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A native of Janesville, Iowa, Riggins was a runner up at the Fargo junior freestyle nationals in 2021. Wiggins showed a prowess for freestyle and greco as a youth, winning double titles at the Iowa freestyle and greco state tournament in 2016. Riggins also finished third at the Southern Plains regional that same year. Riggins success continued into middle school winning the Denver middle school tournament and finishing as the runner up  at the Conflict at Carver, and USAW preseason nationals.

  1. Spencer Lee Among 29 Hawkeyes Competing At Soldier Salute

    Spencer Lee Among 29 Hawkeyes Competing At Soldier Salute

    Dec 28, 2022

    It appears that Spencer Lee will compete for the second time this season after the University of Iowa released 29 wrestlers that will compete at the Soldier Salute on December 29-30 in Coralville. Lee made his season debut with a 16-5 major decision over Corey Cabanban during the Iowa State dual on December 4. The Hawkeye senior is seeking his fourth NCAA championship this season.Also included are national place winners Real Woods, Jacob Warner, and Anthony Cassioppi.The full list has 16 attached and 13 unattached wrestlers. Drake Ayala, who replaced Lee last season, will compete unattached.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Iowa's Fargo Roster Is Full Of Hammers

    Iowa's Fargo Roster Is Full Of Hammers

    Jul 1, 2022

    After winning both Freestyle and Greco at Junior Duals, Iowa has put the nation on notice. Now they're bringing a team full of high-level wrestlers to Fargo to compete for more 2022 Team titles.
  6. 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.
  7. Triple-Digit Ranked High Schoolers Headed To u17 Trials & u20 Open

    Triple-Digit Ranked High Schoolers Headed To u17 Trials & u20 Open

    Apr 26, 2022

    the U20 division at the US Open attracts some of the most ambitious high schoolers and young college wrestlers, and the U17 World Team Trials are one of the pinnacles in the sport. As a result, more than 100 ranked high school wrestlers will be in action in Las Vegas this weekend. Check out the ranked wrestlers and their full fields below.
  8. Elite 8 Duals Will Shake Up National Rankings

    Elite 8 Duals Will Shake Up National Rankings

    Apr 1, 2022

    The Elite 8 Duals are kicking off freestyle season in a big way. Eight loaded teams will descend on the south to battle in freestyle dual meet pool competition on Saturday and an 8-team bracket on Sunday. Every weight has the potential to impact the rankings, but there are some especially fascinating potential matchups.
  9. Complete Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Preview

    Complete Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic Preview

    Mar 23, 2022

    This year's Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic includes six of the top ranked wrestlers in the country and six matchups between opponents ranked in the top ten. Here's a preview of what to expect on Friday at the Rose Bowl of Wrestling.
  10. Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic College Fan Guide

    Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic College Fan Guide

    Mar 22, 2022

    With a couple dozen teams represented at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic, college wrestling fans will have plenty to pay attention to this Friday at the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic. Here's a list of all the college commits wrestling at the PWC in alphabetical order by school.
  11. Loaded Team USA Squad Set For Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    Loaded Team USA Squad Set For Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic

    Feb 18, 2022

    Every year the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic finds the best wrestlers from Pennsylvania and then tests them against a team of all-stars from around the country. This year's US squad is incredible. It features two #1 ranked wrestlers, and all 13 athletes are ranked seventh or better in the nation. Team Pennsylvania athletes will be announced in the coming weeks.
  12. 170+ Ranked Wrestlers In State Championship Action

    170+ Ranked Wrestlers In State Championship Action

    Feb 17, 2022

    This weekend is the pinnacle of the high school season in nearly half the states in the Union. All that wrestling action means over 170 nationally ranked or Honorable Mention wrestlers are in action. Check out the full list of ranked competitors here in alphabetical order by state.
  13. All The Nationally Ranked Wrestlers In Iowa This Weekend

    All The Nationally Ranked Wrestlers In Iowa This Weekend

    Feb 14, 2022

    It's State Championship week in Iowa, and the Hawkeye State's best are getting ready to do battle. Plenty of the qualifiers in the field have already seen success on a national stage. Iowa boasts double-digit wrestlers who are top-twenty in the nation, and over 30 who are Honorable Mention or better. The complete list below is broken down by classification.
  14. Top Upperweight Kolby Franklin Commits To Iowa Hawkeyes

    Top Upperweight Kolby Franklin Commits To Iowa Hawkeyes

    Oct 31, 2021

    Kolby Franklin, ranked #7 in the nation at 195-pounds and the #41 recruit in the high school class of 2022, has committed to joining the Iowa Hawkeyes.
  15. Super 32 Middleweight Preview & Predictions

    Super 32 Middleweight Preview & Predictions

    Oct 18, 2021

    The middleweights at Super 32 will be electric. These five brackets average over 10 ranked wrestlers per weight. Find out who's sitting at the top and who might make a big move.