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Pierson Manville is a Pennsylvania state champion and third place finisher from State College High School. He won his title at 106 pounds and then placed third at 126 pounds. Manville was one match away from earning the coveted Triple Crown in 2021, when he won USA Wrestling's folkstyle and Greco-Roman nationals, but finished as a runner-up in freestyle.

  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. All The Ranked Wrestlers Registered For NHSCA Duals

    All The Ranked Wrestlers Registered For NHSCA Duals

    May 23, 2023

    What better way to spend Memorial Day weekend than wrestling in Virginia Beach with a bunch of your friends? That's what the NHSCA Duals are for many participants, including a large collection of nationally ranked high school wrestlers.
  3. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 29, 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Ranked Wrestlers Set To Take On Tough International Field At Journeymen

    Ranked Wrestlers Set To Take On Tough International Field At Journeymen

    Apr 6, 2023

    This weekend's Journeymen World Classic features deep weights full of both domestic and international talent. Below are lists of all the ranked Americans, the complete international field, and a full registration list.
  7. 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.
  8. 50 Ranked Wrestlers Headed To Powerade!

    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.
  9. All Ranked And Registered For NHSCA Fall National Duals

    All Ranked And Registered For NHSCA Fall National Duals

    Nov 2, 2022

    NHSCA Fall Nationals Duals go down this weekend in Virginia Beach, and over 20 ranked wrestlers are registered to compete. Check out a list of every ranked wrestler as well as current rosters for each team.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. 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.