Cadet Nationals freestyle finalist biographies

84 lbs.

RED - Luke Karem, Walnutport, Pa.
Attends Bethlehem Catholic High School"¦ Son of Jeff and Debbie Karam"¦ Coached by Jeff Karam and Randy Cruz"¦ Favorite movie: Harry Potter"¦ Warmup music: Rap"¦. Favorite Athlete: Cael Sanderson"¦ Born: December 16, 1996"¦ Age: 14

BLUE - Jabari Moody, Country Club Hills, Ill.
Second in 2011 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle national champion"¦ 2010 Northern Plains Schoolboy champion in Greco-Roman and runner-up in freestyle"¦ 2011 Eighth Grade Illinois state champion in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco-Roman"¦ Eighth grader last year, will attend Ankhamen Academy"¦ Son of Jaleel and Keithra Moody"¦ Coached by Jaleel Moody and Quintroy Harrell"¦ Favorite movie: Serenity"¦ Favorite athlete: Jabari Moody"¦ Born December 9, 1995"¦ Age: 15"¦

91 lbs.

RED - Gannon Volk, Burnsville, Minn.
2011 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion"¦ 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle champion"¦ 2011 Minnesota Cadet state champion in both styles"¦ 2011 FILA Cadet Nationals freestyle champion"¦ Fourth in 2010 Junior Nationals in Greco-Roman and fifth in freestyle"¦ 2011 Minnesota state champion at 95 pounds for Apple Valley High School as a freshman with a 38-0 record"¦ Son of Randy and Jennifer Volk"¦ Coached by Jim Jackson and Jim Moulsoff"¦ Born October 27, 1995"¦ Age: 15"¦ Note: Remains eligible for the Cadet Triple Crown"¦

BLUE - Miguel Silva, Plainfield, Ill.
Competed at 103 as a freshman at Plainfield South High School with a 27-14 record"¦ Son of Miguel and Julisa Silva"¦ Coached by Nathan Martines"¦ Favorite Movie: Step Brothers"¦ Warmup music: Cyriss Hill"¦ Favorite Athlete: Georges St. Pierre"¦ Born: July 13, 1996"¦ Age: 15

98 lbs.

RED - Austin Assad, Northfield Center, Ohio
Two-time state freestyle champion"¦ Will be a freshman at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School"¦ Son of Todd Carmen"¦ Coached by Todd Haverdill"¦ Favorite Movie: Hangover"¦ Warmup music: Rap"¦ Born August 29, 1996"¦ Age: 14

BLUE - Stevan Micic, Cedar Lake, Ind.
Fifth in 2011 FILA Cadet Nationals"¦ 2011 Central Regional freestyle champion"¦ 2011 Indiana state freestyle champion"¦ Third in the Indiana state championships at 103 pounds as a freshman for Hanover Central High School"¦ Son of Steve and Lori Micic"¦ Coached by Nick Petrov and Alex Tsirtsis"¦ Favorite movie: Tommy Dean and Greg Show"¦ Favorite athlete: Bruce Lee"¦ Born: April 4, 1996"¦ Age: 15

105 lbs.

RED - Ronnie Bresser III, Klamath Falls, Ore.
2011 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion at 98 pounds"¦ 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle National champion"¦ 2010 Cadet Nationals freestyle champion"¦ Third in 2010 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ 2010 Western Regional Triple Crown winner"¦ Kids Triple Crown winner in 2003 and 2005"¦ Oregon state high school champion at 103 pounds as a sophomore for Henley High School, with a 38-0 record"¦ Third in state tournament as a freshman with a 42-3 record"¦ Son of Ron and Zenaida Bresser"¦ Coached by Ron Bresser, Pete Lucas and Rudy Soliz"¦ Favorite Movie: WIN WIN"¦ Warmup music: Worldwide Choppers"¦ Favorite Athlete: Anthony Robles"¦ Born: January 20, 1995"¦ Age: 16"¦ Note: Remains eligible for the Cadet Triple Crown"¦

BLUE - Tommy Thorn, St. Michael, Minn.
2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle National champion"¦ 2011 FILA Cadet National champion in freestyle"¦ Fourth in 2010 Cadet Nationals in freestyle"¦ State champion at 103 pounds as a freshman at St. Michael-Albertville High School with a 46-2 record"¦ Son of John and Brenda Thorn"¦ Coached by Jared Lawrence and Brandon Paulson"¦. Favorite movie: Step Brothers"¦ Warmup music: Rock"¦ Favorite athlete: Chael Sonnen"¦ Born: September 12, 1995"¦ Age 15

112 lbs.

