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William Henckel is a Blair Academy wrestler from Southbury Connecticut who often competes for Team Tugman Wrestling. As a rising freshman in 2021, he won a Fargo 16U freestyle title at 145 pounds.

  1. Incredible Matchups On Tap For Escape The Rock

    Incredible Matchups On Tap For Escape The Rock

    Jan 9, 2023

    This year's Escape the Rock pre-seeds are out, and wrestling fans have some excellent matches to look forward to. The most enticing potential final is between Who's Number One alumni Anthony Knox and Marc-Anthony McGowan who have never met in their high school careers. Take a look at complete pre-seeds below with national rankings where applicable.
  2. Complete Preview & Predictions For Ironman

    Complete Preview & Predictions For Ironman

    Dec 8, 2022

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  3. Nearly 100 Top 20's In Ironman Pre-Seeds!

    Nearly 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.
  4. Over 30 Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Journeymen Fall Classic

    Over 30 Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Journeymen Fall Classic

    Sep 28, 2022

    The Journeymen Fall Classic annually hosts some of the nation's toughest high school wrestlers, and this year is no different. Check out everyone registered for the main event below with national rankings listed where applicable. With potential matchups like #1 Jax Forrest vs #2 Luke Lilledahl and #2 Tyler Kasak vs #4 PJ Duke, you won't want to miss this action.
  5. 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.
  6. New Jersey's Fargo Roster Is Coming For Stop Signs

    New Jersey's Fargo Roster Is Coming For Stop Signs

    Jul 1, 2022

    New Jersey's squad has a dozen ranked wrestlers and a whole bunch more in the Honorable Mention category. Here's who the Garden State is bringing to compete for Fargo glory.
  7. All The Ranked Registered Wrestlers For The Journeymen World Classic

    All The Ranked Registered Wrestlers For The Journeymen World Classic

    Apr 6, 2022

    The Journeymen World Classic offers a unique opportunity to participate in a freestyle event with wrestlers from across the globe, all before the Cadet World Team Trials, which will take place at the US Open.
  8. Insane Matchups & Team Race In Store At National Preps

    Insane Matchups & Team Race In Store At National Preps

    Feb 24, 2022

    Malvern Prep, Wyoming Seminary, and Blair Academy are locked and loaded to battle for a National Prep team title, and we'll see a bunch of amazing matchups along the way. Here's what you need to know before National Preps kicks off.
  9. National Preps Pre-Seeds Released

    National Preps Pre-Seeds Released

    Feb 23, 2022

    National Preps is loaded with top-level talent. Check out the entire field for this year's Championship along with the seeded wrestlers at the top of each weight. National rankings are included.
  10. Powerade Seeds Set Dream-Matchups

    Powerade Seeds Set Dream-Matchups

    Dec 27, 2021

    The 2021 Powerade might be the deepest one we've seen. The seeds are out which set the stage for some incredible matchups including a potential Who's Number One rematch at 172 lbs between Gabe Arnold and Rocco Welsh, the return of #1 Nic Bouzakis, and nearly 50 top-20 ranked wrestlers. The most anticipated matchup will come at 285 lbs where we could see #1 Nick Feldman vs #2 Jim Mullen who's fresh off the football field. Check out the full field below.
  11. 40+ Ranked Wrestlers Headline Beast Of The East Entries

    40+ Ranked Wrestlers Headline Beast Of The East Entries

    Dec 16, 2021

    The Beast of the East is back in full force. With more than 40 top-20 wrestlers, one of the nation's premier high school tournaments is set to shape the rankings in a serious way. Here is the full field for Beast of the East with ranked wrestlers at the top of each weight class.
  12. Full And Complete Ironman Preview & Predictions

    Full And Complete Ironman Preview & Predictions

    Dec 9, 2021

    Ironman is so close you can taste it! This year's field includes over 80 ranked wrestlers and many of the nation's toughest teams. Here is our preview of every weight class with top 8 predictions for each bracket.
  13. Ironman Seeds Released!

    Ironman Seeds Released!

    Dec 9, 2021

    The 2021 Walsh Jesuit Ironman will be incredibly loaded and will shape national rankings in a major way. Now we know the top 16 seeds at every weight. Before the action gets underway on Friday, check out preseeds here.
  14. Insane Ironman Field Is Set With 80+ Ranked Wrestlers!

    Insane Ironman Field Is Set With 80+ Ranked Wrestlers!

    Dec 6, 2021

    The Ironman is special every year, but in 2021, we're making up for lost-time. This year's field is incredibly loaded. With over 80 ranked wrestlers and almost as many guys on the honorable mention list, these brackets are sure to shake up the rankings in a big way. Check out the full field below with ranked wrestlers on the top of each weight class, and be sure to tune in live this weekend.
  15. Super 32 Preseeds Are Here!

    Super 32 Preseeds Are Here!

    Oct 20, 2021

    Super 32 preseeds have been released, and while there is the potential for some significant shakeups, we now have a good idea of some of the potential matchup we could see at the nation's toughest high school folkstyle tournament.