
A native of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Welsh is ranked eighth in the nation as of June 30th, 2021. Welsh has had his fair share of success in the sport going back to his time as a youth when he won a PENNWAY state title in 2016. In 2018, Welsh won the Trinity Hilger Classic and a title at the PAWF cadet freestyle state championships. Welsh repeated his freestyle state title the next year up from 100 to 120 pounds.
Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic 2023 Preview - PA vs The Nation's Best
Mar 24, 2023
The Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, formerly the Dapper Dan, has a long-standing tradition of showcasing high school wrestling excellence. Every year, they pit the toughest Pennsylvania high school seniors against the highest-ranked national competitors they can find. This year's PA All-Star team includes 8 nationally ranked wrestlers, half of whom are ranked in the top ten in the country. Team USA? All 12 are ranked inside the top 7 in the country with three #1s and four #2s.Rocco Welsh versus Josh Barr in 49th Annual Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic
Feb 6, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA – The country's two highest-ranked 170 lbs. seniors will face one another in the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Rocco Welsh will wrestle Josh Barr in the PA versus USA All-Star feature dual meet.50 Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Powerade!
Dec 28, 2022
Powerade is a must-watch event on the national high school calendar, and this year's field is no exception. 50 top-20 ranked wrestlers will be in attendance along with a ton of talent ranked just outside the top 20. This year's field also includes 4 different #1 ranked wrestlers. Take a look at the top 8 seeds at each weight along with some other notable names who didn't earn seeds.Complete Preview & Predictions For Ironman
Dec 8, 2022
aNearly 100 Top 20's In Ironman Pre-Seeds!
Dec 6, 2022
This year's Walsh Jesuit Ironman is absolutely loaded. Nearly 100 registered wrestlers are ranked in the top 20 in the country, and over half of those are ranked in the top 10. We'll see 7 #1s and 11 weights with possible top-five matchups. Below is a list of the pre-seeds along with everyone else who's registered at each weight. National rankings are included where applicable.Complete Super 32 Preview & Predictions
Oct 12, 2022
There's nothing quite like Super 32. This year's field includes over 60% of the nation's 280 top-twenty-ranked wrestlers. That group includes eight of 14 #1's and six weights where the two highest-ranked wrestlers at the weight could square off for the number one spot. Here's everything you need to know about the contenders at each weight along with seeds (completed by Willie Saylor), a synopsis of each weight, and our predictions which are sure to be blown up by deep fields of hungry competitors.Over 160 Ranked Wrestlers Are Headed To Super 32
Oct 6, 2022
Super 32 is a little over a week away, and this year's field is as deep as ever. Eight different #1 ranked wrestlers will be in action, and six different weights will have both #1 and #2. Check out the full list of top-twenty ranked wrestlers below which includes over 160 ranked athletes.Who's Number One College Fan Guide & Recruiting Watch
Sep 7, 2022
Who's Number One gives college wrestling fans a glimpse of what they can look forward to in just a few years on the NCAA stage. we've seen matchups between NCAA finalists like Jason Nolf vs Joey McKenna in 2013, Nick Suriano vs Daton Fix and Zahid Valencia vs Myles Martin in 2014, and Nick Lee vs Sammy Sasso in 2016. The athletes at Who's Number One will make their mark in college wrestling. Get ready for Friday's action by seeing who's already committed, and read about the uncommitted recruits who your team might snag.Josh Barr & Rocco Welsh To Meet In High Powered Rematch At WNO
Aug 22, 2022
Josh Barr and Rocco Welsh met in one of this year's most highly anticipated Fargo finals, and the action did not disappoint. Barr took a 1-0 lead after a calculated first period in which the only point came via activity clock. Rocco Welsh scored five straight points to take a 5-1 lead before Barr earned a takedown halfway through the second period. With 30 seconds left, the two had an incredible sequence that resulted in a Barr takedown and turn plus an additional step-out point. The match is good enough to watch over and over.The Complete & Total Fargo Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article
Jul 13, 2022
It’s Fargo time baby! There’s a whole lot to get into below, so I won’t waste your time with a boring intro. I’m just going to remind you that USA Wrestling uses separation criteria as their way of seeding. So, don’t freak out when brackets come out.A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo
Jul 13, 2022
Fargo is often the last major tournament before incoming freshman-level up to college competition. It's also an event where committed underclassmen in high school test their might against the rest of the country.All The Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Fargo
Jul 11, 2022
The biggest Fargo ever is going to be packed with nationally ranked wrestlers. Here are all the boys we could find in the 16U and Junior freestyle registrations that also appear in the national high school rankings.Team Pennsylvania's Fargo Roster Has Plenty Of Firepower
Jun 29, 2022
Fargo is a couple of weeks away, and Team Pennsylvania is sending a massive team to vie for stop signs. Check out their list of athletes along with national rankings.Ranked Wrestlers At NHSCA National Duals Will Shake Up The Rankings
May 25, 2022
This year's NHSCA National Duals field includes over 300 ranked or honorable mention wrestlers who will clash in Virginia Beach. We'll see weight shifts and ranked matchups that will set the stage for Fargo and the fall. Before all the action goes down, check out the complete list of ranked wrestlers here. If you want to look over full rosters, we have those as well.NHSCA National Duals Rosters Are Here!
May 25, 2022
Before NHSCA Duals this weekend, check out full rosters from every team in the field along with national rankings and grades. Coaches do still have the ability to make changes to their lineups.