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Fargo Day 2 recap for 16U girls

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.

Day 1 16U Girls Fargo Nationals recap

Sorry not as indepth as i would like but ran out of time

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

Fargo Nationals Junior day 2 Recap

Undefeated Wrestlers

Several undefeated Wisconsin wrestlers have battled their way into the Quarterfinals, where a victory will secure All-American honors and keep their national title hopes alive.

  • Camden Rugg (Union Grove) – 113 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-0 | Tournament Record: 4-0

    • Recap: Rugg put together a flawless Day 2 performance to keep his undefeated record intact. He punches his ticket to the national quarterfinals, where a massive test awaits him against a 5A Kansas High School State Champion. After putting on a clinic with four technical falls and outscoring his opponents by a combined 51-10, Camden heads into the next round looking to maintain his high-powered offense and suffocating defense.

  • Hunter Stevens (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld) – 150 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-0 | Tournament Record: 5-0

    • Recap: Stevens was a breakout star on Day 2, capturing two crucial wins to advance to a perfect 5-0. He earns a spot in the quarterfinals against a tough D1 Michigan High School State runner-up. After picking up two dominant wins on day one and following them up with two gritty decision victories on day two, Stevens is proving he is far from a one-trick pony—the guy simply knows how to win. Now, he looks to punch his ticket back to the national finals, mirroring his impressive 16U championship match run from 2024.

  • Declan Koch (Neenah / UNI Commit) – 165 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-0 | Tournament Record: 5-0

    • Recap: The Northern Iowa commit looked every bit the top-tier hammer on Day 2. Navigating his bracket with total control, Koch is moving to the quarterfinals to face off against a tough 3A Illinois State 3rd-place finisher. Dominating his way to the quarterfinals with two falls, a tech, and a decision, Declan is dialed in and hunting for a much higher spot on the podium than last year’s seventh-place finish.

  • Tomm Heiser (Evansville) – 175 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-0 | Tournament Record: 5-0

    • Recap: Heiser dominated his matches today, extending his unblemished Fargo run to 5-0. He secures a spot in the quarterfinals, where he will face a returning 2025 Fargo Nationals All-American (7th place) from Florida. Looking as dominant as ever, Tomm Heiser is carrying the momentum from his perfect 5-0 Junior Duals performance straight into Fargo. Armed with four technical falls and a pin, he looks primed and ready for another run to the national podium.

  • Cael Leisgang (Seymour / Wisconsin Commit) – 285 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-0 | Tournament Record: 4-0

    • Recap: The future Badgers heavyweight remains unstoppable. Leisgang pinned or technical-falled his way through Day 2 to stay clean. He will clash with a 2A Washington High School State Champion in the quarterfinals. With elite length that makes it nearly impossible for opponents to get into advantage position, he is dialed in for his quarterfinal matchup—especially with a potential all-Wisconsin showdown waiting in the semifinals.

  • Tyson Martin (Aquinas / South Dakota State Commit) – 285 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-0 | Tournament Record: 4-0

    • Recap: Martin joined his fellow Wisconsin heavyweight in the undefeated club, taking care of business on Day 2. He rolls into the quarterfinals to face a highly-regarded New England/Rhode Island State Champion. Yet to surrender a single point, Martin is pairing his elite athleticism with a high wrestling IQ to handily dispatch opponents. He has barely spent any time on the mat in the tournament so far, racking up three first-period technical falls to avoid ever seeing a second period. At this rate, an all-Wisconsin clash between him and Leisgang in the semifinals feels inevitable.

Wrestlers with One Loss (Still Alive in the Tournament)

These competitors suffered their first defeat but responded like true veterans, battling through the grueling consolation brackets to keep their All-American podium dreams alive.

  • Riley Longdin (Slinger) – 106 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-1 | Tournament Record: 3-1

    • Recap: Longdin dropped a tough battle to an Illinois 3A State 4th-place finisher, but bounced back well to survive. Next up is a critical bounce-back match against a California State Qualifier.

  • Bryston Scoles (Kewaskum) – 157 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-1 | Tournament Record: 5-1

    • Recap: Scoles lost an intense matchup to a Nebraska State Champ, but rebounded quickly. He draws a highly-touted Pennsylvania AAA State 5th-placer in his next do-or-die match.

