Accelerade Cadet National freestyle finalist biographies
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by Gary Abbott
84 pounds
RED - Dylon Thompson, Grand Junction, Colo.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up…Sixth in Schoolboy Nationals… Colorado state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Colorado Middle School state champion… Attends Grand Junction High School… Coached by Cole Allison… Son of Chris and Corey Thompson… Born September 1, 1993
BLUE - Nick Roberts, Hooversville, Pa.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… Pennyslvania state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends North Star High School… Coached by Cam Plocus and Jody Strittmatter… Son of Scott and Bonnie Roberts… Born December 14, 1993…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Roberts by tech fall, 7-0, 6-0
91 pounds
RED - Freddie Rodriguez, Lansing, Mich.
2008 FILA Cad Greco-Roman runner-up and fifth in freestyle… Seventh in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a freshman at Holt High School… Coached by Rocky Shaft… Son of Don Rodriguez… Born April 11, 1993
BLUE - Hayden Zillmer, Crosby, Minn.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… 2007 Cadet Triple Crown winner… 2007 Cadet Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Folkstyle National champion… 2008 Northern Plains Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… 2008 Central Regional champion in both styles.… Will be a sophomore at Crosby-Ironton High School… State qualifier at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 36-6 record… Had an 8-3 record as an eighth grader… Coached by Champ Hesch… Son of Mary Zillmer… Born July 16, 1992
98 pounds
RED - Joe Orecchio, Bloomingdale, N.J.
2008 FILA Cadet freestyle runner-up… 2008 Northeast Region runner-up… 2008 state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Don Bosco Prep… Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 35-8 record… Coached by Larry Levinstone… Son of Joseph and Lucina Orrechio… Born March 7, 1993…
BLUE - Mark Grey, Rockaway, N.J.
2008 FILA Cadet freestyle champion… Past USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Five-time Northeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Six-time New Jersey state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a freshman at Blair Academy in the fall… Coached by Matt Ciampa and Larry Levinstone… Son of John and Judy Grey… Older brother Mike competes for Cornell Univ… Born February 16, 1993…
105 pounds
RED - Cody Brewer, Kansas City, Mo.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… Third in 2007 Cadet Nationals in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2008 Cadet National Duals All-Tournament Team in both styles… Will be a sophomore at Oak Park High School… State champion at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 35-1 record… Coached by Dustin Brewer and Randy Smith… Son of Daphne Brewer… Born June 25, 1992…
BLUE - Robert Deutsch, Voorhees, N.J.
Seventh in 2007 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Eighth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2007 FILA Cadet All-American in both styles… Has won a number of New Jersey state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion… Will be a sophomore at Eastern Regional High School… State runnerup at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 36-6 record… Coached by Gary Worthington… Son of Bob and Pat Deutsch… Born April 9, 1992…
112 pounds
RED - Zachary Horan, Nazareth, Pa.
Fourth in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 Northeast Regional champion… Past Kids National freestyle champion… 2007 and 2008 state freestyle champion… 2008 state Greco-Roman champion… Will be a sophomore at Nazareth High School… State runner-up as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 48-6 record… Coached by Dave Crowell… Son of Sean Horan… Born January 13, 1993…
BLUE - Hunter Stieber, Norwalk, Ohio
2007 Cadet National champion… 2007 FILA Cadet National champion… Two-time Ohio state junior high champion… Will be a sophomore at Monroeville High School… State champion at 103 pounds as a freshman, with a 51-0 record… Coached by Scott Bauer and Erik Burnett… Son of Jeff and Tina Stieber… Born July 30, 1992
119 pounds
RED - Brandon Wright, Indianapolis, Ind.
Will be a junior at Cathedral High School… State champion as a sophomore at 112 pounds with a 44-2 record… State runner-up at 103 pounds as a freshman… Coached by Mike Weymer and Andrew Nicola… Son of Tim and Jennifer Wright… his father Tim was a four-time Div. II champion at SIU-Edwardsville… Born February 3, 1992…
BLUE - Alex Dieringer, Port Washington, Wis.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman at 112 pounds… Third in 2008 Cadet Folkstyle Nationals… 2007 Schoolboy Folkstyle national champion… Third in 2007 Schoolboy Nationals in both Greco-Roman and freestyle… 2006 Schoolboy national champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Third in 2006 Schoolboy Folkstyle Nationals… Will be a sophomore at Port Washington High School… State champion at 103 as a freshman with a 45-0 record… Coached by Angelo LaRossa and Jim Schmitz… Son of Dave and Cindy Dieringer… Born June 6, 1993…
125 pounds
RED - Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho, N.M.
