2009 Cadet National Freestyle Finalist Bios
Share:
by USA Wrestling
84 pounds
RED - Billy Rappo, Holland, Pa.
Will be a sophomore at Council Rock South High School… Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 16-16 record… Coached by Brad Silimperi… Son of Rick and Margaret Rappo… Born May 25, 1994…
BLUE - Darshawn Sharpe, Valdosta, Ga.
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Southeast Regional champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… State champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends Valdosta High School… Son of Pamela Scott… Born February 20, 1994…
91 pounds
RED - Phillip Laux, Brighton, Iowa
Third in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Third in 2009 Folkstyle Nationals… 2009 Northern Plains Regional champion in freestyle and second in Greco-Roman… 2008 Folkstyle Nationals runner-up… Will be a sophomore at Pekin High School… Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman with an 18-6 record… Coached by Jared Griener and Mark Reiland… Son of Phil and Renee Laux… Born June 10, 1994…
BLUE - Brad Perkins, Gladstone, Mo.
2009 FILA Cadet National champion in freestyle… 2009 Southern Plains Cadet Regional champion… Five-time state freestyle champion… Will be a freshman at Oak Park High School… Coached by Randy Stith… Son of David and Lydia Perkins… Born July 4, 1994…
98 pounds
RED - Jered Cortez, Urbana, Ohio
Two-time Kids National champion in both styles… Will be an eighth grader next year… Coached by Jeff Jordan… Son of Robert and Nicki Cortez… Born August 4, 1994…
BLUE - Nick Roberts, Hooversville, Pa.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Nationals double champion, winner in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Pennyslvania state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at North Star High School… State champion at 103 pounds 103 pounds with a 38-4 record… Coached by Pat Berzonski and Jody Strittmatter… Son of Scott and Bonnie Roberts… Born December 14, 1993…
105 pounds
RED - Tyler Fraley, Freehold, N.J.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Junior Nationals freestyle champion… Second in 2008 Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman…Second in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 FILA Cadet Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… 2008 Northeast Regional freestyle champion… 2007 Schoolboy National champion in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… 2007 Northeast Regional Schoolboy champion in all three styles… Will be a junior at Colts Neck High School… Competed at 103 pounds, placing fifth in the state as a sophomore with a 43-4 record… As a freshman, he had a 28-9 record… Coached by Bob Siedel and Mike Malonconico… Son of Chris and Sheri Fraley… Born August 4, 1993…
BLUE - Joey Dance, Mechanicsville, Va.
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle… FILA Cadet National champion… Southeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Virginia freestyle and Greco-Roman state champion… Attends Christiansburg High School… Coached by Mike Henderson… Son of Joe Dance… Born October 22, 1993…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Fraley
112 pounds
RED - Ben Whitford, Michigan
Second in 2009 Cadet National s in Greco-Roman… Cadet Duals All-Tournament team… Also competed on Michigan's freestyle and Greco-Roman Schoolboy Duals team… Named 2008 World of Wrestling Wrestler of the Year… Coached by Roger Massa and Pat Whitford… Son of Pat and Sherry Whitford… Born July 16, 1994…
BLUE - Mark Grey, Rockaway, N.J.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Nationals double champion, winning both freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2008 FILA Cadet freestyle champion… Past USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Six-time Northeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Will be a sophomore at Blair Academy… Prep School National champion at 103 pounds with a 38-1 record… Coached by Jeff Buxton… Son of John and Judy Grey… Older brother Mike competes for Cornell University… Born February 16, 1993…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Grey
119 pounds
RED - Brandon Sorensen, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Two-time USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… Will be a freshman at Denver High School… Coached by Dwight Sorensen… Son of Dwight and July Sorensen… Born August 22, 1994…
BLUE - Kagan Squire, Medina, Ohio
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Wadsworth High School… Third in the state at 112 pounds as a freshman with a 44-7 record… Coached by John Gramuglia, Jerry Nadeau and Eric Burnett… Son of Scott and Cindy Squire… Born June 17, 1993…
125 pounds
RED - Zachary Horan, Nazareth, Pa.