  • Nolan Owen (Baraboo / UW-La Crosse Commit) – 175 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 3-1 | Tournament Record: 6-1

    • Recap: Owen put on a masterclass in conditioning and mental toughness, wrestling four times on Day 2. Despite a loss to an Ohio D1 State Champ, his three consolation wins keep him deep in the tournament. After the WWF staff successfully appealed a previous result, Nolan was granted a second chance to return to the mat. He capitalized on the opportunity, keeping his tournament life alive with a huge victory. It was a phenomenal job by both the coaching staff to fight for the correction and Nolan himself for staying mentally locked in and refocusing after a brief moment of heartbreak.

  • Eli Leonard (Mt. Horeb/Barneveld / Wisconsin Commit) – 190 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 2-1 | Tournament Record: 4-1

    • Recap: Leonard ran into a buzzsaw against a returning Pennsylvania Fargo Freestyle National Champion. He regrouped beautifully, showing his Big Ten pedigree to survive and advance.

  • Preston Krueger (New London) – 285 lbs

    • Day 2 Record: 3-1 | Tournament Record: 5-1

    • Recap: Krueger fought hard all day, dropping just one match to an Indiana State 3rd-placer. He stacked three massive wins in the back-draw and will face a Pennsylvania AAA State Qualifier next.

Wrestlers with Two Losses (Eliminated from Tournament)

The following athletes saw their tournament runs come to an end on Day 2. They faced elite national competition and fought down to the final whistle.

106 lbs

  • Jake Gondik (Superior): Went 0-1 on the day (0-2 overall) after a tough battle against a D3 Ohio State 4th-place finisher.

  • Caden Bock (Freedom): Finished 1-1 on the day (1-2 overall), fighting hard before being knocked out by an Idaho 6A State runner-up.

  • Amari Colbert (Milwaukee Riverside/Golda Meir): Went 1-1 on the day (1-2 overall), ultimately falling to an Ohio Freestyle State 4th-place finisher up at 113.

113 lbs

  • Andreas Mondial (Oconomowoc): Finished 0-1 on the day (2-2 overall) after running into a highly skilled Colorado 4A State runner-up.

  • Jackson Freeman (Wisconsin Rapids): Dropped his lone Day 2 match (2-2 overall) to a Western Regionals freestyle placer from Utah.

126 lbs

  • Andy DiPiazza (Kaukauna): Put together a resilient 5-2 overall tournament run, falling just short on Day 2 against a top-tier Iowa 3A State Champ.

  • Maximus Hay (Brown Deer/Messmer/Shorewood / SIUE Commit): The Division I commit bowed out with a strong 3-2 record after falling to a California State 4th-placer.

  • Logan Schad (Kiel): Put up a great fight to finish 3-2 overall, with his final loss coming against an Iowa 2A State Champion.

  • Zahn Beal (Arrowhead): Reached a 3-1 record after a grueling loss to an Illinois 3A State runner-up, but unfortunately had to medically forfeit out of the tournament.

132 lbs

  • William du Chemin (Wilmot Union): Finished his tournament with an impressive 4-2 record, bowing out against an Illinois 3A State 6th-place finisher.

  • Martez Sheard (Aquinas): Went 0-2 on a brutal Day 2 draw (3-2 overall), falling to state-placers from Illinois and Pennsylvania.

138 lbs

  • Braden Johnson (Cumberland): Wrestled a massive 8 matches in the tournament (6-2 overall). Remarkably, both of his losses came against the exact same opponent: a D1 West Virginia State Champion.

144 lbs

  • Cash Botting (Hortonville / MSU-Moorhead Commit): Wrapped up his tournament at 3-2 after a tough matchup against a Minnesota AAA State Champion.

  • Landen Fick (Plymouth / UW-Parkside Commit): Wrestled his heart out to go 2-2 on the day (5-2 overall), falling only to a California State Champ and an Iowa State Champ.

150 lbs

  • Sam Gehring (Slinger): Put together a great 5-2 tournament showing, knocked out by state-level hammers from Missouri and Ohio.

  • Karrsen Bussan (Pardeeville): Finished 1-1 on the day (3-2 overall), with his final loss coming against a Georgia Southeast Regional placer.

157 lbs

  • Max Davis (Green Bay Preble): Finished a strong tournament at 4-2 overall, falling to a California State 5th-place finisher.

