie Kendziora (Kimberly | D1 NR @ 285) — Put together a strong 3-3 run at 285 lbs to earn a spot on the podium in 8th place.

Division 1 Recap

113 lbs

• Ethan Flom (De Pere | D1 #7 @ 113, Grade 11)

  • Record: 4-2

  • Wins: Defeated Ike Heysinger (Dubuque Hempstead, IA) by Fall; Julian Medina (Bolingbrook, IL) by Fall; Sebastian Clark (Austin Lake Travis, TX – 6A State 4th @ 106).

  • Losses: Lost to Bode Walker (Canton, SD – Class B State Runner-Up @ 106) 4-9; Riley Pedersen (Grand Island, NE – Class A State Runner-Up @ 106) 1-7.

• Isaiah Black (River Falls | D1 NR @ 113, Grade 12)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Tobias Guillen (Meridian, ID) 4-19; Brandon Gaither (Stanford Olympia, IL – 1A State 5th) 4-24.

120 lbs

• Kyler Van Keuren (Waukesha West | D1 #8 @ 120, Grade 11)

  • Record: 1-2

  • Wins: Defeated Chaz Graham (Rockmart, GA – 2A State 3rd @ 120).

  • Losses: Lost to Giovani Suarez (Esperanza, CA – State Qualifier @ 106) 2-14; JaKobe Valle (Homedale, ID – 4A State Champ @ 106) by Fall.

126 lbs

• Trenton Van Schyndel (Kaukauna | D1 #7 @ 120, Grade 11)

  • Record: 1-2

  • Wins: Defeated Joshua Pudaite (Colorado Springs Christian, CO – 2A State Qualifier @ 113) 17-1.

  • Losses: Lost to Drew Brinkmeier (Keller, TX – 6A State 6th) 4-13; Masakiyo Joe (James Bowie, TX) 3-11.

132 lbs

• Walker Waidelich (New Richmond | D1 #8 @ 132, Grade 12)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Drey Gardner (Mitchell, NE – Class C State Runner-Up @ 126); Brody Banks (Houston Bellaire, TX) 11-20.

138 lbs

• Aidan Aure (River Falls | D1 #1 @ 150, Grade 12) — 1st Place / CHAMPION

  • Record: 7-0

  • Wins: Defeated Will Smith IV (Linn-Mar, IA – 3A State Qualifier @ 132) 13-2; Joseph Pedrosa (Joliet West, IL) 18-2; Jaxsen Draves (Grand Island, NE – Class A State 5th @ 132) 19-4; Randen Wright (Bixby, OK) 13-3; Chase Morrison (Hamilton, MI – D2 State 3rd @ 150) 15-4; Chase Morrison (Watertown-Mayer/Mayer Lutheran, MN – AA State 4th @ 133) 8-5.

• Waylon Deaton (River Falls | D1 #5 @ 138 – Seeded 19th, Grade 12)

  • Record: 5-2

  • Wins: Defeated Cameron McDonald (Crismon, AZ – D3 State 5th @ 128); Mason Backous (Aberdeen Central, SD – Class A State 4th @ 126) by Fall; Conner Chancellor (Bishop Kelley, OK – 5A State Qualifier @ 132) 9-5; Avery Navarro (Arizona Lutheran Academy, AZ – D4 State Qualifier @ 128).

  • Losses: Lost to Brentley Crawley (Oviedo, FL – 3A State 5th @ 132) 2-10; Jaxsen Draves (Grand Island, NE – Class A State 5th @ 132) 4-15.

144 lbs

• Spencer Prado (Kettle Moraine | D1 #8 @ 150, Grade 12)

  • Record: 5-2

  • Wins: Defeated Brayden Saleem (Muncie Burris, IN) by Fall; Caleb Flint (East Moline, IL) 12-2; Christian Flores (South Grand Prairie, TX) by Fall; Vincent Lavoie (Leander Glenn, TX – 5A Ranked 3rd @ 144) 16-1.

  • Losses: Lost to Kane Johnson (New Ulm, MN – AA State Qualifier @ 133) 1-16; Ben Spalla (Wilmot Union, WI – D2 State Qualifier @ 138) by Fall.

• Oliver Larson (River Falls | D1 #2 @ 144 – Seeded 13th, Grade 12)

  • Record: 3-2

  • Wins: Defeated Kristofer Johnston (Frisco Reedy, TX) 18-0; Blake Simpson (Eaglecrest, CO) by Fall; Aiden Hansel (Northwest, TN – AA State Qualifier @ 132) 17-2.