Fourth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2008 Southern Plains freestyle champion… Will be a junior at Rio Rancho High School… Two-time state champion… State champion at 125 pounds as a sophomore with a 54-6 record… State champion at 119 pounds as a freshman… Career record of 104-9… Coached by Jason Nickal… Son of Louis and Cindy Trujillo… Born February 3, 1992…
BLUE - Ryne Cokeley, Eudora, Kansas
Third in 2008 Cadet Folkstyle Nationals… 2007 Kids state champion… 2007 Cadet folkstyle national runner-up… 2006 Kids Folkstyle National champion… Will be a sophomore at St. James Academy… State champion at 119 pounds as a freshman with a 42-5 record… Coached by Tom Peterman, Russ Hermreck, Mike Church, Eric Akin, Mike Medina and Tony Purler… Son of Will and Beth Cokeley… Born June 14, 1992…
130 pounds
RED - Stanley Taylor, Omaha, Neb.
Eighth at the Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman at 135 pounds… Four-time Northern Plains freestyle champion and three-time Greco-Roman champion… Five-time state champion in both styles… 2004 Kids National champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a junior at Omaha North High School… State runner-up at 140 pounds as a sophomore with a 45-2 record… Coached by Roger Parker and Philip Wightman… Son of Debbie Taylor… Born January 18, 1992…
BLUE - Dylan Ness, Bloomington, Minn.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Folkstyle National champion… 2007 Cadet Greco-Roman national champion…. Triple Crown winner at the Schoolboy division … Will be junior at Kennedy High School… Placed third in the state championships at 119 pounds as a sophomore with a 39-2 record… Placed third in the state championships as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 39-3 record… Coached by Chuck Vavrosky and Jay Ness… Son of Jay and Sally Ness… Born March 15, 1992
Note: Ness is attempting to become a Cadet Triple Crown winner today….
135 pounds
RED - Justin DeAngelis, Tulsa, Okla.
Member of the 2008 Cadet Duals All-Tournament team… 2008 Southern Plains Regional champion… 2008 state freestyle champion… Will be a junior at Jenks High School… State champion as a sophomore at 135 pounds with a 26-2 record… Career record of 43-6… Coached by Ray Weiss… Son of Frank DeAngelis, who was a NCAA runner-up at Oklahoma… Born January 16, 1992…
BLUE - Destin McCauley, Burnsville, Minn.
Third in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle and fifth in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Apple Valley High School… Three-time state champion… State champion as a freshman at 119 pounds with a 48-0 record… State champion as an eighth grader at 112, and state champion as a seventh grader at 103 pounds… Career record of 142-4… Coached by Jim Jackson… Son of Todd and Brandy… Born September 25, 1992…
140 pounds
RED - Colby Kloetzer, Nampa, Idaho
Sixth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Caldwell High School… State champion as a freshman at 135 pounds with a 47-1 record… Coached by Jeff Kloetzer… Son of Jeff and Shari Kloetzer… Born September 15, 1992…
BLUE - Taylor Massa, St. Johns, Mich.
2008 Cadet Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Folkstyle National champion… Seven-time state champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends St. Johns High School… Coached by Chris Williams and Rodger Massa… Son of Rodger and Rohanda Massa… Born April 19, 1993…
Note: Massa is attempting to become a Cadet Triple Crown winner today
145 pounds
RED - Anthony Baldosaro , Berlin, N.J.
Will be a junior at Eastern Regional High School… State champion at 140 pounds as a sophomore with a 39-2 record… Fourth in the state at 135 pounds as freshman… Career record of 78-7… Coached by Gary Worthington and Joe Melchiore… Son of John and Karen Baldesaro… Born March 10, 1992…
BLUE - Blake Roulo, Petersburg, Va.
2008 Southeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Three-time state champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Matoaca High School… Third in the state as a freshman at 135 pounds with a 42-1 record… Coached by Michael Moore and Mark Strickland… Son of Kaaren and Rick Roulo… Born October 8, 1992…
152 pounds
RED - Bryce Hammond, Bakersfield, Calif.