  • Westin Ingham (Amery): Had a tough 0-2 Day 2 (3-2 overall), falling to elite out-of-state talent from Oklahoma (6A Champ) and Illinois.

  • Colton Klug (Brillion): Staged a great run to finish 4-2 overall, bowing out against a tough California State 6th-place finisher.

165 lbs

  • Parker Neu (Hartford): Finished 4-2 overall, dropping matches to elite East Coast hammers (a Pennsylvania State Champ and a New Jersey State placer).

  • Olin Neuville (De Pere): Went 2-1 on the day to finish 4-2 overall, dropping a close one to an Ohio D2 State 3rd-placer.

  • Sam Zanton (Middleton / St. Cloud State Commit): Wrapped up his Fargo run at 3-2 after falling to a New England State 3rd-place finisher.

175 lbs

  • Tucker Athey (Bay Port): Finished 3-2 overall after drawing a brutal Day 2 schedule against a National Prep Runner-up and a US Open All-American.

  • Murphy Beyer (Freedom): Bowed out at 2-2 overall after a hard-fought match against a Tennessee AA State 3rd-placer.

  • Finn Grauwels (Middleton / UW-Eau Claire Commit): Ended his run with a highly respectable 4-2 tournament record, falling to a Florida 3A State 3rd-placer.

  • Spencer Madsen (Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol / UW-Parkside Commit): Went 1-2 on Day 2 (4-2 overall), losing only to state finalists/champions from Michigan and Oregon.

190 lbs

  • Carter Bighley (Somerset / UW-Stevens Point Commit): Finished 1-2 overall, knocked out by a Utah 6A State 3rd-placer.

  • Owen Burling (Lake Mills / Gardner-Webb Commit): Put together a 4-2 record, fighting fiercely before being eliminated by an Illinois 2A State runner-up.

  • Niko DeZiel (Sun Prairie West): Finished 1-2 overall, falling to a Minnesota AA State 5th-place finisher.

  • Owen Schacht (Mishicot): Finished 2-2 overall after dropping two tough matches to an Oklahoma State Champ and an Ohio State 3rd-placer.

215 lbs

  • Jackson Hatfield (Port Washington): Fought hard for a 3-2 tournament record, eliminated by an Iowa 2A State Champion.

  • Brody Hoffman (Wabeno/Laona/Three Lakes): Went 0-2 overall, falling early to a Montana State Champion.

  • Quinton Ortegon (Fond du Lac): Finished 2-2 overall after drawing an incredibly tough slate against state champions from Minnesota and Washington.

  • Zach Winnekens (Kaukauna / Cornell College Commit): Finished 1-2 overall, losing a tight battle to a New York Freestyle State 3rd-placer.

285 lbs

  • Owen Mueller-Wolf (Ripon): Dropped his matches to finish 0-2, running into a decorated 16U Greco National All-American.

  • Brody Sardina (West Allis Nathan Hale / UW-Whitewater Commit): Wrapped up his tournament with a solid 3-2 record, falling to a Texas 6A State 4th-placer.

Fargo Nationals Day 1 recap for 16U Wisconsin wrestlers

1. Top-Seeded Undefeated Wrestlers (Alive in the Bracket)

These wrestlers carried a pre-tournament seed, took care of business on Day 1, and remain undefeated heading into the Round of 32.

  • #1 Easton Kammerud (Mt. Horeb/ Barneveld – 16U 165, 2-0): The top seed cruised through opening day. He faces a tough test next against the Washington freestyle state runner-up.

  • #1 Kade Splinter (Stoughton – 16U 215, 2-0): Lived up to his top billing with a clean 2-0 start. He has a massive Round of 32 clash waiting against the Pennsylvania freestyle state champion.

  • #2 Collin Hamm (Weyauwega-Fremont – 16U 165, 2-0): Handled his business flawlessly. Next up is a highly competitive matchup against a D1 Wisconsin high school state qualifier.

  • #2 Leland Havens (Mt. Horeb/ Barneveld – 16U 285, 1-0): The heavyweight powerhouse secured his opening win and moves on to face the Connecticut Northeast regional 3rd-place finisher.

  • #4 Kolten Mueller (Milton – 16U 113, 3-0): A busy 3-0 day puts him firmly in the hunt. He draws an Illinois 2A state 3rd-place finisher next.