  • Losses: Lost to Mahlon Pobstman (Casteel, AZ – D1 State Runner-Up @ 140) 7-9; Cameron Haines (South Dade, FL – 3A State Qualifier @ 157) 1-16.

• Preston Schneider (Oshkosh North | D1 #4 @ 144 – Seeded 8th, Grade 11)

  • Record: 6-2

  • Wins: Defeated Braxton Trimble (Westfield, UT – 5A State 5th @ 144) by Fall; Lucas Titus (Ft. Zumwalt South, MO) by Fall; Austin Anglin (Piedmont Academy, GA – Traditional State 4th @ 132) by Fall; Noah Callirgos (Desert Ridge, AZ – D1 #4 @ 144) by Fall; Isaac Lowe (Lake Gibson, FL – 2A State 6th @ 144) 6-4.

  • Losses: Lost to Ricky Montalvan (Doral Academy, FL – 3A State 6th @ 150); Walker Gaulrapp (Elk River, MN – AAA State 3rd @ 133) 0-1.

• Logan Steffen (Oregon | D1 #8 @ 144 – Seeded 9th, Grade 12)

  • Record: 3-2

  • Wins: Defeated Landen Pope (Elder, OH) by Fall; Izak Saenz (New Braunfels, TX) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Randen Wright (Bixby, OK) 10-16; Tristan O’Rourke (Cherokee, NJ) 15-17.

• Lincoln Lunsman (New Richmond | D1 NR @ 144, Grade 12)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Tyler Yancey (Azle, TX – 5A State Champ @ 138) 1-10; James York (Davis, CA) 1-10.

157 lbs

• Brexton Hoernke (River Falls | D1 #5 @ 175 – Seeded 8th, Grade 11)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Diego Lopez (Evanston, IL) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Andrew Hufford (Northglenn, CO – 5A State Qualifier @ 126) 6-13; Jayden Cardona (Klein Oak, TX – 6A State 4th @ 157).

• Gavin Mulloy (Waukesha West | D1 WL @ 157, Grade 11)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Marcus Wacker (Norris, NE – Class B State Qualifier @ 150) 4-1.

  • Losses: Lost to Lafe Sarjeant (Regis Jesuit, CO) 2-17; Jaxon Workman (Hudsonville, MI – D1 State 7th @ 150).

165 lbs

• Caden Schwartz (Oregon | D1 #8 @ 165, Grade 11)

  • Record: 3-2

  • Wins: Defeated Brannick Alexander (Dakota, IL) 15-0; Chayton Snethen (Harlan, IA – 2A State Qualifier @ 157) 20-4.

  • Losses: Lost to Carter Thomas (Union County, KY – State Qualifier @ 165) 4-8; Jack Brown (Urbandale, IA – 3A State Qualifier @ 165) 2-13.

• Ben Hilbert (Appleton West | D1 WL @ 165, Grade 12)

  • Record: 6-2

  • Wins: Defeated Leo Roberts (Independence, TN – AA State 4th @ 165) 13-5; Brody Johnson (Tipton, IA) 16-1; Wyatt Ellis (Cookeville, TN – AA State 5th @ 157) 21-1; Dallas Gossen (Jackson County Central, MN – 1A State Runner-Up @ 152) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to David Daniels (Granite Hills, CA – State Qualifier @ 150) by Fall; Allen Diaz (Lexington, NE – Class B State Runner-Up @ 157) by Fall.

215 lbs

• Jacob Hutchins (River Falls | D1 #3 @ 215 – Seeded 1st, Grade 12 – Augustana University Commit) — 3rd Place

  • Record: 6-1

  • Wins: Defeated Luke Neumayer (Eaglecrest, CO) by Fall; Jude DiCicco (Hagerty, FL – 3A State 4th @ 215) by Fall; Max Fox (Brentwood Academy, TN – D2 Ranked #4 @ 215) by Fall; Cael Fier (Minneota, MN – A State 5th @ 215) 8-2 OT.

  • Losses: Lost to Caleb Christensen (Nodaway Valley, IA – 1A State Runner-Up @ 190) by Fall.