Two-time California state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Bakersfield High School… Competed at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 45-8 record… Coached by Ray Hammond and Andy Varner… Son of Ray and Lisa Hammond… Born May 4, 1992…
BLUE - Joey Chandler, Dundee, Ore.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up… Fifth at 2008 Western Junior Regionals… Second in 2008 Junior state tournament in freestyle… 2007 state Junior champion… Attends Newberg High School… Fifth in the state as a sophomore at 145 pounds… Competed at 130 pounds as a freshman… Coached by Neil Russo and Marc Sprague… Son of Dean and Bonnie Chandler… Born August 5, 1992…
160 pounds
RED - Jahwon Akui, Bellwood, Ill.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… Sixth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at St. Rita High School… Had a 19-1 record as a freshman… Coached by Brian Medlin… Son of Latiana Akui… Born Sept. 12, 1992…
BLUE - Ronnie Balfour, Tulsa, Okla.
All-Tournament Team at the 2008 Cadet National Duals… Will be a junior at Tulsa Union High School… Had a 42-12 record as a sophomore… Coached by Kevin Krutchmer… Son of Ronnie Balfour and Terrace Martin… Born February 19, 1992…
171 pounds
RED - Chris Phillips, Norwalk, Ohio
2007 Cadet National freestyle champion… Third in 2007 FILA Cadet Nationals… Three-time Ohio state junior high champion… Will be a sophomore at Monroeville High School… State champion at 171 pounds as a freshman with a 51-0 record… Coached by Scott Bauer and Erik Burnett… Son of Chris and Candy Phillips… Born June 11, 1992…
BLUE - Ethan Blackstock, Douglasville, Ga.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Fifth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman and eighth in freestyle… 2008 Southeast Regional champion in both styles… Will be a junior at Alexander High School… State champion at 171 pounds as a sophomore with a 42-4 record… Career record of 77-12… Coached by Sean Moistner… Son of Traci Yezbec-Blackstock… Born May 5, 1992…
189 pounds
RED - Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, N.J.
2007 and 2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2007 Cadet Nationals freestyle runner-up… Will be a sophomore at Bound Brook High School… New Jersey state champion as a freshman at 189 pounds with a 43-0 record…Coached by Martin Gleason, John Grey and Larry Levinstone… Son of Angela Campalattano… Born January 9, 1992…
BLUE - Morgan McIntosh, Acton, Calif.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up… Fourth in 2008 Western Regionals in Greco-Roman… 2006 Western Regional champion in both styles… Two-time California Triple Crown winner… Attends Calvary Chapel High School… Fifth in the state championships as a freshman with a 32-5 record… Coached by Arsen Aleksanyan… Son of Brooke Rebecca… Born October 3, 1992…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Campolattano 1-1, 0-4, 2-1
215 pounds
RED - Connor Medbery, Loveland, Colo.
Second in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 Southern Plains Junior champion in freestyle… Attends Loveland High School… Third in the state as a freshman with a 37-2 record… Coached by Jim Sanchez…Son of James and Allison Medberry…Born May 26, 1992…
BLUE - Joshua Davis, Freehold, N.J.
Eighth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a junior at Freehold Boro High School… Competed at 215 pounds as a sophomore with a 29-5 record… Career record of 43-19… Coached by Matt Shepard and Mike Malinconico… Son of William and Sandra Davis… Born May 2, 1992…
285 pounds
RED - Evan Craig, Clarks Summit, Pa.
2007 and 2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… Will be a junior at Abington Heights High School… Second in the state championships as a sophomore at 285 pounds with a 41-1 record… Eighth in the state as a freshmand with a 36-9 record… Coached by Brian Davis… Son of Dane Craig… Born March 9, 1992…
BLUE - Tyler DeMott, Stillwater, Pa.
