As we’ve seen from the long list of ranked wrestlers who are competing this weekend at NHSCA National Duals, the talent level will be very high once again in Virginia Beach, VA.

In the mix of ranked guys in attendance are five of the best in the country in their respective weight classes.

Here are the five #1-ranked guys who are coming to NHSCA National Duals looking to lead their teams to the title.

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Sammy Sasso (Dark Knights)

Credentials:

2x Pennsylvania State Champion

Fargo Champion

Ohio State commit

Sasso is the #1-ranked wrestler at 145 pounds. He most recently finished fourth at the Junior World Team Trials where he pinned Kanen Storr, Jared Verkleeren, and Michael Blockhus—all in less than a minute. Sasso finished his high school career as a two-time Pennsylvania state champion.

Watch Sasso pin Kanen Storr at Junior World Team Trials:

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Aaron Brooks (Renegade Elite)

Credentials:

4x Maryland State Champion

Cadet World Champion

Penn State commit

He’s returning to the scene of his four NHSCA national title for one more time as part of team Renegade Elite. He just claimed a spot on the Junior World Team with impressive back-to-back wins over Nebraska redshirt freshman Mikey Labriola. 

Watch Brooks pin Labriola to claim a spot on the Junior world team:

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Mason Parris (Team Shutt)

Credentials:

4x Indiana State Champion

2x FloNational Champion

Michigan commit

One of the most dominant FloNationals champs, Parris pinned his way through the tournament this year to claim his second straight title. He finished his high school career as a four-time state champion. Most impressively, he did not have a single match end in a decision the entire year, recording all pins and techs.

Watch Parris dismantle #3 Brandon Whitman at the All-star Classic:

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Jacob Decatur (Team Shutt)

Credentials:

2x Ohio State Champion

Ironman Champ

Ohio State commit

He blasted his way to an Ironman title to start the season, then ended the year with another state title. Jacob Decatur is an explosive lightweight that any team would be lucky to have batting leadoff for it. 

Watch Decatur defeat #2 Richard Figueroa:

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Malik Johnson (Team Shutt)

Credentials:

4x Missouri State Champ

Jr. Greco U.S. Open Champ

Missouri commit

Not only is he the top-ranked guy at 132, but he’s also a multiple-time age level Greco world team member. Johnson just claimed a stop sign in the Junior Greco division at the U.S. Open.

Watch Johnson take out Beau Bartlett at Ironman:

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