285 lbs

• Rylie Kendziora (Kimberly | D1 NR @ 285, Grade 11) — 8th Place

  • Record: 3-3

  • Wins: Defeated Garrett Hines (Orange County Lutheran, CA) by Fall; DaxTirell Elton (Westlake, UT) 4-2.

  • Losses: Lost to Renzo Cooligan (Hagerty, FL – 3A State Champ @ 285) by Fall; Myles Nuzum (Father Tolton Catholic, MO – Class 2 State 4th @ 285) 3-5; Eli Mensing (St. Thomas, TX – Prep State 4th @ 215) by Fall.

Division 2 Recap

120 lbs

• Drey Kren (Regis / Altoona | D2 #1 @ 113, Grade 11)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Cole Stueck (Norris, NE – Class B State Qualifier @ 113) 15-4; Xavier Jacquez (Sand Creek, CO – 4A State Qualifier @ 126).

  • Losses: Lost to Brayden Cortese (Howland, OH) 1-8; Tanner Rhoton (Riley County, KS – 3-2-1A State Runner-Up @ 113) 2-6.

• Gregory Hellendrung (Chilton / Hilbert | D2 #3 @ 126, Grade 11)

  • Record: 1-2

  • Wins: Defeated Deon Turner (TX) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Garrett Cookman (Kickapoo, MO – Class 4 #9 @ 113) 5-11; Richard Gulli (Nazareth Academy, IL) 0-12.

• Graysen Koepke (Port Washington | D2 #4 @ 120, Grade 11)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Cael Stricker (Lisbon, IA – 1A State Qualifier @ 120) by Fall; Owen Sledge (Elkhorn North, NE – Class B State Qualifier @ 113) 4-0.

  • Losses: Lost to Ziggy Sandobal (Roseville, OH); Landon Gottschalk (Dubuque Hempstead, IA – 3A State 7th @ 120).

• Joseph Bellock (Mauston-Necedah | D2 NR @ 120, Grade 12)

  • Record: 1-2

  • Wins: Defeated Austin Kenyon (Peyton, CO – 2A State Qualifier @ 106) 12-11.

  • Losses: Lost to Carter Petrie (Liberty, AZ) 0-15; Keith Warren (Rockmart, GA – 2A #5 @ 126) 2-15.

126 lbs

• Malakai Barker (Osceola | D2 #2 @ 120, Grade 11)

  • Record: 3-2

  • Wins: Defeated Eli Berry (Del Oro, CA) by Fall; Chase Williams (Iowa City High, IA – 3A State Qualifier @ 113) 9-4; Gabe Marella (North Boone, IL) 11-7.

  • Losses: Lost to Jack Wallukait (Dowling Catholic, IA – 3A State 4th) 2-20; Jeremy Lynch (Washington USAW Folkstyle State Champ @ 126).

• Hunter Bench (Ellsworth | D2 #10 @ 126, Grade 11)

  • Record: 1-2

  • Wins: Defeated Cooper Hastings (Boise, ID) 13-2.

  • Losses: Lost to Alejandro Vargas (Crook County, OR – 5A State Runner-Up @ 120) by Fall; Jeremy Lynch (Washington USAW Folkstyle State Champ @ 126).

132 lbs

• Phillip Steiger (Portage | D2 NR @ 132, Grade 11)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Joseph Salazar (Syracuse, UT – 6A State Qualifier @ 120) by Fall; Gabriel Rodriguez (Southwest Miami, FL) by Fall.

144 lbs

• Hunter Kromrey (Osceola | D2 #5 @ 144, Grade 12)

  • Record: 1-2

  • Wins: Defeated Xavier Morales (Glenbard North, IL) 7-5.

  • Losses: Lost to Kaden Bedsole (Helix Charter, CA) 2-5; Valo Paz (Pebble Hills, TX) by Fall.

• Ben Spalla (Wilmot Union | D2 #9 @ 144 – Seeded 7th, Grade 11)

  • Record: 4-2

  • Wins: Defeated Aiden Aquino (Interlake, WA) by Fall; Braxton Trimble (Westfield, UT – 5A State 5th @ 144) by Fall; Samuel Vasquez (Leavenworth, KS – 5A State 4th @ 132); Spencer Prado (Kettle Moraine, WI – D1 State Qualifier @ 138) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Mitchel Baker (Jackson, MO – Class 4 State Qualifier @ 132) 2-19; Brodee Scobee (Bennington, NE – Class B State Runner-Up @ 138) 3-13.

