2014 Greco World Team TrialsJun 5, 2014 by Christian Pyles
Which Star Freestylers Are Going Greco This Week?
Which Star Freestylers Are Going Greco This Week?
A few successful Freestylers are trying their hand at Greco this Friday at World Team Trials. The list currently includes Sam Hazewinkel, JD Bergman, Tyrell Fortune and Jarod Trice. All known best for their Freestyle exploits will be trying their hands at Greco at Daytona Beach.
You can see the method to the madness with keeping Freestyle and Greco Trials separate. Talent that would never be able to consider Greco now have that option. There is a trade-off, however. While the talent pool may be expanded, the allure and publicity is limited with the focus of the trials being without Freestyle mens, the most popular style of International wrestling in America.
Haze had his battles with Mango before, but had fallen short. Should Sam enter at 59KG, it remains to be seen how high he can finish. 59 is by far our deepest weight with Spencer Mango, Joe Betterman, Jesse Thielke and Ryan Mango already in the mix. He’s a huge wildcard here.
Jarod Trice and Tyrell Fortune in the mix at 130KG is a nice fit as well. Especially when you consider Tyrell Fortune’s upper body skills and ridiculous throws. While he’s a quality depth guy in Freestyle, we really lack someone who can push and challenge Robbie Smith. Tyrell could be that guy. Jarod brings an instant shot in the arm to the weight class and will provide the additional depth this weight needs.
Now JD Bergman. The guy has been in the mix for years in Freestyle, and I think the Greco transition is brilliant. He’s an amazing hand fighter who can hold position and hit big time moves from the upper body. JD primarily works from upper body ties, using trips, throw by’s and body locks from over/under. I think he has the best shot of the Freestyle cross overs to take a spot on the World team at 98KG.
Hopefully we’ll see more guys try their hand at Greco and throw their hat in the ring. I have to say this is a great start and I’m stoked to see how these guys transition.
Related Content
- 135 lbs Round 1 - Lillie VanSiegman, Pioneer Grappling Academy vs Krista Howland, Alaska
May 2, 2024
- 53 lbs Quarterfinal - Cadan McPeck, Mat-Su Matmen vs Will Farley, Alaska
May 2, 2024
- 144 lbs Champ. Round 1 - Kaden Bush, North Pole Wrestling Club vs Bryce Smith, Baranof Bruins Wrestling Club
May 2, 2024
- 53 lbs Round 2 - Finley McPeck, Mat-Su Matmen vs Baylee Robinson, Avalanche Wrestling Association
May 2, 2024
- 138 lbs Champ. Round 2 - Jett Connolly, Interior Grappling Academy vs Westyn Haslett, Chugach Eagles Wrestling Club
May 2, 2024
- 120 lbs Round 1 - Dalton Arnett, Mid Valley Wrestling Club vs Eithan Hesson, Alaska Battle Cats Wrestling Club
May 2, 2024
- 125 lbs Champ. Round 1 - Landon Foust, Mid Valley Wrestling Club vs Damien Ambrose, Alaska Battle Cats Wrestling Club
May 2, 2024
- 149 lbs Champ. Round 2 - Logan Womack, Juneau Youth Wrestling Club Inc. vs Ryder McGuffey, Avalanche Wrestling Association
May 2, 2024
- 138 lbs Champ. Round 2 - Bradey Kleewein, Arctic Warriors Wrestling Club vs Jed Davis, Juneau Youth Wrestling Club Inc.
May 2, 2024