2008 Cadet Nationals freestyle champion… 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 junior at Nazareth High School… State runner-up at 112 pounds as a sophomore with a 34-4 record… 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 - Terrel Wilbourn, St. Peters, Mo.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 State freestyle runner-up… Will be a junior at Francis Howell Central High School… State champion as a sophomore at 112 pounds with a 48-2 record… Fifth in the state as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 44-4 record… Coached by Steve Cross and Bill Mitchell… Son of Terry and Niecy Wilbourn… Born March 19, 1993…
130 pounds
RED - Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, Ind.
2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… 2009 FILA Cadet National champion…Will be a sophomore at Crown Point High School… state champion as a freshman at 125 pounds with a 45-2 record… Coached by Scott Blink… Son of Marino and Dawn Tsirtsis… Born August 21, 1993…
BLUE - Edwin Cooper, Joliet, Ill.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a junior at Providence Catholic High School… State champion as a sophomore at 112 pounds with a 39-1 record… State runner-up as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 47-1 record… Coached by Keith Healy and Sean Bormet… Son of Edwin Cooper, Sr… Born February 22, 1993…
135 pounds
RED - Steve Spearman, Erie, Pa.
2009 Northeast Regional champion… 2009 State freestyle champion and Greco-Roman runner-up… Will be a sophomore at McDowell High School… Third in the state at 125 pounds as a freshman with a 42-3 record… Coached by Shane McChesney and Mark Steen… Son of Steve Spearman and Nicole Pennamen… Born July 27, 1993…
BLUE - Alex Dieringer, Port Washington, Wis.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion at 130 pounds… Second in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… Second in 2009 Northern Plains Junior Regionals in Greco-Roman and third in freestyle… Fourth in 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals… All-Tournament team in both styles at Cadet National Duals… Will be a junior at Port Washington High School… State runner-up as a sophomore at 125 pounds with a 39-3 record… State champion as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 45-0 record… Coached by Angelo LaRosa and Jim Schmitz… Born June 6, 1993…
140 pounds
RED - Jordan Wohlfert, St. Johns, Mich.
Will be a sophomore at St. Johns High School… state runner-up as a freshman at 135 pounds with a 61-6 record… Coached by Mike Curley and Roger Massa… Son of Dale and Brenda Wohlfert… Born February 28, 1993…
BLUE - Brian Brill, Wellsboro, Pa.
2009 Freestyle and Greco-Roman state champion… Will be a sophomore at Central Mountain High School… Competed at 140 pounds with a 31-4 record… Coached by Doug Buchwalter and Mike Rogers… Son of Terry and Sandy Brill… Born October 12, 1993…
145 pounds
RED - Justin Koethe, Coralville, Iowa
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Three-time Regional freestyle champion and two-time Northern Plains Regional Greco-Roman champion… Two-time state freestyle champion and one-time state Greco-Roman champion… Will be a sophomore at Iowa City West High School… Fourth in the state as a freshman with a 34-6 record… Coached by Mark Reiland… Son of Mark Koethe and Cheri Williams… Born October 4, 1993…
BLUE - Dominic Prezzia, St. Clairsville, Ohio
2009 State freestyle runner-up… Will be a junior at St. Clairsville High School… Fourth in the state at 135 pounds as a sophomore with a 37-3 record… State qualifier at 130 pounds as afreshman with a 36-8 record… Coached by Jay Michael and Jim Akerly… Son of Paul and Jill Prezzia… Born February 2, 1993
152 pounds
RED - Taylor Massa, St. Johns, Mich.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… 2008 Cadet Triple Crown winner (winner in freestyle, Greco-Roman and folkstyle… 2008 Cadet Folkstyle National champion… 2009 FILA Cadet National freestyle champion… Seven-time state champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends St. Johns High School… State champion as a freshman with a 62-0 record… Coached by Chris Williams and Rodger Massa and Pat Whitford… Son of Rodger and Rohanda Massa… Born April 19, 1993…\
BLUE - Jordan Rogers, Spokane, Wash.
Fourth in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2009 Northwest Junior Regional double champion… 2009 Northwest Cadet Regional double champion… 2008 Schoolboy National champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2009 Schoolboy National Duals All-Tournament team in both styles… Will be a sophomore at Meade High School… State champion at 140 pounds as a freshman with a 34-4 record… Coached by Phil McLean and Jay Feist…. Son of Bill and Heather Rogers… Born January 25, 1994…
Note: Massa is going for the Cadet Triple Crown today
160 pounds
RED - Jake Waste, Ramsey, Minn.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2009 Minnesota Cadet Duals team member… Two-time Folkstyle National champion… Five-time state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion… Will be a junior at Anoka High School… Competed at 145 pounds as a sophomore with a 40-1 record… Fourth in the state as a freshman at 130 pounds with a 35-9 record… Coached by Todd Springer and Jared Lawrence… Son of Jason and Jenni Waste… Born March 10, 1993…
BLUE - Sam Brooks, Oak Park, Ill.