150 lbs

• Lane Hague (St. Croix Central | D2 WL @ 150, Grade 11)

  • Record: 3-2

  • Wins: Defeated Escher Ellenbecker (Sioux Falls Lincoln, SD) by Fall; Kameron Weter (Ozark, MO) 18-6.

  • Losses: Lost to Breyden Buee (Deslacs-Burlington, ND – State 4th @ 152) 1-17; Evan Musil (Hononegah, IL) 0-9.

157 lbs

• Mason Boulanger (Luxemburg-Casco | D2 #8 @ 175 – Seeded 1st, Grade 11)

  • Record: 4-1

  • Wins: Defeated Fischer Barr (Hickman, MO) 15-0; Damian Deuz (Kentlake, WA – 3A State Qualifier @ 150) by Fall.

  • Losses / Status: Lost to Braden Shoemaker (Brandon Valley, SD – Class A State Runner-Up @ 150) 0-16; Medically forfeited out of the tournament.

• Josiah Bastien (Luxemburg-Casco | D2 #7 @ 157 – Seeded 5th, Grade 10)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Ethan Fishe (Basehor-Linwood, KS) 16-0.

  • Losses: Lost to Charles Wheeler (Chickasha, OK – 5A State Qualifier @ 144) 7-9; Bum-Erdene Boldsukh (Tahoma, WA – 4A State Qualifier @ 150) 2-11.

• Ryan Frank (Waupaca | D2 WL @ 157, Grade 12)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Noah Payne (Conroe Woodlands College Park, TX) by Fall; Cash McClellan (Westlake, UT) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Reid Lanman (Owen Valley, IN) 1-14; Jayden Harter (Atlantic, IA – 2A State Qualifier @ 150) by Fall.

165 lbs

• Drayk Nolan (Chilton / Hilbert | D2 #6 @ 165 – Seeded 7th, Grade 12)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Jason Visor Jr. (Putnam City, OK) 12-8.

  • Losses: Lost to Wyatt Ellis (Cookeville, TN – AA State 5th @ 157) 0-9; Matthew Kaiser (Mountain View, VA – Class 6 State Qualifier @ 165) by Fall.

175 lbs

• Alvin Peterson (Somerset | D2 #3 @ 175, Grade 12)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Grant Larson (Lennox, SD – Class A State 5th @ 175) by Fall; Ethan Miller (Urbandale, IA – 3A State 5th @ 215) by Fall.

Division 3 Recap

132 lbs

• Gunnar Lambert (Princeton / Green Lake | D3 #12 @ 138, Grade 12)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Dominic Pasquale (IC Catholic, IL) 5-22; Chance Wilderman (Frontenac, KS – 4A State Champ @ 126) by Fall.

138 lbs

• Mason Malnory (Omro | D3 #8 @ 138 – Seeded 20th, Grade 11)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Jordan Marrow (HI) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Jaxson Kocur (Yorkville, IL) 11-14 OT; Braelyn Arredondo (Homedale, ID – 4A State Champ @ 132) 0-16.

144 lbs

• Colton Sharpee (Princeton / Green Lake | D3 #9 @ 144, Grade 12)

  • Record: 0-2

  • Losses: Lost to Daylen Davis (Collierville, TN) 1-19; Brayden Saleem (Muncie Burris, IN) 4-5.

157 lbs

• Brady Valentine (Barron | D3 #8 @ 157, Grade 12)

  • Record: 2-2

  • Wins: Defeated Quinn Kennedy (Crismon, AZ – D3 State Qualifier @ 152) by Fall.

  • Losses: Lost to Blake Sheppard (Saint Clair / Mankato Loyola, MN – A State 4th @ 145) by Fall; Damian Deuz (Kentlake, WA – 3A State Qualifier @ 150) by Fall.

Great job to all the Junior and Senior Wisconsin wrestlers who traveled and competed against national competition!

Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals: Wisconsin’s Top Entrants to Watch in the 11th-12th Grade Division

As the high school folkstyle wrestling season approaches, the national spotlight turns to Des Moines, Iowa, for the USA Wrestling Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals. A high-profile proving ground for state medalists and prospective college recruits, the 11th-12th Grade Division features a deep contingent from Wisconsin, spanning across Divisions 1, 2, and 3.

Below is a weight-by-weight breakdown of the Badger State athletes competing on the national stage, including projected weight changes and college commitments.

