2017 Cadet/Junior National ChampionshipsJul 18, 2017 by Ryan Holmes
6 Jr. Freestyle Finals You Can't Miss
6 Jr. Freestyle Finals You Can't Miss
An incredible amount of intensity has filled the Fargo Dome and the roof might just get blown off it when the Junior Men's Freestyle finals start.
An incredible amount of intensity has filled the Fargodome this week, and the roof might just get blown off it when the junior men's freestyle finals start on Tuesday. There are six matches between some of the biggest hammers in the country that you do not want to miss. So get that popcorn ready and just watch in amazement.
Watch these incredible finals LIVE! | Brackets on FloArena | Jr Men's Freestyle Results
120: No. 6 Joey Melendez, IL vs. No. 8 Patrick Mckee, MN
This was one of the toughest brackets of the entire tournament. Melendez and Mckee have successfully navigated the rough waters and are the last two standing. It's going to be a bit of a clash of styles as well.
132: No. 9 Alex Cruz, WA vs. No. 10 Atilano Escobar
Cruz and Escobar have each had dominant showings in Fargo. Both of them have lit up the scoreboard each time out, so you can only imagine what type of match this can turn out to be Tuesday.
145: Kaden Gfeller, OK vs. No. 4 (at 152) Anthony Artalona, FL
This might be the best we've seen Gfeller wrestle. He's mowed down an impressive field of wrestlers. Artalona has been right there with him. Also, the multiple-time Fargo champion out of Florida is on a great streak here in Fargo, where he basically hasn't lost one single freestyle match in a long time.
152: No. 2 Will Lewan, IL vs. No. 8 Jared Franek, ND
Franek is a returning cadet freestyle champ and Lewan is the return Greco champ, not to mention he's on both cadet world teams this year. Both guys have cleared the field with the exception of their semifinals, where they added wins over previous foes Marckus Hartman and Peyton Robb.
160: No. 1 David Carr, OH vs. No. 7 Tyler Dow, WI
These two may have had the most amazing semifinals bouts of the tournament. Dow came back from nearly being pinned and then almost being teched to defeat Jake Allar. Carr got revenge on Joe Lee, who really put it on him a few months ago in Las Vegas. Dow has some throws, and Carr has the slickness. This one won't disappoint.
170: No. 1 Trent Hidlay, PA vs. No. 5 (at 182) Aaron Brooks, MD
This may have the biggest implications as last year's double champ, Brooks, looks to take out Hidlay, whose been the top dog for just a short time. Can Brooks keep his undefeated Fargo streak going or will Hidlay break through to remain on top?
Watch these incredible finals LIVE! | Brackets on FloArena | Jr Men's Freestyle Results
120: No. 6 Joey Melendez, IL vs. No. 8 Patrick Mckee, MN
This was one of the toughest brackets of the entire tournament. Melendez and Mckee have successfully navigated the rough waters and are the last two standing. It's going to be a bit of a clash of styles as well.132: No. 9 Alex Cruz, WA vs. No. 10 Atilano Escobar
Cruz and Escobar have each had dominant showings in Fargo. Both of them have lit up the scoreboard each time out, so you can only imagine what type of match this can turn out to be Tuesday.145: Kaden Gfeller, OK vs. No. 4 (at 152) Anthony Artalona, FL
This might be the best we've seen Gfeller wrestle. He's mowed down an impressive field of wrestlers. Artalona has been right there with him. Also, the multiple-time Fargo champion out of Florida is on a great streak here in Fargo, where he basically hasn't lost one single freestyle match in a long time.152: No. 2 Will Lewan, IL vs. No. 8 Jared Franek, ND
Franek is a returning cadet freestyle champ and Lewan is the return Greco champ, not to mention he's on both cadet world teams this year. Both guys have cleared the field with the exception of their semifinals, where they added wins over previous foes Marckus Hartman and Peyton Robb. 160: No. 1 David Carr, OH vs. No. 7 Tyler Dow, WI
These two may have had the most amazing semifinals bouts of the tournament. Dow came back from nearly being pinned and then almost being teched to defeat Jake Allar. Carr got revenge on Joe Lee, who really put it on him a few months ago in Las Vegas. Dow has some throws, and Carr has the slickness. This one won't disappoint.170: No. 1 Trent Hidlay, PA vs. No. 5 (at 182) Aaron Brooks, MD
This may have the biggest implications as last year's double champ, Brooks, looks to take out Hidlay, whose been the top dog for just a short time. Can Brooks keep his undefeated Fargo streak going or will Hidlay break through to remain on top?Get all of the hottest FloWrestling content!
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