RED - Seth Gross, Rosemont, Minn.
Third in the Minnesota state championships at 103 pounds as a freshman at Apple Valley High School with a 40-7 record"¦ Son of Troy and Rhonda Gross"¦ Coached by Jim Moulsouf and coaches Koob and Rutt"¦ Favorite movie: Never Back Down"¦ Favorite athlete: Cael Sanderson"¦ Born: March 15, 1996"¦ Age: 15

BLUE - Andrew Crone, Delafield, Wis.
2011 Northern Plains Regional Junior champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman"¦ 2011 Wisconsin state Cadet champion in freestyle, Greco-Roman and folkstyle"¦ State champion at 103 pounds as a sophomore for Arrowhead High School with a 48-5 record"¦ Compted at 103 pounds as a freshman with a 27-16 record"¦ Son of Richard and Jeanne Crone"¦ Coached by Jeremy Miller and John Messenbrink"¦ Favorite Movie: A Team"¦ Warmup music: Lil Wayne"¦ Favorite athlete: Henry Cejudo"¦ Born May 18. 1995"¦ Age: 16

119 lbs.

RED - Gary Wayne Harding, Skiatook, Okla.
Fourth in 2010 Southern Plains Cadet Regionals"¦ State champion as a freshman at 112 pounds for Collinsville High School with a 36-3 record"¦ Son of Weston and Kim Harding"¦ Coached by Weston Harding and Tony Cook"¦ Favorite movie: Troy"¦ Favorite athlete: John Smith"¦ Born: July 20, 1995"¦ Age: 15

BLUE - Aaron Pico, Whittier, Calif.
2011 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion"¦ 2011 California Cadet state freestyle champion"¦ 2011 Western Regionals Cadet freestyle and Greco-Roman champion"¦ Attends Beatitudes of our Lord Junior High School"¦ Son of Anthony and Gina Pico"¦ Coached by Valentin Kalika"¦ Favorite Movie: 300"¦ Warmup music: Notorious BIG"¦ Favorite music: Larmar Odom"¦ Born: September 23, 1996"¦ Age: 14"¦

125 lbs.

RED - Edgar Bright, Cleveland, Ohio
2011 Central Regional Cadet freestyle champion"¦ Second in Ohio state championships at a sophomore for St. Edward High School with a 32-3 record"¦ Sixth in the state championships as a freshman with a 15-6 record"¦ Son of Edgar and Angela Bright"¦ Coached by John Heffernan"¦ Warmup music: Cyucci Mane"¦ Born: August 5, 1995"¦

BLUE - Jonce Blaylock, Tulsa, Okla.
Second in the Oklahoma state championships at 119 pounds for Berryhill High School with a 34-4 record"¦ Son of Michael and Christie Blaylock"¦ Coached by J.J. McGrew"¦ Favorite Movie: Vision Quest"¦ Warmup music: Eminem"¦ Favorite athlete: Tom Brands"¦.Born: August 20, 1995"¦ Age: 15"¦

130 lbs.

RED - Hayden Tuma, Boise, Idaho
Second in 2011 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ 2011 FILA Cadet National champion in Greco-Roman and freestyle runner-up"¦ 2010 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion"¦ 2010 Western Regional champion in Greco-Roman and freestyle"¦ State champion at 119 pounds as a freshman at Centennial High School as a freshman with a 47-2 record"¦ Son of Michael and Jane Tuma"¦ Coached by Ivan Ivanov and Collin Robertson"¦ Favorite Movie: Hangover II"¦ Warmup music: Lil Wayne"¦ Favorite athlete: Carl Lewis"¦ Born: July 27, 1995"¦ Age: 15"¦

BLUE - Geo Martinez, Peyton, Colo.
Fourth in 2011 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ State champion as a sophomore at Pine Creek High School at 119 pounds with a 41-0 record"¦ State champion as a freshman at 103 pounds with a 45-1 record"¦ Third in 2011 NHSCA Sophomore Nationals"¦ Son of Brian and Zina Martinez"¦ Coached by Billy Gabel and Jared Haberman"¦ Favorite athlete: Walter Peyton"¦ Born: April 15, 1995"¦

135 lbs.

RED - Grant Leeth, Kearney, Mo.
State freestyle champion and state Greco-Roman champion"¦ State runner-up at 130 pounds as a freshman at Kearney High School"¦ Son of Vince and Amy Leeth"¦ Coached by Chad Hopkins and Coach McClain"¦ Favorite Movie: Insidious"¦ Warmup music: M+M"¦ Favorite athlete: Peyton Manning"¦ Born: September 30, 1995"¦ Age: 15

BLUE - Jack Bass, Clifton, Va.
Four-time Virginia Cadet state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion"¦ Second in the Virginia state championships at 125 pounds at Robinson High School with a 42-7 record"¦ NHCSA Freshman national champion"¦ Son of Joe and Kim Bass"¦ Coached by Bryan Hazard and Roy Hill"¦ Favorite Movie: Rocky IV"¦ Favorite athlete: Brent Metcalf"¦ Born: Sept. 19, 1995"¦ Age: 15

140 lbs.