Division 1 (D1)

Lightweights (113 – 132 lbs)

Wisconsin brings strong technical skill and lower-weight depth to the opening weight classes:

• 113 lbs — 7th Seed Ethan Flom (De Pere, Jr.): Ranked #7 in Wisconsin’s top division at 113 lbs, Flom brings steady positioning and quick scoring ability to the lightweight field.
• 113 lbs — Isaiah Black (River Falls, Sr.): Currently unranked, this senior entrant seeks to capitalize on national exposure and spoil seeds in early rounds.
• 120 lbs — Kyler Van Keuren (Waukesha West, Jr.): Ranked #8 in D1 at 120 lbs, Van Keuren brings tech-fall threat potential and scrambling ability.
• 120 lbs — Trenton Van Schyndel (Kaukauna, Jr.): Ranked #7 in D1 at 120 lbs, Van Schyndel will move up to compete at 126 lbs for this event, testing his frame against heavier competition.
• 132 lbs — 16th Seed Walker Waidelich (New Richmond, Sr.): Ranked #8 at 132 lbs, the senior leader looks to set a strong pace ahead of his final high school season.

Middleweights (138 – 165 lbs)

The middleweight brackets stand as Wisconsin’s strongest presence, boasting high-ranked state talent:

• 138 lbs — 19th Seed Waylon Deaton (River Falls, Sr.): Ranked #5 in D1 at 138 lbs, Deaton is known for positional discipline and sharp hand-fighting.
• 138 lbs — 1st Seed Aidan Aure (River Falls, Sr.): Ranked #1 in Wisconsin D1 at 150 lbs, Aure makes a significant cut down to 138 lbs, immediately establishing himself as a marquee contender for a national podium spot.
• 138 lbs — 9th Seed Logan Steffen (Oregon, Sr.): Ranked #8 in D1 at 144 lbs, Steffen is a veteran senior with proven top-control skills.
• 144 lbs — 13th Seed Oliver Larson (River Falls, Sr.): Ranked #3 in D1 at 144 lbs, Larson leads a deep Wisconsin group with elite neutrality and late-round endurance.
• 144 lbs — 8th Seed Preston Schneider (Oshkosh North, Jr.): Ranked #4 in D1 at 144 lbs, Schneider is an explosive junior who continues his upward trajectory on the regional circuit.
• 144 lbs — Lincoln Lunsman (New Richmond, Sr.): Currently unranked, Lunsman adds further senior depth to a crowded bracket.
• 144 lbs — Spencer Prado (Kettle Moraine, Sr.): Ranked #8 at 150 lbs, Prado shifts down to 144 lbs, further loading this weight class with Badger State depth.
• 157 lbs — Gavin Mulloy (Waukesha West): Appearing on the state watch list, Mulloy steps onto the national stage seeking quality out-of-state wins.
• 157 lbs — 8th Seed Brexton Hoernke (River Falls): Ranked #5 at 175 lbs, Hoernke moves down two weight classes to 157 lbs, giving River Falls another heavily favored entrant in the middleweights.
• 165 lbs — 3rd Seed Caden Schwartz (Oregon, Jr.): Ranked #8 in D1 at 165 lbs, Schwartz brings physical toughness to a wide-open division.
• 165 lbs — Ben Hilbert (Appleton West, Sr.): On the state watch list, Hilbert is a senior aiming to leverage his experience against high-level opponents.

Upperweights (175 – 285 lbs)

• 215 lbs — 1st Seed Jacob Hutchins (River Falls, Sr.) — Augustana University Commit: Ranked #3 in D1 at 215 lbs, Hutchins is the premier upperweight representative for Wisconsin D1, combining Division II college credentials with elite leverage and mat control.
• 285 lbs — Rylie Kendziora (Kimberly, Jr.): Currently unranked, the junior heavyweight looks to measure his strength against upperclassmen from across the country.

Division 2 (D2)

Wisconsin’s Division 2 athletes feature several top-ranked state champions and finalists adjusting their weights to optimize postseason preparation.