Fourth in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 State runner-up in both Greco-Roman and freestyle… Third in 2007 state freestyle championships… Will be a junior at Benton High School… Competed at 285 as a sophomore with a 29-9 record… Career record of 43-29… Coached by Russ Hughes and Scott Hughes… Son of Ernest and Candy Bogert… Born March 14, 1992…
RED - Dylon Thompson, Grand Junction, Colo.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up…Sixth in Schoolboy Nationals… Colorado state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Colorado Middle School state champion… Attends Grand Junction High School… Coached by Cole Allison… Son of Chris and Corey Thompson… Born September 1, 1993
BLUE - Nick Roberts, Hooversville, Pa.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… Pennyslvania state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends North Star High School… Coached by Cam Plocus and Jody Strittmatter… Son of Scott and Bonnie Roberts… Born December 14, 1993…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Roberts by tech fall, 7-0, 6-0
91 pounds
RED - Freddie Rodriguez, Lansing, Mich.
2008 FILA Cad Greco-Roman runner-up and fifth in freestyle… Seventh in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a freshman at Holt High School… Coached by Rocky Shaft… Son of Don Rodriguez… Born April 11, 1993
BLUE - Hayden Zillmer, Crosby, Minn.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… 2007 Cadet Triple Crown winner… 2007 Cadet Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Folkstyle National champion… 2008 Northern Plains Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… 2008 Central Regional champion in both styles.… Will be a sophomore at Crosby-Ironton High School… State qualifier at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 36-6 record… Had an 8-3 record as an eighth grader… Coached by Champ Hesch… Son of Mary Zillmer… Born July 16, 1992
98 pounds
RED - Joe Orecchio, Bloomingdale, N.J.
2008 FILA Cadet freestyle runner-up… 2008 Northeast Region runner-up… 2008 state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Don Bosco Prep… Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 35-8 record… Coached by Larry Levinstone… Son of Joseph and Lucina Orrechio… Born March 7, 1993…
BLUE - Mark Grey, Rockaway, N.J.
2008 FILA Cadet freestyle champion… Past USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Five-time Northeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Six-time New Jersey state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a freshman at Blair Academy in the fall… Coached by Matt Ciampa and Larry Levinstone… Son of John and Judy Grey… Older brother Mike competes for Cornell Univ… Born February 16, 1993…
105 pounds
RED - Cody Brewer, Kansas City, Mo.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… Third in 2007 Cadet Nationals in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2008 Cadet National Duals All-Tournament Team in both styles… Will be a sophomore at Oak Park High School… State champion at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 35-1 record… Coached by Dustin Brewer and Randy Smith… Son of Daphne Brewer… Born June 25, 1992…
BLUE - Robert Deutsch, Voorhees, N.J.
Seventh in 2007 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Eighth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2007 FILA Cadet All-American in both styles… Has won a number of New Jersey state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion… Will be a sophomore at Eastern Regional High School… State runnerup at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 36-6 record… Coached by Gary Worthington… Son of Bob and Pat Deutsch… Born April 9, 1992…
112 pounds
RED - Zachary Horan, Nazareth, Pa.
Fourth in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 Northeast Regional champion… Past Kids National freestyle champion… 2007 and 2008 state freestyle champion… 2008 state Greco-Roman champion… Will be a sophomore at Nazareth High School… State runner-up as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 48-6 record… Coached by Dave Crowell… Son of Sean Horan… Born January 13, 1993…
BLUE - Hunter Stieber, Norwalk, Ohio
2007 Cadet National champion… 2007 FILA Cadet National champion… Two-time Ohio state junior high champion… Will be a sophomore at Monroeville High School… State champion at 103 pounds as a freshman, with a 51-0 record… Coached by Scott Bauer and Erik Burnett… Son of Jeff and Tina Stieber… Born July 30, 1992
119 pounds
RED - Brandon Wright, Indianapolis, Ind.
Will be a junior at Cathedral High School… State champion as a sophomore at 112 pounds with a 44-2 record… State runner-up at 103 pounds as a freshman… Coached by Mike Weymer and Andrew Nicola… Son of Tim and Jennifer Wright… his father Tim was a four-time Div. II champion at SIU-Edwardsville… Born February 3, 1992…
BLUE - Alex Dieringer, Port Washington, Wis.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman at 112 pounds… Third in 2008 Cadet Folkstyle Nationals… 2007 Schoolboy Folkstyle national champion… Third in 2007 Schoolboy Nationals in both Greco-Roman and freestyle… 2006 Schoolboy national champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Third in 2006 Schoolboy Folkstyle Nationals… Will be a sophomore at Port Washington High School… State champion at 103 as a freshman with a 45-0 record… Coached by Angelo LaRossa and Jim Schmitz… Son of Dave and Cindy Dieringer… Born June 6, 1993…
125 pounds
RED - Louis Trujillo, Rio Rancho, N.M.