RED - Collin Holler, Orland Park, Ill.
Illinois freestyle state champion"¦ Third in the Illinois state championships at 135 pounds as a sophomore for Carl Sandburg High School with a 47-5 record"¦ Fifth in state meet at 119 pounds as a freshman with a 45-7 record"¦ Son of Dave and Sheri Holler"¦ Coached by Mike Polz and Sean Bormet"¦ Favorite movie: The Other Guys"¦ Warmup music: Rap"¦ Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan"¦ Born May 22, 1995"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Kenny Martin, Omaha, Neb.
Five-time Nebraska state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion"¦ Attends Omaha North High School"¦ Did not compete as a sophomore due to injury"¦ Second in the Nebraska state championships as a freshman at 125 pounds with a 36-5 record"¦ Son of Samona Jones"¦ Coached by Roger Parker"¦ Favorite Movie: Ratatouille"¦ Warmup music: Rap"¦ Favorite athlete: Kenny Monday"¦ Born: February 22, 1995"¦ Age: 16

145 lbs.

RED - Dylan Milonas, Oak Ridge, N.J.
2011 Northeast Regional Cadet champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman"¦ Second in Prep National Championships at 145 pounds for Blair Academy with a 25-8 record"¦ Son of Nick and Angela Milonas"¦ Coached by Jeff Buxton"¦ Favorite Movie: Never Back Down"¦ Warmup music: Eminem"¦ Favorite athlete: Reggie Bush"¦ Born January 18, 1995"¦ Age 16

BLUE - JaVaughn Perkins, Omaha, Neb.
Seven-time state champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman
State champion at 135 pounds at Omaha North High School with a 32-2 record"¦ Son of Thomas and LaBaughn Wells"¦ Coached by Anders Christianson and Roger Parker"¦ Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights"¦ Warmup music: Pistol of Fire"¦ Favorite athlete: His brother RaVaughan Perkins"¦ Born April 27, 1996"¦ Age: 15

152 lbs.

RED - Kelian Torres, Altus, Okla.
2011 Southern Plains Cadet freestyle champion"¦ State champion at sophomore at 145 pounds for Altus High School with a 39-2 record"¦ State runner-up as a freshman at 140 pounds with a 42-1 record"¦ Son of Mike Torres and Donna Bonalewicz"¦ Coached by Nick Williams and Mike Torres"¦ Favorite Movie: Hangover II"¦ Warmup music: Hip hop"¦ Favorite athlete: Zach Beard"¦ Born: April 28, 1995"¦ Age 16

BLUE - Chance Marsteller, New Park, Pa.
2011 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion"¦ Fourth in 2010 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ 2010 Cadet National Duals All-American in Greco-Roman and freestyle"¦ 2010 Greco-Roman and freestyle state champion"¦State champion at 152 pounds for Kennard-Dale High School as a freshman with a 42-0 record"¦ Son and Darren and Suzanne Marsteller"¦ Coached by Mike Balestrini and Van Dobish"¦ Warmup music: Techno"¦ Favorite athlete: Venus Williams"¦ Born: July 9, 1995"¦ Age: 16

160 lbs.

RED - Dustin Fuller, Sioux City, Iowa
2011 Southern Plains Regional Cadet Greco-Roman champion"¦ Fourth in 2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle Nationals"¦ 2011 Iowa state freestyle and Greco-Roman champion"¦ Competed at 160 pounds as a sophomore at Sioux City North High School with a 37-10 record"¦ Competed at 145 pounds as a freshman with a 21-10 record"¦ Son of Mike and Deb Fuller"¦ Coached by John Torno and Mike Fuller"¦ Favorite Movie: Hangover"¦ Warmup music: Eminem"¦ Favorite athlete: Brent Metcalf"¦ Born: January 3, 1995"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Zach Beard, Tuttle, Okla.
State champion as a sophomore at 171 pounds for Tuttle High School with a 52-2 record"¦ State champion as a freshman at 140 pounds with a 50-5 record"¦ Son of Brandon and Wesley Beard"¦ Coached by Matt Surber"¦ Favorite Movie: Hot Rod"¦ Warmup music: Wacky Rap"¦ Favorite athlete: Kelian Torres"¦ Born January 6, 1995"¦ Age: 16"¦

171 lbs.