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… FILA Cadet National champion… Will be a sophomore at Oak Park River Forest High School… State qualifier at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 44-9 record… Coached by Mike Powell and Jake Kirby… Son of Charlie and Caryn Brooks… Born March 21, 1994…
Note 1: Waste is going for the Cadet Triple Crown today
Note 2: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Waste
171 pounds
RED - Devin Peterson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2009 Folkstyle National champion… State champion in Greco-Roman and freestyle… Northern Plains Regional champion in both styles… Had a 19-0 record at the Cadet National Duals… Will be a sophomore at Lincoln High School… Second in the Wisconsin state meet as a freshman with a 48-5 record… Coached by Scott Benitz… Son of Kevin and Doreen Peterson… Born October 14, 1993…
BLUE - Lucas Sheridan, Concord, Calif.
Third in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2009 Northwest Regional champion in both styles… 2009 West Junior Regional champion in Greco-Roman and fourth in freestyle… 2008 Northwest Regional Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… Five-time state champion in both styles… Will be a junior at De La Salle High School… State qualifier at 160 pounds as a sophomore with a 48-8 record… Competed at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 40-11 record… Coached by Mark Halvorson… Son of Darrin and Cindy Sheridan… Born June 14, 1993
Note: Peterson is going for the Cadet Triple Crown today.
189 pounds
RED - Austin Marsden, Crystal Lake, Ill.
Fourth in 2009 Folkstyle Nationals… Three-time Northern Plains Regional champion… Will be a junior at Crystal Lake Central High School… Competed at 160 pounds as a sophomore with a 35-5 record… State qualifier at 160 pounds as a freshman with a 25-13 record… Coached by Justin Lehr and Donny Reynolds… Son of Jimmy and Laura Marsden… Born May 19, 1993…
BLUE - Curtis Berger, Hermiston, Ore.
Will be a junior at Hermiston High School… state champion as a sophomore at 171 pounds with a 39-6… State qualifier at 171 pounds as a freshman… Coached by Curt Berger… Son of Curt and Roxanne Berger… Born January 6, 1993…
215 pounds
RED - Gage Harrah, Crystal Lake, Ill.
2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… Fourth in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Crystal Lake Central High School… Third in the state as a freshman at 215 pounds with a 44-4 record… Coached by Justin Lehr and Israel Martinez… Son of Greg and Michelle Harrah… Born October 14, 1993…
BLUE - Nick Tavanello, Wadsworth, Ohio
Third in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 Central Regional Cadet champion… Will be a sophomore at Wadsworth High School… Third in the state as a freshman at 215 pound with a 42-7 record… Coach by John Gramuglia and Jerry Nadeau… Son of Tom and Deb Tavanello… Born May 12, 1993…
285 pounds
RED - Donny Longendyke, Vadnais Heights, Minn.
Third in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Third in 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals… 2008 Folkstyle National champion… Kids Triple Crown winner… Will be a junior at White Bear Lake High School… State runner-up as a sophomore at 285 pounds with a 39-2 record… Competed at 215 pounds as a freshman with a 30-9 record… Coached by Craig Nazbik and Fred Schostay… Son of Tom and Teresa Longendyke… Born June 28, 1993
BLUE - Greg Kuhar, Concord Township, Ohio
Fourth in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 Central Regional Cadet freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at St Edward High School… Competed at 285 pounds as a freshman with a 19-19 record… Coached by Greg Urbas… Son of Kevin and Laurie Kuhar… Born August 31, 1994…
RED - Billy Rappo, Holland, Pa.
Will be a sophomore at Council Rock South High School… Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 16-16 record… Coached by Brad Silimperi… Son of Rick and Margaret Rappo… Born May 25, 1994…
BLUE - Darshawn Sharpe, Valdosta, Ga.