Fourth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2008 Southern Plains freestyle champion… Will be a junior at Rio Rancho High School… Two-time state champion… State champion at 125 pounds as a sophomore with a 54-6 record… State champion at 119 pounds as a freshman… Career record of 104-9… Coached by Jason Nickal… Son of Louis and Cindy Trujillo… Born February 3, 1992…
BLUE - Ryne Cokeley, Eudora, Kansas
Third in 2008 Cadet Folkstyle Nationals… 2007 Kids state champion… 2007 Cadet folkstyle national runner-up… 2006 Kids Folkstyle National champion… Will be a sophomore at St. James Academy… State champion at 119 pounds as a freshman with a 42-5 record… Coached by Tom Peterman, Russ Hermreck, Mike Church, Eric Akin, Mike Medina and Tony Purler… Son of Will and Beth Cokeley… Born June 14, 1992…
130 pounds
RED - Stanley Taylor, Omaha, Neb.
Eighth at the Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman at 135 pounds… Four-time Northern Plains freestyle champion and three-time Greco-Roman champion… Five-time state champion in both styles… 2004 Kids National champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a junior at Omaha North High School… State runner-up at 140 pounds as a sophomore with a 45-2 record… Coached by Roger Parker and Philip Wightman… Son of Debbie Taylor… Born January 18, 1992…
BLUE - Dylan Ness, Bloomington, Minn.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Folkstyle National champion… 2007 Cadet Greco-Roman national champion…. Triple Crown winner at the Schoolboy division … Will be junior at Kennedy High School… Placed third in the state championships at 119 pounds as a sophomore with a 39-2 record… Placed third in the state championships as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 39-3 record… Coached by Chuck Vavrosky and Jay Ness… Son of Jay and Sally Ness… Born March 15, 1992
Note: Ness is attempting to become a Cadet Triple Crown winner today….
135 pounds
RED - Justin DeAngelis, Tulsa, Okla.
Member of the 2008 Cadet Duals All-Tournament team… 2008 Southern Plains Regional champion… 2008 state freestyle champion… Will be a junior at Jenks High School… State champion as a sophomore at 135 pounds with a 26-2 record… Career record of 43-6… Coached by Ray Weiss… Son of Frank DeAngelis, who was a NCAA runner-up at Oklahoma… Born January 16, 1992…
BLUE - Destin McCauley, Burnsville, Minn.
Third in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle and fifth in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Apple Valley High School… Three-time state champion… State champion as a freshman at 119 pounds with a 48-0 record… State champion as an eighth grader at 112, and state champion as a seventh grader at 103 pounds… Career record of 142-4… Coached by Jim Jackson… Son of Todd and Brandy… Born September 25, 1992…
140 pounds
RED - Colby Kloetzer, Nampa, Idaho
Sixth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Caldwell High School… State champion as a freshman at 135 pounds with a 47-1 record… Coached by Jeff Kloetzer… Son of Jeff and Shari Kloetzer… Born September 15, 1992…
BLUE - Taylor Massa, St. Johns, Mich.
2008 Cadet Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Folkstyle National champion… Seven-time state champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends St. Johns High School… Coached by Chris Williams and Rodger Massa… Son of Rodger and Rohanda Massa… Born April 19, 1993…
Note: Massa is attempting to become a Cadet Triple Crown winner today
145 pounds
RED - Anthony Baldosaro , Berlin, N.J.
Will be a junior at Eastern Regional High School… State champion at 140 pounds as a sophomore with a 39-2 record… Fourth in the state at 135 pounds as freshman… Career record of 78-7… Coached by Gary Worthington and Joe Melchiore… Son of John and Karen Baldesaro… Born March 10, 1992…
BLUE - Blake Roulo, Petersburg, Va.
2008 Southeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Three-time state champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at Matoaca High School… Third in the state as a freshman at 135 pounds with a 42-1 record… Coached by Michael Moore and Mark Strickland… Son of Kaaren and Rick Roulo… Born October 8, 1992…
152 pounds
RED - Bryce Hammond, Bakersfield, Calif.