RED - Parker Von Egidy, Marshville, N.C.
2011 Brockport Festival Cadet freestyle champion and Junior runner-up"¦ State champion at 152 pounds as a sophomore at Piedmont High School with a 61-1 record"¦ Sixth in the state at 140 pounds as a freshman with a 50-14 record"¦ Son of Wesley and Cheryle Von Egidy"¦ Coached by Ty and Clay Reynolds"¦ Favorite movie: Saving Private Ryan"¦ Favorite athletes: Randy Couture and Mike Tyson"¦ Born March 29, 1996"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Ricky Robertson, Tinley Park, Ill.
Second in 2011 Cadet Nationals at 160 pounds"¦ Four-time freestyle state champion"¦ Three-time Greco-Roman state champion"¦ State qualifier at 152 pounds for Mount Carmel High School as a sophomore with a 32-8 record"¦ State qualifier as a freshman at 125 pounds with a 28-10 record"¦ Transferring to Carl Sandburg High School"¦ Son of Richard and Gaby Robertson"¦ Coached by Israel Martinez"¦ Favorite movie: Never back down.. Warmup music: Rap"¦ Favorite athlete: Anderson Silva"¦ Born: April 4, 1995"¦ Age: 16

189 lbs.

RED - Mitch Sliga, Fishers, Ind.
2011 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion"¦ 2010 Cadet Triple Crown winner, capturing USA Wrestling national titles in folkstyle, Greco-Roman and freestyle"¦ Fourth in 2011 USA Wrestling Junior Folkstyle Nationals"¦ Four-time Folkstyle Nationals champion"¦ Two-time USA Wrestling Kids Triple Crown winner"¦ Third in 2011 state championshipa as a sophomore at 189 pounds with a 36-1 record at Fishers High School"¦ Third in 2010 state tournament at 189 pounds as a freshman "¦ Son of Chris and Michele Sliga"¦ Coached by Jake Harreld and Ed Pendoski"¦ Favorite Movie: Champion of Glory"¦ Warmup music: Rap"¦ Favorite athlete: Coach P"¦ Born January 10, 1995"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield, Ill.
2011 USA Wrestling Cadet Folkstyle National champion"¦ Illinois freestyle state champion"¦ 2009 USA Wrestling Schoolboy Folkstyle National champion"¦ State qualifier at 189 pounds as a sophomore at Plainfield Central High School with a 49-5 record"¦ Competed at 152 pounds as a freshman with a 39-8 record"¦ Son of Gary and Doreen Ellingwood"¦ Coached by Jim Kappas and Jose Martinez"¦ Warmup music: Till I collapse"¦ Favorite athlete: Dan Gable"¦ Born May 24, 1995"¦ Age: 16

215 lbs.

RED - Nathan Rotert, Spearfish, S.D.
State runner-up at 189 pounds as a sophomore for Spearfish High School with a 38-5 record"¦ Fourth in the state as a freshman at 171 pounds with a 40-9 record"¦ 2011 NHSCA Sophomore National champion"¦ Son of Patrick and Lynette Rotert"¦ Coached by Mike Abell"¦Favorite Movie: Stepbrothers"¦ Warmup music: Tupac"¦ Favorite athlete: Rex Birkhead"¦ Born: February 22, 1995"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Kyle Snyder, Woodbine, Md.
Second in 2011 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ Prep National champion and State independent school champion at Good Council High School at 215 pounds with a 55-0 record"¦ Son of Steve and Tricia Snyder"¦ Coached by Dan Ricker"¦ Favorite movie: Friday night lights"¦ Warmup music: Country"¦ Favorite athlete Lebron James"¦ Born: November 20, 1995.. Age 15"¦

285 lbs.

RED - Chet Spears, Coburg, Ore.
Third in 2011 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ 2011 Oregon state freestyle Cadet champion"¦ Third in the Oregon state championships as a sophomore at 285 pounds at Sheldon High School with a 17-1 record"¦ Son of Harvey and Gretchen Spears"¦ Coached by Pete Lucas, Mike Simons and Harvey Spears"¦ Favorite movie: Court Jester"¦ Warmup music: Country"¦ Favorite athlete: his dad Harvey Spears"¦ Born: April 20, 1995"¦ Age: 16

BLUE - Sam Stoll, Kasson, Minn
2011 Cadet Nationals Greco-Roman champion"¦ Fifth in 2010 Cadet Nationals in Greco-Roman"¦ Second in Minnesota states at 285 as a freshman with a 40-7 record at Casson-Mantorville High School"¦ Son of Paul and Terre Stoll"¦ Coached by Jim Richardson"¦ Born: November 16, 1995"¦ Age 15...