  • #5 Tyler Paulson (Aquinas – 16U 138, 3-0): Kept his title hopes spotless at 3-0. He will square off against an Oklahoma freestyle state runner-up in the Round of 32.

  • #7 Gage Gross (Milton – 16U 190, 2-0): Looked dominant on day one. His next test is against a tough New Jersey Northeast regional 4th-place finisher.

  • #8 Jacob Penzkover (Aquinas – 16U 157, 2-0): Kept his record perfect and moves on to wrestle an Illinois Greco state 4th-place finisher.

  • #10 Liam Crandall (Evansville – 16U 150, 2-0): Stays undefeated but faces a massive Round of 32 bout against a California freestyle state champion.

  • #11 Elias Green (Waukesha South – 16U 190, 2-0): Marched through his bracket to hit 2-0. He awaits a matchup with a wrestler out of Virginia.

  • #14 Brodey Lewis (Milton – 16U 113, 3-0): Racked up three solid wins on Day 1. He meets the Wisconsin Central Regional 3rd-place finisher next.

  • #19 Keilan Yang (Regis/ Altoona – 16U 113, 3-0): Put together a strong 3-0 performance. He sets up a highly anticipated all-Wisconsin battle against a Wisconsin high school state champ.

  • #24 Mason Moody (Arrowhead – 16U 120, 3-0): Finished the day unblemished. He will wrestle a tough Pennsylvania freestyle state 3rd-place finisher next.

  • #28 Lincoln Swick (Oconomowoc – 16U 120, 3-0): Kept his record perfect at 3-0. Next up is a battle against an Illinois 3A state runner-up.

2. Unseeded or Lower-Seeded Undefeated Wrestlers (Alive in the Bracket)

These wrestlers flew under the radar or are unseeded, but fought through Day 1 completely undefeated to secure a spot in the Round of 32.

  • Cole Train Vanderwerff (Burlington – 16U 88, 0-0): Eearned a bye or late bracket placement to sit fresh at 0-0. He makes his debut in the Round of 32 against a Wyoming wrestler.

  • Reed Akkerman (Wisconsin Rapids – 16U 88, 0-0): Also starts fresh in the Round of 32, where he will face a wrestler from Kansas.

  • Isaac Kruse (Plymouth – 16U 88, 0-0): Advances fresh to the Round of 32 to take on the Northwest Regional 4th-place finisher.

  • Travis Smith (Whitehall – 16U 285, 0-0): Stays fresh into the Round of 32, drawing a tough Pennsylvania Northeast regional 2nd-place finisher.

  • Ayden Ewing (Richland Center – 16U 94, 1-0): Picked up an important opening win. He gets a major test next against a New Jersey Youth state champ.

  • Nathen Swing (Eau Claire North – 16U 285, 1-0): Won his heavyweight opener. Up next is a matchup against a AAA Pennsylvania high school state qualifier.

  • Austin Peach (Milton – 16U 106, 2-0): Put together a great 2-0 run. He gets a tough Round of 32 drawing against an Iowa 3A state 3rd-place finisher.

  • Caden Schwartz (Oregon – 16U 165, 2-0): Unseeded but dangerous, going 2-0. He faces a fellow home-state star in the D3 Wisconsin state champ next.

  • Nolan Ferrell (Arrowhead – 16U 175, 2-0): Navigated his day perfectly to hit 2-0. He draws a Wyoming 2A state runner-up next.

  • Treyton Altuve (Hamilton – 16U 190, 2-0): Dominated to hit 2-0. He will wrestle an Indiana high school state qualifier in the Round of 32.

  • Jacob Phelps (Cadott – 16U 190, 2-0): Kept his sheet clean at 2-0. He has a stiff challenge ahead against a 2025 Fargo Greco All-American from California.

  • Daniel Meurett (Mauston/ Necedah – 16U 215, 2-0): Put together a strong 2-0 opening day. He will meet an Illinois freestyle state 3rd-place finisher next.

3. Wrestlers with One Loss (Still Alive in Consolations)

These competitors dropped a match on Day 1 but bounced back or received a fallback option. Their backs are against the wall, but their All-American dreams are still alive.