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Southeast Regional champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… State champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends Valdosta High School… Son of Pamela Scott… Born February 20, 1994…
91 pounds
RED - Phillip Laux, Brighton, Iowa
Third in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Third in 2009 Folkstyle Nationals… 2009 Northern Plains Regional champion in freestyle and second in Greco-Roman… 2008 Folkstyle Nationals runner-up… Will be a sophomore at Pekin High School… Competed at 103 pounds as a freshman with an 18-6 record… Coached by Jared Griener and Mark Reiland… Son of Phil and Renee Laux… Born June 10, 1994…
BLUE - Brad Perkins, Gladstone, Mo.
2009 FILA Cadet National champion in freestyle… 2009 Southern Plains Cadet Regional champion… Five-time state freestyle champion… Will be a freshman at Oak Park High School… Coached by Randy Stith… Son of David and Lydia Perkins… Born July 4, 1994…
98 pounds
RED - Jered Cortez, Urbana, Ohio
Two-time Kids National champion in both styles… Will be an eighth grader next year… Coached by Jeff Jordan… Son of Robert and Nicki Cortez… Born August 4, 1994…
BLUE - Nick Roberts, Hooversville, Pa.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Nationals double champion, winner in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Pennyslvania state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Will be a sophomore at North Star High School… State champion at 103 pounds 103 pounds with a 38-4 record… Coached by Pat Berzonski and Jody Strittmatter… Son of Scott and Bonnie Roberts… Born December 14, 1993…
105 pounds
RED - Tyler Fraley, Freehold, N.J.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Junior Nationals freestyle champion… Second in 2008 Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman…Second in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2008 FILA Cadet Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… 2008 Northeast Regional freestyle champion… 2007 Schoolboy National champion in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… 2007 Northeast Regional Schoolboy champion in all three styles… Will be a junior at Colts Neck High School… Competed at 103 pounds, placing fifth in the state as a sophomore with a 43-4 record… As a freshman, he had a 28-9 record… Coached by Bob Siedel and Mike Malonconico… Son of Chris and Sheri Fraley… Born August 4, 1993…
BLUE - Joey Dance, Mechanicsville, Va.
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Fourth in 2008 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle… FILA Cadet National champion… Southeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… Virginia freestyle and Greco-Roman state champion… Attends Christiansburg High School… Coached by Mike Henderson… Son of Joe Dance… Born October 22, 1993…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Fraley
112 pounds
RED - Ben Whitford, Michigan
Second in 2009 Cadet National s in Greco-Roman… Cadet Duals All-Tournament team… Also competed on Michigan's freestyle and Greco-Roman Schoolboy Duals team… Named 2008 World of Wrestling Wrestler of the Year… Coached by Roger Massa and Pat Whitford… Son of Pat and Sherry Whitford… Born July 16, 1994…
BLUE - Mark Grey, Rockaway, N.J.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2008 Cadet Nationals double champion, winning both freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2008 FILA Cadet freestyle champion… Past USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Six-time Northeast Regional champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner… Will be a sophomore at Blair Academy… Prep School National champion at 103 pounds with a 38-1 record… Coached by Jeff Buxton… Son of John and Judy Grey… Older brother Mike competes for Cornell University… Born February 16, 1993…
Note: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Grey
119 pounds
RED - Brandon Sorensen, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Two-time USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… Will be a freshman at Denver High School… Coached by Dwight Sorensen… Son of Dwight and July Sorensen… Born August 22, 1994…
BLUE - Kagan Squire, Medina, Ohio
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a sophomore at Wadsworth High School… Third in the state at 112 pounds as a freshman with a 44-7 record… Coached by John Gramuglia, Jerry Nadeau and Eric Burnett… Son of Scott and Cindy Squire… Born June 17, 1993…
125 pounds
RED - Zachary Horan, Nazareth, Pa.
2008 Cadet Nationals freestyle champion… 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 junior at Nazareth High School… State runner-up at 112 pounds as a sophomore with a 34-4 record… 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 - Terrel Wilbourn, St. Peters, Mo.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 State freestyle runner-up… Will be a junior at Francis Howell Central High School… State champion as a sophomore at 112 pounds with a 48-2 record… Fifth in the state as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 44-4 record… Coached by Steve Cross and Bill Mitchell… Son of Terry and Niecy Wilbourn… Born March 19, 1993…
130 pounds
RED - Jason Tsirtsis, Crown Point, Ind.
