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Detroit Central Catholic, Michigan class of 2022.

  1. Penn State Wrestling Handles Michigan 27-9 In Ann Arbor

    Penn State Wrestling Handles Michigan 27-9 In Ann Arbor

    Jan 19, 2024

    What: #1 Penn State (5-0) vs #14 Michigan (5-1)When: Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. CSTWhere: Ann Arbor, Michigan (Crisler Center)How To Watch: Big Ten Network
  2. Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic 2023 Preview - PA vs The Nation's Best

    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.
  3. Complete Super 32 Preview & Predictions

    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.
  4. Over 160 Ranked Wrestlers Are Headed To Super 32

    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.
  5. Tough Grappler Fall Classic Field Set For This Weekend

    Tough Grappler Fall Classic Field Set For This Weekend

    Sep 28, 2022

    The Grappler Fall Classic is back, and another loaded field is locked in for this weekend's action. With double-digit ranked wrestlers and way more in the honorable mention category, the action is sure to be outstanding. Full entries are available on the Michigan Grappler website, but check out the field for the High School Elite division right here. Seeded wrestlers are listed below with national rankings included where applicable.
  6. Elite 8 Duals College Fan Guide

    Elite 8 Duals College Fan Guide

    Sep 22, 2022

    Fans of NCAA wrestling won't want to miss the Elite 8 Duals this weekend. With more than a couple dozen college commits representing 19 schools and a ton of ranked but uncommitted wrestlers in action, college fans will get a preview of the future of D1 wrestling. Here's a list of who's committed already and the ranked wrestlers who still need to make their college decision. If you see a committed wrestler we missed, let us know!
  7. 50 Ranked Matchups Set For Day 1 At Elite 8 Duals!

    50 Ranked Matchups Set For Day 1 At Elite 8 Duals!

    Sep 20, 2022

    By the end of the Elite 8 Duals on September 24 and 25, the rankings will be in shambles. If all teams send out their starting lineups on day 1, we'll see 50 ranked matchups during pool action alone. The number of ranked bouts will soar on day 2 as the best teams progress through the bracket.
  8. Elite 8 Duals Pools & Day 1 Matchups Released!

    Elite 8 Duals Pools & Day 1 Matchups Released!

    Sep 19, 2022

    On September 24 and 25, Elite 8 Duals will throw the rankings into chaos when nearly seventy ranked wrestlers descend on Atlanta for the toughest high school dual tournament on the calendar. Pools and day 1 matchups have been set.
  9. Nearly 30% Of The Nation's Top 10's Are Heading To Elite 8 Duals!

    Nearly 30% Of The Nation's Top 10's Are Heading To Elite 8 Duals!

    Aug 20, 2022

    After Who's Number One on September 9, the Elite 8 Duals will set the stage for Super 32 like no other event can. It's exclusive. Only 12 teams are allowed in, but those 12 teams will bring an unbelievable number of ranked high school wrestlers. These duals have only been around for a couple of years, but they've already become one of the top stops on the calendar for D1-bound recruits.
  10. The Complete & Total Fargo Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    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.
  11. A College Wrestling Fan's Guide To Fargo

    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.
  12. All The Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Fargo

    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.
  13. Michigan, Nebraska, Alaska, Virginia, North Dakota, & Alabama Fargo Rosters

    Michigan, Nebraska, Alaska, Virginia, North Dakota, & Alabama Fargo Rosters

    Jul 6, 2022

    New Fargo rosters are in, and this time it's Michigan, Nebraska, Alaska, Virginia, North Dakota, and Alabama. Those six states boast nearly 30 ranked wrestlers including three girls ranked #1 in the country, Sabrina Nauss, Cecelia Williams, and Eliana Bommarito. Here are full rosters along with national rankings where applicable.
  14. Michigan Adds #20 Walters To Big Time 2023 Recruiting Class

    Michigan Adds #20 Walters To Big Time 2023 Recruiting Class

    May 12, 2022

    Michigan didn't receive their first commitment for the class of 2023 until February when #15 Caden Horwath, #22 Beau Mantanona, and #38 Dylan Gilcher all committed within days of one another. In the last two weeks, the Wolverines have received a commitment from #21 Sergio Lemley, and today, #20 Hayden Walters announced his decision to join the squad with the following tweet.
  15. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 28, 2022

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.