  • Aidan Imhoff (Ithaca/Weston – 16U 94, 0-1): Dropped a tough one to the Northern Plains Regional champ. He looks to rebound against a Colorado freestyle state runner-up.

  • Jackson Otis (Grafton – 16U 94, 0-1): Lost his opener to the Northeast Regional 3rd-place finisher. He aims to bounce back against a Colorado freestyle 4th-place finisher.

  • Ryan Gartman (Grafton – 16U 100, 0-1): Fell to a tough New York freestyle state champ. He tries to get back on track against a Pennsylvania freestyle state 3rd-place finisher.

  • Connor Woosencraft (Pulaski – 16U 100, 0-1): Dropped a match to an Iowa state 3rd-placer. His consolation road goes through an Indiana freestyle state 3rd-place finisher.

  • Rafe Henrickson (Freedom – 16U 150, 0-1): Lost a close one to a Nebraska runner-up. He looks to stay alive against an Indiana freestyle state champion.

  • Gavin Mulloy (Waukesha West – 16U 157, 0-1): Fell to a Missouri regional 4th-placer. He fights for survival next against a Michigan freestyle state runner-up.

  • Joseph Neese (Cedar Grove- Belgium – 16U 157, 0-1): Dropped his match to a highly credentialed PA US Open All-American. He looks to rebound against a Wyoming 3rd-place finisher.

  • Dylan Sardina (West Allis Nathan Hale – 16U 157, 0-1): Fell to a Minnesota state qualifier. He draws a Pennsylvania Northeast Regional 6th-place finisher next.

  • Jason Heiser (Evansville – 16U 165, 0-1): Lost to an Ohio regional 4th-placer. He battles a Montana 3rd-place finisher next to stay alive.

  • Marcus Brezgel (Shawano – 175, 0-1): Dropped a match to a Washington state champ. He faces a tough Kansas 6A runner-up in consolations.

  • Grant Melichar (Port Washington – 16U 175, 0-1): Lost to an Oregon state runner-up. He next takes on a Virginia freestyle state 3rd-place finisher.

  • Baron Krueger (Slinger – 16U 190, 0-1): Fell to a Tennessee state 3rd-placer. He meets a Minnesota Northern Plains regional 4th-placer in consolations.

  • Sam Moore (Freedom – 16U 190, 0-1): Dropped his bout to a Kansas runner-up. He fights to stay alive against an Indiana 7th-place finisher.

  • Logan Aumueller (Eau Claire North – 16U 215, 0-1): Lost to an Ohio regional runner-up. It doesn’t get easier as he draws an Oklahoma freestyle state champ next.

  • Ian Powell (Reedsburg – 16U 215, 0-1): Dropped his opener to an Ohio regional 6th-placer. He matches up with a Utah state runner-up next.

  • Cayden Podeweltz (Weyauwega-Fremont – 16U 100, 1-1): Lost to an Illinois state champ but remains alive. He will face a New York state 3rd-place finisher next.

  • Lawson Mitchell (Pulaski – 16U 144, 1-1): Fell to an Ohio runner-up but bounced back to stay in the tournament. He wrestles a New Jersey opponent next.

  • Logan Salm (Luxemburg-Casco – 16U 144, 1-1): Suffered a tough loss to a New York US Open All-American. He continues his back-door march against an Illinois 1A 4th-place finisher.

  • Alois Leisgang (Seymour – 16U 165, 1-1): Dropped a match to a Washington runner-up. He has a massive challenge next against an Oklahoma Greco state champion.

  • Dax Steinbach (Cornell/ Gilman/ Lake Holcombe – 16U 165, 1-1): Fell to an Ohio state 3rd-placer. He keeps pushing forward against a New Jersey competitor.

  • Sterling Schanen (Ozaukee – 16U 106, 2-1): Lost a battle to a New Jersey runner-up, but stays very much alive. He faces a Missouri Class 2 runner-up next.

  • Malakai Barker (Osceola – 16U 120, 3-1): Put together three wins on the day but picked up a loss to an Idaho champ. He looks to bounce back against a California 3rd-place finisher.

  • Rex Lancaster (Holmen – 16U 126, 3-1): Dropped a match to a tough Western Regional champ but racked up three strong wins. He gets a Colorado 3rd-place finisher next.

  • Bentley Nowak (Coleman – 16U 126, 3-1): Had a great day outside of a loss to an Alaska state champ. He faces a National Prep Qualifier next.