2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… 2009 FILA Cadet National champion…Will be a sophomore at Crown Point High School… state champion as a freshman at 125 pounds with a 45-2 record… Coached by Scott Blink… Son of Marino and Dawn Tsirtsis… Born August 21, 1993…
BLUE - Edwin Cooper, Joliet, Ill.
Third in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Third in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… Will be a junior at Providence Catholic High School… State champion as a sophomore at 112 pounds with a 39-1 record… State runner-up as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 47-1 record… Coached by Keith Healy and Sean Bormet… Son of Edwin Cooper, Sr… Born February 22, 1993…
135 pounds
RED - Steve Spearman, Erie, Pa.
2009 Northeast Regional champion… 2009 State freestyle champion and Greco-Roman runner-up… Will be a sophomore at McDowell High School… Third in the state at 125 pounds as a freshman with a 42-3 record… Coached by Shane McChesney and Mark Steen… Son of Steve Spearman and Nicole Pennamen… Born July 27, 1993…
BLUE - Alex Dieringer, Port Washington, Wis.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion at 130 pounds… Second in 2008 Cadet Nationals in freestyle and third in Greco-Roman… Second in 2009 Northern Plains Junior Regionals in Greco-Roman and third in freestyle… Fourth in 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals… All-Tournament team in both styles at Cadet National Duals… Will be a junior at Port Washington High School… State runner-up as a sophomore at 125 pounds with a 39-3 record… State champion as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 45-0 record… Coached by Angelo LaRosa and Jim Schmitz… Born June 6, 1993…
140 pounds
RED - Jordan Wohlfert, St. Johns, Mich.
Will be a sophomore at St. Johns High School… state runner-up as a freshman at 135 pounds with a 61-6 record… Coached by Mike Curley and Roger Massa… Son of Dale and Brenda Wohlfert… Born February 28, 1993…
BLUE - Brian Brill, Wellsboro, Pa.
2009 Freestyle and Greco-Roman state champion… Will be a sophomore at Central Mountain High School… Competed at 140 pounds with a 31-4 record… Coached by Doug Buchwalter and Mike Rogers… Son of Terry and Sandy Brill… Born October 12, 1993…
145 pounds
RED - Justin Koethe, Coralville, Iowa
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Three-time Regional freestyle champion and two-time Northern Plains Regional Greco-Roman champion… Two-time state freestyle champion and one-time state Greco-Roman champion… Will be a sophomore at Iowa City West High School… Fourth in the state as a freshman with a 34-6 record… Coached by Mark Reiland… Son of Mark Koethe and Cheri Williams… Born October 4, 1993…
BLUE - Dominic Prezzia, St. Clairsville, Ohio
2009 State freestyle runner-up… Will be a junior at St. Clairsville High School… Fourth in the state at 135 pounds as a sophomore with a 37-3 record… State qualifier at 130 pounds as afreshman with a 36-8 record… Coached by Jay Michael and Jim Akerly… Son of Paul and Jill Prezzia… Born February 2, 1993
152 pounds
RED - Taylor Massa, St. Johns, Mich.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… 2008 Cadet Triple Crown winner (winner in freestyle, Greco-Roman and folkstyle… 2008 Cadet Folkstyle National champion… 2009 FILA Cadet National freestyle champion… Seven-time state champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman… Attends St. Johns High School… State champion as a freshman with a 62-0 record… Coached by Chris Williams and Rodger Massa and Pat Whitford… Son of Rodger and Rohanda Massa… Born April 19, 1993…\
BLUE - Jordan Rogers, Spokane, Wash.
Fourth in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2009 Northwest Junior Regional double champion… 2009 Northwest Cadet Regional double champion… 2008 Schoolboy National champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman… 2009 Schoolboy National Duals All-Tournament team in both styles… Will be a sophomore at Meade High School… State champion at 140 pounds as a freshman with a 34-4 record… Coached by Phil McLean and Jay Feist…. Son of Bill and Heather Rogers… Born January 25, 1994…
Note: Massa is going for the Cadet Triple Crown today
160 pounds
RED - Jake Waste, Ramsey, Minn.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2009 Minnesota Cadet Duals team member… Two-time Folkstyle National champion… Five-time state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion… Will be a junior at Anoka High School… Competed at 145 pounds as a sophomore with a 40-1 record… Fourth in the state as a freshman at 130 pounds with a 35-9 record… Coached by Todd Springer and Jared Lawrence… Son of Jason and Jenni Waste… Born March 10, 1993…
BLUE - Sam Brooks, Oak Park, Ill.
