2023 Defense Soap Super 32

The Best Matches From 2023 Super 32

The Best Matches From 2023 Super 32

Catch up on some of the best matches from the 2023 Defense Soap Super 32 Challenge. Refresh this article throughout the event as new matches are added.

Oct 21, 2023 by David Bray
The Best Matches From 2023 Super 32

The premier national folkstyle tournament is back to kick off the scholastic season. We’re keeping track of all the biggest matches and upsets here. Refresh this article throughout the event as new matches get added.


Day 2

157 lbs - #17 Joseph Antonio, CA vs #5 Connor Harer, PA

#17 Joseph Antonio knocked off #5 Connor Harer in the Super 32 semifinals for a chance to win the whole tournament.

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126 lbs - #5 Seth Mendoza, IL vs #9 JJ McComas, OK

Seth Mendoza and JJ McComas had a thrilling semifinal at 126 lbs!


144 lbs Quarterfinal - #6 Melvin Miller, PA vs #4 Jaxon Joy, OH

Bishop McCort freshman Melvin Miller pulled off the biggest win of his young high school career in an overtime thriller against Jaxon Joy.

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126 lbs Quarterfinal - #9 JJ McComas, OK vs #11 Jake Crapps, GA

Oklahoma State commit JJ McComas and Missouri commit Jake Crapps had a wild one in the Super 32 quarterfinals.

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132 lbs Quarterfinal - #2 Kyler Larkin, AZ vs #10 Tahir Parkins, PA

#2 Kyler Larkin had to come from behind against #10 Tahir Parkins in one of the best matches of the quarterfinals.


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138 lbs Quarterfinal - #12 Alex Braun, MN vs #9 Dalton Perry, PA

Braun and Perry needed overtime to settle their ranked battle in the Super 32 quarterfinals.


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150 lbs Quarterfinal - William Denny, IL vs #4 Vince Bouzakis, PA

William Denny dug deep to take out #4 Vince Bouzakis in the quarterfinals at Super 32.


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Day 1

157 lbs R32 - #1 LaDarion Lockett, OK vs Dylan Pile, CA

California's Dylan Pile gave #1 LaDarion Lockett an incredible test in the round of 32 at Super 32.

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175 lbs R16 - Haden Bottiglieri, MA vs #13 Bryce Burkett, MN

Massachussets' Haden Bottiglieri took out Oklahoma commit Bryce Burkett in a big day-one upset.

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144 lbs R16 - Dorian Oliverez, TX vs Logan Paradice, GA

ADCC qualifier Dorian Oliverez and Fargo placer Logan Paradice had a wild round of 16 bout at Super 32 that ended with a massive fall.

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138 lbs R32 - #10 Dalton Perry, PA vs Judah Aybar, MD

Penn State commit Dalton Perry needed a late takedown to secure a victory over Maryland's Judah Aybar in the round of 32.

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165 lbs R64 - Branson John, CA vs #8 Nick Kunstek, PA

Unheralded senior Branson John pulled one of the biggest upsets of day 1 when he knocked off third seeded Nick Kunstek in the round of 64.

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138 lbs - Jack Nelson, MN vs #6 Omar Ayoub, OH

Minnesota's Jack Nelson came up clutch against Nebraska commit Omar Ayoub in the round of 16.

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132 lbs R32 - #6 Adrian Meza, AZ vs Dillon Cooper, KS

Iowa State commit Adrian Meza needed two takedowns late to come from behind against Dillon Cooper of Kansas in a thriller at 132 lbs.

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132 lbs R32 - #2 Kyler Larkin, AZ vs Eddie Bowman, CO

Kyler Larkin trailed in the third period against Colorado's Eddie Bowman until a late surge helped him advance to the round of 16.

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106 lbs R16 - Rocco Hayes, IL vs #7 Rocco Cassioppi, IL

Fargo champ Rocco Hayes took out #7 Rocco Cassioppi to advance to the quarterfinals at 106 lbs.

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113 lbs R16 - Matthew O'Neill, PA vs #11 Dru Ayala, IA

Middle schooler Matthew O'Neill pinned #11 Dru Ayala in the round of 16 at Super 32.

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132 lbs R16 - #10 Tahir Parkins, PA vs #14 Brandt Harer, PA

Parkins and Harer met in an all-ranked, all-PA battle in the round of 16 at 132 lbs.

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126 lbs R32 - #20 Nikade Zinkin, CA vs Geronimo Rivera, UT

California state placer Nikade Zinnia won a high-scoring barn-burner against Utah's Geronimo Rivera in the round of 32.

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126 lbs R16 - #15 Nick O'Neill, PA vs #18 Tommy Verette, CO

Nick O'Neill and Tommy Verette had an all-ranked overtime battle before the quarterfinals at 126 lbs.

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