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The sophomore out of Simley, Minnesota is ranked top five in the nation at 220 pounds as of June, 2021 and comes in with a list of accomplishments heading into the cadet world championships. Nelson has competed on some of the bigger stages from the Midwest Iron Man duals, to the junior national duals in both freestyle and greco.

  1. U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    May 31, 2023

    One of my favorite age-level tournaments of the year has arrived - the Junior World Team Trials. The nation’s best high school upperclassmen and college underclassmen putting it on the line for a chance to represent their country overseas.
  2. US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    Apr 25, 2023

    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.
  3. Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open

    Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open

    Apr 23, 2023

    On the Senior level, the US Open will set the stage for Final X, but there's plenty to watch at the U17 and U20 divisions as well. The U17 division will conclude with a best-of-three series that will decide the World Team, shake up the high school rankings, and establish some wrestlers' cases to be in Who's Number One. High Schoolers in the U20 division will compete against other elite peers but will also test themselves against guys who have been seasoned in college rooms for a year or two.
  4. 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.
  5. Minnesota Christmas Tournament Pre-Seeds Released

    Minnesota Christmas Tournament Pre-Seeds Released

    Dec 16, 2022

    The Minnesota Christmas tournament rarely disappoints due to the high caliber of competition in Minnesota and its surrounding states. Take a look at this year's pre-seeds with national rankings where applicable. Every weight is tough, and several weights have multiple nationally-ranked wrestlers. Pay special attention to 182 lbs and 195 lbs. It's also worth noting that Gigi Bragg, the #12 ranked wrestler in the women's national rankings will toe the line in the boys' division at this tournament.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Minnesota Has The Big Guns On Its Fargo Roster

    Minnesota Has The Big Guns On Its Fargo Roster

    Jul 5, 2022

    Minnesota wrestlers are no stranger to the big stage in Fargo, and this year's team looks like it will have plenty of wrestlers vying for stop signs. Take a look at who's headed to Fargo from the Land Of 10,000 Lakes.
  10. Big Ten vs ACC Matchup: Gavin Nelson vs Dylan Fishback At Who's Number One

    Big Ten vs ACC Matchup: Gavin Nelson vs Dylan Fishback At Who's Number One

    Aug 12, 2021

    In a battle of two nationally renowned but committed recruits, Gavin Nelson (Minnesota) will be taking on Dylan Fishback (Ohio) for the #1 spot at 195 lbs at Who’s Number One on September 18th.