  • Brayden Breider (Stoughton – 16U 132, 3-1): Picked up an elite win over a Wyoming state champ, but with one loss on his record, he now shifts focus to a Texas Prep State Champ.

  • Braiden Hale-Toomey (Reedsburg – 16U 132, 3-1): His lone blemish came against an Arkansas champ. He will meet an Illinois 2A 3rd-place finisher in his next consolation match.

  • Riddick Meyer (Spencer/ Columbus/ Granton – 16U 132, 3-1): Lost to a Texas regional 3rd-placer but collected three big wins. He draws a Florida Southeast regional runner-up next.

  • Xander Knowles (Port Washington – 16U 138, 3-1): Fell to an Idaho regional champ but fought back hard all day. He draws a Pennsylvania state runner-up next.

  • Benny Braunschweig (Evansville – 16U 138, 3-1): His only slip-up was to a Florida 3rd-placer. He looks to keep rolling against an Ohio 5th-place finisher.

4. Wrestlers with Two Losses (Eliminated from Tournament)

These wrestlers fought hard but picked up their second loss on Day 1, bringing their Fargo tournaments to a courageous end.

  • Ben Pece (Mukwonago – 16U 126, 0-2): Eliminated after dropping tough bouts to a Georgia 5th-place finisher and a Northeast regional 4th-placer.

  • Reid Nicklay (Aquinas – 16U 144, 0-2): Had a brutal draw, bowing out after losses to a California state champ and an Iowa state qualifier.

  • Garrett Bowden (Pulaski – 16U 150, 0-2): Fought hard but fell to high-level regional and state placers from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

  • Waylon Winter (Union Grove – 16U 113, 0-2): Eliminated after running into an Oregon state runner-up and a tough Pennsylvania wrestler.

  • Hunter Konkol (Kettle Moraine – 16U 113, 0-2): Bowed out after dropping matches to an Illinois state 3rd-placer and a Southern Plains 4th-placer.

  • Johnathan Marth (Germantown – 16U 138, 0-2): Knocked out after facing an Idaho 5th-place finisher and a Utah state champion.

  • Bryce Feran (Prescott – 16U 106, 1-2): Picked up a nice win but was eliminated after falling to an Oklahoma state champ and an Illinois 4th-place finisher.

  • Joshua Schanen (Muskego – 16U 113, 2-2): Earned two hard-fought wins before being eliminated by an Illinois runner-up and an Iowa 4th-place finisher.

  • Graysen Koepke (Port Washington – 16U 113, 2-2): Collected two wins on Day 1 but fell out of the tournament against an Ohio state 3rd-placer and a South Dakota runner-up.

  • Brendan Henderson (Holmen – 16U 120, 2-2): Put together a respectable two-win day before falling to an Oklahoma runner-up and a Kentucky 3rd-place finisher.

  • Wyatt Wolf (Marshfield – 16U 120, 2-2): Finished 2-2, ultimately eliminated by a Western Regional 3rd-placer and a South Dakota 3rd-place finisher.

  • Jayden Tuquero (Holmen – 16U 126, 2-2): Fought to a 2-2 record, bowing out against a Nevada runner-up and a Texas Prep runner-up.

  • Isaiah Neitzel (Watertown – 16U 126, 2-2): Ended his run at 2-2 after dropping matches to a California 3rd-placer and a Washington 3rd-place finisher.

  • Reece Vendegna (Wilmot Union – 16U 132, 2-2): Went 2-2 on the day, falling to a Louisiana 4th-placer and a New Mexico Greco 5th-placer.

  • Mack Mesenbrink (Arrowhead – 16U 132, 2-2): Reached a 2-2 record before being eliminated by a Colorado middle school champ and a Washington freestyle champ.

  • Corbyn Weiss (Regis/ Altoona – 16U 132, 2-2): Won two matches but was knocked out by an Indiana state qualifier and a Georgia state champion.

  • Michael Laux (Homestead – 16U 138, 2-2): Fought to a 2-2 record, falling to a Northeast regional runner-up and a Virginia runner-up.

  • Lincoln Stanek (Aquinas – 16U 138, 2-2): Finished his tournament 2-2 after bowing out to freestyle state champions from Alaska and Arizona.