Two-time California state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Bakersfield High School… Competed at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 45-8 record… Coached by Ray Hammond and Andy Varner… Son of Ray and Lisa Hammond… Born May 4, 1992…
BLUE - Joey Chandler, Dundee, Ore.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up… Fifth at 2008 Western Junior Regionals… Second in 2008 Junior state tournament in freestyle… 2007 state Junior champion… Attends Newberg High School… Fifth in the state as a sophomore at 145 pounds… Competed at 130 pounds as a freshman… Coached by Neil Russo and Marc Sprague… Son of Dean and Bonnie Chandler… Born August 5, 1992…
160 pounds
RED - Jahwon Akui, Bellwood, Ill.
2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… Sixth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at St. Rita High School… Had a 19-1 record as a freshman… Coached by Brian Medlin… Son of Latiana Akui… Born Sept. 12, 1992…
BLUE - Ronnie Balfour, Tulsa, Okla.
All-Tournament Team at the 2008 Cadet National Duals… Will be a junior at Tulsa Union High School… Had a 42-12 record as a sophomore… Coached by Kevin Krutchmer… Son of Ronnie Balfour and Terrace Martin… Born February 19, 1992…
171 pounds
RED - Chris Phillips, Norwalk, Ohio
2007 Cadet National freestyle champion… Third in 2007 FILA Cadet Nationals… Three-time Ohio state junior high champion… Will be a sophomore at Monroeville High School… State champion at 171 pounds as a freshman with a 51-0 record… Coached by Scott Bauer and Erik Burnett… Son of Chris and Candy Phillips… Born June 11, 1992…
BLUE - Ethan Blackstock, Douglasville, Ga.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Fifth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman and eighth in freestyle… 2008 Southeast Regional champion in both styles… Will be a junior at Alexander High School… State champion at 171 pounds as a sophomore with a 42-4 record… Career record of 77-12… Coached by Sean Moistner… Son of Traci Yezbec-Blackstock… Born May 5, 1992…
189 pounds
RED - Andrew Campolattano, Bound Brook, N.J.
2007 and 2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2007 Cadet Nationals freestyle runner-up… Will be a sophomore at Bound Brook High School… New Jersey state champion as a freshman at 189 pounds with a 43-0 record…Coached by Martin Gleason, John Grey and Larry Levinstone… Son of Angela Campalattano… Born January 9, 1992…
BLUE - Morgan McIntosh, Acton, Calif.
2008 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman runner-up… Fourth in 2008 Western Regionals in Greco-Roman… 2006 Western Regional champion in both styles… Two-time California Triple Crown winner… Attends Calvary Chapel High School… Fifth in the state championships as a freshman with a 32-5 record… Coached by Arsen Aleksanyan… Son of Brooke Rebecca… Born October 3, 1992…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Campolattano 1-1, 0-4, 2-1
215 pounds
RED - Connor Medbery, Loveland, Colo.
Second in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 Southern Plains Junior champion in freestyle… Attends Loveland High School… Third in the state as a freshman with a 37-2 record… Coached by Jim Sanchez…Son of James and Allison Medberry…Born May 26, 1992…
BLUE - Joshua Davis, Freehold, N.J.
Eighth in 2007 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a junior at Freehold Boro High School… Competed at 215 pounds as a sophomore with a 29-5 record… Career record of 43-19… Coached by Matt Shepard and Mike Malinconico… Son of William and Sandra Davis… Born May 2, 1992…
285 pounds
RED - Evan Craig, Clarks Summit, Pa.
2007 and 2008 Cadet National Greco-Roman champion… Will be a junior at Abington Heights High School… Second in the state championships as a sophomore at 285 pounds with a 41-1 record… Eighth in the state as a freshmand with a 36-9 record… Coached by Brian Davis… Son of Dane Craig… Born March 9, 1992…
BLUE - Tyler DeMott, Stillwater, Pa.
Fourth in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 State runner-up in both Greco-Roman and freestyle… Third in 2007 state freestyle championships… Will be a junior at Benton High School… Competed at 285 as a sophomore with a 29-9 record… Career record of 43-29… Coached by Russ Hughes and Scott Hughes… Son of Ernest and Candy Bogert… Born March 14, 1992…
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