Lightweights (113 – 132 lbs)

• 120 lbs — Drey Kren (Regis/Altoona, Jr.): Ranked #1 in D2 at 113 lbs, Kren bumps up to 120 lbs, testing his technical speed against larger frames.
• 120 lbs — Graysen Koepke (Port Washington, Jr.): Ranked #4 in D2 at 120 lbs, Koepke is a positionally sound junior capable of deep bracket runs.
• 120 lbs — Joseph Bellock (Mauston-Necedah): Currently unranked, Bellock enters as a dark horse seeking bracket-busting opportunities.
• 120 lbs  — Gregory Hellendrung (Chilton/Hilbert): Ranked #3 in D2 at 126 lbs, Hellendrung cuts to 120 lbs, compounding the state’s depth in the lower weights.
• 126 lbs — Malakai Barker (Osceola, Jr.): Ranked #2 in D2 at 120 lbs, Barker steps up to 126 lbs for this event.
• 126 lbs — Hunter Bench (Ellsworth, Jr.): Ranked #10 in D2 at 126 lbs, Bench represents one of Wisconsin’s most historic high school programs and relies on aggressive top work.
• 132 lbs — Phillip Steiger (Portage, Jr.): Currently unranked, Steiger enters as a junior competitor eager to make noise nationally.

Middleweights (144 – 165 lbs)

• 144 lbs — 19th Seed Hunter Kromrey (Osceola, Sr.): Ranked #5 in D2 at 144 lbs, Kromrey is a senior state contender with strong scrambles and senior leadership.
• 144 lbs — 7th Seed Ben Spalla (Wilmot Union, Jr.): Ranked #9 in D2 at 144 lbs, Spalla is a junior adept at close-margin, tactical matches.
• 150 lbs — Lane Hague (St. Croix Central): Appearing on the state watch list, Hague aims for a breakout national tournament performance.
• 157 lbs — 5th Seed Josiah Bastien (Luxemburg-Casco, So.): Ranked #7 in D2 at 157 lbs, the sophomore standout carries high expectations from a perennial power program.
• 157 lbs — Ryan Frank (Waupaca, Sr.): On the state watch list, Frank is a senior looking for a strong start to his final campaign.
• 157 lbs  — 1st Seed Mason Boulanger (Luxemburg-Casco, Jr.): Ranked #8 in D2 at 175 lbs, Boulanger drops down to 157 lbs.
• 165 lbs — 7th Seed Drayk Nolan (Chilton/Hilbert, Sr.): Ranked #6 in D2 at 165 lbs, Nolan brings senior state-medalist credentials and upper-middleweight power.

Upperweights (215 lbs)

• 215 lbs — 4th Seed Alvin Peterson (Somerset, Sr.): Ranked #3 in D2 at 175 lbs, Peterson provides high impact and pinning capabilities in the upper weights.

Division 3 (D3)

Small-school powerhouses from Wisconsin D3 bring proven podium contenders into the national field.

• 132 lbs  — Gunnar Lambert (Princeton/Green Lake, Sr.): Ranked #12 in D3 at 138 lbs, Lambert moves down to 132 lbs for tournament action.
• 138 lbs — 20th Seed Mason Malnory (Omro): Ranked #8 in D3 at 138 lbs, Malnory is a state placer reliant on efficient leg attacks and quick pace.
• 144 lbs — Colton Sharpie (Princeton/Green Lake, Sr.): Ranked #9 in D3 at 144 lbs, Sharpie provides strong neutral scoring capacity.
• 157 lbs — Brady Valentine (Barron, Sr.): Ranked #8 in D3 at 157 lbs, Valentine rounds out the state’s delegation with high-percentage pinning combination skills.

Regional Trends & Tournament Strategy

1. River Falls Lineup Depth: River Falls anchors the D1 presence with seven total entries. Headlined by state #1 Aidan Aure (cutting to 138), state #3 Oliver Larson (144), and Augustana commit #3 Jacob Hutchins (215), the program serves as a central focal point for Wisconsin’s national performance.
2. Aggressive Weight Management: Multiple elite Badger State wrestlers are utilizing the Preseason Nationals to test lower weight classes ahead of the high school season. Key drops to monitor include D1 #1 Aidan Aure (150 to 138), D1 #5 Brexton Hoernke (175 to 157), and D2 #8 Mason Boulanger (175 to 157).
3. Stacked 144-Pound Division: Between D1 and D2, Wisconsin sends five ranked wrestlers into the 144 lb weight class—Oliver Larson (#3 D1), Preston Schneider (#4 D1), Logan Steffen (#8 D1), Spencer Prado (#8 D1 moving from 150), and Hunter Kromrey (#5 D2)—making it the state’s most concentrated weight class of the event.