Second in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… FILA Cadet National champion… Will be a sophomore at Oak Park River Forest High School… State qualifier at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 44-9 record… Coached by Mike Powell and Jake Kirby… Son of Charlie and Caryn Brooks… Born March 21, 1994…
Note 1: Waste is going for the Cadet Triple Crown today
Note 2: This is a rematch of the Greco-Roman finals, won by Waste
171 pounds
RED - Devin Peterson, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
2009 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion… 2009 Folkstyle National champion… State champion in Greco-Roman and freestyle… Northern Plains Regional champion in both styles… Had a 19-0 record at the Cadet National Duals… Will be a sophomore at Lincoln High School… Second in the Wisconsin state meet as a freshman with a 48-5 record… Coached by Scott Benitz… Son of Kevin and Doreen Peterson… Born October 14, 1993…
BLUE - Lucas Sheridan, Concord, Calif.
Third in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… 2009 Northwest Regional champion in both styles… 2009 West Junior Regional champion in Greco-Roman and fourth in freestyle… 2008 Northwest Regional Greco-Roman champion and third in freestyle… Five-time state champion in both styles… Will be a junior at De La Salle High School… State qualifier at 160 pounds as a sophomore with a 48-8 record… Competed at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 40-11 record… Coached by Mark Halvorson… Son of Darrin and Cindy Sheridan… Born June 14, 1993
Note: Peterson is going for the Cadet Triple Crown today.
189 pounds
RED - Austin Marsden, Crystal Lake, Ill.
Fourth in 2009 Folkstyle Nationals… Three-time Northern Plains Regional champion… Will be a junior at Crystal Lake Central High School… Competed at 160 pounds as a sophomore with a 35-5 record… State qualifier at 160 pounds as a freshman with a 25-13 record… Coached by Justin Lehr and Donny Reynolds… Son of Jimmy and Laura Marsden… Born May 19, 1993…
BLUE - Curtis Berger, Hermiston, Ore.
Will be a junior at Hermiston High School… state champion as a sophomore at 171 pounds with a 39-6… State qualifier at 171 pounds as a freshman… Coached by Curt Berger… Son of Curt and Roxanne Berger… Born January 6, 1993…
215 pounds
RED - Gage Harrah, Crystal Lake, Ill.
2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle National champion… Fourth in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 state freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at Crystal Lake Central High School… Third in the state as a freshman at 215 pounds with a 44-4 record… Coached by Justin Lehr and Israel Martinez… Son of Greg and Michelle Harrah… Born October 14, 1993…
BLUE - Nick Tavanello, Wadsworth, Ohio
Third in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 Central Regional Cadet champion… Will be a sophomore at Wadsworth High School… Third in the state as a freshman at 215 pound with a 42-7 record… Coach by John Gramuglia and Jerry Nadeau… Son of Tom and Deb Tavanello… Born May 12, 1993…
285 pounds
RED - Donny Longendyke, Vadnais Heights, Minn.
Third in 2009 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman… Third in 2009 USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals… 2008 Folkstyle National champion… Kids Triple Crown winner… Will be a junior at White Bear Lake High School… State runner-up as a sophomore at 285 pounds with a 39-2 record… Competed at 215 pounds as a freshman with a 30-9 record… Coached by Craig Nazbik and Fred Schostay… Son of Tom and Teresa Longendyke… Born June 28, 1993
BLUE - Greg Kuhar, Concord Township, Ohio
Fourth in 2009 FILA Cadet Nationals in freestyle… 2009 Central Regional Cadet freestyle champion… Will be a sophomore at St Edward High School… Competed at 285 pounds as a freshman with a 19-19 record… Coached by Greg Urbas… Son of Kevin and Laurie Kuhar… Born August 31, 1994…
Read More#
Olympic champion Elor headlines Senior World Team Trials field in women’s freestyle
USA Wrestling Beach Nationals brings top talent to Carolina Beach, N.C., on May 10
2025 Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament qualifier list updated after U.S. Open
Duke, Lockett, Mirasola’s win U20 men’s freestyle titles, Knox named OW at 2025 CLAW U.S. Open Championships
