Founded in 2022 to give Wisconsin better, more thorough rankings. We rank the top 14 in every weight across D1, D2, D3 and Girls, and stream matches free. Ads and sponsors keep us financially neutral, so families never pay to follow their wrestlers.
Founder & Ranker - WI Grappler
Zach Pierson
Former college athlete · 8x All-American · HS coach
Wrestling coach at Kaukauna and an 8x All-American who previously coached in the Perry Meridian program in Indianapolis. He founded Wisconsin Grappler in 2022 to bring more insightful rankings to the state, and he can recall matches and data like few others.
Founder & Broadcaster · WI Wrestler Podcast
Teague Fenwick
8= yrs broadcasting · Podcast host
A four-time regional qualifier and starter on a Team State runner-up squad at Mauston. After coaching at Holmen he moved to the mic, covering Wisconsin wrestling for eight years, including Bi-State, State and the State Preview Show at the Kohl Center.
Broadcaster · WI Wrestler Podcast
Steve Leurquin
Former college athlete · 20+ yrs coaching · Podcast host
A Wrightstown native who wrestled 190 at UW-Whitewater, then spent two decades as a special education teacher, coach and referee. He's been a key voice at Bi-State and State for four years, and proudly undefeated against Kaukauna wrestlers.
Operations & Strategy - WI Grappler
Melissa Pierson
Former college athlete · Scientist
A former collegiate soccer player, referee and youth coach, and a scientist and Innovation Coach by trade. She's the strategy behind the scenes, turning ideas into action and keeping the site running.
They host The Wisconsin Wrestler Podcast, our partner show for picks, previews and rankings talk.
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